Dear Parents/Guardians,

As parents/guardians of 7th or 8th graders you may not realize the importance of reading with your child on a regular basis. Many people believe that it is only important to read to your child when they are young; however, this is not the case. Students who struggle with reading, writing, and/or reading comprehension really need to have reading be a big part of their home life. Parents should be reading with, and/or listening to their child read every night. Students will only improve their reading skills with practice. The more reading that they are doing at home, the better. Please be involved in your child's education, and set aside time to devote to your child and his/her reading. As adults, we know that there is nothing better than a good book that you just can't put down. Help your child find that book for him/herself!