Arlington Middle School

Dear Parents and Students:

The long, leisurely days of summer provide the perfect opportunity for parents to continue to support the development of lifelong reading habits by helping your child explore many great books. The Middle School summer reading requirement - students are required to read at least one book – promotes and supports reading for pleasure and provides a springboard for reflection in the fall.

We encourage parents and students to review the attached list of popular middle school authors and titles as a starting point in selecting the summer reading of your choice. Summer reading selections need not be chosen from this list, but should result from your child’s interests and reading strengths. The following are some suggestions to help your child engage in summer reading on his/her own and to make it fun for the family, too.

• Dig out your child’s library card or get one if s/he doesn’t already have one.
• Did you know that you can access the Mid Hudson Library System from your home computer and reserve books from the online catalog?
• Tips for helping your child select just the right book can be found at the Reading is Fundamental website.
• Read along with your child and discuss the book together.
• Encourage your child to read more than one book.
• If your child is struggling with a book or isn’t enjoying it, stop and choose another title.