A Special Edition of 7Headlines - Summer Reading Lists and Tips

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A Special Edition for Summer Reading Fun!

When It's Hot Outside, Dive Into a Good Book!

It won't be long before summer slips away. Until then, we hope you're nudging your children to read. Call it the summer slide or the rusty reader - the research is clear; when kids are engaged in reading during the summer months, they're apt to come back to the classroom better prepared for the year ahead!

We hope the following tips and helpful links will point you to pages of inspiration!

Participate in the Spartanburg Summer Reading Program.
Get your students interested in reading MAGAZINES.
Work on new vocabulary using Vocabulary Development Ideas.
Find a Summer Reading List that meets your student's Reading Level.
Practice Math skills using our district's DREAMBOX program.
Encourage physical activity with these great IDEAS.

From the South Carolina Association of School Librarians

Book Award Nominees for every level.

Association for Library Service to ChildrenBook Awards

(Caldecott, Newbery, etc)

Young Adult Library Services AssociationsBook Awards

(Alex, Printz, etc.)

Spartanburg Libraries Summer Reading Program

Collection of summer reading book lists for birth to pre-K, K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 provided by the Association for Library Service to Children

These book lists provide recommended comic book style novels that are favorites for many readers.

National Programs

Barnes and Noble Kids can read 8 books and earn a free one!

Chuck E Cheese Kids can read every day for 2 weeks and earn 10 free tokens!

Sylvan Learning Center's Book Adventure allows students to read books, take quizzes, and earn prizes.

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free reading program dedicated to encouraging kids to read more books during the summer months.

Adorable Publishing: Read 25 e-books and get a free print book!

https://www.arbordalepublishing.com/SummerReading.php

Reading Rockets: This website offers helpful tips, book lists, and "Meet the Author" videos.

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Important Dates

July 11:

Back to School Celebration at Cleveland Academy from 3:00pm to 6pm

July 12

First day of school for students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

July 31

First day of school for students at Meeting Street

First Day for all other D7 Schools

Aug 17

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Spartanburg County Library's

Summer Reading Program

Look For Summer Camps and Fun on Peachjar

Throughout the summer we'll be posting news of summer camps and activities on Peachjar. If you've yet to sign up to receive this timely info on your smart phone, simply click the Peachjar button on the homepage of your school's website to view flyers - or click on the logo above.

D7 has teamed up with the City of Spartanburg to provide youth sports programs to help children in the development of positive life skills and self-concepts over the summer. Click below for information about Viking All-Sports Camp and visit the City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation for more about Viking All-Sports Camp and Girl Power Camp.

2017-2018 Academic Calendar

August Eclipse Impacts Back-To-School Calendar

On Monday, August 21, millions of us will witness one of nature's most wondrous spectacles - a total eclipse of the Sun.

Most school districts throughout the Upstate will be closed for the day, allowing families to experience this phenomenon however they choose.

During the two schools days prior to the eclipse - Thursday, Aug 17 and Friday, Aug 18 - teachers will include the event in lesson plans and school curricula. In the meantime check out the links below for more information.

Nasa Great American Eclipse SC Living Magazine Eclipse 2017

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