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WCSD Summer Newsletter

June 13, 2024

WCSD SummerNewsletterJune 13, 2024

Summer is here! Where did the 2023-2024 school year go? Thank you to all of the students, families, loved ones, community members, teachers and Whittier City staff who made this year a success. Together, we have achieved so much. Let’s continue to learn and stay connected through the WCSD Summer Newsletter all summer long!

Reflecting on the 2023-2024 School Year Reflecting on the 2023-2024 School Year

The end of a school year is a perfect time to pause, reflect and acknowledge all that you have accomplished over the past year. Reflection can take many forms. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

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Create a Playlist

Which songs represent your year? Create a list of songs that represent your year. Share this list with others. You may find that you selected the same song as one of your family members or friends.

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Make a Gratitude List

What or who are you grateful for? Make a list of as many things as you can.

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Make a More/Less List

Pause and think about the things you want to do more and the things that you want to let go of. Make a chart and use sketches to create your list.

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Continuing Learning With i-Ready Continuing Learning With i-Ready

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Students can continue learning during the summer with i-Ready lessons and Learning Games!


i-Ready Personalized Instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and needs, so they can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn. Students also have access to educational games. Learning Games for Mathematics allow students to practice math in fun and engaging ways, helping them develop a positive view of math. Click here to watch a short video about making the most of i-Ready at home.


How do students log in?

Students can access i-Ready at any time through the Clever app or by going to clever.com/in/whittiercity. Students will sign in with Google and then tap on the i-Ready icon. Some students used a QR Code to login to Clever. If your student used a QR Code throughout the year, it will still work over the summer. If you or your child needs support with this process, please feel free contact Sarah Bottomley via email at sbottomley@whittiercity.net.


How much time should students spend on i-Ready?

Students would benefit from spending 15 minutes per day in both Reading and Math.

National Nature Photography Day National Nature Photography Day

Saturday is National Nature Photography Day! Grab your phone (or camera) and snap a picture of the great outdoors. Please send your pics to Sarah Bottomley (sbottomley@whittiercity.net) by Wednesday, June 19 to be featured in our next Summer Newsletter. Be sure to include the following information:

  • Name of the student who took the photo
  • Grade level
  • School
  • Where the photo was taken

How To Draw A Camera Emoji

Father's Day Father's Day

Wishing all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers and father figures a very Happy Father’s Day!

Juneteenth Juneteenth

On Monday, June 19, we will honor Juneteenth. The resources below will help you to learn more about this holiday.

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/14nwMDZDq67pjagTdNPOJYoUPiQhpDdDE/view?usp=sharing

Celebrating Juneteenth

Celebrating Juneteenth

The federal holiday celebrates the freedom of enslaved people at the end of the Civil War. Here's how it got its start.

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Mark Your Calendars Mark Your Calendars

  • Click here to access the City of Whittier event calendar. Here you’ll find information about Story Time, Summer Meals, and MORE!
  • June 16 - Father's Day
  • June 18 - WCSD School Board Meeting
  • June 19 - Juneteenth
  • June 19 - July 29 - Whittier Public Library’s Summer Reading Club
  • August 13 - First Day of School (6th grade only)
  • August 13 - WCSD School Board Meeting
  • August 14 - First Day of School
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WCSD Summer Newsletter
https://www.whittiercity.net/

Let's stay connected and continue to learn all summer long!

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