Summer Reading: Grades 6-8
While there is no specific summer reading requirement for students entering grades 6-8, we do encourage students to read throughout the summer for both enjoyment and to prevent the “summer slump” relative to literacy skills.
For additional information, feel free to read the message below from Jen Houlihan, Secondary Instructional Supervisor for English Language Arts, Reading, and Library Media.
Dear Future Falcons and Middle School Families:
I can hardly believe it’s almost summer - this year has been a whirlwind - somehow that is true of every school year and yet, this year seemed to fly by even faster. As all of our falcons take flight for their summer breaks, whether you plan to travel or stay close to home, I do hope you will be sure to take along a great book, because it is there where anyone can go on a journey, from any place in the world, to any place in the world!
With that, we are pleased to announce that Summer Reading 2024 is now live on our district website. In this space, you will be able to view a list of recommended books from middle-school librarians across the district. Every book on this list was carefully chosen to take into consideration the varied interests of our students. While there is no summer reading requirement for students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, we do encourage students to read throughout the summer for both enjoyment and to prevent the “summer slump” relative to literacy skills.
There are many ways to access both print and digital copies of books. The branches of the Albany Public Library have our list of recommended titles and are ready to help our students check them out. We also have a robust collection of eBooks and audiobooks available; directions for access can be found on the district website.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to connect with our summer school librarian Ms. Bramfeld at Myers Middle School at (518) 475-6425. On behalf of the City School District of Albany and the librarians, English Language Arts teachers, and Reading specialists of Albany International Center, Hackett, Myers, North Albany, and Tony Clement, we wish you a wonderful, healthy, and safe summer full of new adventures and great books!
Sincerely,
Secondary Instructional Supervisor for English Language Arts, Reading, and Library Media
Suggested titles
This Google Slides presentation contains a list of recommended books compiled by our teachers and librarians across the district. Every book on this list was carefully chosen to take into consideration the varied interests of our students.
