District 161 Summer Academy
Let the learning continue! Grades 6-7
Welcome to Summer Academy!
Thank you for joining us for virtual summer academy!
This newsletter will contain information that you and your child will need to reference each week of summer academy. Please feel free to also email your summer academy teacher with any questions.
District 161 Summer Academy Information
June 8-July 16, 2020
Class times: Monday-Thursday 8:15 am - 11:30 am
All classes are virtual
Summer Academy administrator: Ms. Deborah Dunwoody
Summer Academy secretary: Ms. Karen French
Summer Academy email: summeracademy@sd161.org
Summer Academy teacher / staff contact information
Summer Academy Classes
ELA and Math class: Daily
Enrichment classes:
- Book club: once a week
- STEAM and P.E: on select dates during Summer Academy
- Please see your child's schedule below for enrichment class dates
Participating in a live class
During a live class, the teachers will:
- Take attendance
- 'Good things' - 5-minute sharing activity to make connections with students
- Live instruction
- Closing / Launch - End the class with a positive message
For Students:
- Find a quiet, comfortable space to work
- Mute your microphone based on the teacher's directions
- Have any materials with you before the class begins
- Let your teacher know if you have a question or need assistance
Class Schedules
The schedules below indicate the live meeting times for each class. Students are expected to participate in the live classes and complete their independent work before or after depending on their schedule.
The schedules are organized by grade level and teacher.
Parents: We encourage you to use the schedule to create a summer calendar for/with your child with daily class times and enrichment class dates. Sample blank calendars are below.
Additional Summer Learning Activities
More summer learning fun! Take a virtual field trip!
Click to explore virtual field trips!