+ Summer Reading Parent Night Hosted by Kirby’s Mill and BCLS

+ Welcome Thank you for joining us tonight! We hope that you leave informed, excited and prepared to help your child read more this summer.

+ The Research What do researchers have to say about the importance of summer reading? “… the best predictor of summer loss or summer gain is whether or not a child reads during the summer. And the best predictor of whether a child reads is whether or not he or she has access to books.” Allington, Richard L. and McGill-Franzen, Anne. “Bridging the Summer Reading Gap,” Scholastic Instructor (2003, May/June).

+ The Research What do researchers have to say about the importance of summer reading? “Regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic level, or previous achievement, children who read four or more books over the summer fare better on reading-comprehension tests in the fall than their peers who read one or no books over the summer.” Kim, Jimmy. “Summer Reading and the Ethnic Achievement Gap,” The Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk (2004).

+ The Research What do researchers have to say about the importance of summer reading? “In a three-year study, researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, found that simply giving children access to books at spring Fairs – and allowing them to choose books that most interested them – had a significant effect, equivalent to three years of summer school, on the summer reading gap.” Allington, Richard L. and McGill-Franzen, Anne. (2003). Addressing summer reading setback among economically disadvantaged elementary students. Reading Psychology, 31(5), as cited by Parker-Pope, Tara. (2010, August 2). “Summer Must-Read for Kids? Any book.” The New York Times.

+ What Parents Can Do Scholastic Website Reading App Remind 101 text alerts Pinelands Branch Library

+ Scholastic Website Games Book Lists Author Movies Book Trailers Go to the Kids Log In You will use the username and password provided to you. You may change it when you log in for the first time.

+ Reading Apps An interactive reading stopwatch for timing reading minutes Personal profile which features the total minutes a child has read for the day, week, and throughout the year Articles and daily tips for parents, which offer ideas to support growing readers Book lists for ages 3-12, featuring recommended titles for every kind of reader

+ Remind 101 Kirby‘s Mill AlertsChairville Alerts

+ Burlington County Library – Pinelands Branch Library Card – Unlocks many doors! Website Free e-books Summer Reading Program/ Prizes Reading Events Remind 101

+ Library Card – Unlocks many doors! Signing up for a library card allows you access to a range of free services: Books, DVDs, CDs, Magazines, and More! Borrow from our collection of 850,000+ titles. Learning & Research. We have many online databases and learning tools just for kids! E-books to Download. Borrow and download e-books and e-audiobooks to your computer, smartphone, e-reader, or tablet. Public Computers and Wi-Fi Access. Use our computers for internet access and a variety of Microsoft applications. Or use our free wireless service. Museum Passes. Family passes are available for you to enjoy education, cultural enrichment, and fun at many of our local museums. Programs & Events. Attend any of our programs for free.

+ BCL Website and App Use our website and/or app to request and renew items, manage your account, keep a reading list, sign up for programs, and more! Website: App: BCLS Mobile BCLS Mobile - powered by Boopsie

+ Free e-books Borrow and download e-books and audiobooks to your computer, smartphone or e-reader. Large collection of titles available for kids & teens Download using the Overdrive Media Console App

+ Overdrive Media App Access e-books by using the Overdrive Media Console App Search Browse

+ Book Club in a Bag Junior Classics, Tween, & Teen titles 10 books, study guide, clipboard Online Request Form

+ Summer Reading Program/ Prizes This summer’s theme,“DIG INTO READING”, is all about the wonders under our feet – sandy shores, root vegetables, buried treasure, evidence of ancient civilizations, burrowing animals, fossils, and more! June 24 th – August 16 th Sign up to receive a summer reading packet, which includes a reading log. Read whatever you like – the choice is yours! Earn prizes for every 4 hours of reading. Prizes include: toys, books, Rita’s water ice coupons, or a chance to enter the weekly gift card drawing.

+ Special Events Fun programs at the Pinelands Library this summer: Live Animal Show (NJ Academy of Aquatic Sciences) Dino & Archeologist themed comedy/magic show Mad Science (Earthworks & Super Structures) Piccirillo Sciencetellers Abrakadoodle Art Knitting Club Lego Club Book Club Summer Reading Carnival at Freedom Park. Open to all of the Summer Reading Program participants.

+ Book Lists Grade Level Choice – Lists created by the BCLS Scholastic - grouped by age Based on our Summer Reading Theme

+ Remind 101 Sign up for Miss Danielle’s reminders with text or

+ Questions? – Amy King – Danielle Haubrich