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Summer Math & Reading

This summer, we ask all students to help prevent the summer slide by reading and practicing their math skills. Research tells us that students who begin school after a summer of reading and math review, begin the year stronger and make immediate gains.

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Mandi Jemsek
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mandi.jemsek@sfxphx.org


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Prevent the Summer Slide

Help your child start the year strong by completing our Summer Reading & Math assignments. Download and print the materials below.

Rising Kindergarten–2nd Grade

This summer we’re offering a Homework Choice Board to create differentiated, higher-level thinking opportunities at home. Have your child complete and sign the choice board, then return it during the first week of school.

Download K–2nd Choice Board


Rising 3rd–5th Grade

  • Rising 3rd Grade
    • Reading Assignment
    • Math instructions were sent home; questions? Email Mrs. Ezell.
  • Rising 4th Grade
    • Reading Assignment (Boost: complete all 24 third-grade quests)
    • Math Assignment — Due July 15
  • Rising 5th Grade
    • Reading Assignment (Boost: complete all fourth-grade quests)
    • Cursive Packet
    • Math Assignment — Due July 15

Junior High (Rising 6th–8th Grade)

Reading: Read two books—one required, one of your choice. You’ll take a quiz on the required title and submit a one-pager for your choice novel.

Download Junior High Reading List

Math — Due July 15

  • Rising 6th Grade
  • Rising 7th Grade
  • Rising 8th Grade
  • Rising 8th Grade – Algebra

Mr. Watson’s Summer of Fun

PS—3rd graders receive a Summer of Fun checklist filled with creative activities to inspire all summer long. Check off items and bring your poster on the first day of school for a chance to win a special prize!

Download Summer of Fun Checklist


Mathnasium

Keep math skills sharp all summer at Mathnasium. Drop in Monday–Thursday 3:00–7:00 PM or Friday 11:00 AM–3:00 PM. Special rate: $199.99/month for eight sessions.

Noetic Summer Challenge Math Program (rising 3rd–8th graders, June 9 – July 31). Our coaches loved these non-routine problems! Learn more.

Questions? Email our Math & Data Coach, Mrs. Valladao.

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