Today you are officially on vacation. Remember how we talked about summer loss/slide? (Here's a brochure on summer loss http://www.justreadflorida.com/pdf/SummerReadingLossBrochureElem.pdf) Click on the link to see that by just reading 5 books over the summer, you are more likely to read on grade level than kids who don't (2-3 months loss). (http://www.serve.gov/strongminds.asp)
Remember how you said you didn't want that to happen to you? Remember all of the ideas you mentioned in order to keep your mind active and learning? Here's some events we discussed to help:
- Remember to take your reading pledge https://app1.fldoe.org/Communications/Forms/SummerLitAdventure.aspx Get FREE summer reads online http://www.justreadflorida.com/pdf/SummerReads-Brochure-NOV-2010.pdf
- Sign up at the library for the Grand Prize ticket~ Someone has to win VIP tickets! :) http://www.mdpls.org/news/spec_events/sumread_11/sumread_home.asp Here's some fun library links- http://www.mdpls.org/kidsTeens/kids/kids.asp
- Get a book that's comfortable for you - http://www.lexile.com/fab/fl
- Remember your journal
- Click on the Great Backyard Campout --->
- Keep observing and thinking.
- Relax and read your 4th grade book! (5 books over summer keeps 2-3 months loss away!) :)
Remember that you are cared for and that you are missed already. Happy Thinking, Reading, Writing, Relaxing, Keeping Active (in mind/body), Keep_____________ (Fill in the blank)!
