It’s hard to believe that May begins next week! With only 4 weeks left of this school year, I want to make sure that your child not only ends the year strong, but also has a summer that is restful, refreshing, and invigorating as we already begin to think about next year. Be on the lookout for the following information coming your way:
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This week (School Year Week 34) | Keep the learning shining with summer tutoring and summer reading! |
Weds, May 7 (School Year Week 35) |
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Weds, May 14 (School Year Week 36) | Get your child’s ‘Student Supplies List’ and watch for those sales! |
Weds, May 21 (School Year Week 37) | Summer timeline- Frequently Asked Questions Answered for the summer and for fall dates1 |
Summer is a great time to give your child the extra boost they need to feel confident and prepared for the upcoming school year. Signing up for summer tutoring can help reinforce key skills, fill in any learning gaps, and build strong foundations in a low-stress, supportive environment. Whether your child needs a little extra help in reading, math, or language development, tutoring provides personalized attention that can make a big difference. Plus, staying academically engaged over the summer helps students return to school ready to learn, with greater confidence and momentum from the start. Tutoring this summer is available from:
- Ms. Violetta Cabrera: Spanish
- Ms. Maritza Traxler: Spanish Math
- Ms. Katie Needham: English
Sign-up now by completing THIS registration form. Space is limited – sign up early!
As summer approaches, it’s important to remember that reading during the break can help your child avoid the “summer slump”—a common learning loss that can occur when academic routines take a pause. Just 15-20 minutes of reading each day can make a big difference in maintaining and even improving literacy skills. This is especially important for children who are learning two languages, as consistent exposure to both languages through reading helps strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency in each. Whether it’s story time before bed, visits to the local library, or reading together on a rainy afternoon, keeping reading part of your summer routine supports your child’s growth and sets them up for success when the new school year begins.
But where do you begin? Here are a few ideas to help get you started. Remember, just as you watch carefully what your child eats to help them keep strong and healthy, please check what books your child is reading to keep their minds strong and healthy also! Let’s fill their minds with truth, beauty, and goodness!
- Read on RAZ! Your child will have access to their RAZ-Kids account. Set a goal for how many books your child can read each day. Challenge them to level-up! Give them a goal to read and tell you about the story, or read a story out-loud to you. And don’t forget to have them listen to stories, too.
- IXL! Your child will have access to IXL over the summer. Make it a goal for them to spend just 15 minutes each day reviewing reading skills and math skills.
- Join a summer reading program! Here are some options:
- The Good and the Beautiful Summer Reading Program.
- This program is anticipated to be released on May 1, 2025.
- The Good and the Beautiful Summer Reading Program’s mission is to introduce as many families as possible to good and beautiful books. They are preparing to give away over 100,000 books! Go to this link for free Ideas for Summer Reading. Here families can find free resources like The Good and the Beautiful Book List, containing more than 1,000 recommended books for children of all ages!
- Local Public Libraries all have summer reading programs with a variety of different prizes that students (and adults!) can earn, just for reading!
- The Good and the Beautiful Summer Reading Program.
