Dear Cedar Grove Families,
We are excited to offer a voluntary summer reading opportunity for all K-2 and 3-4 students. Reading or listening to books over the summer helps students maintain their skills and grow as learners. However, these activities are completely optional and are designed to keep young minds engaged and learning throughout the summer months while still encouraging them to enjoy the lazy, hazy days of the season.
To encourage participation, we are offering a special contest! Students who read books (or listen to books) during the summer will be entered into a drawing to have lunch with their principal in the fall (date to be determined). There is a form linked below to report your child’s participation.
For K-2 Students
You can read/listen to up to 65 books! The first 10 books will earn you 1 entry, the next 10 earning another, and so on. See the structure below:
1–10 books = 1 entry
11–20 books = 2 entries
21–30 books = 3 entries
31–40 books = 4 entries
41–50 books = 5 entries
51–60 books = 6 entries
61–65 books = 6 entries (since 61–65 is less than a full block of 10)
For Students in Grades 3 and 4
Two novels have been paced for you to enjoy. If you just read the book you will get an entry per chapter. If you complete any of the linked tasks you will get one additional entry per completed assignment.
The selected books are:
Grade 3
The Chocolate Touch - John Midas, a greedy boy who loves chocolate, finds a magical coin and uses it to buy a box of chocolates. After eating them, everything his lips touch turns into chocolate, initially delighting him, but soon leading to chaos and regret. He experiences this transformation with school supplies, his trumpet, and even his mother, forcing him to learn the value of consideration and moderation.
Grade 4
Frindle - Mischievous fifth-grader Nick Allen challenges his strict teacher, Mrs. Granger, by inventing the word "frindle" for a pen. His act of rebellion, initially meant to disrupt class and avoid work, quickly gains momentum, spreading across the school and beyond, even attracting media attention. Nick's "frindle" movement forces Mrs. Granger to confront the power of language and the idea that words are created and defined by people, not just dictionaries.
There is a lot of flexibility here. If you have a child who is a reluctant reader and you want to encourage them to be involved with books this summer, let them listen to and read along with the picture books. If you have a rising 4th grader who prefers the 3rd grade book, let them enjoy it. Would your child like to read one of the novels, but they can use support? You can undoubtedly find a read aloud of the books online. The point here is that the goal is to involve children with books in a way that supports reading enjoyment.
Everything you need to begin this reading journey is linked below. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me directly. Wishing you a joyful summer and happy reading!
In books,
Kristin Massotto
Supervisor of Elementary Education PK-4
massotto.kristin@cgschools.org
973-712-0285
Report my reading
K-2 calendars
Frindle Pacing & Tasks (Grade 3)
The Chocolate Touch Pacing & Tasks (Grade 4)