Summer Reading Opportunities

Dear Cedars Staff and Families,

I can't believe it's already July. I hope you've had time to relax and hopefully READ! It's going to be very important that we continue to read each day.

Our summer reading incentive this summer is Bingo and we'd love everyone to participate, even teachers! You can access the Bingo card here or below. Once you have completed all the activities, take a picture and email it to Mrs. Reichenau (areichenau@cedars-academy.org) or Ms. Rolfe (srolfe@cedars-academy.org). Prizes will be awarded in August. Feel free to post pictures, videos, and/or brief summaries of what you've read on Cedars Facebook, Twitter, and/or YouTube. #CedarsLovesReading

In addition, all summer long we will have teachers and administrators read aloud their favorite book on zoom every Friday! Come, relax, sit back, and listen! A schedule will be sent out soon! Let's create a huge reading and literacy presence this summer on social media at CIA!

Have a great summer and keep reading!

Ms. Rauls and Mrs. Aguilar

We are excited about our Summer Reading Bingo this summer! Your child can access the Bingo card here or below. Students and teachers complete all activities on the Bingo card and return it the first week back or take a picture and email it to Mrs. Reichenau (areichenau@cedars-academy.org) or Ms. Rolfe (srolfe@cedars-academy.org). Prizes will be awarded in August.

Each summer Cedars circulates new summer reading lists for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and high school. The lists were adopted from ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children), ILA (International Literacy Association) Texas Bluebonnet List. The criteria for many of the books on these lists were based on overall appeal, exposure to authors, diversity, genre variety, and relevance. Summer reading is a chance for students to learn to read for pleasure. To access the lists and more click here or the Cedars Summer List icon above.

This free program unites communities in a nationwide campaign that celebrates reading for fun while improving access to books during the summer. For 2020, Scholastic is sharing a brand new experience in Scholastic Home Base, a free digital destination which offers full books, live events, and games in a safe community for readers! Readers will be encouraged to track their reading streaks to earn rewards and unlock book donations, with the goal of donating 100,000 books by July!

Austin Library will kick-off their summer reading program in June and rund through August. The library offers clubs for all ages: babies, kids, teens and adults, with fun programs and great prizes for each age group.

Each summer, the Pflugerville Library welcomes the kids, teens, and adults of Pflugerville to enjoy a summer full of books and special events. This summer will be filled with a full schedule of online crafts, presentations, clubs, and storytimes for all ages. Event details can be found on the library calendar.

Students can earn a free book by reading eight books of their choosing. After reading the books, record it on the B & N Reading Log and write about your favorite part. Once completed return it to Barnes and Noble for a free book!

At Half-Price Books, teens can earn Bookworm Bucks. All your students need to do is read a book from a selection of twelve and write a review. Click here for more information.

Lightbox™ books are a multimedia educational resource that incorporate audio, video, interactive activities, and much more across a variety of professionally developed curriculum. LIghtbox is multi-user friendly, so many students can use it at the same time.

Follett has allowed FREE access to this incredible resource. To access Lightbox, follow these instructions:

1. Go to destinydiscover.com

2. In the location box, it says "Any Location." Do not change.

3. In the school box, enter "Follett elearning, McHenry, IL"

4. Click Go.

5. Log in, click the Log In button on the top right.

6. Username: guest

7. Password: follett