Summer homework & 25-26 Important dates
Summer Homework
Keep Your Brain Active This Summer! 🌞📚
At Beacon Network Schools, we want all of our students to feel confident and ready when the new school year begins. That’s why we’re asking every student to complete some summer homework—just a little bit each week to keep those brains sharp!
Think of it as a way to keep learning fresh, build on what you’ve already worked so hard on, and avoid the “summer slide” (when we forget things we learned during the year). A little practice now means a smoother, stronger start in the fall!
Have a wonderful Summer!
Alex Magaña
Executive Principal – Beacon Network Schools
25 26 Important Dates
Registration
August 5 & August 6: 9:00AM – 2:00PM
6th Grade Academy
Optional 1: Math Practice Packet (paper-based)
Play math games, work on puzzles, and practice important skills with your friends and family. You can complete the printed copy of the packet or you can access the packets using the links below (and solve the problems on your own paper). Remember to bring the completed packet/work back the first week of school.
Option 2: IXL Practice (Online)
Future 7th and 8th grade students have the option to engage with practice that specifically addresses the most important standards for their math classes the following year. Students have used the IXL program throughout the school year and know that it is adaptive, meaning if they get questions right, they are then given more challenging questions to work with. If students answer a questions incorrectly, IXL will provide them with a thorough explanation regarding how to correctly solve the problem prior to giving them another example. This option is ideal for students who have access to a computer at home, and if such access is not possible, students can log into IXL with their phones. The moodle is the best way to access IXL. The expectation for IXL is that students engage with IXL for a total of 1 hour or a week, or 20 minutes each day Monday-Friday.
Let’s make this summer a productive and enjoyable one for our children. Thank you for your support in fostering their love for learning.
Obligatorio: Paquete de práctica de matemáticas (en papel)
Juega juegos de matemáticas, trabaja en acertijos y practica habilidades importantes con tus amigos y familiares. Puede completar la copia impresa del paquete o puede acceder a los paquetes usando los enlaces a continuación (y resolver los problemas en su propio papel). Recuerde traer el paquete/trabajo completo la primera semana de clases.
Opcion 2: IXL (En linea)
Los futuros estudiantes de séptimo y octavo grado tienen la opción de participar en prácticas que abordan específicamente los estándares más importantes para sus clases de matemáticas el año siguiente. Los estudiantes han utilizado el programa IXL durante todo el año escolar y saben que es adaptativo, lo que significa que si responden correctamente las preguntas, se les darán preguntas más desafiantes con las que trabajar. Si los estudiantes responden incorrectamente una pregunta, IXL les brindará una explicación detallada sobre cómo resolver correctamente el problema antes de darles otro ejemplo. Esta opción es ideal para estudiantes que tienen acceso a una computadora en casa y, si dicho acceso no es posible, los estudiantes pueden iniciar sesión en IXL con sus teléfonos. Moodle es la mejor manera de acceder a IXL. La expectativa de IXL es que los estudiantes interactúen con IXL durante un total de 1 hora o una semana, o 20 minutos cada día de lunes a viernes.
Hagamos de este verano uno productivo y agradable para nuestros hijos. Gracias por su apoyo para fomentar su amor por el aprendizaje.
Students who plan to attend GBMS or KBMS in the fall are encouraged to continue reading in the summer. Here are the details:
- Read anything you would like to read. Use the reading resources attached to find reading material. You can read novels, short stories or articles. You can also listen to books on audio.
- Use the attached bingo card to win prizes for each row you complete! You will turn in your bingo card activities to Ms Bailey at the start of the 25/26 school year. (victoria_bailey@dpsk12.net)
- DPS is also encouraging summer reading on the Sora App. This app can be used on phones as well as computers.
Summer Reading Homework – Reading Resources
| Reading Resource | Website | Password/Login &/or Details |
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Ebooks and Audiobooks |
https://www.getepic.com/sign-in |
Classcode: JAM8539 |
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Sora** Ebooks and Audiobooks |
Lion.dpsk12.org |
Username: Student number Password: 8 digit Birthday |
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Audio books |
https://stories.audible.com/discovery |
There is a charge for membership. |
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DPL’s List of books for Middle School →→
DPL’s Book List for Teens→→ |
Get a library card
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Articles about relevant topics for students |
https://newsela.com/ | |
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Reading lists from ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) |
https://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists |
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| Camp Book It! From Pizza Hut | https://www.bookitprogram.com/programs/book-it-summer-program | |
| Scholastic Read-a-Palooza | https://www.scholastic.com/site/summer-reading.html |
Animamos a los estudiantes que planean asistir a GBMS o KBMS en otoño a que sigan leyendo durante el verano. Aquí tienes los detalles:
- Lee lo que quieras. Usa los recursos de lectura adjuntos para encontrar material. Puedes leer novelas, cuentos o artículos. También puedes escuchar audiolibros.
- ¡Usa el cartón de bingo adjunto para ganar premios por cada fila que completes! Entregarás las actividades de tu cartón de bingo a la Sra. Bailey al inicio del año escolar 25/26. (victoria_bailey@dpsk12.net)
- DPS también fomenta la lectura de verano en la aplicación Sora. Esta aplicación se puede usar tanto en teléfonos como en computadoras.
Tarea de Verano – Recursos de lectura
| Recursos de lectura | sitio web | contrasena/usuario &/or Detalles |
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Ebooks and Audiobooks |
https://www.getepic.com/sign-in |
Classcode: JAM8539 |
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Sora** Ebooks and Audiobooks |
Lion.dpsk12.org |
Username: Student number Password: 8 digit Birthday |
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Audio books |
https://stories.audible.com/discovery |
Hay un cargo para la membresía. |
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DPL’s List of books for Middle School →→ DPL’s Book List for Teens→→ |
https://kids.denverlibrary.org/explore?grade=grade-6-8
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Get a library card
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Artículos de temas relevantes para los estudiantes |
https://newsela.com/ | |
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Reading Lists from ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) |
https://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists |
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| Camp Book It! From Pizza Hut | https://www.bookitprogram.com/programs/book-it-summer-program | |
| Scholastic Read-a-Palooza | https://www.scholastic.com/site/summer-reading.html |