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2024 Summer Reading Challenge

This year's theme is:

Level Up At Your Library!

Click Here for the Level Up At Your Library Book List from the Wethersfield Library

Summer Reading Requirements for SDMS

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Choose two books that YOU WANT to read. They should be books you have not read before
2. Log each book (title, author, genre, date finished) on a paper reading log, an editable Google Doc (make copy) or an online Google Form through the Wethersfield Library and earn prizes!
3. Turn your reading log in to your Language Arts Teacher in September

Summer Reading Log Options

Students can choose one of three options to log their books for summer reading:

1. Use the Wethersfield Library Google Form to easily log books and earn prizes in their weekly raffles (entries will be automatically sent to SDMS Staff the first week of school)

2. Print and hand-write the books you read on a summer reading log

3. Make a copy of an editable Google Doc and type the information (share the document with your Language Arts teacher in September)

Wethersfield Library Reading Log (Google Form)

Summer Reading Log (printable pdf)

Summer Reading Log (editable Doc)

Dear SDMS Students,
Summer reading should be enjoyable and fun! That's why we don't tell you what to read--we simply ask that you pick two books of your choice to read! They should be books that you have never read before. We encourage you to read fiction and non-fiction and to choose from different genres. Ebooks and audiobooks are a great choice as well!
When you finish a book, write it on the reading log or submit the information in the online reading form through the Wethersfield Library. Submitting it through the Wethersfield Library makes you eligible to earn prizes in their weekly raffles and your entries will be automatically shared with your teacher in September.
The completed and signed SDMS Summer Reading Log (OR the online Wethersfield Library Summer Reading Log) will be collected by your Language Arts Teachers the first week of school. Be prepared to talk about the books you read.
In addition, we are providing some fun enrichment activities to help you maintain your reading skills, connect with other students and the SDMS and Wethersfield Library staff, and to exercise your creativity and encourage service to the community.
Happy reading!
Ms. Poulos and the Language Arts Teachers

Summer Reading Resources

WPS Summer Resources Page

WPS Summer CLASS Page

SDMS Supplemental Learning

Summer Reading Virtual Library

Check out the summer reading virtual library for resources, book suggestions and more!

2024 Bitmoji Summer Reading Virtual Library

Summer Reading Smore Newsletter

Reading Ideas & Suggestions

The SDMS Reading Life page has a comprehensive list of links to great ideas for reading. Here are a few to get you started:

Many of the books in these links are available digitally for free in Sora with your School Gmail sign-in.

You may also find many of these titles in OverDrive, Hoopla, or Freading by using your Wethersfield Library card.

Can't find a book? Email Ms. Poulos at lpoulos@wethersfield.me for help!

Book Trailers

Enrichment Activities

SDMS / Wethersfield Library Summer Book Discussion

Join Ms. Poulos (SDMS Library Media Specialist) and Ms. Briggs (Wethersfield Library Teen Librarian) in an informal chat and book discussion this summer! Students can join the group by filling out the Google Form to register. The discussion will be held on Thursday, August 15th at 7 p.m. in a Google Meet.

2024 Summer Reading Choice Board

Adventure Begins At Your Library

Explore our Choice Board that ties into this year's Summer Reading Theme, Adventure Begins At Your Library!

Students who complete 5 activities or more (and log their completed activities on this Google Form) will be eligible to win a prize at the beginning of the 2024 - 2025 School Year! Upload pictures of yourself completing activities or of your creations to get more entries!