Rising 5th Grade Summer Work
What's Included.
Your rising 5th grader will complete a reading log, math packet, and language work designed to maintain skills and prepare for the transition to middle school. All summer work should be completed and turned in by Friday, September 26th to your homeroom teacher.
ELA Packet
- Mandatory summer reading log (1 hour per week)
- Weekly reading tracking with parent signatures
- Reading for fluency and comprehension
Math Packet
- Multi-digit addition skills practice
- Addition within 10,000 and 100,000
- Number sense and computational fluency
Greek Language Learning.
Choose the resources appropriate for your child's language program and teacher.
Greek Language Immersion
Summer Work
Open Greek Immersion WorkFLES Greek Language
Greek Language - Select Your Teacher
Math in Greek
Open Math in Greek (k. Dimitra)About the Reading Log.
The ELA packet includes a mandatory summer reading log that tracks weekly reading. Here's how it works:
Each week
Your child should read for approximately 1 hour
Parent signature
You'll sign off on each week's reading completion
Flexibility
Reading can be done in sessions throughout the week
Variety
Encourage different types of reading (chapter books, graphic novels, magazines, non-fiction)
Discussion
Talk with your child about what they're reading
This reading log helps maintain reading fluency and comprehension skills during the summer break.
Parent Tips for Summer Learning.
Support the reading log
Help your child track reading time and celebrate weekly completion
Choose engaging books
Visit the library together and let your child select books they're interested in
Read aloud together
Continue reading aloud even as your child becomes a more independent reader
Discuss math in daily life
Connect math practice to real situations (measurements, money, time)
Model reading
Let your child see you reading for pleasure
Maintain routine
Consistent daily practice helps skills stick through the summer
Preparing for Middle School.
Rising 5th graders are getting ready for an exciting transition! Summer work helps:
Maintain reading and math skills
Build confidence before middle school
Practice responsibility and time management
Stay engaged with learning
Talk with your child about what they're looking forward to in middle school!
Questions or Need Help?
If you have questions about summer work, contact your child's school building.