Summer Reading Expectations

June 2014

 

Greetings students and families of Milton Middle School,

 

As one year winds down, we are already gearing up for the next, can you believe it? Without rushing things, we do want to let you know about the summer reading expectations. We are excited to announce that we’re reading the 2014 Vermont Reads selection, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Our community joins dozens throughout the state in reading and discussing this beautiful story. Students will be able to pick up a copy at the Milton Public Library after August 1st; this copy will be theirs to keep. Students should bring in their copies, having already read them, on the first day of school.

 

In addition to reading Wonder and all of the other books you will read of your own choosing, we are expecting all students to read at least one additional book from this year’s Dorothy Canfield Fisher (DCF) Book Award List. We have included a list on the back of this letter of all of this year’s titles. Please visit dcfaward.org for more information about the books, including recommended ages and descriptions. Caregivers, this could be a wonderful opportunity for you to be exposed to some excellent young adult literature, while supporting your child with his/her reading expectations.

 

When we return in August, in addition to school-wide celebrations of the book Wonder, each house will have its own way of discussing and working with the books. Students will also learn about various ways that the houses will be enticing students to read and track DCF books throughout the year (those who get a head start with this summer will certainly be at an advantage).

 

So, find a nice, sunny spot, curl up, and get lost in some fabulous literature. If you have any questions, please direct them to the appropriate humanities teachers.

 

Happy Reading!

 

MMS Humanities Team

House A - Stacey Endres & John Finnegan

House B - Josh Roof & Ellen Taggart

House C - Charles Dabritz & Jana Fabri

House D - Leonard Badeau & Tony Burton