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ARBOR ACADEMY
Special Summer Packet Edition

Thank you for picking up this year’s summer work packet! In 2010 we focus on more than just worksheets. You’ll find that this year’s packet integrates technology, homework, community activities, checkpoints and prizes to provide your child with a well rounded ‘bridge’ between grades. Summer is a difficult time to focus on work, so we divided the schoolwork component into sections with fun checkpoints in-between. Students utilize checkpoints to ‘complete’ each section and to meet up with some school friends and families. This will also serve as fundraising for the PTO, as each location works with the school to provide a portion of any profit to the school. Below you will find a calendar of checkpoints. Within this summer packet you will find detailed information about each checkpoint. Students will turn in their packets when they attend the fourth checkpoint, and will enter the drawing for a large item (iPod, game, etc). All students need to complete their summer packets and hand them in at the final checkpoint. Assessment data shows that students lose at least ¼ of what they learned during the year over the summer. The summer work packet will help bridge the gap between June and September. Thank you for your support!

I look forward to seeing you at each checkpoint this summer! ~Mrs. Cassandra Trawitz

USE YOUR COMPUTER TO ACCESS PART 1 You will need a computer to access the websites and resources in part 1 of your summer packet. Depending on the grade level of your child- you will find usernames and passwords as well as their own Lexile reading level. These websites and internet resources/programs help to reinforce and introduce skills your child will need to keep current over the school year. Students will use Study Island (for students in grades 2-6), they may even know their username and password from working on this site in class. All scores are entered in the database and can be accessed by staff over the summer. Starfall.com (for students in grades Pre-K through 2) is a literacy resource for the younger students. The Lexile site will allow you to produce reading lists for your child at their grade level as well as locate books that interest the reader. Reading throughout the summer is an excellent way to exercise your brain! Check the Arbor Academy website under 'Parent Resources'. The resource page contains additional links and information for math and homework help.	Summer Packet Checkpoints Mark you calendar! Each checkpoint is worth a prize and a ticket to enter the raffle for the BIG PRIZE! ____________ You must bring your summer packet for check- in at each checkpoint! ____________ Checkpoint #1 Crystal Falls golf Land June 29th from 3pm-9pm ____________ Checkpoint #2 Barnes and Noble July 15th 3pm-6pm ____________ Checkpoint #3 CiCi's Pizza August 3rd 5pm-7pm ____________ Checkpoint #4 (TBA) or Nottke's August 23rd Time (TBA)
Utilize the Library- It's FREE! Not only is the library a resource for checking out books, but the activities and programs available through the library will stretch your child's imagination and brain power! Please make sure you sign up for your library card - your child may be able to have their won too. Get involved and sign up for events. You'll be happy you did!
PLEASE STAY FOR THE MINI GOLF! 50% of your golf fees are donated to Arbor PTO when you stay and play golf on Tuesday, June 29th! Please remember to bring the enclosed FLYER and show the cashier when you pay. This is a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to get together throughout the summer. Don't forget to call your Arbor classmates to remind them to come!

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