WESTTOWN-THORNBURY'S SUMMER READING
2008

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As you know the best way for children to become better readers is to read often and to read a wide variety of books.  Children should select books that they can read within a two week time span.  They should know all the words and understand what the author is telling them.  We at Westtown-Thornbury want all of our students to read over the summer.  We hope they will relax and find pleasure in a good book.

We are asking each student to read the following over the summer months:
     1st - 2nd grade: at least 10 picture books
     3rd-4th grade:  at least 5 chapter books
There is a chart (which was sent home) on which each child can keep track of the books she or he has read.  The chart may be duplicated if more space is needed.  This chart should be returned to the child's classroom teacher in September.  Students who read the ten (10) picture books or the five (5) chapter books and return the completed chart will receive a certificate of participation at a grade level assembly in the fall.  His or her name will also be placed on our Reading Honor Roll. We would love to have EVERY child in the school meet this reading goal!!!

Thanks for your cooperation.  Have a great summer!

Sincerely the Staff at Westtown-Thornbury

P.S.  If your child would like to read both picture books and chapter books, we will count two picture books as one chapter book.

Here is the Summer Reading List 2008.

Check out the local libraries to see what summer activities they offer.