Dear Incoming 3rd Grade Families, Did you know that many students can lose some reading progress over the summer months? The great news is that we can help prevent this simply by keeping our children connected to books! By reading regularly, they’ll continue to grow and stay on track academically. This summer, your child will embark on an exciting reading journey. Attached, you'll find all the details about our summer reading expectations. Our main goal is to nurture a lifelong love of reading, one page, one chapter, one book at a time. Please note that Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes cannot be taken over the summer break. However, students will be able to take AR tests during the first week back to school. While these points won't apply to the first nine-week goal, they will count toward their overall total for the 2026–2027 school year. Wishing you a summer full of sunshine, imagination, and wonderful stories! Don’t forget to read at least 20 minutes each day, and I can’t wait to hear all about the books you’ve explored when we return. Warmly,
Brooke Newell & Jessica Meade Principals, Foundation Academy