Summer Resources

Welcome to the JC EMPOWER Summer Resource Smore!

Research shows the importance of students staying engaged during the summer months to prevent learning loss:

• Engaging in educational activities during the summer can reduce the "summer slide" effect, where students lose skills learned during the school year.

• Summer learning opportunities help students retain knowledge, maintain reading skills, and improve problem-solving abilities. • Students who participate in summer programs have higher test scores and improved academic performance compared to their non-participating peers.

• Summer activities help maintain a routine for students, making the transition back to school smoother.

• Involvement in summer programs fosters social-emotional development and builds confidence.

This Smore is packed with a wealth of resources, from academic support to summer camps, designed to support your child and help prevent learning loss. These resources can also help prepare your child for the upcoming school year, setting them up for success! Dive in and explore the exciting opportunities available to empower your child this summer.

• Nature scavenger hunts: Explore local parks or trails, identify plants, animals, and landmarks.

• Outdoor reading sessions: Bring books or audiobooks to enjoy together in a park or backyard.

• Gardening projects: Learn about plant life cycles, responsibility, and teamwork.

• DIY outdoor science experiments: Engage in hands-on learning with water, soil, or solar-powered projects.

• Geocaching: Combine physical activity with problem-solving, map reading, and navigation skills.

• Historical site visits: Discover local history and culture at nearby museums, monuments, or landmarks.

• Art in nature: Create artwork using natural materials, or draw/paint outdoor scenes to encourage observation and creativity.

• Stargazing: Learn about astronomy, constellations, and celestial events during clear nights.

Parents and students, join us for the Summer Sight Word Showdown! This fun and engaging challenge will help you learn and review Dolch sight words together during the summer break.

Here's how to participate:

1. Download and print the Dolch sight word list.
2. Set aside 15-20 minutes daily to practice the sight words together.
3. Create a progress chart to track your child's mastery of the words
4. Celebrate your child's success and growth in reading by rewarding their achievements with fun incentives and praise.

By participating in the Summer Sight Word Showdown, you'll support your child's reading development and ensure they start the new school year with a strong foundation in literacy. So let's make this summer a reading success!

Parents and students, embark on a fantastic summer journey with our Summer Reading Adventure! This exciting challenge encourages you and your child to read together and explore new worlds through books.

Here's how to join the adventure:

1. Sign up for a free Epic account or use your existing one to access thousands of books for all reading levels.
2. Download and print our Summer Reading Log to track your child's reading progress.
3. Set a goal for the number of books you'd like to read together over the summer.
4. Choose books from Epic that interest your child and read them together or independently.
5. Record the titles and authors of the books you've read on the Summer Reading Log.
6. Celebrate your child's reading achievements at the end of the summer with special rewards and recognition.

The Summer Reading Adventure is a fun and engaging way to promote a love of reading and ensure your child continues to develop their literacy skills over the summer break. Happy reading!

Flat Gap Elementary: 606-265-3110

Highland Elementary: 606-297-3674

Porter Elementary: 606-789-2545

W.R. Castle Elementary: 606-297-3738

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Website: johnson.kyschools.us
Location: Highland Elementary School, U.S. 23, Paintsville, KY, USA
Phone: 606-297-3674
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