Summer Curriculum Resources: Reading, Math, and Kindergarten Readiness
What better way to relax and get summer off to a good start than with a great book? Our summer reading list is full of great ideas and interesting titles in both print and digital formats. We have also included an optional calendar of literacy activities if you are looking for ideas. Activities for maintenance and enrichment are provided on each grade-level page.
During the summer, we recommend that families carve out a time for students to read most days. We would like our students to continue reading daily so that they maintain their reading skills and build a love for reading. Before returning to school, complete the Summer Reading Summary Form on the grade-level page. Teachers will review student responses when school resumes.
You can find Summer Curriculum Resources here.
Haverford HS Summer Sessions run from June 27th - to August 5th. Please find information for summer school here.
Student: Jaylen Downs nominated by Jillian McGillvery
Jaylin has made an incredible impact on some of our 3rd-grade students here at Lynnewood. He worked in Mrs. Wolfe's 3rd-grade classroom after his HHS classes were over and he assisted individual students with reading and writing. As a reward for working hard, Jaylin took the students to the gym to shoot hoops as these young students love basketball and know that Jaylin played on the HHS team! Jaylin’s bright smile, willingness to help our students, and dedication to them is inspiring to our students and our staff at Lynnewood Elementary School!
Staff Member: Leon Smith nominated by Matthew Stewart
Leon Smith has been a dedicated, hard-working, and highly respected member of the HHS Faculty for over 20 years. His dedication to his students both as a teacher and coach in our school ranks among the very best. Leon cares deeply about his students' success, and he cares deeply about the overall experience they receive as a member of our high school community. He created and taught an African American Studies course at our high school to cultivate an understanding of the role and contributions of African Americans to the growth and development of the United States. Leon has also served as a member of our school district's Strategic Planning Committee as a co-chair for the Diversity and Inclusion goal. He has dedicated countless hours to organizing, presenting, and implementing that initiative with our staff and district.
Community Members: MaryKristin Haskell “Coach M” and Rea Dunlavy “Coach Rea” nominated by Tara Sable
This past winter, Coach M and Coach Rea started an inclusive basketball team in the Haverford community. The team was comprised of students in various special education programs paired together with “buddies” consisting of general education peers who assisted their team members on and off the court. Coach M and Coach Rea organized weekly practices where team members learned the rules of basketball and developed fundamental athletic and social skills such as sportsmanship. The inclusive team also competed against the HMS girl's 7th-grade basketball team, where the HMS gym was packed full of students cheering for the team. This amazing experience helped build our students’ confidence and develop lifelong friendships.
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| HHS Students with Mr. Leon Smith: Caleb Borbi, Mia Diewald, Katie Blickley, Molly Carpenter and Gabe Zwilling | SDHT: Mr. Leon Smith, Ms. Christina Carter, and Mrs. Melissa Bolden. | Mr. Leon Smith presented on Recruiting and Retaining Educators of Color. |
Clap Out for Dr. Ramoundos!
Dr. Ramoundos will be starting his new position in the District as the Assistant Director of Human Resources on July 1.
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