News on the Avenue
Week of May 13-17
Upcoming Events
This Week
May 13 - No Pre-K
May 14 - Election Day (No School)
May 17 - Field Day
Upcoming...
May 22 - Pre-K Family Day
May 22 - 3rd Grade Visit to Orchard View Intermediate School
May 23 - Field Day (Rain Day)
May 24 - End of Year Awards Assembly @ 10:00 a.m.
May 24 - 2-hour Early Dismissal
May 24 - Last Day of School
May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday
THE FACTS ON SUMMER LEARNING LOSS
• 2.6 months of math skills are lost over the summer
• 2 months of reading are lost over the summer
• 6 weeks are spent re-learning old material in the fall to make up for summer learning loss
Ways to incorporate reading into your summer plans:
- Take a trip to your local library
- Bring a book with you to the park or the beach
- Read a chapter in the morning, when your child is used to learning and before other plans cause distraction
- Create a reward system for finishing books and/or chapters
Physical health is very important as it is known to improve academic performance.
Ways to incorporate physical activity into your summer plans:
- Sign your child up for a team sport
- Encourage learning a new skill such as swimming
- Go on walks and explore your city
- Promote outdoor play
Ways to incorporate educational technology into your summer plans:
- Challenge your child to a new high score on an educational app
- Start a tech project together—such as a toy robotics kit
- Encourage drawing or creating art on tech devices
Research shows creative activities can increase academic and emotional success by improving higher-level thinking and skill development.
Ways to incorporate creative activities into your summer plans:
- Buy a journal for your child and encourage daily creative writing
- Find art projects and crafts for your child to try
- Decorate cookies or cupcakes
- Buy or print coloring pages
Involving the whole family can make learning seem less like a chore. It’s also a great way to spend time with your child!
Ways to incorporate educational family activities into your summer plans:
- Organize family game nights with brain-strengthening games such as Scrabble, Cranium, and card games.
- Watch educational T.V. shows and documentaries together
- Find different recipes to try, letting your child find and measure ingredients
ABC Countdown to SUMMER!!!
Family Time
Make Some Cookies Together
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups of chocolate chips
Making:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375° F
Step 2: Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Step 3: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Breakfast & Lunch Menus for the Week
(subject to change based on food availability)
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