Summer Reading Programs

We're down to 6 days of school left before Summer Break!  So what are you going to do with your kiddos all Summer?

I challenged my first grader to a Summer Book Challenge where he'll earn $1 for every book he reads once a summary page is completed (Who, What, Where, Why, How & When).  He plans on reading 100 books- great goal and we started reading last night!

But then today, I've found all sorts of other Summer reading programs:

• Scholastic has a program where you track minutes and can win prizes when you reach weekly reading goals.  Sign up here.  Kiddos should already be used to this since they have a shirt-ful of stars thanks to their participation in the PTA's Star Reader Program.
• Cuyahoga County Library also has a program called Mission Possible: Read.  This program tracks reading by the 1/2 hour and kids earn prize drawing entries and an ice cream cone from Mitchells.  Yum! Click on this link to register.
• Barnes & Noble's program is quite easy too.  Just just their journal to record the names of 8 books your child reads and take it into the store for a free book.  They have some great titles that are sure to be a draw for all kids.
• Pottery Barn Kids also has a program where your child can earn a free book when you read the titles listed on their site.  They're also having a giveaway fro a backpack filled with books on Facebook.  The link to the contest is on the reading program page.
• Half Price Books is giving away $5 gift cards when your child reads 300 minutes in June and July.  But there's more- the top reader from each store will win a $20 gift certificate!  Again, this should be a no-brainer for your little Star Reader.

Geez, I could've saved a bundle by just waiting a day until I found all of these great programs!  

But all joking aside, I will be the big winner when my kid is ready to start 2nd grade in the Fall with reading skills stronger than what they are now.  And that's priceless to me.

Sunview Stars: May 3rd-18th

Congratulations to the newest Sunview Stars!

