Summer Resources

Summer Math Challenge

Summer_Math_Challenge_LogoSummer is all about fun and relaxation. It is a time to spend time with family and friends and recharge between school years. We hope that you can find some time for math this summer, too!

WHY SHOULD I DO MATH?

  • Keep your skills sharp over the summer.
  • Start the new school year with confidence!
  • Feel prepared for our October standardized testing.

WHEN CAN I DO MATH?

  • Cloudy mornings when you have nothing to do.
  • Afternoons when you're tired from being down at Alki all morning.
  • Long car trips or plane rides.
  • Warm evenings on your deck.

WHAT KIND OF MATH CAN I DO?

(More information about each of these resources below.)

ANYTHING ELSE?

  • Students can keep track of their math minutes and totals on the calendar included. This will be due back in the first Friday of the school year.
  • Students who do a total of 15 hours of math over the summer will get a prize! This is about 90 minutes per week.
  • Download the Summer Math Challenge Calendar (PDF).

WHAT'S THE PRIZE??

  • An ice cream social during the school day! Students will get ice cream, will get to play games, and will get to socialize with friends.
  • The top math students who do the most math over the summer will get an extra special unique prize! We will announce this prize in the fall. It'll be a fun one!

Information about the resources:

  • Math skills workbooks: These can be found online Amazon.com or at Barnes and Noble. One suggestion is Summer Bridge Math. These books are to help students "bridge" the summer gap between grade levels." Another suggestion is the SPECTRUM books. I suggest parents buy the workbook from this year's grade, not next.
  • MyMath website: This is nice because it is FREE, and students are already comfortable with the website. This can be used by any K-6th grade student. There are a ton of resources and activities for students. One of my favorites is the spiral review tests (under CHECK) at the end of each chapter. These are nice for students because they get immediate results after they submit the tests. The Facts Dash are also a nice way for students to practice fast facts! Finally, there are self-check quizzes for EVERY lesson in the entire book. Again, these give immediate results upon completion.
  • Glencoe.com: This is available for all 7th and 8th grade students. No login is required. There are a lot of helpful options for students including vocabulary reviews for every chapter, self-check quizzes for every lesson, and chapter tests.
  • TenMarks.com: This is a free summer math program offered by Amazon that customizes the curriculum for the exact needs of every student. Designed for the depth and rigor of the new math standards (CCSS and States), every TenMarks assignment ensures students build a strong conceptual foundation, improve problem-solving skills, and gain math confidence.
    • Go to tenmarks.com to sign up. Parents can sign up multiple children. The summer access code is: S14ASD2348. (This is not needed in order to sign up.) There will be a diagnostic assessment to help create a curriculum that will meet your child's needs. The assessment will be automatically graded and TenMarks will create a personalized program, designed for your child to prepare for the upcoming school year.
  • Flash cards: These can be purchased at any learning store and are a good way for students to keep their facts at recall.
  • Math apps: Here are a list of math applications that have been compiled by the teachers. Feel free to check these out or search one for the needs of your child.

We are looking forward to hearing about the students' math learning this summer! ☺

- Mrs. Heuer and the Holy Rosary math teachers

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Summer Reading Challenge For All Students, Parents & Staff

HRS values literacy. Summer reading is essential to sustain and bolster the growth in reading that occurred during this school year. One suggested reading activity is participation in the Summer Reading Challenge. About 15 years ago the entire community was challenged to read for 15 minutes each day during summer vacation. Those who were successful were invited to a pancake breakfast. The challenge has remained the same while the number of breakfast participants has tripled. Mrs. Harris has the dream that one morning, all the classrooms are empty because everyone met the challenge and all the students are eating their pancakes.

Each student will receive a summer reading calendar in their report cards. Use this link to print out another calendar if you need one. Parents are encouraged to keep track of their reading time and the adults will have their own celebration. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Harris.

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Other Summer Learning Resources

Summer Camps

We are making the summer camp listings available as a convenience to our school families as well as a courtesy to the respective institutions. It does not constitute an endorsement by the school.

