To avoid the "summer slide" of skills attrition, we encourage and endorse summer reading per grade level. The list below is the required reading and skills work for the Summer 2026. Individual teachers will assess understanding in a variety of ways as the year begins. Secondary students should expect a test and/or essay and/or in-depth graded discussion over the book during the first week of school.
RAZ-Kids is available for summer reading. Parents are encouraged to work with children on RAZ-Kids throughout the summer. If a book has an asterisk* below, then we have 30 copies of this book in the elementary office for $5.o0 a piece as long as supplies last.
First Grade:
READING: Participate in our Reading Bingo Challenge. Print this handout, complete four consecutive blocks for "Bingo," and win a prize! The four completed blocks can be arranged across, down, or diagonally. You may color the completed square, let the parent initial the square, or mark an "x" on the completed square.
Bonus Challenge: Fill the board! This challenge is due on Friday, August 7.
Second Grade:
READING: Your child should read to a parent ONE chapter book from a series listed below. In addition to this requirement, please encourage your child to read additional books from this list, such as RAZ KIDS or any other books you have at home. Allowing them to choose the books they enjoy will inspire them to read.
Easy Chapter Books*
Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel
Little Bear series by Else Holmelund Minarik
Amelia Bedelia series by Peggy Parish
Henry and Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant
Moderate Chapter Books*
Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne
Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park
Nate the Great series by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo
Challenging Chapter Books*
I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis
Who Was? series by Megan Stine
Third Grade:
READING: Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure by Jeff Brown, ISBN# 978-0- 06-009791- 2
Fourth Grade:
READING: The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
Returning students were given a copy of The Magician's Elephant at the end of their third grade year. New students may purchase the book in the elementary office for $5.00. Feel free to use this list if you need some help finding other grade-level reading options. Parents: Please help your student choose wisely.
