Summer Reading 2025 – 2026

Dear Parents,

We’re excited to share some updates to our summer reading program for the 2025–2026 school year that we believe will make the experience more engaging and meaningful for both students and teachers.

Students entering 3rd–8th grade will read two books over the summer: one required title and one book of their choice that is appropriate for their reading level, based on their 4th nine weeks STAR scores. This approach allows students to enjoy more personalized reading while still engaging with a shared text that will connect the class in the fall.

There will no longer be a separate summer testing schedule. Instead, when students return to school, they’ll take an AR test on their chosen book, and their class will dive into fun and enriching activities based on the required reading.

To help select a book at the appropriate level, families can use arbookfind.com.

We’re confident that this refreshed approach will help foster a love of reading and build a stronger classroom community from day one!
 

Required Books

3rd Grade: Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli 
4th Grade: Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
5th Grade: One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 
6th Grade: Wonder by RJ Palacio 
7th Grade: Watson’s Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis 
8th Grade: The Wednesday Wars by Gary D Schmidt 
 

 Amy Nicosia