Summer is a wonderful time to keep the learning going! The resources below are for each school:
Van Derveer School:
At-Home Activities: Looking for something to do together at home? Access reading and math activities through the Tic-Tac-Toe board or this handout for fun ways to keep your child's mind active this summer.
i-Ready Resources: Your child has been using i-Ready throughout the school year to build their reading and math skills. This summer, they can keep the momentum going at their own pace. Learn more by accessing the family guides in both English and Spanish, as well as the interactive math learning games. i-Ready summer access is available until August 5, 2026.
Somerset County Library Resources: Your local Somerset County Library is packed with free summer fun! From the Summer Reading Challenge to monthly events at the Somerville Branch, there's something for every reader. And with a free library card, your family can also access powerful FREE online tools like live tutoring, digital books in 75+ world languages, and personalized reading recommendations. Don't have a library card? Stop by any of the SCLSNJ Branches with ID and proof of address (or a combination of ID and proof of address), and they can make you a free card!
HelpNow - HelpNow has live online tutoring for K-12 students in English and Spanish, now available 24/7. Find personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science) a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice, an adult learning center plus more.
LOTE4Kids - LOTE4Kids is our online database of digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages. LOTE4Kids has over 4,500+ picture books in 75+ languages, with new books and languages released each month – helping libraries to engage immigrant, refugee and multilingual families in their communities.
Novelist K-8 Plus - Discover reading recommendations for kids and teens with booklists, read-alikes, and author and series information. Search for books by reading level, genre, content, time period, and more.
Somerville Middle School:
Summer is meant to be a break from school, but not from reading! Reading over the summer can reduce stress, expand your vocabulary, strengthen your writing skills, deepen your empathy, and limit summer learning loss. For all of these reasons, we present to you our Summer Reading Assignment 2026.
Here’s How It Works:
Select a genre on your choice board.
Read a book from that genre. Click this link for book recommendations.
Complete a google response form for each text read
Be ready to share your summer reading choices with your classmates on Summer Reading Friday in September 2026.
Here’s What You Can Earn:
If you complete any three spots on the choice board, you earn a homework pass.
If you complete an “X” on the choice board, you earn lunch outside.
If you complete the ENTIRE CHOICE BOARD, you enjoy a novel-based movie party!
Click here to view Reading Recommendations