News on the Avenue

May 13 - No Pre-K

May 14 - Election Day (No School)

May 17 - Field Day

May 22 - Pre-K Family Day

May 22 - 3rd Grade Visit to Orchard View Intermediate School

May 23 - Field Day (Rain Day)

May 24 - End of Year Awards Assembly @ 10:00 a.m.

May 24 - 2-hour Early Dismissal

May 24 - Last Day of School

May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday

• 2.6 months of math skills are lost over the summer
• 2 months of reading are lost over the summer
• 6 weeks are spent re-learning old material in the fall to make up for summer learning loss

Ways to incorporate reading into your summer plans:

• Take a trip to your local library
• Bring a book with you to the park or the beach
  
• Read a chapter in the morning, when your child is used to learning and before other plans cause distraction
  
• Create a reward system for finishing books and/or chapters
  

Physical health is very important as it is known to improve academic performance.

Ways to incorporate physical activity into your summer plans:

• Sign your child up for a team sport
• Encourage learning a new skill such as swimming
  
• Go on walks and explore your city
  
• Promote outdoor play
  

Ways to incorporate educational technology into your summer plans:

• Challenge your child to a new high score on an educational app
• Start a tech project together—such as a toy robotics kit
  
• Encourage drawing or creating art on tech devices
  

Research shows creative activities can increase academic and emotional success by improving higher-level thinking and skill development.

Ways to incorporate creative activities into your summer plans:

• Buy a journal for your child and encourage daily creative writing
• Find art projects and crafts for your child to try
  
• Decorate cookies or cupcakes
  
• Buy or print coloring pages
  

Involving the whole family can make learning seem less like a chore. It’s also a great way to spend time with your child!

Ways to incorporate educational family activities into your summer plans:

• Organize family game nights with brain-strengthening games such as Scrabble, Cranium, and card games.
• Watch educational T.V. shows and documentaries together
  
• Find different recipes to try, letting your child find and measure ingredients

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups of chocolate chips

Making:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375° F

Step 2: Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.