eTV News
May 30th - June 7th, 2017
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!
From the Desk of Principal Bradley:
Greetings,
The summer is a wonderful time to refresh and rejuvenate after a long school year. I encourage you to find ways to combat the summer slide that occurs for most students. Summer learning loss can have a serious impact in a student’s ability to succeed academically when they return to school in the fall. Research from ThinkStretch, a learning program to combat summer learning loss, says most students lose about two months of grade-level equivalency in reading and mathematical computation skills over the summer. By the fifth grade, students can lose nearly 18 months of learning due to summer learning loss.
With the right mindset and resources, however, summer learning loss can turn into growth. Here are resources families can use to keep learning alive in the summer months.
- Exercising Kids’ Minds During the Summer
There are numerous ways families can incorporate learning into their child’s everyday activities over the break. Check out these simple ideas to help their child grow during the summer: English Version | Spanish Version
- The Rewards of Reading
Giving students a summer reading list is only half the battle. Reading at home matters. Check out this article on the rewards of reading: English Version | Spanish Version
- Reinforce Math Skills With Everyday Activities
Although reading with children is key to improving literacy, it’s easy to forget that practicing math at home can be just as impactful. In fact, summer learning loss is often more prevalent in math than it is in reading. Check out these fun and creative ways to practice math with kids: English Version | Spanish Version
In conclusion, thank you for reading the eTV News this year. I hope that you have found this electronic newsletter to be an informative and accessible communication vehicle. Next school year, you can expect to receive monthly eTV News communication on the first Wednesday of each month.
As always, thank you for partnering with us and Working Together to Be Our Best! Have a wonderful summer and enjoy some great books!
Your partner in education,
Dr. Orathia Bradley
Working Together to be Our Best...Student Achievement for All - Whatever it Takes!
PTO Executive Board Contact Information:
- Christine Weinschenk: Treasurer - christine_romano@hotmail.com
- Melissa O’Rourke: President- orourke5250@gmail.com
- Michelle Kuremsky: Vice President- michellekuremsky@gmail.com
- Dana James: Secretary- danajamestvpto@gmail.com
- Stephanie Ruane: Corresponding Secretary- sruane224@yahoo.com