Literacy and Technology News
June 2016 - 3rd Trimester
Technology Information
Summer Screen Time
Educational Apps and Websites
Literacy Information
Palmyra Public Library Summer Reading
Summer Enrichment Options
1. Summer Reading Journal – Students read self selected books and respond to what they read in a summer reading journal. Please request a journal on the attached form
2. Palmyra Public Library Summer Reading Program - Complete the summer reading program through the Palmyra Public Library.
3. Literacy Activities for EDK students entering 1st grade (By invitation only)
4. Elementary Summer Book Exchange – A summer reading book exchange will be held at Northside Elementary School. Students may exchange books on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 during June and July at Northside Elementary School library.
5. Reading Log – Students may log the minutes they spend reading this summer.
ONLINE/TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS
1. Study Island (Grades 3-5) – Study Island is a web-based program designed around Common Core standards. Students in grades 3-12 can access lessons, practice problems, and educational games in core content areas. Study Island can be accessed on a computer or mobile device, including iPads and iPods.
2. Ed City Math (Grades K-2) – Ed City Math is a Common Core aligned web-based program. Students in grades K-2 can access lesson, activities, and practice problems. Ed City Math can be accessed through the web or the free Puffin app for mobile devices.
3. Reading Eggs/Reading Eggspress (Grades K-5) – Improve literacy skills with Reading Eggs (grades K-2) and Reading Eggspress (grades 3-4). Students first will take a placement test to assess their reading level and then begin the program. Educational activities, videos, and leveled readers comprise the engaging website.
4. Type to Learn (Grades 2-5) – Learn proper keyboarding techniques and master typing with Type to Learn. Students progress through a series of lessons and master lessons based on skill. This web-based program works on all devices and platforms.
5. Apps- A list of recommended educational apps can be found on the Technology page of the district website. Students will track their time on the spreadsheet provided.
Literacy Website
Additional literacy information for parents can be found at https://sites.google.com/a/teachers.pasd.us/palmyraliteracy/. This website can also be accessed from the district website (district wide information – curriculum).