JNE'S June Newsletter

Dear JNE Parents and Guardians,

We hope your family is enjoying a strong start to summer. Whether your Longhorn has been spending time with family, diving into a good book, or simply enjoying a break from the school-year routine, we’re glad they’re getting time to recharge.

Summer is a great time to rest, but it’s also an important time to help students hold on to the growth they made during the school year. Without consistent practice, it’s easy for academic progress—especially in reading and math—to slip. That’s why we’re sharing some ideas to help you support your child in maintaining what they’ve learned, all while keeping things simple and low-stress.

Even just a few minutes a day can make a big difference. Whether it’s logging into a familiar program like DreamBox, reviewing math facts, curling up with a good book, or reading together with you; these small routines can help keep your Longhorn’s mind active and ready for a strong start in August.

Here’s to a summer full of rest, fun, and just enough learning to keep the momentum going. We’re grateful for all you do and look forward to welcoming your Longhorn back, ready for another great year.

Sincerely,

The JNE Admin Team

DreamBox is an online math program your child already uses at school—and they can keep learning with it all summer long! The program adapts to your child’s skill level and provides personalized, interactive lessons that help build both fluency and deep understanding.

Access is simple through Clever, and all login information remains the same as during the school year.

⏱️ Recommended Summer Use:

• Grades K–2: 15 minutes per session, 3–4 times a week

• Grades 3–5: 20 minutes per session, 3–5 times a week

Let your Longhorn complete lessons independently—DreamBox is most effective when students work on their own, so it can adjust to what they know and where they need support.

Progress Learning is another great online platform available to your Longhorn this summer! It allows students to review key concepts in reading, math, and science through interactive lessons, practice questions, and games. Students use this regularly during the school year—and they can continue accessing it at home through Clever using the same login information.

⏱️ Recommended Summer Use:

• 15–20 minutes, 2–3 times a week (varying content areas to review)

Progress Learning is a great way to reinforce learning from the school year and keep skills fresh for the fall. It also gives students a chance to revisit any areas where they need more practice—all at their own pace.

Looking for simple, no-login-required summer practice? i-Ready has created free take-home packets that include review lessons in reading and math—perfect for keeping skills fresh during the break. Each packet is organized by grade level and includes instructions, practice pages, and a tracking sheet to help students stay on schedule.

📝 Subjects Included:

• Reading: Grades K–8

• Math: Grades K–8

These packets are provided directly by i-Ready and are available for families to download and use at home. They’re a great screen-free option to keep your Longhorn engaged and ready for the year ahead!

Learning doesn’t have to stop during summer—and it doesn’t have to look like school, either. Small, simple activities can help your Longhorn hold on to what they’ve learned while still enjoying the break. Here are 10 ways to sneak in meaningful learning at home:

1. 📚 Read every day – Independent reading or reading together builds fluency and vocabulary.

2. 🏛️ Visit the library – Sign up for a summer reading program and explore new books together.

3. 🔢 Practice math facts – Use flash cards, apps, or quick games to review addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.

4. ✍️ Keep a summer journal – Let your child write about adventures, favorite memories, or creative stories.

5. 🧠 Play board games or puzzles – These build critical thinking, strategy, and number sense.

6. 🛒 Use real-life math – Grocery shopping, cooking, and budgeting are full of math opportunities.

7. 🎶 Sing skip counting or phonics songs – Music makes facts and patterns easier to remember.

8. 🧪 Try simple science experiments – Explore with kitchen chemistry or nature investigations.

9. ✉️ Write letters or postcards – Encourage writing through communication with friends or family.

10. 🗣️ Talk about the world – Ask questions, share stories, and have meaningful conversations—it all builds language and comprehension skills.

Even just 15–20 minutes a day of one or two of these can help your child feel confident and prepared for the new school year.

Email: margaret.murphy@fortbendisd.com
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/jne
Location: 3830 Harvest Corner Drive, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 281-327-3760
Twitter: @JNE_Longhorns