Summer is an important time for students to practice reading.
Research consistently shows that independent reading (reading students choose
to do on their own) significantly influences students’ reading
performance. The amount of free reading
done outside of school positively relates to growth in vocabulary, reading
comprehension, verbal fluency, and general information (Cullinan 2000). Katy
ISD and the Fort Bend County Library system have provided resources to promote
reading with your child this summer!
Katy ISD’s 2020
Summer Reading Program (for students entering grades 1-5):
Need suggestions for summer reading ideas and activities? The
KISD Elementary Librarians have compiled a choice board for all elementary-age
students. You can access the choice
board using the following link. Bring your completed choice board to the
library when we return for a small prize!: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/HE/Documents/2020KISD_Elementary_Summer_Reading.pdf#search=summer%20reading
Katy ISD’s 2020
Summer Reading Program (for students entering grades 6-8):
The KISD Junior High Librarians have created the “Read,
Create, and Discover” digital badge program for students entering grades 6-8. You can learn more about this program using this
link: http://www.katyisd.org/dept/technology/instructionaltechnology/Documents/Junior_High_Summer_2020_Reading.pdf
Fort Bend County
Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge for Kids, Teens, and Adults:
The Fort Bend County Library system is offering special reading
challenges to encourage summer reading for all ages. This year’s theme, “Imagine
Your Story,” inspires people of all ages to dream big, believe in themselves,
and create their own story.
The Summer Reading Challenge
online registration will begin on Monday, May 25th and continue
through Wednesday, September 30th. You may register online at https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/. There
is no charge to join and it is open to everyone, regardless of the county of
residence. Beginning in June, virtual activities will be posted each week on the
Summer Reading Challenge page of the Fort Bend County Libraries website.
The Cinco Ranch Public Library is located at 2620 Commercial
Center Blvd., Katy.
Texas 2x2 Reading Program
at Kilpatrick (for students entering grades Pre-K-2):
Students may want to get a head start on the Texas 2x2
program by reading books from the current list: https://txla.org/tools-resources/reading-lists/2x2/current-list/.
At Kilpatrick, students who read five of these titles can
receive a special 2x2 reading tag!
Complete the Texas2x2 Boot by coloring in the spaces that match the books you’ve read. When five spaces are colored, bring the form
to the OKE library when we return to school and receive a “Texas 2x2” reading
tag!
Texas Bluebonnet
Award Program at Kilpatrick (for students entering grades 3-5):
Students can also get a head start on reading the current
Texas Bluebonnet Award nominees: http://txla.org/TBA-nominees.
Keep track of your progress using our school’s TexasBluebonnet brochure. Students who read five of these titles can receive a
special Texas Bluebonnet reading tag and are eligible to vote for their
favorite title. Students who read at least
eight of these titles are invited to our school’s Bluebonnet Bash! Bring the
completed form to the OKE library when we return to school and receive a “Texas
Bluebonnet Award” reading tag!
Sora (Access in
MyKaty Cloud):
Sora is a new reading and listening app from OverDrive and
Katy ISD. With Sora, students and staff can access a large collection of eBooks
and audiobooks for independent, self-directed, or teacher-assigned reading.
Login through MyKaty Cloud. Select “Katy ISD” and start reading! To access even
more titles, you can link your account to the Fort Bend County Libraries by
clicking on the three horizontal lines in the upper right-hand corner of your
screen and selecting “Add a Public Library.” Click on this link to find out how
to get an “eCard” through the Fort Bend County library system: https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/get-library-card
Wishing you a healthy, safe, and wonderful summer! As always, Happy Reading!
Mrs. Audelo, OKE Librarian
