Summer Resources from CMS

Dear Students and Families,

I hope you are all enjoying a well-earned break and finding time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the summer. Summer is a wonderful time to slow down, spend time with family and friends, explore new interests, and take care of ourselves.

Although school is out, we want to continue supporting our students and families throughout the summer months. This newsletter includes a variety of resources and opportunities that may be helpful, including summer office hours, local fundraisers that support CMS, food resources, mental health supports, community activities, summer learning opportunities, and academic resources for reading, math, and science.

You will also find information about local programs and events, including library activities, summer camps, the Alameda County Fair, and other ways for students to stay active, engaged, and connected. Whether your family is looking for meals, support, enrichment, recreation, or just a few ideas to keep learning fun, we hope this newsletter gives you a helpful place to start.

Summer looks different for every family, and our goal is to share resources that support a wide range of needs, interests, and schedules. We hope you find something here that is useful, enjoyable, or encouraging.

Wishing you all a safe, happy, healthy, and restful summer!

Brian Scharmann

Principal, Christensen Middle School

LVJUSD Summer Office Hours 2026:

• Elementary School offices will remain open to the public from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. through Friday, June 5th.

• Middle and K-8 School offices will remain open to the public from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. through Friday, June 12th.

• High School offices will remain open to the public from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. through Thursday, June 25th. (Closed for the holiday on 6/19). Office support will be available by phone, unless otherwise noted.

All school site main offices will be closed to the public in July. Office support at Granada High and Livermore High will be available by phone, unless otherwise noted. Please contact our District Office at (925) 606-3200, or visit us at 685 E. Jack London Boulevard, for any assistance needed while offices are closed.

2026-2027 School Office Hours: All school offices will reopen to the public on Wednesday, August 5th, and resume normal office hours.

District Office Summer Hours: The District Office remains open to the public Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., excluding Fridays in July: 7/10/; 7/17; 7/24; and 7/31. We are also closed on the following holidays: Juneteenth (June 19th) and Independence Day (July 3rd).

🟡 Look for more Orientation Day information in my July 26 email!

Raise some dough for CMS! Families can support Christensen Middle School by purchasing a Crumbl gift card. A portion of every gift card sold comes back to CMS to help fund important programs and activities for students. Gift cards are delivered by email and can be used at any Crumbl location nationwide. Thank you for supporting our school community!

Learn more or purchase here: successfund.com/53n9k

Looking for an easy, fun outing for the whole family? We’ve partnered with Lost Worlds Indoor Entertainment Center for a fundraiser that lets you play and support Christensen Middle School at the same time. 💥 20% OFF WEEKDAYS: Use code CMS20 and receive 20% off weekday activities, and Lost Worlds will give back to CMS.

It’s a great way to plan a family night, celebrate a birthday, or just burn some energy while giving back to our school.

• 📍 6538 Patterson Pass Road
• 🌐 Visit lostworlds.rocks
• 🎟 Enter code CMS20 on weekdays

Have fun while supporting CMS. Thank you for continuing to show up for our students in big and small ways!

Join us at Oracle Park to watch the San Francisco Giants and support Christensen Middle School at the same time. For select Monday through Thursday games, families can purchase View Reserve or Bleacher seats for just $15 per ticket. Even better, $5 from every ticket sold goes directly back to CMS.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a game together while giving back to our school community.

🎟 Tickets are available at: https://www.gofevo.com/group/GiantsschoolfundraisingNG, use promo code: Christensen2026

You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase tickets

We hope to see lots of Cougar families at the ballpark. Go Giants and go Cougars! 🧡🖤

Keeping students engaged in learning and physical activity over the summer is important for their physical and mental health, and helps to keep their educational gains in reading and math strong. We are lucky to live in a community that has so many opportunities to have fun, stay active, and continue learning. Check out our mini guide with links to educational, recreational, and volunteer opportunities in our community, including the Livermore Library’s Summer Learning Program, LARPD’s recreation guide and swim schedule, and free youth tickets to the Alameda County Fair!

