MSD Of Lawrence Township: Susan Jordan Summer Reading Challenge

Press release from Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township:

May 20, 2021

What is it? 
A reading challenge for all current K-6 students in Lawrence Township. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Graders have a goal of 240 minutes each month. (at least 20 minutes a day, three days a week)

3rd, 4th, and 5th graders have a goal of 480 minutes each month. (at least 30 minutes a day, four times a week). All students that participate in the Susan Jordan Summer Reading Challenge will be eligible for the school celebration in August.

Turn in your signed reading logs and response sheet to your new teacher or principal.

How can I earn minutes?
Lexia (must be done in addition to reading books)
Raz-Kids
Epic
MyOn
Books and other resources with text (i.e. newspapers magazines)you have at home or online.
Books and resources with text from the public library (INDYPL)
Overdrive (INDYPL)

Reward: 
If the reading logs are turned in by August 6th you will be invited to an ice cream party held at the school. The top 3 readers with the most minutes read from June through July from each grade group (1-2,3-4,5-6) will represent his/her school at a" Readers Are Leaders" luncheon with their principal.

The top three readers with the most minutes read from June through July from each grade level group (1-2, 3-4, 5-6) from across the district will be recognized by Dr. Smith at a School Board meeting and receive a Readers Are Leaders personalized medal.

When is it due? 
August 6, 2021 – Complete your reading logs using this form or turn in your signed paper reading logs to your new teacher or principal.

All students must respond to at least two books. (see response sheet linked below)

Reading Response for Grades K-5 

All students must complete the June and July reading calendar (linked below) with a parent/guardian signature.

June & July Calendar Reading Log for Grades K, 1 & 2    

June & July Calendar Reading Log for Grades 3 - 6   
 

This press release was produced by Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. The views expressed here are the author’s own.