May 3rd
Star	Nominated by	Reason
Michael B.	Ms. Wilson	Helping during Ms. Wilson's surprise wedding shower
Tessa M.	Ms. Wilson	Writing amazing stories with detail
Jillian B.	Ms. Wilson	Completing all her assignments
Isaiah W.	Ms. Wilson	Getting started on his work right away
Nadia M.	Mrs. Zawacki	Helping another student with graphing
Anya S.	Mrs. Zawacki	Helping another student with her shoe
Brynn G.	Mrs. Erwin	Giving 100%
Michelle G.	Mrs. Erwin	Giving 100%
Stanley G.	Mrs. Erwin	Completing all his work
Amaya L.	Mrs. Erwin	Working hard everyday
P.J. T.	Mrs. Erwin	Being kind to others
Bryce G.	Mrs. Mohre	Being quiet in bus line
Mia T.	Mrs. Mohre	Being quiet in bus line
Leah D.	Mrs. Mohre	Being quiet in bus line
Blake G.	Mrs. Mohre	Being quiet in bus line
Phillip H.	Mrs. Mohre	Being quiet in bus line
Rebecca S.	Mrs. Mohre	Being quiet in bus line
Matt S.	Mrs. Mohre	Being quiet in bus line
Antonia S.	Mrs. Mohre	Being quiet in bus line
Mimi L.	Mrs. Grist	Working hard in language arts
Aidan A.	Mrs. Grist	Raising his hand when he has something to share
Ronisha R.	Mrs. Grist	Very helpful to classmates and teacher
Jacob T.	Mrs. Grist	Respectful to friends and doing his personal best
Tyler G.	Mrs. Grist	Always being on task and giving great answers
Miranda R.	Ms. Meyer	Finishing her work
Torrean R.	Ms. Meyer	Earning 100 stickers
Gabby P.	Ms. Meyer	Being good for the guest teacher
Isaiah T.	Mrs. Groudle	Having a good first week at Sunview
Lauren S.	Mrs. Groudle	Doing a great job on her writing diagnostic test
Lexy R.	Mrs. Groudle	Reading the most minutes each month for Sunview Star Readers
Alijah M.	Mrs. Groudle	Being a good buddy to Isaiah.  He helped him understand the routine of the class.
Giovanni T.	Mrs. Groudle	Writing incredible sentences with his Treasures vocabulary
Stella C.	Mrs. Pompeani	Great self control
Brooklyn B.	Mrs. Pompeani	Attentive listening and following directions
Nasie T.	Mrs. Argo	Super helper
Lillie A.	Mrs. Argo	Fantastic report writing
Nathan E.	Mrs. Argo	Fantastic report writing
Heather L.	Mrs. Argo	Kind to a friend
Brandon H.	Mrs. Argo	Super reader
Mason A.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Gianna D.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Madison H.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Julie O.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Aidan M.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Madeline P.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Lauren W.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Paige W.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Grace Y.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Alonna H.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Dominic R.	Mrs. Ambrose	Turning in 100% of their reading calendars Oct- April
Miss Dworkin	Mrs. Ambrose	For completing her student teaching experience
May 10th
Andrew M.	Mrs. Groudle	Doing a great job on his leveled reader
Isabella D.	Mrs. Groudle	Writing a quality paragraph for her writing diagnostic
Alex C.	Mrs. Groudle	Reading his rhino report clearly
Summer I.	Mrs. Groudle	Helping Benny find his crayons & markers in his desk
Betsy W.	Mrs. Groudle	Helping Benny find his crayons & markers in his desk
Sophia D.	Mrs. Pompeani	Sunview Star behavior with a guest teacher
Pateo P.	Mrs. Pompeani	Sunview Star behavior with a guest teacher
Alfred M.	Mrs. Pompeani	Sunview Star behavior with a guest teacher
Grace A.	Ms. Young	Being willing to share her butterflies with the class
Joey P.	Ms. Young	Completing all his written work
Emma B.	Ms. Young	Always having a smaile
Porter H.	Ms. Young	Being willing to share his supplies
Alexa M.	Ms. Young	Making great choices everyday
Mu'Tazz L.	Mrs. Zawacki	Being in better control of himself
Nathan M.	Mrs. Zawacki	Earning 6 tokens yesterday
Lauren V.	Ms. Meyer	PE teacher of the day
Domenic C.	Ms. Meyer	Working hard on the writing test
Owen M.	Ms. Meyer	Working hard on the writing test
Aidan B.	Ms. Meyer	Being a good friend
JP D.	Ms. Meyer	Being quiet in the hallway
Bryan G.	Ms. Meyer	Being quiet in the hallway
Ben M.	Mrs. Ambrose	Following rules & directions
Rose W.	Mrs. Ambrose	Writing an interesting animal report
Dominic R.	Mrs. Ambrose	Reading carefully
