Here is an article from Julie Wood, a literacy expert, on the importance of summer reading: 

http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2010/07/helping-to-prevent-summer-read.html


 

Summer Reading:

 Students are expected to read throughout the summer, 5 days a week, for 30 minutes a day.  Below is a summer reading list for each grade level.  Students WILL BE TESTED  on these books their first week back to school.  
 

**  If you are interested in reading a book NOT listed on the list, or below your grade level, please email bmenicucci@stcharlesabq.org
or
sallison@stcharlesabq.org 
BEFORE you begin the book **
 

Reading List for students entering grades 3 - 8. (Click Here)

Reading Log for students entereing grades 3 - 8 (Click Here)
 

Middle School Science Homework:

Look up the following songs on the internet and practice them. Have them memorized before school starts!! 

Entering 6th Grade:

Search Youtube: “Continental Drift Song,” by “ParrMr,” or use the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Saxh_mGHt1I

Entering 7th Grade:

Search Youtube: “DNA, Fantastic! Mr. W's DNA Rap,” by “sciencemusicvideos,” or use the following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdhL-T6tQco

Entering 8th Grade: 
Search Youtube: "New Periodic Table Song (Updated)," by "AsapSCIENCE," or use the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgVQKCcfwnU