Teaneck Public Schools
Extended School Year 2020
August 4, 2020
Dear ESY Families,
We are approaching the end of the Extended School Year Program (ESY). During the Extended School Year program, your child engaged in a variety of activities to continue building on what they have learned in math, language arts, physical education, and social skills. We recognize that the summer months are a wonderful time to relax and enjoy days without school; however, a total absence of learning can result in some children losing critical skills that they have worked so hard to gain.
As a partner in your child’s online learning, you have created an expectation for learning at home because of your attendance in virtual ESY, please continue that expectation of learning throughout the month of August. Do as best as you can to maintain the expectation that it is time well spent working on math and language arts skills. This does not mean not taking a day off here and there, but returning students to a school schedule after weeks of time off is much more difficult than returning after a few days off. Your child, with your collaboration and assistance, will continue to develop the skills to reach his or her full potential.
On behalf of the ESY program, we cannot thank you enough for your support and assistance. The teachers and related service providers want to extend their appreciation for your continued collaboration during this virtual experience. Here are some suggested activities and related websites to continue this learning partnership with your child.
Kind regards,
Gillian Iappelli
ESY THS Lead Teacher
Reading
Check out the Teaneck Public Library’s website and Facebook page for activities for all ages.
Teaneck Public Library Summer Happenings
Teaneck Public Library Facebook Page
Summer Reading Opportunities
We Need Diverse Books - Summer Reading
Writing
Write. Right. Rite series - Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, presents a video series on entertaining ways to motivate students to write.
Write. Right. Rite. Youtube Channel
Math
Camp Khan - Age level 3-7 - Free online summer camp. The website states July, but activities are still accessible.
Khan Academy- Grade level 3- High School
Khan Academy - Get Ready for Grade Level Courses
Math Websites
https://www.mathplayground.com/
Art, Science, Social Studies, Coding, Cooking...The choice is yours!
Virtual Field Trips - Travel to the Met, Smithsonian, Louvre, British Museum, and many more.
12 Virtual Field Trips for Right Now
Theme days for Physical Fitness, Art, Science, Cooking, Science and Reading
National Summer Learning Association
Camp TV episodes are created by PBS and include content from the New York Public Library, New Victory Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Bedtime Math, Wildlife Conservation Society, Memphis Zoo, and more.
Scratch - MIT created a website that allows children to code and create their own games - free and super fun!
Hiking- Feel like a hike. Here are some links to help you get started.
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center - Englewood
Inspiring Young Innovators - Science Engineering and Crafting Kits for Various ages.
Social Skills
Teach Town - Login and complete any of the unlocked interactive activities for the social skills portion of Teach Town. Students used Teach Town during their time in ESY.
Sensory ideas for kids at home
DIY Ways to Meet a Child's Sensory Needs at Home
Occupational Therapy
Try out some of the activities in a virtual occupational therapy room created by occupational therapist Sara Krinz.
My virtual Occupational Therapy Room
Have a wonderful summer from the ESY team!