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.

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.

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:

If you or someone you know is in need of no-cost meals and/or groceries this summer, please see our Community Food Resource Guide- Summer 2026. Dates, times, and locations are listed for Livermore locations.

Free bag lunches will be available for children and teens this summer through Open Heart Kitchen. Lunches are available June 1 through August 7 at Rincon Library on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., and at Springtown Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lunches are first come, first served, with vegetarian options available. No sign up or identification is needed. Please note, no lunches will be served on June 19 or July 3.

Wheels is offering free bus service for all youth this summer through its Summer Youth Ride Free promotion. Free rides are available from May 29 through August 31, 2026, with no pass or verification required. Students can ride Wheels buses to summer camps, jobs, sports, recreation programs, summer school, or just to explore Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.

To ride, students simply board the bus and say, “Youth ride free.” For more information, visit ttps://www.wheelsbus.com/summer-youth-ride-free/ or call 925-455-7500.

Though this wouldn't work for CMS students, perhaps a younger sibling can go for free!

LVJUSD K-5th graders can claim a free ticket to the 2026 Alameda County Fair! (Children 5 & under are free). The fair will be open from 6/19 to 7/12.

• School Program Ticket Link: https://alameda.saffire.com/p/pages/school-program
• Promo Code: LVJUSD2026

The Alameda County Fair is offering a Sensory Morning on Wednesday, July 8, at 11:00 a.m. This sensory friendly experience includes reduced noise and lighting, designated quiet zones, sensory friendly rides, animals, fair food, exhibits, shopping, and live entertainment. Tickets are reserved for guests needing sensory accommodations, and capacity is limited.

The Summer Learning Program is for ALL ages. You can log your reading and activities to earn prizes and help reach our community reading goal of 5 million minutes this summer!

Register HERE!

Looking for something fun and engaging this summer? Las Positas College is offering a variety of summer camps for middle and high school students, as well as recent graduates. Camp options include Basic Car Inspection and Maintenance for Teen Drivers, Jazz Camp, Public Safety Camp, Interior Design, 3D Modeling, and Character Design.

For full details and registration information, visit www.laspositascollege.edu/summercamps/.

Simon Teen offers students access to free online reads each month. This is a great opportunity for students to explore new books and find something they enjoy reading at no cost.

Free Reads: https://simonteen.com/free-reads/

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.

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.

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 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 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.

https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/

• How to create a student account video
• How to create a prodigy account for parents video
• How to link your child’s account video
• How to cheer on your child video

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!

https://www.khanacademy.org/

• Parent Quick Start Tips video

All you need is a deck of cards, try one of the following:

• Operation video
• Multiplication War video
• Integer Review video
• 24 video
• More Games video

• MathPlayground

• Math Brain-Math Zone

• Cool Math Games

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

QUEST Science Center offers science camp activities throughout the summer. This is a great opportunity for students to stay curious, explore hands on learning, and continue building their love of science while school is out.

LLNL Discovery Center is a free, kid friendly center featuring exhibits about the research programs at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The center is open Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and is a great local option for families looking for an engaging summer activity.

NASA Kids Clubis a fun online resource where students can play games, explore space, and learn more about NASA. It is a great way for students to keep learning from home over the summer.

INaturalist can help turn summer hikes into a scientific expedition. Families can use the app to identify plants and animals, and student observations can contribute to real scientific data used by researchers around the world.

Exploratorium Science activities for Kids allows you to explore more than 300 low cost, teacher tested science activities designed for curious learners from preschool through high school. These engaging online resources are perfect for learning at home or continuing scientific exploration throughout the summer.

Email: bscharmann@lvjusd.org
Website: https://christensen.livermoreschools.org/
Location: 5757 Haggin Oaks Avenue, Livermore, CA, USA
Phone: 925-606-4702