HOLY CROSS SUMMER READING - 2015
Library Open From 9:00 –1:00:
Wednesdays - June 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29
Where can I get the summer reading list books?
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Books can be obtained from Holy Cross Library, the public library, area bookstores, or
online vendors such as amazon.com, booksamillion.com, or alibris.com.
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Students may checkout up to 4 books each week from our library. Books are due
back in 2 weeks.
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The last day for summer checkouts is July 29. All books should be returned by the
end of the first full day of school in August.
What books are on my child’s list?
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Your child’s summer reading list on the next page has specific directions from the
teacher. Those directions are different for each grade level, so please read them carefully.
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The assigned list is for the grade your child will enter in August.
What about Accelerated Reader testing?
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Students entering 1st grade do not take AR tests in the summer. They will be introduced to the Accelerated Reader program during their 1st grade school year.
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Students who are entering grades 2-6 are required to take AR tests on some of their
summer books. Please check the directions on your child’s list for this information.
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AR tests can be taken in the library on Wednesdays this summer between 9:00-1:00.
All summer testing must be completed by the end of the first full week of school.
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Students who can not come to the library on Wednesday, may use a computer in the
office to take AR tests on Monday-Thursday between the hours of 9:00-11:30 and 1:00
-3:00
Other important information
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Students should have an adult with them while they are on campus. No drop-offs,
please.
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The library needs to be a quiet place for students who are testing or reading. Please
use the Great Hall or another area of the school to visit with friends.
HOLY CROSS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
2ND GRADE SUMMER READING LIST 2015
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Students should read the required reading book, Henry and Mudge: The First Book of Their Adventures.
This will be discussed the first week of school, with a test given for a test grade.
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Choose and read 12 other books from the “Book Choices” list. If your child has previously read all listed
books, other 2nd grade level books by these authors are acceptable. Check
http://www.arbookfind.com to be sure an AR test is available. . Please list any replacement books on
the bottom or back of this sheet. Parents are to sign and date beside each book that the student reads this sum
mer. Students are to turn in their signed reading lists to their teacher the first full day of school. The signed
list will be one daily grade.
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All students must take AR tests on 4 of their summer reading books either during the summer or the first
week of school. If you have substituted other age appropriate books, be sure that at least 4 of them have
AR tests. Students will receive an average of the 4 highest scores as one daily grade.
REQUIRED READING:
Henry and Mudge The First Book of Their Adventures
by Cynthia Rylant
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BOOK CHOICES (CHOOSE 12)
Nonfiction
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How A Seed Grows by Helene J. Jordan
Simple Machines by Allan Fowler
George Washington’s Mother by Jean Fritz
(and other age appropriate biographies)
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Fiction
Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express by Eleanor Coerr
The Beast in Ms. Rooney’s Room by Patricia Reilly Giff
Owen by Kevin Henkes
A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban
Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeruff
The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble by Cynthia Rylant
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Hey, Al by Arthur Yorinks
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Series Books (You may read this book or any in the series.)
• The Berenstain Bears and the Wishing Star by Stan & Jan Berenstain
• Arthur’s Birthday by Marc Brown
• Arthur Makes the Team (Arthur chapter books) by Marc Brown /Stephen Krensky
• The Golly Sisters Go West by Betsy Byers
• Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
• Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
• Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder by Barbara Park
• The Case of the Spooky Sleepover (Jigsaw Jones Mystery) by James Preller
• Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise by Marjorie Sharmat
• Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel
• Curious George by H. A. Rey
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