I would like to wish our students, parents, and school community a restful summer. Thank you for another wonderful and productive school year. We have much to be proud of this year, from the amazing accomplishments of our students in the classroom to all the successes outside the classroom.
Report cards are now posted for your review. Please follow the directions below to access your child's report card. The report card gives you an overview of your child's progress during the year. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or reach out to me at [email protected].
Reading
This summer, students are encouraged to participate in a Summer Reading Challenge. Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade will participate in the challenge. Students will be recognized for their reading accomplishments at the beginning of the school year. A recommended reading list is provided for each grade, in addition, Fourth and Fifth Grade students have required summer reading.
Writing
For Second through Fifth Grade, students are required to keep a summer writing journal and respond to the writing prompts provided by the homeroom teachers. Please remember to bring your written responses the first day of school.
Math
For First through Fifth Grade, students are encouraged to work on math skills throughout the summer. You will find math games, suggested math related apps and websites, and a list board game list to keep math skills sharp. Fourth Grade math students are required to work on math facts (addition, subtraction and multiplication). Fifth Grade math students are required to work on a "family outing project."
World Language for Fifth Grade students
The World Language team prepared work for rising Fifth Grade students. These are listed on the Fifth Grade summer assignments page.
For all the information about summer homework assignments, supply lists, Outdoor Ed trip supplies, and much more, please visit the Aardvark Summer page.
I wish you all a very happy and fun summer holiday.
Jenn Bohnen
Head of Lower School