Dear McHarg Families,
I hope you are all having a wonderful and relaxing summer break! We are officially in the middle of our summer recess, and I wanted to reach out with a quick check-in to see how our students are doing and to share a few warm words of encouragement.
While our school building is quiet during these months for annual cleaning and preparation, the learning and growth of our students never truly stops. Summer is a fantastic time for children to recharge their spirits, but it is also a wonderful opportunity to keep their minds and bodies active.
As we look ahead to the remaining weeks of summer, I want to encourage our families to find daily opportunities to practice these four simple but impactful routines:
Stay Active through Play: Playtime is incredibly important for a child’s development and physical well-being. Encourage your children to spend time outdoors, play at local parks, invent creative games, and explore. Active bodies naturally foster active minds.
Read Together Daily: Keep your child's imagination and language skills sharp by reading a book, article, or story together every day. Visiting the local library or dedicating just a few minutes a day to reading is the single best way to keep your child ready for the upcoming school year.
Practice Creative Writing: Encourage your children to keep a summer journal, write down their daily adventures, or even write friendly letters to relatives and classmates. Writing helps children express themselves and keeps their communication skills strong.
Focus on Having Fun: Take time to enjoy each other's company, play board games, tackle puzzles, cook together, and make lasting memories. Joy, laughter, and relaxation are essential parts of a healthy, balanced childhood.
We are incredibly grateful for the continuous partnership, backup, and support you provide to your children from home every single day. Education is a team effort, and your involvement makes a world of difference.
Enjoy the rest of your summer break and stay safe. We are working hard behind the scenes to prepare our classrooms for an exceptional year ahead, and we truly look forward to seeing all of our students back at school very soon!
Warmest regards,
Ken Keister
Principal
McHarg Elementary School