We encourage all parents to spend time reading to and with your child. One way to prevent your child from losing any of the skills and knowledge is by reading daily. Provide quiet time for your child to read to him/herself and to listen to you read a story every day. When you or your child has completed a book, take the time to ask your child questions about the story. Here are some questions you might ask: What is the story mostly about? Who are the main characters? What can you tell me about the characters? Where does the story take place? If the character encountered a problem, how did he/she solve it? What did the story remind you of or make you think about? What was your favorite part of the story and why? Anytime provides a wonderful opportunity for you to share the experience of reading with your child.

Hollywood Hills Elementary School students were encouraged to read at least THREE books this past summer. After reading, students can EITHER complete a summary for each book OR complete an Accelerated Reader (AR) test for each book.

OPTION #1: Write 3 Summaries

Students will include the title, author, characters, and a brief summary about each book read (K-2 will add an illustration). Teachers were to collect the summaries during the first week of school.

OPTION #2: Complete 3 Accelerated Reader (AR) Tests

Students are welcome to come to HHE and complete the AR tests in our Media Center. Please click here to locate a list of AR books and AR levels. 

Please click here to gain a list of popular authors.

Students who participate in this program will be rewarded for their efforts.

We are encouraging parents to take the time to read with their children. Listed below are the 2 public libraries in the neighborhood and the website for the Broward County Public Library system. (Applying for a library card is completely free.)

Broward County Library On-line
3151 Stirling Road                     2600 Hollywood Blvd.            
Hollywood, FL  33312                Hollywood, FL  33020
954-985-2689                          954-926-2430

If you are interested in utilizing on-line reading resources, visit the following websites recommended by our Media Specialist and Reading Resource Specialist:
 
BookAdventure

StoryLineOnLine

Poetry4Kids

Scholastic

TimeForKids

Starfall

Beavton.k12

TumbleBooks
username: broward                   
password: books   

Go.Grolier
username: 1broward
password: online


According to the Florida Department of Education’s website, Just Read, Families!, “Research shows that children who do not continue reading through the summer can
lose a month or more of progress made during the school year. By encouraging their children to read, parents are playing a critical role in achieving our goal of having every child reading at or above grade level by 2012. Keep your children engaged in reading!”

READ!                            READ!                          READ!                   READ!

The School Board of Broward County, Florida prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race, religion or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine TTY 754-321-2158.

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150
or Teletype Machine TTY 754-321-2158.