May 2009

Dear Parent /Guardian:

            The Bayonne School District’s Summer Bridge Program is aimed at bringing joy and beauty, mystery, and mischievous delight into the hearts of young people in their years of greatest curiosity and growth.  It is a scientifically proven fact that access to books can provide students with the practice they need to reach their full reading potential.  Providing time for independent reading increases students’ comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and test taking skills.  However, students need to be motivated to want to read.  Books of their own choosing will motivate them.
 
            Allow your child to select books that he/she will find interesting and engaging.  Your librarian, your child’s teacher or local bookstore and Internet sites will be able to assist you and your child in selecting something.

            Attached you will find specific information on the assignments your child will be expected to complete.

As partners in your child’s education, we are requesting that you sign and return the form below to your child’s language arts teacher, no later than June 15, 2009.

As partners in your child’s education, we are requesting that you sign and return the form below to your child’s language arts teacher, no later than June 15, 2009.

Print Copy of Form 

SUMMER READING 2009

SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED
PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, GRADE 1

SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED
GRADE 2 AND 3
Worksheet 1 - Fairy Tale
Worksheet 2 - Character Description

SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED
GRADE 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Worksheet 1 - Science Biography - Graphic Organizer
Worksheet 2 - Graphic Organizer - Character Traits Web

FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE ENTERING
GRADE 10, 11 OR 12 IN SEPTEMBER 2009
Worksheet 1 - Science Biography - Graphic Organizer
Worksheet 2 - Graphic Organizer - Character Traits Web

Notice

For students who have completed Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 by June, 2009.

Should the library be unable to provide you with a science biography to complete your Summer Bridges Reading assignment you may do the assignment listed below in its place.

Read FOUR (4) science articles found in newspapers or news magazines.
a. Students must place their name at the top of the page.
b. Must include the name of the source, publisher and date.
c. Must write a one-paragraph summary of each news article and a one paragraph personal reaction to the article.

For students entering Grades 10, 11, or 12 by September, 2009.

Should the library be unable to provide you with a science biography to complete your Summer Bridges Reading assignment you may do the assignment listed below in its place.

Read Five (5) science articles found in newspapers or news magazines.
a. Students must place their name at the top of the page.
b. Must include the name of the source, publisher and  date.
c. Must write a one-paragraph summary of each news  article and a one paragraph personal reaction to the article.