And like
that, summer reading camp is over. Well, not completely. I added a middle
school camp this year that meets each Monday in June, but the daily camp is
done. It was an excellent transition for me from the school year to summer. I
was just so sad to leave that group this year, it helped knowing I wasn’t
“done” teaching quite yet. And while I loved my summer readers, I am ready for
some relaxation. This week’s schedule was enough to make me a bit crazy.
From
Monday-Thursday this week we had:
· 8-9:15 Liam had basketball camp
· 9-9:30 Luke had trumpet lessons
· 9:30-10:45 Luke had basketball
camp
· 11-12 reading camp
· 12-1 Piano lessons (Wednesday)
· 1-1:45 Liam has tutoring
(Tuesday/Thursday)
· Three baseball games from 7:15-9
· Miscellaneous appointments,
errands, etc.
So, I am
truly looking forward to some lazy days of summer, as are my boys. I shared
many books, as did my friends who Skyped into reading camp each day. As I just
told Julie Falatko, I promise, the kids were super excited to hear every book
you shared! Out of my twelve summer reading camp students, I have about ten who
are extremely shy. The buzz when we were done Skyping each day was wonderful –
but they were so quiet in front of the camera. Anyway, thanks to:
· Tony Keefer and class
· Colby Sharp and class
· Donalyn Miller and class
· Teri Lesesne
· Julie Falatko
· Paul Hankins (and Noah!)
· John Schu – even though technology
prevented it!
· Ame Dyckman
We so
appreciate all of your recommendations and helping to make my students
wonderful summer readers.
Finally,
the three books we talked about often are the picks for this month’s #sharpschu
book club. In the video below, my students share why they enjoy these titles. If you know
them, please join Colby Sharp and John Schu for this month’s chat – more info
HERE.