Hayden H.	Ms. Wilson	Being a model student
Reagan C.	Ms. Wilson	Being a model student
Willow P.	Ms. Wilson	Completing work like a new 2nd grader
All Room 6 kids	Ms. Johnson	Superb job of performing at Notre Dame Cathedral School
Bus 28 riders	Ms. Johnson	All well behaved, respectful and quiet all week long
Kaley J.	Mrs. Argo	Good role model on Greenview trip
Nasie T.	Mrs. Argo	Good role model on Greenview trip
Catelyn C.	Mrs. Argo	Good role model on Greenview trip
Nick D.	Mrs. Argo	Good role model on Greenview trip
Christine M.	Mrs. Argo	Good role model on Greenview trip
Chris C.	Mrs. Argo	Good role model on Greenview trip
Tim D.	Mrs. Argo	Good effort on biography report
Mimi L.	Ms. Jordan	Role model in bus lines
Bryan G.	Ms. Jordan	Role model in bus lines
Kendall T.	Ms. Jordan	Role model in bus lines
Seth M.	Ms. Jordan	Role model in bus lines
Betsy W.	Ms. Jordan	Role model in bus lines
Olivia D.	Ms. Jordan	Role model in bus lines
Tal M.	Mrs. Grist	Positive behavior during Mrs. Grists's absence last week
Maggie M.	Mrs. Grist	Positive behavior during Mrs. Grists's absence last week
Sophia	Mrs. Grist	Positive behavior during Mrs. Grists's absence last week
May 17th
Ben D.	Mrs. Ambrose	Having an awesome zoo day
Lauren W.	Mrs. Ambrose	Having an awesome zoo day
Zardakar Z.	Mrs. Ambrose	Working with Anna as partners all day at zoo
Anna W.	Mrs. Ambrose	Working with Zardakar as partners all day at zoo
Ashton F.	Mrs. Zawacki	Always being so helpful without being asked
Thomas H.	Mrs. Zawacki	Really taking his time with his work
Erin B.	Ms. Wilson	Being our top reader for the year
Nicole P.	Ms. Wilson	Being great listeners at the zoo
Gabe V.	Ms. Wilson	Being great listeners at the zoo
Jasmine A.	Ms. Wilson	Being great listeners at the zoo
Nicholas A.	Ms. Steiner	Spending $500 on parties for the class
Kennedy H.	Ms. Steiner	Spending $500 on parties for the class
Frannie R.	Ms. Steiner	Bringing in watemelon for a sweet treat
Marneice J.	Ms. Steiner	Completing her science work independently
Zachary K.	Ms. Steiner	Always being a hard worker
Aiden K.	Ms. Meyer	Beinggood for the guest teacher
Antonio S.	Ms. Meyer	Doing well on his writing test
Kylie G.	Ms. Meyer	Good behavior
Taylar R.	Ms. Meyer	Good behavior
Alijiah L	Ms. Meyer	Good behavior
Justin C.	Mrs. Groudle	Returning homework packet every week
Vincent C.	Mrs. Groudle	Reading each month for Star Reader
Charlie L.	Mrs. Groudle	Reading his animal report fluently
Ben H.	Mrs. Groudle	Behaving on the zoo field trip
Jocelyn M.	Mrs. Tierney	Working cooperatively at TEAM Greenview
John D.	Mrs. Tierney	Working cooperatively at TEAM Greenview
Hannah D.	Mrs. Tierney	Working cooperatively at TEAM Greenview
Kaley J.	Mrs. Argo	Huge homework improvement
Chris C.	Mrs. Argo	Consistent homework
Kailey G.	Mrs. Argo	Consistent homework
Makenzie J.	Mrs. Argo	Consistent homework
Brandon H.	Mrs. Argo	Consistent homework
Caleb T.	Mrs. Burkholder	Being kind and sharing beach towel
Jack D.	Mrs. Burkholder	Being on task quickly for morning work
Aidan F.	Mrs. Burkholder	Coming in and getting ready for morning work on his own
Megan M.	Mrs. Burkholder	Putting excellent effort into research report
Sean P.	Mrs. Burkholder	Being helpful in music and helping with remembering hand motions
AJ K.	Mrs. Pompeani	Taking his time and being neat
McKenzye W.	Mrs. Pompeani	Excellent effort in reading
Mark T.	Mr. Stahl	Working hard
Gabby K.	Mr. Stahl	Nice cursive
Grace S.	Mr. Stahl	Improved cursive
Miranda N.	Mr. Stahl	Working hard
Lawrence H.	Mr. Stahl	Spelling the word bat for Mr. Stahl
Michelle G.	Mrs. Erwin	Lending a cold friend her coat at TEAM Greenview
Brynn G.	Mrs. Erwin	Helping others
Carla W.	Mrs. Erwin	Always finishing her work
Robbie P.	Mrs. Erwin	Helping others
Alec G.	Mrs. Erwin	Working hard on the musical
Cory L.	Mrs. Grist	Great focus during language
Aidan A.	Mrs. Grist	100% effort in school
Arionne H.	Mrs. Grist	Testing out of Title 1 this year and all of their hard work in reading
Holden S.	Mrs. Grist	Testing out of Title 1 this year and all of their hard work in reading
Maggie M.	Mrs. Grist	Testing out of Title 1 this year and all of their hard work in reading

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