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A Note From the Librarian:
Even though school is out for the summer, it is very important that you continue to encourage your children to read. There has been significant research that shows kids who read in the summer perform better than those who do not read: "Regardless of race, socioeconomic level, or previous achievement...children who read more books fared better on reading-comprehension tests in the fall than their peers who had read one or no books over the summer." (Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk)
One of the hardest things to do, however, is to find that "magical" way to get your child to read if they are a reluctant reader. Luckily, there are plenty of reading incentive programs out there to help. Go to your local library, Scholastic.com for the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, or participate in Barnes & Noble's Children's reading program for kids in grades 1-6.
Also, the HDS summer reading lists are available at Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Books-A-Million bookstores. (The BAM salespeople wanted parents to know that if you mentioned the HDS reading list, they would give you a discount.) Keep in mind that ANY reading is better than no reading. This includes magazines, comic books, workbooks, etc.
It is also the perfect time to discover new genres and different kinds of stories. The Hebrew Day School participates in the Sunshine State Young Readers Award program, and the reading lists for 2009-2010 have been published. Please go to www.myssyra.org to see the recommended books. Any students in grades 3-8 who read three or more books is eligible to vote for the winning book, so help your child/ren get a head start this summer!
I hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing, and safe summer. See you in August!
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Gordon