Dear Parents,
Now that the school year is winding down, it is time for a well-deserved break!
Yet, while we are all taking our vacations, enjoying the balmy weather, and
following more relaxed schedules, it is also important that our children
continue to maintain and build upon the skills and achievements they gained
this year in school.
This summer, every student entering grades one through eight will be
receiving summer work in both reading and math. Please encourage your
children to read the summer books chosen by the teachers of the upcoming
grades and to complete the summer math review packets, which were
developed by this yearˇ¦s teachers. Finishing a little bit of the summer work
each day will ensure that the assignments do not become overwhelming
during the last days of August.
Studies have shown that students who read and practice their math skills
during the summer return to school ready to add to their previous knowledge
without losing ground during their time away from school. As such, the
summer math packet will be reviewed during the first days of school;
questions will be answered; and studentsˇ¦ understanding will be assessed. The
reading selections will be used throughout the year in discussions relating
them to the classroom literature for each grade level. The summer reading
will form a common body of knowledge for use in discussing and comparing
literary conventions.
Your children have been given the assignments and packets for each subject
area, and the information in the packets has been thoroughly explained. Of
course, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me
at the school. I am delighted to work with you to help our students achieve
continued success.
Sincerely,
Arielle Jolovitz
Assistant Principal, Lower Division
Magen David Yeshivah
Donna J. Schaer
Assistant Principal, Upper Division
Magen David Yeshivah
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