Homework

June 6,  2025

 

Dear 4th Grade Parents and Guardians,

 

What a blessing this year has been!  With so many joyful and at times, challenging moments of learning, we have completed another school year filled with curiosity, discovery, and an abundance of growth.  I have truly enjoyed ministering to you and your child this year, and I am grateful for the ways we have supported your child’s development.

 

Summer is a special time to relax and rejuvenate with family and friends. With 11 weeks of vacation, we also believe in the importance of promoting ongoing learning throughout the summer. Through review and practice, your child will start the new school year with much enthusiasm, confidence, and a strong foundation for 5th grade.

 

Our school is encouraging all students to further their academic growth by participating in our Spartan Summer Learning Challenge. We would like your child to develop their knowledge and strengthen their skills in the following areas: Reading, Writing and Math. On the back of this letter are a list of resources and activities that your child can choose from. Students may choose different ways to accomplish this challenge as long as they complete at least one thing from each subject area. This exciting challenge involves:

 

1. Completing an item (or more) from each of the three subject areas
2. Showing proof of participation - electronic or on paper  (i.e., finished project, completed worksheets, written story, time stamp on logins)
3. Turning in proof of participation within the first two days of school (certificate/receipt to a summer class in one or more of three subject areas)

 

Students who are able to successfully participate in all three parts of the Spartan Summer Learning Challenge will receive 3 free dress passes and an ice cream treat from Mrs. Cruz.

 

We appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation in helping us to achieve our school mission to challenge and encourage our students to develop their fullest potential.

 

Peace and Blessings,

 

 

Mr. McGee

4th Grade Teacher

 

 

 

Spartan Summer Learning Challenge

 

 

Reading/Language Arts

• Read daily and keep a reading log to record pages read and write a short summary for each short book or chapter read
• Participate in the summer reading program online
• Create a book project based on a book on the suggested reading list from one of the reading lists below: 
• https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/book-lists-and-recommendations/summer-reading-list-for-ages-8-to-10.html
• https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dsf2mNHCtCCQiEp1CIF8Npcp0ZVrJJSP/view?usp%3Ddrive_link&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1749079789493021&usg=AOvVaw06ZhMfd1ao_5xFoXaY5Kse

 

 

Writing

• Write a creative story, autobiography, persuasive letter, or research paper (on a topic of interest, such as:  basketball, Disneyland, roller coasters)
• Keep a journal of summer events and experiences
• Write realistic fiction  letters to various (at least 3) characters in the books you read this summer

 

Math

• Spending at least 10 mins. per day at least 5 days a week for 30 days to complete Mathletics or IXL activities (Teachers will check login activity to verify times)
• Use Flashcards to reinforce Math facts 

 

OR

Other

• Complete Summer Bridge Activities book and turn in certificate
• Complete “Summer Brain Camp” activities http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/05/summer-printable-for-kids/

 

 

These are additional educational websites for your child to enjoy:

 

•   http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
• https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary