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Kindergarten Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their

1 Kindergarten Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their independent reading skills. Student participation in the program is voluntary. Students who choose to participate in the program are required to complete a minimum of five books. Students participating in the program in Kindergarten will complete a list of books read. The documentation is to include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature indicating that the student has completed the reading. For Kindergarten students who participate in Prince William County Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the Public Library documentation will apply. Students in Kindergarten who read a minimum of five books will receive an extra S+ for each book completed, for a total of five. The summer reading documentation will be submitted by the student by the end of the first week of school. The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a parent/guardian and/or librarian are also acceptable. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program and its documentation is also acceptable.

2 PWCS Kindergarten Summer Reading Program Suggested Reading Author Title Publication Date Annotation Carle, Eric The Very Quiet Cricket 1990 A very quiet cricket, who wants to rub his wings together and make a sound as many other insects do, finally achieves his wish. Christelow, Eileen Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed 1989 A counting book which one by one the little monkeys jump on the bed only to fall off and bump their heads. Fox, Mem Hattie and the Fox 1992 Hattie, the big black hen, discovers a fox in the bushes, which creates varying reactions in the other barnyard animals. Martin, Bill Any book 1983 and Books cover numbers, alphabet, animals, etc. (Chicka, Chicka Boom, Boom, Chicka, Chicka 123, Brown Bear, Brown Bear) Pfister, Marcus Rainbow Fish 1992 The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of Seuss, Dr. Willems, Mo Dr. Seuss ABC Book The Cat in the Hat Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale personal beauty and friendship. An alphabet book filled with funny creatures. Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games. Trixie becomes very unhappy when she accompanies her Daddy to the Laundromat and realizes she has lost her stuffed bunny. Any other series Elephant and Piggie The Pigeon Series 2007 and 2003 and Stories feature the interaction between two lovable and funny characters, an optimistic and sometimes reckless pig and a cautious, pessimistic elephant. Recounts the adventures of a very funny bird.

3 Prince William County Public Schools Summer Reading 2016 Documentation Grades K 2 Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature indicating that the student has completed the reading. Students in Grades K-2 are required to read a minimum of five books in order to receive extra credit. Book Title Author My student has read the above list of books. Parent or Guardian signature **Students who choose the option of participating in the Prince William Public Library summer reading program should read the number of books designated for their grade level. Student s Name Classroom Teacher

First Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their

4 First Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their independent reading skills. Student participation in the program is voluntary. Students who choose to participate in the program are required to complete a minimum of five books. Students participating in the program in First Grade will complete a list of books read. The documentation is to include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature indicating that the student has completed the reading. First Grade students who participate in Prince William County Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the Public Library documentation will apply. Students in First Grade who read a minimum of five books will receive an extra S+ for each book completed, for a total of five. The summer reading documentation will be submitted by the student by the end of the first week of school. The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a parent/guardian and/or librarian are also acceptable. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program and its documentation is also acceptable.

5 PWCS First Grade Summer Reading Program Suggested Reading Publication Author Title Date Annotation Arnold Fly Guy Series Hilarious, easy to read stories about a boy and his pet fly. Carle, Eric The Very Busy Spider 1984 The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness. MacLachlan, Patricia Once I ate a Pie 2006 A collection of fourteen poetic examples of a dog s life from the perspective of the animals. Numeroff, Any book written by Ms and Various subjects. Laura Rylant, Cynthia Seuss, Dr. Numeroff Henry and Mudge Series The Cat in the Hat The Foot Book 1987 and Henry does not have and brothers or sisters, but he doesn t feel lonely he finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge and they re having loads of fun together Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games. Beginner s text describes all sorts of feet doing all sorts of things. Shannon, David Willems, Moe No, David 1998 A young boy is depicted doing a variety of naughty things for which he is repeatedly admonished, but finally he get a big hug. Elephant and Piggy 2003 and Series Pigeon Series Any other Mo Willems Books Sweet and surprising stories feature the interaction between two lovable and funny characters, an optimistic and sometimes reckless pig and a cautious, pessimistic elephant. Recounts the adventures of a very funny bird.

6 Prince William County Public Schools Summer Reading 2016 Documentation Grades K 2 Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature indicating that the student has completed the reading. Students in Grades K-2 are required to read a minimum of five books in order to receive extra credit. Book Title Author My student has read the above list of books. Parent or Guardian signature **Students who choose the option of participating in the Prince William Public Library summer reading program should read the number of books designated for their grade level. Student s Name Classroom Teacher

Second Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their

7 Second Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their independent reading skills. Student participation in the program is voluntary. Students who choose to participate in the program are required to complete a minimum of five books. Students participating in the program in Second Grade will complete a list of books read. The documentation is to include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature indicating that the student has completed the reading. Second Grade students who participate in Prince William County Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the Public Library documentation will apply. Students in Second Grade who read a minimum of five books will receive an extra S+ for each book completed, for a total of five. The summer reading documentation will be submitted by the student by the end of the first week of school. The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a parent/guardian and/or librarian are also acceptable. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program and its documentation is also acceptable.

8 Author Title Publication Date Allard, Harry Miss Nelson (Series) 1977 and Howe, Jame Pinky and Rex (Series) 1990 and Kline, Suzy Horrible Harry (Series) 1989 and McDonald, Megan Judy Moody (Series) 2002 and Parish, Peggy Amelia Bedelia (Series) 1992 and Thaler, Mike Black Lagoon (Series) 1995 and PWCS Second Grade Summer Reading Program Suggested Reading Annotation Miss Nelson is the nicest teacher in the school. She never yells and she gives the easiest assignments. The students in Room 207 take advantage of her good nature until circumstances change and the kids must face the challenge. (available in book and cd format) The adventures of close neighbors and best friends: Pinky, a boy who loves to collect stuffed animals and whose favorite color is pink, and Rex, sports-crazy girl who is passionate about dinosaurs. Harry inevitabley orchestrates the most terrible things, like putting a vial of ants into the refrigerator. But Harry isn t always horrible, especially when it comes to Song Lee. His growing devotion to her gets him into some awkward situations. Spirited text and wry illustrations will delight any child who s known a bad mood or a bad day and managed to laugh anyway! A literal minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some intstructions. Classic, simple and hilarious stories. An outrageously, funny series showing how rumors can make a student create a monster of any teacher. Follow Hubie s imagination as he faces his comically horrible fears a school.

9 Prince William County Public Schools Summer Reading 2016 Documentation Grades K 2 Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature indicating that the student has completed the reading. Students in Grades K-2 are required to read a minimum of five books in order to receive extra credit. Book Title Author My student has read the above list of books. Parent or Guardian signature **Students who choose the option of participating in the Prince William Public Library summer reading program should read the number of books designated for their grade level. Student s Name Classroom Teacher

Third Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their

10 Third Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their independent reading skills. Student participation in the program is voluntary. Students who choose to participate in the program are required to complete a minimum of three books. Students participating in the program in Third Grade will complete a list of books read. The documentation is to include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian statement that the student has completed the reading. Third Grade students who participate in Prince William County Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the Public Library documentation will apply. Students in Third Grade who read a minimum of three books will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed, for a total of three. The summer reading documentation will be submitted by the student by the end of the first week of school. The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a parent/guardian and/or librarian may be used. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program and its documentation is also acceptable. Page 1 of 4

11 PWCS Third Grade Summer Reading Program Suggested Reading Author Title Publication Date Annotation Allard Miss Nelson Is Missing? Available only on CD(The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher s good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute. Bruel Bad Kitty Series 2010 A good kitty gone bad. Clements Jake Drake Series 2007 A series of books where Jake Drake confronts problems of school life and finds some surprising solutions. Dadey Ghostville Elementary 2000 Newest spooky series features a ghost class with a mind for Series mischief. Ferris, Jeri What are you Figuring Now? 1988 A biography of the African American farmer and self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor for the new capital city of the United States in 1791, who also calculated a successful almanac Freeman Hatke The Case of the Rock and Roll Dog Zita the spacegirl, Far from Home Legends of Zita the Space Girl notable for its preciseness year old Tessa and 10 year old Cameron, daughters of the first female president, and owners of a very rambunctious dog, play detective when a baton belonging to the director of the Marine Band goes missing at the White House Zita the Spacegirl books are fun, captivating tales of friendship and redemption from flight veteran, Ben Hatke. Books have whimsical, eye-catching Miyazaki-esque monsters. Holm Baby Mouse Series Series of pink graphic novels showcasing the trials and tribulations of elementary school. Jonell Hamster Magic 2010 A high spirited tale of mixed up magic and wishes gone wrong. Klimo Dragon Keeper Series 2008 Series is adventure-filled and about Jesse and Daisy and their dragon friend, Emmy. Page 2 of 4

12 Marrone The Multiplying Menace year old Maggie Malloy, who has an inexplicable gift for making other people s wishes come true, feels right at home in her new town after she gets a job at a magic repair shop, fixing cauldrons and mending magic hats, but when an evil magician arrives in town with a deadly act, Maggie must stop him before its too late. Sylver Hot Diggity Dog: The 2010 Explores the history of the hot dog and how it came to become a part Tarshis Teague Winter History of the Hot Dog I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 LaRue Across America: Postcards from the Vacation Here comes the Garbage Barge of American culture year old George Calder s life changes forever as he, his little sister, Phoebe, and their Aunt set out across the ocean on the Titanic in Mrs. LaRue takes a cross-country drive with her hospitalized neighbor s cats and her own dog, Ike, who keeps the cats owner informed of their misadventures through a series of postcards In the spring of 1987, the town of Islip, New York, with no place for its 3,168 tons of garbage loads it on a barge that sets out on a 162- day journey along the east coast, around the Gulf of Mexico, down to Belize, and back again, in search of a place willing to accept and dispose of its very smelly cargo. Page 3 of 4

Prince William County Public Schools Summer Reading 2016 Documentation Grade 3 Students in Grade 3 will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed, for a total of three.

13 Prince William County Public Schools Summer Reading 2016 Documentation Grade 3 Students in Grade 3 will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed, for a total of three. Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature stating that the student has completed the reading. Book Title Author My student has read the above list of books. Parent or Guardian signature **Students who choose the option of participating in the Prince William Public Library summer reading program should read the number of books designated for their grade level. Student s Name Classroom Teacher Page 4 of 4

14 Fourth Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their independent reading skills. Student participation in the program is voluntary. Students who choose to participate in the program are required to complete a minimum of three books. Students in Fourth Grade who participate will complete a list of books read. The documentation is to include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian statement that the student has completed the reading. Fourth Grade students who participate in Prince William County Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the Public Library documentation will apply. Students will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed, for a total of three. The summer reading documentation will be submitted by the student by the end of the first week of school. Page 1 of 3

15 PWCS Fourth Grade Summer Reading Program Suggested Reading The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a parent/guardian and/or librarian are also acceptable. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program and its documentation are also acceptable. Author Title Pub. Date Polacco, Patricia Osborne, Mary Pope Silverstein, Shel Any Title 1988 and Lexile Level n/a Annotation Read any books written by Mrs. Polacco Civil War on Sunday Jack and Annie are transported back to the time of the Civil War and meet Clara Barton. Revolutionary War on Wednesday Jack and Annie travel back in time of American Revolution and help George Washington during the famous crossing of the My America Series Any Title Delaware River. Read any books in the My America Series (18 titles available) Each historical novel is written in a diary format. Poetry- Collections of poetry written by American poet and humorist. Page 2 of 3

Prince William County Public Schools Summer Reading 2016 Documentation Grade 4 Students in Grade 4 will receive an A (100) for each book completed, for a total of three.

