Summer Resources from CMS
Summer 2025
Message from Principal Scharmann
Dear Students and Families,
I hope you're all enjoying a well-earned break and soaking up some sunshine! Summer is such a great time to relax, recharge, try new things, and spend time with the people who matter most.
Even though school is out, we’re still here to support you. We’ve put together some helpful resources to make sure our students and families have what they need during the summer months.
Need meals this summer? We’ve compiled a list of local organizations that offer free or low-cost meals around town.
Need a ride? There are transportation services available to help families get to and from summer programs, appointments, or community events.
Need support? Mental health matters year-round. We’ve included a list of mental health resources below, and you can always visit the LVJUSD Mental Health page for more information and hotlines if immediate help is needed.
For those who want to keep learning going, we’ve also gathered a collection of academic resources, reading suggestions, and online tools to keep skills sharp in a fun, low-pressure way. Whether it’s brushing up on math or diving into a good book, there are plenty of ways to stay engaged.
Summer is the perfect time to explore, grow, and recharge—and we hope these resources help you do just that.
Wishing you all a safe, happy, and restful summer!
Brian Scharmann,
Principal, Christensen Middle School
Stay Engaged this Summer!
Check out these opportunities offered by local community partners and nonprofit organizations! Scholarships may be available for fee-based activities; please email communityengagement@lvjusd.org for more information.
Mental Health Resources
Summer is a time that students look forward to - spending time with their friends, staying up late, sleeping in late, and taking it easy. No school, no homework, no schedules. The summer, however, can be tough for some, with less or no structure, no routines, and the expectations of being social with friends or having a "carefree" attitude.
Now more than ever, it's important to make mental health a priority. To support your child's mental health during the summer break, establish a summer routine for your family. While it may seem to go against conventional wisdom, maintaining a regular routine during summer is important for our mental health. Lack of structure and routine can actually increase feelings of fear, anxiety and sadness. Daily routines include maintaining a regular sleep/wake cycle, having regular meal times, and time for physical activities. Another way to support your child's mental health during the summer is to ensure opportunities to interact with others. Whether it's playdates for younger children, having a part-time job or volunteering for older students, participating in a sport, taking a class, having a friend over or spending time with cousins, be sure your child spends some in-person time with peers. Interacting with others supports our mental health. Social isolation does not.
Taking Care of Mental Health Over the Summer
The LVJUSD Mental Health Website is full of information and resources that are available to our LVJUSD students and Livermore community to help you take care of your mental health over the summer:
Transporation Resources
Free Transportation on Wheels for Students Over Summer, May 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Wheels is once again offering free rides for all youth this summer! From May 30 through August 31, students can ride any Wheels bus at no cost—no pass or ID needed. Just hop on and say, "Youth Ride Free!"
It’s a great way for kids and teens to get to camps, jobs, sports, and activities around the Tri-Valley—no parent chauffeur required. This program also helps students get comfortable using public transit before the new school year.
For more info, visit www.wheelsbus.com or call 925-455-7500.
Food Resources
2025 Summer Food Resource Guide
Please share the Community Food Resource Guide if you know of someone who is in need of food this summer! Link includes information in English and Spanish.
Summer Learning at the Livermore Public Library
Livermore Library Summer Reading Program - Starts 5/27-Ends 8/6
The Summer Learning Program is for all ages: babies to adults. You can log your reading and activities to earn prizes and help reach our community reading goal of 5 million minutes this summer! To register click HERE for a printable events calendar see flyer attached.
Online Resources Available for All Students through the Livermore Library
eBooks and eAudiobooks online through Libby and OverDrive
https://livermore.overdrive.com/
The easiest way to access all of this is to download the Libby app and find Livermore Public Library, but the link above is the best way to review the collection on a computer (and if a user is planning on reading on a Kindle). Plenty of new books are being added all the time, and there is an online magazine collection, too.
https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Tutoring
This is free, 1 on 1 tutoring that can be accessed free with a library card. If patrons choose to create a separate account on this page, they can drop off essays, math problems, and access SAT or ACT prep tests and learning materials.
Research Databases for Homework/Projects
https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#academic
Primary, secondary, peer reviewed sources and more are available through many of these academic databases.
https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Biography
Specifically, there’s also a database focused entirely on biographies which also includes photos and other media.
NoveList Plus
https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Books
Very useful database for finding your next read. You can search by author, title, series and find read-a-likes, or search in genres by reading level. It’s also connected to the Library’s catalog so you can see if it’s available or place a hold. This is a great way to find new reading recommendations.
LinkedIn Learning
https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Education
Formally Linda.com, this is a great resource for learning through self-paced online classes about all types of subjects. Learn the latest technology, business, and creative skills.
Pronunciator
https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Language
This is a free online Language learning program that would be helpful for students for additional practice or keeping up with a language over the summer.
Alexander Street
https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#PerformingArts
This is a pretty comprehensive collection of music performances and other performing arts in video and audio.
Gale: Interactive Science
https://library.livermoreca.gov/digital-library/digital-library/subject-list#Science
200+ interactive sessions and self-quiz options in biology, chemistry, and earth/space science, this Gale visual tool offers students the ability to explore and manipulate 3D science models to perform virtual lab work on.
English Language Arts Specific Resources
Read, Read, Read!
Not sure where to start? Check out the summer reading list below curated by CMS Core teachers!
Grammar Flip
Students will continue to have access to their LVJUSD paid for accounts at www.grammarflip.com through the summer. This is a great way to sharpen skills over the summer.
Learning Ally
Students will continue to have access to their LVJUSD paid for accounts at www.learningally.com through the summer. This is a great tool to help access books and improve reading skills over the summer. Students can log in through their ClassLink accounts.
Instructions on how to access Learning Ally are available in English, and in Spanish.
Math Specific Resources
Many parents and students wonder what they can do to keep up/review their math skills over the summer. The CMS Math Department has compiled multiple ways to practice math either independently or with a parent/friend/sibling. We hope you find these resources to be helpful between fun activities and relaxation!
SolveMe Mobiles
SolveMe Mobiles is a free online resource that offers engaging math games designed to build algebraic thinking. Best of all, it requires no login or sign-up, making it easy for students to jump right in and start exploring.
Prodigy
Prodigy Discover the magic of math! Players embark on a journey filled with quests, battles, spells and rewards. Every battle brings more skill-building math questions for students to solve.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We focus on skill mastery to help learners establish strong foundations, so there's no limit to what they can learn next!
- Parent Quick Start Tips video
Online Math Websites
Websites With Limited Free Trials
Check out some of these internet resources:
- ixl: https://www.ixl.com/math
- Mathletics: https://www.mathletics.com/us/
- AdaptedMind: https://www.adaptedmind.com/Begin-Enrollment.html
- The Math Learning Center: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/
- The Maths Factor: https://www.themathsfactor.com/
- Rocket Math:https://www.rocketmath.com/
- How to get started on Rocket Math parent video
- DoodleLearning: https://doodlelearning.com/
- MobyMax: https://www.mobymax.com/curriculum/math,
- How to register my child for Moby Max video
