How much should I read? The Hartwood PTO is challenging every child to read or be read to in
their early years of learning, all summer long! Students entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade
should read at least 1000 minutes this summer. That may sound like a lot, but it is only 15 minutes
a day! Students entering 4th and 5th grade should read at least 1200 minutes this summer, only 18
minutes each day.

How do I show how much I have read? Please use the summer reading log to record the
minutes read. You do NOT need to fill it in each day but should fill in minutes for the days you do
read. Before you turn in your log, please make sure to total the minutes for each week. Reading
logs are due to the library or homeroom teachers by Monday, September 15, 2025. Turn in
all your minutes even if you don’t meet your grade-level goal!! Every minute of reading counts
toward the Hartwood READ OUT CELEBRATION!

What can I read? Reading should be appropriate for your level but may be from books,
magazines, comics, poetry, etc. You may even count reading from fun websites such as National
Geographic Kids and PebbleGo. Apps such as Hoopla and Libby allow you to borrow books
online!

What can I earn?
Every student who meets or exceeds their grade-level goal will earn:
● a voucher for a free book that may be used at the Fall Book Fair
● their name on our Summer Reading Challenge Readers “Wall of Fame”
● a chance to be chosen as a library helper for part of the day

->SUMMER READING PROGRAM LOG 2025<-

HARTWOOD READ OUT CELEBRATION!

Every minute reading over the summer counts!  The HPTO set a school-wide reading goal of 175,000 minutes! If Hartwood students meet or exceed this goal, the HPTO will host a school-wide READ OUT (date TBD in Fall).  Students will bring their favorite book to school and the entire student body will go outside to lounge and read together.  The HPTO will provide a special surprise to all students during the READ OUT.  It is sure to be a fun celebration so make sure to turn in your reading log even if you didn’t hit your grade-level goal.

Have a great summer!

Heather Echard and Meredith Webb
Book Fair Co-Chairs

Megan Jarrett
Hartwood Library