home



Hey Mid Macs! This summer, don’t just catch some rays, but turn some pages!

The summer is a great time to read. Lying on the beach. Sitting in the shade. Flying on a plane. Kicking back in your room. So many exciting things to do and there is nothing better than taking a good book with you! In fact, this summer, whenever you do pick up that favorite book of yours, you might even get rewarded for it!

Join in on the Mid Macs Read Summer Challenge and you might win some really cool prizes! See below to find out how.

And remember....read every day...lead a better life!

__PROGRAM GUI____DELINES__

All students who participate in the Mid Macs Read Summer Challenge will be entered in a drawing for prizes, including an iTunes gift card, a Barnes & Noble gift card, and more! You can earn up to 3 entries in the prize drawing, which will take place in September.

1.) Keep track of your summer reading using the official reading log.
 * Read at least 4 books between June 1st and August 31st.
 * Record the books you read on the reading log.
 * Have a parent or guardian sign your reading log.
 * Turn in your reading log to Mrs. Barbarino in the Library Media Center by September 7th.

2.) Participate in Scholastic's Read for the World Record Challenge. If CMS logs enough minutes, we will be listed in the //2013 Scholastic Book of World Records//!!! 
 * Register on the [|Read for the World Record Challenge] website
 * Log at least 1,000 reading minutes on the website between June 1st and August 31st.
 * Print out your Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge reading log and turn it in to Mrs.Barbarino in the Library Media Center by September 7th.

<span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">3.) Send a picture to be included on our Mid Macs Read Google Map <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A special prize will be awarded for the most creative photo!
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Where will you be reading this summer? Have someone snap your picture reading a book, whether at home or on vacation
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Email your photo to Mrs Barbarino at: barbarinoa@cmsd.k12.pa.us and include: Your name; The title of the book you are reading; The location of your picture (ex. Canonsburg, PA or New York City); Any other interesting details (ex. Visiting my cousin; At the pool; Reading in my favorite chair; My new favorite book!) Be sure to put MID MACS READ SUMMER CHALLENGE in the subject line of your message.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">__CHECK OUT WHERE THE MID MACS HAVE BEEN READING:__ <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">media type="custom" key="19261886"

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">__BOGO BOOK FAIR__ <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Looking to stock up on books for your summer reading? Stop by our BOGO (Buy one, Get one free) book fair at the Celebrate the Arts Night, May 30th, 6-9 pm, in the Canonsburg Middle School’s gymnasium.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">__JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON EDMODO__ <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts or get someone else’s opinion while reading a book? Well, now you can do just that! By following the instructions below, you’ll be able to interact online with other students participating in the Mid Macs Read Summer Challenge. Please be careful when posting specific information about a book. If you have a question or comment that you think might reveal too much information and possibly “spoil” the story for someone else, begin your post with ***SPOILER***, skip a few spaces, and then start your post.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">__To access the online discussion board on Edmodo:__
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Go to []
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Under Sign up now, select **//I’m a Student.//**
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Complete the Student Sign Up form:
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If you need the group code, email Mrs. Barbarino
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">You may create your own user name and password. **//Make sure they are school appropriate.//** Be sure to write them down so you don’t forget them.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">An email address is optional. Include one to receive notifications by email
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Click the **//Sign Up//** button
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Tell us about what you are reading. Respect one another and have fun!

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">__HOT SUMMER READING PICKS__ <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Not sure what to read? Try [|one of these books] recommended by our Cover2Cover members, or check out the Big Mac Readers wiki to read book reviews by Mrs. Barbarino and some of the Canonsburg Middle School students. Still looking for more ideas? Take the [|What Kind of a Superhero Reader Are You?] quiz. Once you determine your reading personality, follow the links to find suggested titles.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Contact Mrs. Barbarino for more information