Glenforest
School
Summer Reading Challenges
Student Challenge Staff Challenge Parent Challenge
ATTENTION GLENFOREST COMMUNITY:
This summer there are three summer reading challenges. Each challenge is detailed on this page. The first challenge is for all Glenforest students. The second challenge is for all Glenforest staff. The third challenge is for all Glenforest parents.
Also, check out our facebook page and post what book you’ll be reading to start your summer reading challenge.
REMEMBER:
Summer break officially starts this Saturday, June 7, 2011.
Need help finding good books to read. Click here to go to our page of reading lists and links.
Glenforest Summer Reading
Student Challenge 2011
(Books must be read or listened to by the student. Books must be read this summer. Use the grade you will be a part of next school year. For example, if you are a rising 6th grader, then you will read 5 fiction or nonfiction books of your choosing. The books you read need to be on your reading level. If in doubt, contactMrs. Hoppock at phoppock@glenforest.org or Mrs. Cevallos at dcevallos@glenforest.org)
CHALLENGE
Elementary students: read at least 10 chapter or nonfiction or 15 picture books
Middle school students: read at least 5 fiction or nonfiction books
High school students: read at least 4 fiction or nonfiction books
REWARDS
All participants reading at least half the number of books listed above for their grade will receive a McDonald’s coupon.
The student from each group, high school, middle school and elementary school, reading the most books over the summer will be given an Amazon.com gift card.
All participants meeting the challenge and reading the total number listed above will be entered to win the grand prize: iTunes card.
RULES
Read every day.
Students are to select reading level appropriate books which they believe they will enjoy.
Students may read books in print or digital formats.
High school and middle school students may listen to one of their books for credit.
Elementary students may listen to two of their books for credit.
Books must be reading level appropriate. If in doubt, email Mrs. Cevallos at dcevallos@glenforest.org or Mrs. Hoppock at phoppock@glenforest.org
Students are to keep track of the title and author of the books they read and turn in their list at the beginning of school in August 2011. Lists may be emailed to phoppock@glenforest.org or given to Mrs. Hoppock the first week of school.
Parents must verify their student’s list of books.Glenforest Summer Reading
Staff Challenge 2011
All books counted for this challenge must be read this summer.
CHALLENGE
All staff members: Read at least 8 fiction or nonfiction books
All staff members: Write at least 1 review of a book you read this summer and post it in your blog, on your webpage or on the school facebook page.
REWARDS
Bragging rights.
The staff member reading the most books this summer will receive a certificate of accomplishment.
The staff member writing the most reviews will receive a certificate of accomplishment.
RULES
Staff are encouraged to read books which are age appropriate for the students they teach. When doing so, staff must follow the following rules:
picture books: 10 books = 1 book elementary chapter or nonfiction: 5 books = 1 book middle school: 2 books = 1high school: 1 book = 1 book
Read every day. Keep a reading log to show students next year.
Staff may read books in print or digital formats.
Staff may listen to one of their books for credit in this challenge.
Staff are to keep track of the title and author of the books they read and turn in their list at the beginning of school in August 2011. Lists may be emailed to phoppock@glenforest.org or given to Mrs. Hoppock the first week of school.
Glenforest Summer Reading
Parent Challenge 2011
CHALLENGE
All parents: Read every day. Keep a family reading log. Each day write down how many minutes each family member spends reading. Make sure to track when an older child reads to a younger child.
REWARDS
Feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction in knowing you have motivated your child to embrace reading.
Parents reading at least the same number of books as their student this summer will receive a certificate of accomplishment.
The parent reading the most books will receive a certificate of accomplishment.
RULES
Parents may read books in print or digital formats.
Parents may listen to one of their books for credit in this challenge.
Parents are to keep track of the title and author of the books they read and turn in their list at the beginning of school in August 2011. Lists may be emailed to phoppock@glenforest.org or given to Mrs. Hoppock the first week of school.