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2008-09 Summer Step Up Program
Dear LCA Parents,
Welcome to the Summer Step Up Program. This program has been designed to keep the concepts fresh that have been taught throughout the school year, provide reinforcement, and to ensure that students are ready to Step Up to the next grade. You will notice that we have tried to meet the needs of our variety of learners. With each area we have described a minimum amount of work to be completed, yet we have provided opportunities for extended learning to be accomplished if so desired. Remember to spread it out over the summer break. This will build consistent growth while keeping the work manageable.
Carrying out this program will also help your child get off to a good start by way of subject grades for next year. Each subject’s assignments are worth class work grades during the first quarter. Please see below for their value. Completed work is to be brought to school and turned into your child’s teacher on the first day, August 4, 2008.
The program is made up of three areas: Language Arts, Math, and Physical Education. They are delineated as follows:
Language Arts
Reading
Each incoming Pre K—First grader is to be read to (or if possible, the student can read to you) at least 15 minutes three to four times per week. Attached is a log that you can help your child initial each week.
Each incoming Second—Fifth Grader is to read books according to their interest and ability to gain points towards Book Adventure. Each student is to earn a minimum of 150 Points. Please see the attached instructions to help guide you through the Book Adventure site.
Each child should have the opportunity to read out loud to aid in building fluency. This will help in building reading speed, accuracy, and proper expression. Please see the attached information entitled, “Improving Fluency in Young Readers.” Included is a chart for the End of the Year Expectations to help you set a target goal.
The reading assignment is worth two class work grades and is recorded as a percentage of accomplishment. Please review the attached Reading Continuum to help guide your child in setting goals.
Spelling - (Optional, but recommended)
Each incoming Kindergartener—Fifth Grader is to show mastery (read, write, and spell) of the previous year’s High Frequency Words. These words are divided by grade level and are attached. Please click on the grade your child has just completed (PreK, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, & Fifth Grade). Students should take a pretest (this can be done in several sessions), note the words missed, make flash cards of these words, practice, and then reassess for mastery. Since this is optional, the work isn’t recorded for a grade. Learning these High Frequency Words will help with reading, writing, and spelling.
Writing
Incoming Kindergarteners are to practice writing the High Frequency Words using the attached sheets. D’Nealian is the style of printing. Please see the printing handwriting chart to model correct letter formation. The theory behind this writing is that it will help prepare for a smooth bridge to cursive during the second semester of second grade.
Incoming First—Second Graders will complete two writing prompts from the attached D’Nealian choice sheets. All students should complete the letter to the teacher and then choose one of the prompts. The assignment should be written in D’Nealian printing on the pages attached. Please see the printing handwriting chart to model correct letter formation.
Incoming Third—Fifth Graders will complete two writing prompts from the attached writing prompts list. All students should complete the letter to the teacher and then choose one of the prompts. The assignment should be written in cursive on notebook paper. Please see the cursive handwriting chart to model correct letter formation.
Students are to match grade level expectations according to the attached Writing Continuum sheet. Each student should have mastered the previous year’s expectations. The assignments are worth two class work grades and will be graded by the percentage of the work completed.
Math
Incoming First—Fifth Graders are to review the attached Summer Step Up Math Directions and follow the link to and complete the assignments. A minimum of 10 problems per strand are required. Students will complete the assignment online and have the program check (grade) it to determine their score. Each strand must receive an 80% or better to receive credit. If this is met, the student should print out the corrected sheet to return to school. If not, the expectation is to continue working a strand until an 80% is achieved. This is a great site for further practice if desired.
Physical Ed.
Mrs. Putnam has designed a program and fitness charts to practice skills and build fitness over the summer. This is an optional program and will receive extra credit for the first quarter grades. Each grade’s skills are noted and the President’s Physical Fitness Award’s Criteria is included. To receive credit, students should complete the log and return it on the first day of P.E.
We appreciate your commitment to partner with us in your child’s education and trust that you will enjoy reviewing, refining and strengthening your child’s skills over the summer. Should you have any questions about any of the summer assignment components, please feel free to contact any of us.
Serving His Kids,
Lower School Teachers, Angie Myers, Teacher Support, Julie Sirmans, Student Support,
William P. Johnson, Lower School Principal, Gina Hawkins, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
LINKS
Improving Fluency in Young Readers
High Frequency Spelling Words - Pre K
High Frequency Spelling Words - Kdg.
High Frequency Spelling Words - 1st
High Frequency Spelling Words - 2nd
High Frequency Spelling Words - 3rd
High Frequency Spelling Words - 4th
High Frequency Spelling Words - 5th
1st and 2nd grade Writing Prompts