Summer Resources from CMS

Dear Students and Families,

As the summer sun shines brightly, I hope this message finds you enjoying some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Summer is a special time to unwind, explore new interests, and spend quality time with loved ones. While we all cherish these leisurely days, I want to ensure that our students and families have access to essential resources and opportunities throughout the summer months.

Our commitment to supporting student well-being extends into the summer. We have compiled a list of local organizations which can help provide access to to nutritious meals at various community locations. Understanding the importance of mobility, we are providing information on transportation services available for students and families. Whether it's accessing community resources, attending summer programs, or simply getting around town, there are several transportation options that can help.

Summer is also a critical time to focus on mental health. We have compiled a list of summer mental health resources below, and local mental health services and hotlines for immediate assistance are also available on the LVJUSD Mental Health website.

For those looking to extend their learning or strengthen foundational skills, we have a range of academic resources and programs available. From online enrichment tools to summer reading lists and math practice, there are numerous ways to keep minds engaged. We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities to prepare for the upcoming school year. To support the continuous development of essential skills, we recommend exploring our curated list of educational websites and apps. These resources are designed to make learning fun and interactive, helping students stay sharp over the summer.

Summer is a time for adventure, discovery, and rejuvenation. By providing these resources, we aim to support our students and families in making the most of this time.

Wishing you all a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling summer break!

Brian Scharmann

Principal

Check out these opportunities offered by local community partners and nonprofit organizations! Scholarships may be available for fee-based activities; please email communityengagement@lvjusd.org for more information.

Summer is a time that students look forward to - spending time with their friends, staying up late, sleeping in late, and taking it easy. No school, no homework, no schedules. The summer, however, can be tough for some, with less or no structure, no routines, and the expectations of being social with friends or having a "carefree" attitude.

Now more than ever, it's important to make mental health a priority. To support your child's mental health during the summer break, establish a summer routine for your family. While it may seem to go against conventional wisdom, maintaining a regular routine during summer is important for our mental health. Lack of structure and routine can actually increase feelings of fear, anxiety and sadness. Daily routines include maintaining a regular sleep/wake cycle, having regular meal times, and time for physical activities. Another way to support your child's mental health during the summer is to ensure opportunities to interact with others. Whether it's playdates for younger children, having a part-time job or volunteering for older students, participating in a sport, taking a class, having a friend over or spending time with cousins, be sure your child spends some in-person time with peers. Interacting with others supports our mental health. Social isolation does not.

The LVJUSD Mental Health Website is full of information and resources that are available to our LVJUSD students and Livermore community to help you take care of your mental health over the summer:

Care Solace Family Survival Kit for the Summer

Please see below for a listing of local community food resources.

Using public transit alleviates traffic, mitigates crowding from lots, and creates advocates who understand that public transit supports an environmentally responsible lifestyle and a sustainable future. LAVTA is excited to announce FREE bus service for all youth starting June 1 throughout the summer break with its Summer Youth Ride Free promotion. The promotion offers an excellent opportunity for students to trial public transit in preparation for the fall school year and supports summer school students.

Please visit the Livermore Library’s website or the 2024 Summer Learning Program. This is where to find details about the program, prizes, and the link to register!

eBooks and eAudiobooks online through Libby and OverDrive

https://livermore.overdrive.com/

The easiest way to access all of this is to download the Libby app and find Livermore Public Library, but the link above is the best way to review the collection on a computer (and if a user is planning on reading on a Kindle). Plenty of new books are being added all the time, and there is an online magazine collection, too.

Tutor.com

https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Tutoring

This is free, 1 on 1 tutoring that can be accessed free with a library card. If patrons choose to create a separate account on this page, they can drop off essays, math problems, and access SAT or ACT prep tests and learning materials.

Research Databases for Homework/Projects

https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#academic

Primary, secondary, peer reviewed sources and more are available through many of these academic databases.

https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Biography

Specifically, there’s also a database focused entirely on biographies which also includes photos and other media.

NoveList Plus

https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Books

Very useful database for finding your next read. You can search by author, title, series and find read-a-likes, or search in genres by reading level. It’s also connected to the Library’s catalog so you can see if it’s available or place a hold. This is a great way to find new reading recommendations.

LinkedIn Learning

https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Education

Formally Linda.com, this is a great resource for learning through self-paced online classes about all types of subjects. Learn the latest technology, business, and creative skills.

Pronunciator

https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Language

This is a free online Language learning program that would be helpful for students for additional practice or keeping up with a language over the summer.

Alexander Street

https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#PerformingArts

This is a pretty comprehensive collection of music performances and other performing arts in video and audio.

Gale: Interactive Science

https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Science

200+ interactive sessions and self-quiz options in biology, chemistry, and earth/space science, this Gale visual tool offers students the ability to explore and manipulate 3D science models to perform virtual lab work on.

Students will continue to have access to their LVJUSD paid for accounts at www.grammarflip.com through the summer. This is a great way to sharpen skills over the summer.

Students will continue to have access to their LVJUSD paid for accounts at www.learningally.com through the summer. This is a great tool to help access books and improve reading skills over the summer. Students can log in through their ClassLink accounts.

Many parents and students wonder what they can do to keep up/review their math skills over the summer. The CMS Math Department has compiled multiple ways to practice math either independently or with a parent/friend/sibling. We hope you find these resources to be helpful between fun activities and relaxation!

Prodigy Discover the magic of math! Players embark on a journey filled with quests, battles, spells and rewards. Every battle brings more skill-building math questions for students to solve.

https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/

• How to create a student account video
• How to create a prodigy account for parents video
• How to link your child’s account video
• How to cheer on your child video

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We focus on skill mastery to help learners establish strong foundations, so there's no limit to what they can learn next!

https://www.khanacademy.org/

• Parent Quick Start Tips video

All you need is a deck of cards, try one of the following:

• Operation video
• Multiplication War video
• Integer Review video
• 24 video
• More Games video

• MathPlayground

• Math Brain-Math Zone

• Cool Math Games

Check out some of these internet resources:

• ixl: https://www.ixl.com/math
• Mathletics: https://www.mathletics.com/us/
• AdaptedMind: https://www.adaptedmind.com/Begin-Enrollment.html
• The Math Learning Center: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/
• The Maths Factor: https://www.themathsfactor.com/
• Rocket Math:https://www.rocketmath.com/
• How to get started on Rocket Math parent video
• DoodleLearning: https://doodlelearning.com/
• MobyMax: https://www.mobymax.com/curriculum/math,
• How to register my child for Moby Max video

Email: bscharmann@lvjusd.org
Website: https://www.livermoreschools.org/Domain/101
Location: 5757 Haggin Oaks Avenue, Livermore, CA, USA
Phone: 925-606-4702