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Summer Assignments

2026 Summer Assignments

Dear families of Turn of River students:

Welcome to Turn of River Middle School!  We look forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students in August.  Here is the summer assignment for all students:

Reading

1.  Read the graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft.  All TOR students will read this book over the summer.

Complete a project about the book on paper (choose one):

  • Write a review of the book (include a rating and recommendation).
  • Write a letter to the author.
  • Write an alternative ending.
  • Draw a cartoon about the characters and events.  

You can access the book in multiple ways:

1. Borrow a copy at a branch of the Ferguson Library.

2. Read the book using this electronic copy:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dcbLoOdzixikt7QChO07A3vsJCe80yr7/view?usp=sharing

3. Listen and watch the recordings on this playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLC2aMy4hEmmot4hc6yY8YJAbeU5wRGuc

Extra credit for Reading:  

Join the Ferguson Library Summer Reading Club and read other books over the summer.

Math: 

Complete the exercises in one of these math packets (solve exercises on paper):

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Extra credit for Math Practice math on MyPath (20 minutes, two-three times per week).

If you have questions, contact our main office staff over the summer:  (203) 977-4735  

Thank you, 

Mark Bonasera, Principal

mbonasera@stamfordpublicschools.org