In order to avoid the Summer Slide, TCS teachers have compiled resources to support students.
- All students who submit the summer reading work to their Literacy teacher the first week of school will receive extra credit points.
Let’s make this a summer to instill and foster a love of learning.
Grades 2 – 3
| 1 dozen sharpened pencils with erasers (not mechanical)
1 pack of cap erasers 6 glue sticks 1 box of crayons 1 box of colored pencils 1 box of magic markers (preferably washable) 1 pencil box or pouch 1 12 in/cm ruler 1 pair of ear buds or headphones, labeled with name |
1 pair of scissors
1 basic calculator 2 wide ruled composition books 4 two pocket folders 2 boxes of tissues 2 containers of disinfectant wipes 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 1 lightweight jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt to keep in locker
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Summer Literacy
- Read using Learning Ally or your own “Just Right” books. See how many options you can check off on the Different Places to Read sheet.
Summer Math
- Practice facts (addition/subtraction or multiplication/division).
- Use this website for worksheets to practice grade level skills https://www.k5learning.com/free-math-worksheets
Find some free-time activities to try at:
Grades 4 – 6
| 3 dozen sharpened pencils with erasers (not mechanical)
1/2 dozen glue sticks 1 box of crayons 1 box of colored pencils 1 box of magic markers 1 pair of scissors 1 basic calculator 1 12 in/cm ruler 1 pencil box or pouch
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1 pack of cap erasers
1 lightweight jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt to keep in locker 1 pair of earbuds, labeled with name 2 packages of loose leaf paper 1 package of graph paper 2 boxes of tissues 2 containers of disinfectant wipes 1 bottle of hand sanitizer |
Summer Literacy
- Read using Learning Ally or your own “Just Right” books. See how many options you can check off on the Different Places to Read sheet.
Summer Math
- Practice facts (addition/subtraction or multiplication/division).
- Prodigy
- Use this website for worksheets to practice grade level skills https://www.k5learning.com/free-math-worksheets
Grades 7 – 8
| 3 dozen sharpened pencils
1 pack 3×5 index cards 1 12″ ruler (cm & in) 1 box colored pencils 1 pair of student scissors 1 pencil box/pencil case 1 box thin magic markers 1 box thick magic markers 1 pack of cap erasers 1 red, blue, and green pen 1 TI – 30X IIS Scientific Calculator (7th-8th grade math ONLY)
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1 pack of highlighters
1 pair of earbuds, labeled with name 4 black marbled composition books 2 GRAPH PAPER marbled composition books 4 two pocket folders (three-hole punched) 1 1″ flexible binder (7th – 8th Grade Math) 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 2 containers of disinfecting wipes 2 boxes of tissues |
Summer Reading
Congratulations on completing another fabulous year at The College School! All of you deserve a relaxing and enjoyable summer vacation. Please keep in mind that summer is also a great time to delve into reading! You are encouraged to read as many books as possible this summer.
By filling out the summer reading log, we encourage you to read books which are “new to you” and “just right” over the summer.
If you return a completed reading log, you will receive extra credit points!
Suggested Resources
Good Reads Book Lists and Descriptions for Middle-School Aged Students