Summer Reading & Math Contract 2014-2015
for students entering 2nd grade
For the future second grader:
Welcome to Second Grade! Please write your name below to show that you
understand the following:
This summer I am going to read at least one Cynthia Rylant book that I haven’t
read before from the attached list. I understand that I will be asked to complete a
project and take an AR test when I return to school, so I may need to review the
story before the first day. I will bring my book to school on the first day to help
me with my project. The project and AR test will both be part of my Language Arts
grade for the First Trimester.
I am also responsible for finishing the summer math book. This will be part of my
Math grade. I will bring my math book to school the first day corrected by my
parents. I understand that there will be a surprise for students who complete
their math books by the first day of school.
Student signature: _________________________________
Date:____________________________________
Title of reading book (if you know): _____________________________
For the parent/guardian:
I understand that my child is responsible for reading at least one Cynthia Rylant
book over the summer and completing the summer math book. The summer
reading and summer math will both be part of my child’s grades First Trimester.
Parent signature: ____________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
Please return to your First Grade Teacher by June 6, 2014.
Summer reading for the students who will enter second grade in the fall
We will be completing an author study on Cynthia Rylant when we start second grade. Please
choose at least one book to read from the books below. Students will complete a book report
project when they return to CHA in the fall. They will also take the AR test on their book choice.
Summer reading is a required assignment and will adversely affect reading grades if it is not
completed.
Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend (Puppy Mudge Series) (A.R.B.L. 0.6; 0.5 pt) Puppy Mudge and his
new friend, Fluffy, play and play until they get so tired that they curl up together for a nap. Who
says cats and dogs can't be friends?
Puppies and Piggies (A.R.B.L 1.8; 0.5 pt) Puppy loves the farmland. Piggy loves his slop.
Chicky loves to peck all day. Goosey loves to talk. What’s your favorite thing to do in the
summer?
Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish (The Mr. Putter and Tabby series) (2.2 A.R.B.L; 0.5 pts –
other books in the series range from A.R.B.L. 3.0 – 3.5) Mr. Putter and Tabby love going to the
fish store. Mr. Putter loves it because he has always liked fish. Tabby loves it because fish
make her whiskers tingle and her tail twitch. One day Mr. Putter and Tabby decide to bring
three fish home, and that’s when they discover Tabby has a fish problem.
The Case of the Fidgety Fox (The High-Rise Private Eyes Series) (A.R.B.L 2.5; 0.5 points) Deep in
the heart of a big city, Melvin’s lucky fluffy dice are missing. Without them, he can’t drive his
bus. How will his passengers get around town? This sounds like a case for the High-Rise Private
Eyes!
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (Henry and Mudge Series) (2.5 A.R.B.L; 0.5 pts. Other
books in the series range from 2.1 - 2.9) Henry and his lovable 180-pound dog Mudge, are best
friends forever. And in this second book of their adventures, they venture out into the wet and
happy world of spring.
Poppleton (Poppleton series) (2.7 A.R. B.L; 0.5 pt. Other books in the series range from 2.0 2.7) Meet Poppleton, the new pig in town. He lives in a charming house with a little sunroom, a
vegetable garden, and a very friendly neighbor named Cherry Sue.
Bunny Bungalow (3.1 A.R.B.L; 0.5 pts) The bunnies have found a bungalow. It is just right for
busy days, snug nights and lots of bunny fun!
Little Whistle’s Medicine (Little Whistle series) (3.4 A.R.B.L. 0.5 pts. Other books in the series
range from 3.1 – 3.9) Little Whistle loves listening to his friend Soldier read stories to everyone
in Toytown. But one night Soldier doesn’t feel well enough to read anything at all. Can Little
Whistle find a way to help Soldier feel better – and save story time?
All I See (3.9 A.R.B.L; 0.5 pts) A boy named Charlie becomes friends with his neighbor Gregory, a
painter.
The Storm (The Lighthouse Family Series) (A.R.B.L 4.4; 1.0 pts – other books in the series range
from A.R.B.L 3.8 – 4.0) Life with just the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora and Seabold.
They’ve lived most of their lives with the sea and they’re quite used to being alone… or they
were. But one extraordinary day the same sea that brought Pandora and Seabold together
gave them the ingredients for an adventure that neither of them had considered before – an
adventure called “family”.
Gooseberry Park (4.4 A.R.B.L; 2.0 pts) When Kona, A Labrador retriever, meets Stumpy, the
squirrel in Gooseberry Park, its best friends at first sight. But after Stumpy’s babies are born,
disaster strikes in the form of a violent ice storm. Kona is not a fair-weather friend; he’s
worried sick! How will Stumpy and her babies survive? With the help of Murray, a hilarious
bat, and Gwendolyn, a wise hermit crab, Kona shows just how true – and heroic – a friend can
be.
The Blue Hill Meadows (4.6 A.R.B.L; 1.0 point) Willie Meadow lives with his mother, father, and
brother in Blue Hill, Virginia. Its peaceful there – a perfect place for growing up. And for the
Meadow family, each season of the year holds something special. Like the summer puppies
born to their beloved dog, Lady, a fishing trip on a crisp October day, or the thrill of a rare
winter blizzard.