Pomona Elementary Reading Program 2025-2026

Description: The Alvin ISD A-List Reading Program is an optional reading initiative for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Purpose: Designed to encourage reading by providing a curated list of recommended books appropriate for children’s age levels.
Book Selection: The book lists are chosen annually by Alvin ISD elementary librarians.
Access to Lists: Current grade-level lists can be accessed on the campus website under the library tab.

Book Checkout:
- Students can check out books from the A-List during weekly library visits.
- Some selected books are also available at the public library.
Post-Reading Tasks:
- Students must complete a task after reading at home.
  - For K-2nd grades:
  - Option to complete the task on paper or through Beanstack.
  - If using paper, the completed packet must be returned to the library by April 30th.
  - For 3rd-5th grades:
  - Students are required to complete the task through Beanstack only.
- Independent Work:
  - It is important for students to complete the tasks independently, as this promotes writing skills.
  - Assistance is permitted, particularly for younger students.
Incentives for Participation:
- Students who meet their reading goals will receive an invitation to a surprise party at the end of the school year.
- Final Submission Deadline: All tasks must be completed by Thursday, April 30th.
- The program is optional but is expected to provide students with enjoyable reading experiences.

For Kindergarten and 1st grade, paper packets for the A-List challenge can be printed by scanning the QR code provided or requested from their teachers.

Kindergarten - 1st Grade:
- Goal: Read all 10 books from the Level 1 list.
- Tracking: Students will log their books and complete the task via Beanstack Challenge or included paper packet.
- Incentive: Completion of all 10 books will result in an end-of-year celebration.
2nd - 3rd Grade:
- Goal: Read all 10 books from the Level 2 list plus an additional 5 books.
  - The additional 5 books can be sourced from either Level 1 or Level 3 lists.
- Tracking: Books logged and tasks completed via Beanstack; 2nd graders also have paper packet options.
- Incentive: Reading a total of 15 books will earn an end-of-year celebration invitation.
4th - 5th Grade:
- Goal: Read all 10 books from the 4th-5th grade list plus 10 more books.
  - Extra books can be selected from Level 1 or Level 3 lists.
- Tracking: Must log books and complete tasks via Beanstack.
- Incentive: Reading all 20 books leads to an invitation to the end-of-year celebration.

Student Email Address: Format: (student ID#)@students.alvinisd.net
Password Information:
- K-2: Reach out to the homeroom teacher for password inquiries.
- 3-5: Students should be familiar with their passwords.

Instruction provided on how to log books for the A-List Challenge.
Instructions on logging reading minutes for the Monthly Reading Challenge included.
Packet Printing:
- Scanning or access via the provided resources for Level 1 and Level 2 packets.

Celebration: A surprise party is planned for students who successfully complete their reading goals for their grades.
Recognition: Students will receive a medal during an awards ceremony honoring their achievements.
Special 5th Grade Trophy:
- Students who read all 30 A-List books will receive a trophy recognizing their accomplishment.

1-for-2 Tracking:
- When logging and completing tasks for the A-List, students can also track and log reading minutes.
- Minutes logged for reading one book can count towards both the A-List Challenge and the Monthly Reading Challenge.