Summer is almost
here! Can you believe it? I know we all have a lot of things on our
"Bucket List" this summer, but one thing that is NOT on the list is
the Summer Slide!
Here are some statistics about the Summer Slide:
·
Teachers spend 4 - 6 weeks
re-teaching material that students have forgotten over the summer.
·
Students experience significant
learning loss when they do not participate in educational activities during the
summer months.
·
Reading during the summer can prevent
a decline in a child's fall reading scores.
In efforts to avoid the Summer Slide, I am encouraging your
child to take the Summer Slide and Reading Challenge! Here is what you need to
know:
Summer Slide Review Packet
Attached to this a paper you will find
a packet full of worksheets your child can complete to make sure they are still
practicing their academic skills during the long summer vacation.
Reading Log
It is so important to make sure your
kiddo is still reading during the break.
Each time your child reads a book, have them fill out the reading
log. Don’t forget the website www.raz-kids.com (password: Orchard1b). This is a fabulous site where your
child can access books on their reading level. I am challenging your kiddo to
read at least 30 books.
If
your child takes on this challenge, they will get to participate in a
celebration when they return back to school in the fall. Simply have them
return their completed packet and reading log when school starts. I know with
our combined efforts, we will not see your child experience the summer slide!
