This summer more than ever it is essential that students have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the summer months, while also continuing to work on reading and math skills they have developed throughout the school year.  To that end, the district will again be implementing a summer literacy and math project to provide engaging ways for students to not only practice reading and math skills, but more importantly encourage lifelong readers and mathematicians.  Click here to go to our Summer Literacy and Math Project page.

 

 

Literacy In terms of literacy, we expect all elementary school students to read a minimum of five books this summer and all middle school students to read a minimum of three books. All but one book should be self-selected by the students.

The initial book that all students are required to read is modeled off of the national campaign called One School, One Book (OSOB). This campaign aims to build a community of readers within our school as everyone – students, teachers, and even administrative staff – will be participating so that we can all reap the many benefits.

In order to provide choice, we have modified the OSOB initiative to include various titles for students to select from that are all connected to the theme of kindness in some way. Students are to select ONE of the titles from the options below as their required read for the summer of 2021.  Click here for a description of each of the five titles available for elementary students or here to see a description of each of the four titles for middle school.

 

  • For primary grade students, there are two picture book options, Be Kind or I Am Love, as well as a non-fiction easy reader titled Little but Fierce.
  • For upper elementary students, there are two chapter books options, Because of Mr. Terupt or Rules, as well as the picture book I Am Love
  • For middle school, students choose their one required reading from four books: Ghost, Lost in the Sun, Rules, or When Stars are Scattered

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    There is a literacy choice board that is to be utilized for any of the books being read this summer. Select the appropriate literacy choice board below:

  • Literacy Summer Activity Choice Board for Primary Grades
  • Literacy Summer Activity Choice Board for Upper Elementary Grades
  • Literacy Summer Activity Choice Board for Middle School

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    Optional reading log templates may be found at the following links:

  • Elementary – primary grade version
  • Elementary (star rating)
  • Elementary (number rating)
  • Middle School

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    Additional Summer Reading Opportunities

    If you are interested in the Evesham Library summer reading program or the Barnes and Noble reading program, click the links below:

  • https://bcls.beanstack.org/reader365
  • https://specialists.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading

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    Math

    Students are also encouraged to maintain their math skills by working on self-selected math tasks that represent a variety of concepts from the designated choice board for math. This summer’s math focus is on math connections. A minimum of five math activities are to be completed this summer. Select the appropriate math choice board below:

  • Math Summer Activity Choice Board for Grades K-2
  • Math Summer Activity Choice Board for Grades 3-5
  • Math Summer Activity Choice Board for Grades 6-8

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    Padlet

    As an option on the literacy and math choice boards, students may choose to create a post on Padlet. If selecting this option, simply click on the link in the choice board that will direct students to Padlet. Students must log in to Padlet using their school Google account. All students are expected to post appropriately and entries will be monitored. 

     

    About Padlet

    Padlet (formerly Wallwisher) is a free application to create an online bulletin board that you can use to display information for any topic. You can add text, images, links, videos, and more. Simply click on the pencil in the bottom right of the board then add your message. Remember to add your name to the post as well. All posts will be reviewed by a teacher before it appears on the board.

    Online Etiquette

    The ETSD summer Padlets are available for all students in the school community, grades K-5 at the elementary level or 6-8 at the middle school level.  As a student in the district, access to the Padlets is a privilege and you are expected to be considerate of all students in the school who will be participating over the summer months.  Your entries will be reviewed and approved by a teacher before being posted on the site.  Therefore, there will be a delay from when you write/submit to when it appears on the Padlet for others to view.  Any inappropriate submissions will not be approved and will be forwarded to the building principal for follow-up in September.

     

    Here are a few rules to follow when blogging or commenting/responding:

  • The use of online posting is considered an extension of your classroom/school community.
  • Do not share personal information.
  • No text talk  – write/speak in full sentences and read/listen your comments back carefully before submitting.
  • Make sure your entry stays on topic and is about the required activity.<
  • If you use media from another source, be sure to properly cite the credit.