16 Prince William County Public Schools Summer Reading 2016 Documentation Grade 4 Students in Grade 4 will receive an A (100) for each book completed, for a total of three. Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature stating that the student has completed the reading. Book Title Author My student has read the above list of books. Parent or Guardian signature **Students who choose the option of participating in the Prince William Public Library summer reading program should read the number of books designated for their grade level. Student s Name Classroom Teacher Page 3 of 3

17 Prince William County Public Schools Summer Reading 2016 Documentation Grade 5 Students in Grade 5 who read a minimum of three books will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed, for a total of three. Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, publishing information, and an explanation of the general topic or plot of the book along with a parent or guardian signature stating that the student has completed the reading. Completion of the summer reading will be recorded for students by the end of the second week of school. The format to use in recording the bibliographic information includes the name of the author, the title of the book, the location and name of the publisher, and date of publication. Example: Christopher, Matt. Great Moments in the Summer Olympics. New York: Brown and Co., Print. **Please note students may also participate in the Prince William County Public Library Summer Quest Program, and the Public Library documentation will apply. Page 1 of 2

18 Student Name: Summer Reading Documentation Form Grade 5 Use this form for EACH title you read. Bibliographic Information Sample: Using MLA format (author s last name, first name. Title. City of publication: Publishing Company, date. Medium of Publication.) Example: Christopher, Matt. Great Moments in the Summer Olympics. New York: Brown and Co., Print. Bibliographic Information: Explanation of the general topic or plot of book: Parent or Guardian Signature Date Page 2 of 2

5th Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their

19 5th Grade Summer Reading Program Kilby Elementary School The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their independent reading skills. Student participation in the program is voluntary. Students who choose to participate in the program are required to complete a minimum of three books. Students in Fifth Grade who participate will complete a list of books read. The documentation is to include the name of the author, the title of the book, an explanation of the general topic or plot of the book, and a parent or guardian statement that the student has completed the reading. Fifth Grade students who participate in Prince William County Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the Public Library documentation will apply. Students will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed, for a total of three. The summer reading documentation will be submitted by the student by the end of the first week of school. **Students who choose the option of participating in the Prince William Public Library summer reading program should read the number of books designated for their grade level. Page 1 of 2

20 PWCS Fifth Grade Summer Reading Program Suggested Reading The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a parent/guardian and/or librarian are also acceptable. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program and its documentation are also acceptable. Author Title Pub. Lexile Annotation Date Level Clements, Andrew The Landry News A fifth-grader starts a newspaper with an editorial that prompts her burnt-out classroom teacher to really begin teaching again, but he is later threatened with disciplinary action as a result. The Last Holiday Concert DuPrau, Jeanne Kinney, Jeff Life is usually easy for popular sixth grader Hart Evans, but when his music teacher puts him in charge of the holiday concert, Hart must use all of his leadership skills to unite the other students. Lost and Found Twin brothers Jay and Ray Grayson learn about friendship, honesty and themselves after taking advantage of a clerical oversight in which their new school thinks there is only one Grayson boy. City of Embers Series 2003 In the city of Ember, twelve-year old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a messenger to run to new places in her decaying but loved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions. No Talking The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series 2005 Smith, Jeff Bone Series 2005 Various authors 39 Clues Series (12 books) 2008 equality loud fifth grade girls to a no talking contest. It s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary The nine volume Bone graphic novel series concerns three blobby creatures who have stumbled into a valley full of monsters, magic, farmers, an exiled princess and a huge, cynical dragon. Amy and Dan, members of the Cahill family, try to uncover the thirty-nine clues which will reveal the secrets of their lineage. Page 2 of 2

Pennington School's 2016 Rising First Grade List

Pennington School's 2016 Rising First Grade List The purpose of the Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing independent reading skills. Pennington