LORAIN SAINT PETER “CHARGER” SUMMER LEARNING PLAN
We all need to take a break in the summertime! Have some fun.
Keep your body, mind, and soul in shape!
Hang your hammock, jump in, and read.
Required summer reading:
2010-11 Author Book
Grade 2* Cynthia Rylant Henry and Mudge, TheFirst Book
Grade 3* Mary Pope Osborne Twister on Tuesday #23 Magic Tree House
Grade 4 John Reynolds Gardiner Stone Fox
Grade 5 Roald Dahl James and the Giant Peach
Grade 6 EL Konegsburg The Mixed Up Files of Basil E. Frankweiler
Grade 7 Gary Paulsen Brian’s Hunt
Grade 8 James Collier My Brother Sam is Dead
*Grade K-3 (Parent, read a book with your child 15 minutes, 4 days a week.)
These books are available at the local public libraries, Barnes & Noble, and Borders.
Suggestions for “math” exercise for your brain:
Grade 1 Practice with your flashcards
Grade 2 Practice + and - telling time, counting money.
Grade 3 Practice + and – facts 1-18 for 5 minutes daily.
Grade 4 Review + and – facts, and 1-12 x facts.
Grade 5 Review multiplication and division facts.
Grades 7 & 8 Be able to +,-,x, and divide fractions and decimals without a calculator.
Practice writing. Keep a summer diary or vacation journal and, write letters and post cards to friends and relatives.
Most importantly, don’t forget your prayers and mass attendance during the summer. Find God in the beauty of nature and each other.