Summer Web Page
Grade 5
Summertis (sum’er’i’tis) -n., cannot function properly due to the desire to swim, play, and relax - is in full effect. The end of the school year is here and it is time for some wonderful summer activities and fun in the sun. I know you would love to keep up the great work, so below is a list of fabulous books to read and websites to visit over the summer. I am sure you will find them stimulating and exciting. Thank you students for a wonderful year; I am very proud of all of you.
Summer Book List
Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Chasing Redbird by Sharon Creech
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Clearly
Frindle by Andrew Clements
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg
Holes by Lois Sachar
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara Park
My Daniel by Pam Conrad
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The View from Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg
Wait Till Helen Comes, A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn
Websites to Visit
Math sites that stimulate the mind:
http://www.jamit.com.au/welcome.html
http://www.clementonschool.org
Science sites to keep you on your toes:
http://pbskids.org/zoom/help/sitemap/
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/
Social Studies sites to keep you informed:
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa
http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html
Language Arts sites that will tickle the brain:
http://www.sentex.net/~mmcadams/spelling.html
http://www.storyit.com/Classics/kidsclassic.html
These sites, as well as many others can be located at http://clementonschool.org/too.html
School Supply List for 2010-2011
ü (2) 5-Subject Spiral Notebooks
ü (1) Marble Composition Book
ü (5) 2-Pocket Folders
ü Pencils or Erasable Pens
ü Highlighters
ü Glue Sticks
ü Post-it Notes (3.5” x 3.5”)
Please take the time to practice any areas needing improvement with your child. Websites provide a plethora of resources that can be utilized. This will help prepare for sixth grade and keep the brain sharp. Have a safe & healthy summer. I look forward to seeing you next year!
Mrs. Jennetta
jennettat@clementon.k-12.nj.us or 856-783-2300 ext. 2105
