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It is hard to believe that another school year is coming to a close. As soon as the thermometer hits 60 degrees, the children become less interested in learning and the countdown to the last day of school begins! For parents, it is very important that they continue to encourage their children to read over the summer months so they do not regress in their skills. Listed below are some very simple activities as recommended by the National Council of Reading Teachers that can keep their skills sharp and their minds in “learning mode”:
1. Make A Book List - Get your kids off to a good start by creating a book list. Have them write down a list of their favorite authors and any books they would like to read.
2. Lead By Example - If your kids see you are reading a book, it will encourage them to want to read a book too.
3. Make A Reading Date - A few times a week set aside a time where everyone reads for 20 minutes. Afterwards everyone can talk about what they are reading and what is happening in their book.
4. Magazine Subscription - There are a lot of interesting kids magazines out there like, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Highlights for Children, American Girl, Boys Life - just to name a few. Kids love receiving stuff in the mail, especially if it's something just for them and on a subject they love.
5. Books and Movies - Find a movie that is based on a book. Have your child read the book and then watch the movie. Afterwards you can talk about which was better and why. What things were in the book but not in the movie?
6. Read Anywhere - Encourage your child to bring a book anytime they will have time to read. If you are going to grandma’s house or a doctor's appointment make good use of this time and read a book.
7. Vacation Journal - If you are planning on going on vacation this summer, buy your child a special journal. Then they can write down what they did each day, what they saw and what happened. At the end of the vacation, everyone can swap journals and read about everyone's experience.
8. Pen Pals - Before school ends, encourage your children to get names and address of some of their friends. Over the summer, they can take turns writing to each other. They can also get new suggestions for books their friends are reading and let their friends know what books they have read.
9. Visit The Library Often - Most libraries have lots of summer reading activities for kids. Check with your local library and see if they have a calendar of events.
Lea Malaker-Damisch
Superintendent of Schools
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Marengo-Union Elementary School Distrcit 165816 E Grant Highway, Marengo IL 60152 Phone: (815) 568-8323 Fax: (815) 568-8367 We are initiating an intercom monitoring system. The school doors will remain locked throughout the day and visitors need to ring the bell located to the right of the front door. A camera lets the office see who is there and visitors will be buzzed in. Visitors will then sign in at the office, obtain a visitor's sticker then return to the office and sign-out when leaving.
The Mission
District #165 is dedicated to academic excellence through the cooperation and interaction of students, staff, parents, and community. We are committed to providing opportunities for students to achieve their personal best, become responsible and productive citizens, and embrace the value of learning.
Keep Your Students Information Updated
If you are withdrawing your child at anytime during the school year, you must come in, to fill out the necessary paperwork releasing your child from our school district. The school office(s) Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M.-3:50 P.M. MCMS 815-568-5720, Locust 815-568-7632.
Please continue to notify the school(s) of any changes being made to phone numbers and addresses as they occur.
Please help to keep all family lunch accounts current.
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