Summer is just around the corner. I think we will hop directly from winter to summer at this point. Despite the weather, the students are ready for their break and they have earned it. The IRI and ISAT scores reveal that students are above state and district averages. Students in grades K-3 all met and exceeded the State benchmark for reading on the IRI. In grades 3-5 students achieved a score of 97% proficient in reading, 95.4% proficient in math and 89.2% proficient in language. The staff, students and parents had to all work hard to achieve this accomplishment!
We hope that reading will not stop over the summer! We all know that summer reading is good for kids. Without it, experts say, reading skills can decrease. Here are some suggestions to make summer reading fun:
• Read about your vacation destination before you go.
• Read about something you want to do together (hiking, planting a garden, working on motorcycles).
• Turn off the TV and substitute one half hour of reading or a visit to the library.
• Save your pennies (everyone empties change into a jar). When you save enough, stop by a local bookstore for a treat.
• Read a book about local history and go to a museum.
• Read a book that’s now a movie, and then take them to see the movie!
• Host a potluck mid-summer party at your house or a local park. Pull out a book or two to read in the shade after dinner, or tell stories around the campfire.
• Use reading as a way to reconnect with your kids. Talking about a story is still one of the best ways to open doors that might be closed when schedules are hectic.
We hope you all have a wonderful summer and keep posted to Infinite Campus as next year draws near as we will be posting updates regarding the upcoming year.
I would like to thank all of the parents and staff who help to make Ellis a wonderful school and I look forward to seeing many of you next year!
