This year’s FBMS Summer Reading program offers a selection of books in order to incorporate a choice of perspectives and genres. The goal is to foster a love of reading and support students' individual learning needs.
This summer and next school year we will focus on the theme of “Empowering Change, Inspiring Hope.” We have identified age-appropriate books which demonstrate stories that focus on the idea of connecting with others around the world, understanding diverse perspectives, and fostering a sense of responsibility towards global issues. Through these books, students can develop a deeper understanding of their roles as global citizens and how they can contribute positively to a more interconnected world. We have created a suggested list below. Please note that summer reading is required of all FBMS students. We encourage all families to join us in reading.
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When students return in the fall, their English teachers will give directions on how to submit the required assignment. Students will have time in class at the start of the year to discuss and finalize the assignment. This assignment will count as a grade for Term 1. We look forward to discussing these themes in the fall!
Have fun and happy reading!
Summer Reading 2024Optional iReady ELA Practice
Over the summer, Furnace Brook Middle School will be providing an online opportunity for your child to increase literacy skills through engaging and interactive lessons! Students 6-8 have been utilizing i-Ready to enhance their learning through adaptive on-line lessons in ELA. There is a diagnostic feature that students have already completed, which calibrated a custom set of lessons for every student’s particular needs. All students will have summer access to i-Ready until August 3rd. i-Ready can be accessed through Canvas. We encourage your child to use iReady, as it will help to maintain literacy skills and prepare for the start of next school year.
iReady Login Directions
Log into Canvas (https://mpsd.instructure.com/).
If you are using a school issued Chromebook, once you log into the chromebook, a tab will open to the Canvas dashboard.Click Help in the menu along the left.
Click iReady at the top of the panel that opens.
In the window that opens, click the Log in with Google button.
Enter your student's MPSD username and password.
*Note: after logging in the first time, you should pass by this step for future logins.
A Clever loading message flashes.
iReady opens.