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QST Tennis Camp

Posted on May 29, 2014

Posted on May 29, 2014

Sign up for FUN tennis for beginners at Alki CC or High Point CC this summer. Program is intended for beginning youths ages 7-10 years old with no to little playing experience. Kids play with smaller rackets, on smaller courts, use low pressure and foam balls and have a blast with FUN games and EXCITING drills. The 8 week program runs June 23rd through August 13th. Practices are Monday's and Wednesday's from 6-7pm for 7-8 year olds and 7-8pm for 9-10 year olds. There will be matches towards the end of July. The summer tennis team program concludes on Wednesday, August 13th with a FUN PLAY DAY at Tennis Center Sand Point with fun games, prizes, t-shirts, pizza, and TENNIS!

Questions/Information:


(206)684-4764

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Vacation Bible Camp At Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish

June 23-27, 9:00-12:00 Noon for Pre-K through 6th grade (in the fall)

At Weird Animals VBC, kids discover that Jesus’ love is one-of-a-kind. Camp will provide incredible Bible-learning experiences where kids will see, hear, touch and even taste the many ways God is in our lives. Games, songs, science-fun activities, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help kids discover God’s life and love in everyday life! Your kids will also participate in a hands-on mission project, through a program called Operation Kid-to-Kid that will let the kids show God’s love by providing water for school children in India. So mark your calendar for June 23-27 for a week of fun, faith, and fellowship. Your kids are welcome to bring their friends. Information and registration forms are available at www.olgseattle.org or by calling Helen Oesterle, 206-935-0358. Registration is due no later than June 2nd. Scholarships are available if needed. (insert flyer)

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Lee’s Martial Arts (West Seattle)

Posted on May 22, 2014

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that the “Early Bird” Summer Camp discount offer is ending June 1st!! This is only days away!! This is both for the Martial Arts Camp as well as the NEW! “Kids Acting for Camera” Camp! Please register your child before then if you still would like to take advantage of these discounts!

For those who need a reminder, here are the dates of our upcoming camps!

The dates are as follows:

  • #1 Martial Arts Camp - June 23rd- June 27th (9am-3:30) Ages 5-12 $250
  • #2 Martial Arts Camp- July 21st - July 25th (9am-3:30) Ages 5-12 $250
  • NEW ” Kids Acting for Camera” Camp- August 18th -22nd (9am-3:30) Ages 8 and up! $275

*Doors open at 8:45am; Scholarships and after camp care is available if needed.

Please call 206-938-3375 to register your child or if you would like more information.

I am so excited about these camps this year!!!

Professionally yours,

Lisa & Joe Skvarla
Lee’s Martial Arts
206-938-3375

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Westside School Summer Programs

Westside School is offering a variety of summer programs. Brochures are available in the office.

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2014 Kennedy Catholic Summer Guard

Calling all 6th, 7th, 8th grade students and incoming 9th grade students! The award winning Kennedy Catholic Summer Guard is looking for 20+ students to carry flags during the Summer Seafair Parades with the Kennedy Catholic Marching Band. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Meet lots of new friends and have lots of fun in the sun. You will learn to spin flags and accompany the Marching band in multiple Seafair parades with the finale being the Seafair Torchlight Parade. You could be on TV!

Camp Dates will start June 24th and end July 26th. Practice sessions will be 7-9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kennedy Catholic High School.

Cost: $125 per family

For more information contact .

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Sundance Summer Camp

Posted on May 8, 2014

WHEN: July 14, 16, 18 (M,W,F) from 9am-noon
WHERE: Holy Rosary’s Lanigan Gym
WHO: ANYONE ages 3-14
COST : $110 per dancer (snack and juice included)

*All dancers are invited to dance with the Holy Rosary WESTFEST Float in the West Seattle Hi-Yu Parade on Saturday, July 19th 10:30-1pm.

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Sign Up For CYO Catholic Summer Camp Today!

Posted on April 10, 2014

2014-04-10-CYO-Camps-thumbSummer camp is more than just eating s’mores, swimming in the pool, and exploring the woods. Camp is about transforming lives through programs rooted in Catholic tradition and personal encounters with Jesus Christ. Lessons in problem solving, team work and the Catholic faith are taught through fun hands on games and high adventure activities. Camp sessions are available for 1st Grade through Seniors in High School and even two opportunities for family camp! Visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/camping, call 206-382-4591, or .

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