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Elementary summer academy served 47 students, staff report reading gains and engagement
Summary
Staff reported that the elementary summer academy hosted 47 students across district schools, focused on reading, and included guest programming and teacher anecdotes; administrators called the program a success.
District staff reported that the elementary summer academy, hosted at Tinikum Elementary School, enrolled 47 students from the district's three elementary schools and emphasized reading and engagement. Teachers provided anecdotes about activities; one grade-level included a guest with a PhD who worked with students on bat-related science tied to reading materials.
Administrators described the program as successful and noted student enthusiasm for reading and writing, including a light-hearted note that several students enjoyed writing in cursive during the program. Staff will continue summer offerings as part of the broader curriculum and community-engagement goals.
