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Inside AUSD Vol. 6 - Hodge Kindness Week
June 25, 2019
Summer Learning!
Here we are, another school year complete with summer in full swing! Are you reading? Are you outside exploring? Are you practicing math? For some children, summer means days playing with friends, swimming, day camps and in some cases extra time in front of the TV. Even though school is out summer is a great time to keep students engaged in educational activities like reading, math, and problem-solving. Studies show that children who are given books over the summer perform 35%-40% better on reading achievement tests!
Thankfully, the District and the Azusa City Library have resources and programs that can help! Students can participate in the District summer reading program by reading a minimum of 6 books during the summer and answering a few questions about each book they read. See the District Facebook page or PeachJar for more information! The Azusa City Library also has a summer reading program with weekly activities and free lunch every weekday (for those 18 and under) provided by the District.
As a parent or guardian, there are many things you can do to keep your student(s) engaged in learning over the summer. Have them add grocery prices at the store and help count out money at the cash register. Have your child(ren) help with the cooking by reading the recipe and measuring ingredients to help with both reading and math skills. This is also a great way to spend family time together! You can also encourage your child(ren) to keep a journal about daily activities and summer days with friends.
Parental support and encouragement go a long way when it comes to encouraging summer learning. We look forward to seeing you and your student(s) again in the Fall and celebrating all of the educational gains they made over the summer.
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