Summer Reading '09
A Special Letter from Ms. Danielle, PS261 Librarian
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June 2009
Dear PS 261 Parent(s),
Learning shouldn’t stop just because the summer is here! Take your
child to your local public library and sign them up for the summer
reading program. Check out the public library’s summer reading list
and ask a librarian to suggest additional reading materials. Go
to www.summerreading.org
for more information.
Have an inquisitive child? Go to
www.school.eb.com to access
Encyclopedia Britannica. We have a one-year subscription to this
site. Take advantage! The username and password are both:
nycdoe.
Going away for the summer and can’t make it to the public library?
Go to www.childrenlibrary.org
to visit the International Children’s Digital Library. At this
site your child can read books cover to cover AND read books in
other languages.
Have a wonderful summer and READ, READ, READ!
Sincerely,
Ms. Danielle
Librarian
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Follow The Links Below!
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Brooklyn Public Library Summer Reading Program
http://www.summerreading.org/
Join the public library in its annual Summer Reading program. (Adults are welcome too!) Sign up online and keep a reading log, post reviews. Then check out your local branch for events and prizes. Anyone who signs up online is eligible for a free prize.
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New York State Summer Reading Program
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.htm
Information on the importance of reading over the summer.
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Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge
http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading/
Participate in Scholastic's summer reading program.
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Commerce Summer Reading
http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/
Read 10 books and Commerce bank will put $10 in your account!
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B&N Summer Reading Program (Grades 1-6)
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/
Another summer reading program.
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Listening Library Fantasy Road Trip Contest
http://www.randomhouse.com/audio/features/listen-up-florida/contest/
Create a short video and win a signed collection of audiobooks and an 8 GB ipod touch! Contestants must be between ages 13-18.
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Summer Activities: Learning Beyond the Classroom
http://www.readwritethink.org/beyondtheclassroom/summer/
Ideas and resources for parents on how to make the summer fun and educational for your child. This website also highlights the importance of reading over the summer.
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Reading Rockets: 10 Weeks of Summer
http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/391
Summer Reading Activities
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Fun Summer Books
http://www.reading.org/Library/Retrieve.cfm?D=10.1598/RT.59.8.11&F=RT-59-8-Livingston.html
Suggested reading
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Kids and Family Reading Report
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/news/readingreport.htm
New study reveals the reading habits and attitudes of children and families in American homes today.
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Finding a Great Summer Program
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/23425
A checklist for parents
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Just Read Families
http://www.justreadfamilies.org/greatideas/
From the Florida Department of Education, ideas for families on summer reading activities.
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FunBrain Reading
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Fun online reading resources.
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Learning is fun! 5 tips for kids and Parents
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25478824/
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A Need to Read: What Parents Can Do to Encourage Summer Reading
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/may/26/a-need-to-read/
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