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Adapted from Brenda McLaughlin and Jane Voorhees Sharp (2005)
No doubt you've noticed the heat. As summer vacation unfolds, it's a good idea to remember that just because you're on break, doesn't mean that learning stops. Actually, summer vacation is one of the best times to read several books, write about how those books impacted you, and work on challenging math problems and puzzles. That's what the KMS Summer Program is all about; learning and having fun while doing it!
The KMS Summer Program provides students across all grade levels the opportunity to improve their reading and writing skills, as well as their mathematic comprehension. Beyond this goal, the program strives to build confidence in students by having them work through each assignment on their own, asking for help only when needed. Should a student need additional help beyond parental or guardian aid, there are resources available. Ultimately, students should feel a sense of achievement in completing the assignments and hopefully, have fun along the way.
There are two specific assignments, reading and math, that are designed for each grade level; examples and instructions are contained within. Students should read through the entire assignment first so they have a solid understanding of the instructions before attempting to start. Any examples shown should be referred to throughout the assignment as work is completed to ensure that the student is on the right track. Going back over work and double checking for errors will reduce the number of mistakes and increase the chances of student success.
The completed math project should be brought to KMS during the first week of school and given to your child's math teacher. This math project will count as the student's first math grade of the year. Students will be able to share their finished math projects with each other in their math class. The completed reading project should be sent to KMS on the postcard provided in the Summer Program packet your child brought home. All postcards mailed or brought to KMS by August 3rd 2009 will be eligible for a prize drawings.