Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the Summer Reading Program information?
All information can be found at this link: http://www.cobbcat.org/summer/
Why should students participate in a Summer Reading Program?
Research shows that many children experience what is often called "summer slide," when students are exposed to fewer educational opportunities and, as a result, lose some of the gains made in school during the school year. By actively participating in a summer reading program, studies show that students often maintain or improve
their reading abilities throughout the summer.*
How does the Summer Reading Program encourage students to read?
Students can keep track of time spent reading to compete with other MCS schools, as well as schools across the county, on Beanstalk. On the Beanstalk website, students can also participate in weekly challenges for prizes and badges, as well as getting to know favorite authors.
Where do students log their reading minutes?
Go to https://cobbcat.beanstack.org/reader365 to create your account. After your account is created you will log reading minutes and participate in any activities you see listed on the site!
What should we do if we have difficulty accessing the internet?
Students may write their minutes on a paper log that contains the following information: student's name, date, minutes read, title of book. Please bring your reading log to your school library media specialist at the beginning of the school year.
Is there a suggested book list?
A key factor in cultivating lifelong reading is being able to choose what to read, so rather than a set list of books, students are free to read books they choose. There are some book suggestions of engaging reads on our MCS's grade level pages: K-5, 6-8, 9-12. *Please note: Some schools and/or classes do have required reading. Please verify with your child's school.
*Works Cited
Bintrim, Lisa. "3 Research-Proven Ways Libraries Help Fight Summer Slide." Ideas and Inspiration from Demco. Demo 12 June 2015. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Bowie, Liz. "Summer Reading Program Ideas." Ideas and Inspiration from Demco. Demco, 08 Mar. 2016. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"CCSD Summer Reading Program 2017 FAQ for Parents." Cobb Summer Reading. Cobb County School District, Department of Library Education, 2017. Web. 06 May 2017.
"Know The Facts - National Summer Learning Association." Know The Facts. National Summer Learning Association, 2009. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Summer Reading Program Impact Study." Library of Viriginia. Library of Virginia, 2014. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
All information can be found at this link: http://www.cobbcat.org/summer/
Why should students participate in a Summer Reading Program?
Research shows that many children experience what is often called "summer slide," when students are exposed to fewer educational opportunities and, as a result, lose some of the gains made in school during the school year. By actively participating in a summer reading program, studies show that students often maintain or improve
their reading abilities throughout the summer.*
How does the Summer Reading Program encourage students to read?
Students can keep track of time spent reading to compete with other MCS schools, as well as schools across the county, on Beanstalk. On the Beanstalk website, students can also participate in weekly challenges for prizes and badges, as well as getting to know favorite authors.
Where do students log their reading minutes?
Go to https://cobbcat.beanstack.org/reader365 to create your account. After your account is created you will log reading minutes and participate in any activities you see listed on the site!
What should we do if we have difficulty accessing the internet?
Students may write their minutes on a paper log that contains the following information: student's name, date, minutes read, title of book. Please bring your reading log to your school library media specialist at the beginning of the school year.
Is there a suggested book list?
A key factor in cultivating lifelong reading is being able to choose what to read, so rather than a set list of books, students are free to read books they choose. There are some book suggestions of engaging reads on our MCS's grade level pages: K-5, 6-8, 9-12. *Please note: Some schools and/or classes do have required reading. Please verify with your child's school.
*Works Cited
Bintrim, Lisa. "3 Research-Proven Ways Libraries Help Fight Summer Slide." Ideas and Inspiration from Demco. Demo 12 June 2015. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Bowie, Liz. "Summer Reading Program Ideas." Ideas and Inspiration from Demco. Demco, 08 Mar. 2016. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"CCSD Summer Reading Program 2017 FAQ for Parents." Cobb Summer Reading. Cobb County School District, Department of Library Education, 2017. Web. 06 May 2017.
"Know The Facts - National Summer Learning Association." Know The Facts. National Summer Learning Association, 2009. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Summer Reading Program Impact Study." Library of Viriginia. Library of Virginia, 2014. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.