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Summer Reading for Returning 7th and 8th Grade Students

Over the summer, incoming 7th and 8th grade students* for the 2024-2025 school year have been asked to read a minimum of three books of their own choosing and complete a Reading Record for each of their books to practice and demonstrate reading comprehension and critical thinking. 

Further details and materials can be found on our Summer Reading Project 2024 links provided below. The Language Arts Department has provided the following resource links to support families with the Summer Reading Project: 

Information Resources for Families: 

Library Resources for Families: 

  • Arapahoe Library District - Arapahoe Libraries: Visit their website for hours of operation, calendar events, and direct access to their Summer Reading Program.

  • Bemis Public Library - Bemis Public Library: Visit their website for hours of operation, calendar events, and direct access to their Summer Reading Program. 

Although the Summer Reading Project 2024 will not be due until approximately two weeks into the new school year, 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts teachers will provide support, due dates, and collection details as soon as school starts in August. In the meantime, please reach out to the Summer Reading Project Sponsor, Mrs. Toland, at mtoland[at]lps.k12.co[dot]us with any questions.

Digital Links for Summer Reading Project Materials
Summer Reading Parent Awareness Letter for Incoming 7th Grade Students
Summer Reading Parent Awareness Letter for Incoming 8th Grade Students
Summer Reading Project Instructions, Reading Records, and Rubric

*Incoming 6th grade students as well as new students to Powell are NOT required to complete the Summer Reading Project.*

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