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Summer Reading 2013: PKMS • This presentation outlines and details the mandated summer reading assignment for our learners. Summer must encompass fun, relaxation, and continued academic success throughout. Top athletes practice year round. Top students focus on literacy continuously. This is you! Future 7th and 8th Graders. “I’ve always believed if you put the work in, the results will come.” Michael Jordan
Expectations/Mandatary • Read Two (2) Books • Complete Two (2) Book Analysis Forms • Design One (1) Project from the Contract Activity Package (CAP)
Communication • Book Lists posted online and distributed in class (also in; library, Barnes and Nobles; Offices, Admin. Bldg. etc.). • Book Analysis posted online and distributed in class (also in; library, Barnes and Nobles; Offices, Admin. Bldg. etc.). • Contract Activity Package (CAP) posted online and distributed in class (also in; library, Barnes and Nobles; Offices, Admin. Bldg. etc.). • Tactual Directions for CAP posted online and available upon request if needed.
Academic Success • Read Two (2) Books and Complete Two (2) Book Analysis Forms. • Choose and Report One (1) Activity Alternative/CAP • Taking yourself and all expectations is serious business. Nothing comes easy and your choice must be focused to complete all expectations. Manage time; e-mail concerns/questions throughout. You are worth it! • 7th Grade teachers: dnewman@peekskillcsd.org/ nbolden@peekskillcsd.org • 8th Grade teachers: lviola@peekskillcsd.org/ bbloom@peekskillcsd.org
Good Luck! • Begin to Focus Now! • Discuss Now! • Manage and Plan! • Set Goals! • Make it Happen! • Your Expectation and Responsibility Two Books; Two Analysis Sheets; and One Creative Project/CAP