Middle School
Dear Middle School Students and Families,

I hope the summer is off to a great start for everyone!

As you delve into these next couple of weeks, I wanted to reach out and share a few summer resources and initiatives with you to help you and your student have a restful and restorative break.

You will notice there is not a recommended reading list but definitely links to reading-specific resources. Reading is absolutely a fundamental element and our Feed Your Brain: Summer Edition is full of all sorts of resources and ideas. Our recommendation is for everyone to do something to feed your brain this summer!
Feed Your Brain
Learn | Move | Connect | Nourish | Be
WHAT IT IS
Our Feed Your Brain initiative combines intentional action and mindset with neuroscience to encourage our middle school community to try new things, tap curiosity, and practice self-care—during intercessions and all year long!
WHY WE DO IT
Feed Your Brain is our response to questions about required summer reading, summer work, and helping kids prepare for the upcoming school year.
HOW IT WORKS
Our approach focuses on student choice and agency and allows for students to diversify their summer experience. We believe it is extremely important for all students to do something and that they should choose how to create their summer plan. Feed Your Brain incorporates five essential elements of growth and development: Learn, Move, Connect, Nourish, and Be. Students are encouraged to try to incorporate something from each category into their summer plan.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE FIVE ELEMENTS
Navigating the Transition from School to Summer
Resource guide for parents/caregivers
As we transition from the structure of the school-year learning routines, families can use the upcoming months to provide their children with plenty of rest, relaxation, and fun. After each school year, it is important to take a pause, shift, and create some new and re-setting routines for kids during these summer months.

Our annual edition of Navigating the Transition from School to Summer is our response to questions about how parents/caregivers can support their students throughout the summer.
While our community takes the necessary time to refuel our tanks, we are excited to spend time preparing for the fall. In late July and early August, families will hear more about schedules, advisory, and details related to the start of the school year.

Enjoy the summer and feel free to be in touch with any questions.

In partnership,

Director of Middle School