The perfect program for the reluctant
reader and a sure way to combat "Summer Slide".

Eligibility:   The '5 Gets You 25' Summer Reading Program is open to rising 4th, 5th and 6th grade students who are 1) located in Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA, except where prohibited by law, 2) who are 8 to 11 years of age as of April 1 2010, and 3) have a parent, teacher or guardian of full legal age in the jurisdiction in which they live who will certify to the validity of their school and age eligibility.

Children of employees and directors of LUKE Foundation and all of its subsidiary or affiliate companies and each of their immediate family or members of their same households (whether related or not) are not eligible.

LUKE Foundation reserves the right to challenge the validity of any student's eligibility. By entering, you agree to these official Rules and the decisions of LUKE Foundation, which are final and binding in all respects. LUKE Foundation reserves the right to change any of the terms of these Rules at any time, and you agree to be bound by such changes. If you do not agree with these official Rules, do not sign-up.

Book Selections:   Students are to select up to five (5) books from the Reading Lists as shown in the "The Reading" section of this website. The student must select a book that has not been previously read by the student.

Reporting Obligation:   Each student must submit a 1.5 page, five-paragraph book report of each of the books read. The book report is required to include:
• 1st paragraph: 1) Name of the book, 2) Name of the author, 3) A list of all the characters in the book, 4) Where and when the story occurred.
• 2nd paragraph: Identify the major theme of the story.
• 3rd paragraph: Indicate your favorite part of the story and tell us why.
• 4th paragraph: Indicate who was your favorite character in the story and why.
• 5th paragraph: Indicate what you learned from the story.

Book reports may be typed or neatly handwritten. They may be submitted electronically or by US Postal mail. The mailing address and the form for electronic delivery will be made available to students who have been accepted into the program.

Program Duration, Deadlines and Limitations: The program's start date is June 15, 2010. The program's end date is August 15, 2010. The summer of 2010 commences the pilot launching of the '5 Gets You 25' Summer Reading Program. Only 500 students will be accepted into the program for the first season. Acceptance will be on a first come, first served basis. There is no deadline for entry, however, completed book reports must be submitted or postmarked no later than August 15, 2010 and no more than 500 students will be accepted into the program.

Financials: Payments will be made within two (2) to six (6) weeks of the program's end date. Payments will be made by check, payable to the Student Reader, and mailed to the student's address as indicated in the original Sign-up form. The maximum payment to any individual student is $25.00.

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The Let Us Keep Engaged (LUKE) Foundation is a 501 c(3) focused on the engagement and advancement of youth and critical support to the community at large.    Please visit the LUKE Foundation website to learn more about our programs dedicated to improving the circumstances of youth in our communities.