Secondary Summer Reading 2025
Watch video: Ms. Rolph takes you through the Secondary Summer Reading opportunities.
The school year may be winding down, but the learning journey doesn't have to stop! This week, students attended an assembly about summer reading.
There are two parts to summer reading (including a visiting author):
Whole division read for M3 and older (M2 parent discretion) with the novel Flowers in the Gutter by K.R. Gaddy. The author is visiting us in September, and everyone M1 and up can benefit from her visit. Still, due to more mature language and content dealing with resistance during WWII, only this September's M3 and up are assigned the text (September's M2s can access most vocabulary, but parents are welcome to decide what feels right for their child). Please take a look at the attached summary of content designed to help.
Use this resource to guide students through the themes and vocabulary of Flowers in the Gutter.
2. Teacher Book Clubs (everyone M1 and up): Students are asked to read one book from over the summer. See the gallery of choices:
Upon returning to school in September, students will break into book clubs of 10-12 to do culminating activities to kick off the school year and celebrate summer reading!
Each child is welcome to read as many books as they want this summer. (And we certainly hope that they do.) But they must commit to reading one specific book from this list. Once you have reviewed the book choices gallery, please select a title on Sign Up Genius before Friday, June 13.
Rewards: Students who tackle more books will receive prizes—three or more books earns a grub day certificate and four or more books earns an invitation to the dessert party in September.
Record your books in your Summer Reading Log.
Where to purchase books: Local stores have been given a list and will have books in stock soon or you can buy from bookstores abroad or online for e-readers.
Happy Reading!
Your Summer Reading Team
See Full Summer Reading Slide Show: Summer Reading 2025