2023-2024 Summer Reading Lists - Central Private School

2023-2024 Elementary Summer Reading

CENTRAL PRIVATE SCHOOL
2023-2024 REQUIRED SUMMER READING
Entering Grade 1
Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher by James Dean
Entering Grade 2
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin by Cynthia Rylant
Joe and Sparky Go to School by Jamie Michalak
**Students in Grades 1 & 2 will be given a paper test on both books during the first full week back at school. This will be applied to their first reading grade**
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Entering 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
Students entering 3rd, 4th & 5thgrade must obtain the required Accelerated Reader (AR) points listed below by reading fiction chapter books of their choice. This will be applied to their first reading grade.
3rd Grade- 3 AR points/2.5 or higher AR reading level.
4th Grade- 5 AR points/3.5 or higher AR reading level.
5th Grade- 6 AR points/4.0 or higher AR reading level.

***Students entering grades 3, 4 & 5 will take AR tests when they return to school on Thursday, August 10th. All AR tests need to be completed by Friday, August 18th.
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE SUMMER READING TESTS ON ANY BOOKS THAT THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TESTS ON, OR ON ANY CLASS NOVELS THAT THEY HAVE READ TOGETHER IN CLASS.
______________________________________________________________________________Helpful Hints
 Books for Summer Reading can be checked out at your local library, or may be purchased at Barnes & Noble, or online such as Amazon.
 To find the AR reading level, AR points and interest level of a book, go to
ARbookfind.com
 AR Home Connect: Home Connect allows students to see what tests they have already taken. Log in to Home Connect using the same AR Username and Password that the student uses at school to access Accelerated Reader.
To log in to Home Connect Website: https://globalzone51.renaissancego.com/studentprogress/homeconnect?t=210409

***Students can take advantage of two “early” Summer Reading testing dates***
Wednesday, July 5th 9:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, July 26th 9:00am-12:00pm

2023 - 2024 Middle School Summer Reading

Dear Middle School Students and Parents:

The Middle School Summer Reading Program encourages a life-long habit of reading. Reading well is fundamental to just about everything we do in school, so we encourage all students to read as much as their schedules and appetites allow. Students must read a total of three (3) books during summer vacation. The requirements are as follows:

Printable Summer Reading/Annotated List

3 books	ENTERING 6TH GRADE	ENTERING 7TH GRADE	ENTERING 8TH GRADE
Class Book	The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen	The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin	The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson
MS Book List	See Annotated List on Middle School Summer Reading List (May use for AR points)	See Annotated Middle School Summer Reading List (May use for AR points)	See Annotated Middle School Summer Reading List (May use for AR points)
Free Choice Book	Free Choice	Free Choice	Free Choice

PLEASE CONTACT PKINCHEN@CENTRALPRIVATE.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER READING.

Class Book:

Teachers will expect students to be able to discuss the class books upon their return. We suggest that students take notes when they read. There will be a test on the Class Book during the first week of school. With this in mind, we suggest that this book be read last - soon before school starts, so that it will be fresh when test time comes.

MS Book List Book:

Students will choose and read a book from the Central Private MS Book List. The annotated version of the MS Book List can be found online (after May). In choosing a book from the list, students are encouraged to talk to friends, parents, and librarians to ensure a challenging and enjoyable read that expands their reading horizons.

Free Choice Book:

Students will read one (1) book chosen independently. There are no restrictions except the approval of the student's parents. The spirit here is to simply read for fun.

*6TH GRADE: Students are still required to earn 10 AR points for Summer Reading before returning to school in the fall. Students may take tests on their Book List book, Free Choice Book, or any novel above a 4.5 Reading Level.

*7TH GRADE: Students are still required to earn 12 AR points for Summer Reading before returning to school in the fall. Students may take tests on their Book List book, Free Choice Book, or any novel above a 4.7 Reading Level.

*8TH GRADE: Students are still required to earn 15 AR points for Summer Reading before returning to school in the fall. Students may take tests on their Book List book, Free Choice Book, or any novel above a 4.8 Reading Level.

****STUDENTS CANNOT TAKE AN AR TEST ON THEIR CLASS BOOK****

***Students will take AR tests when they return to school on Thursday, August 10th. All AR tests need to be completed by Friday, August 18th.

***Students can take advantage of two “early” Summer Reading testing dates***

Summer Testing Dates:

July 5

July 26

Summer Testing Times:

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Summer Testing Place:

HS Library

2023-2024 High School Summer Reading

9th Grade: Lord of the Flies by William Golding

10th Grade: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

New 11th and 12th grade students: contact Mrs. McCant at smccant@centralprivate.org to receive summer reading information.