HOW TO AVOID THE DREADED SUMMER BRAIN DRAIN

What's Summer Brain Drain? The term defines the learning loss all youth experience when they don't engage in educational activities during the summer.
Without finding ways to spark educational enrichment, the dreaded "summer slide" can occur. According to National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), most students score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than at the beginning. Their retention of certain skills suffer even more: NSLA reports that most kids lose about two months of grade-level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer.
This summer, help your children avoid brain drain by pledging to make it a season of learning, as well as a trove of memory-building fun. There are plenty of ways parents can create high-quality summer learning opportunities so students don't lose the knowledge they worked so hard to learn in school.
Click below for tips to help your students combat Summer Brain Drain.
INSPIRING OC MOMS
This year, OC Family magazine's Inspiring Moms issue featured three local mothers who have something in common: They've all made it their mission to improve the lives of children. We are proud to share that Neda Eaton, President and CEO of IPSF, was featured among these incredible women who are being recognized for the tremendous impact they make on our community.

Click below to view their inspiring stories.







IPSF ON COX TV

From now until the end of May, be on the lookout for a special PSA feature on our Innovative Teaching Grants on COX cable channels. We would like to thank our dedicated partner in education, Cox Communications, for providing us with the opportunity to feature this program that impacts so many teachers and students throughout IUSD every year. With their support, we are able to make an even greater impact in the community. 




GO ALL IN FOR IPSF
IPSF and Angels Baseball Foundation are teaming up for the 5th annual Aces & Athletes Poker Tournament and Charity Casino Night! This year's Tacos, Tequila & Texas Hold 'Em event will be held on Sunday, July 16 at the exclusive Don Julio Club at Angel Stadium. The night will feature dinner, cocktails, great prizes, and raffle items. Guest will enjoy a memorable evening of casino games and a friendly poker tournament with current and alumni professional athletes.
A limited number of tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available! To learn more, click below.

HOST A YOUNG AMERICAN 

The Young Americans are seeking host families for its touring group of 35+ cast members traveling to Irvine on August 1to August 5 for an IPSF Summer Enrichment Academy camp taking place at Northwood High School. The Young Americans is the world's largest non-profit youth music advocacy organization with a mission to showcase the importance and benefits for students to participate in music and the performing arts.
The camp, designed for students in grades 3-12, will be five days filled with workshops in vocal performance, professional dancing, audition skills, improv acting, and songwriting. Students will be taught by industry professionals and learn a one-hour variety show that they will perform on August 5, all while making new friends and building self-confidence.

As a thank you, host families will receive 2 free tickets for the final performance and receive a $50 discount on camp registration for any child in their family.

If you are interested in becoming a host family and/or would like more information, visit.

To register your student for the camp, visit. 
SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY LUNCHEON       
  June 1

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SEA 9-12 & SEA K-8 SESSION A   
  June 2
 
TEE IT UP FOR EDUCATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 5

SEA 1-WEEK SPECIALTY CAMPS BEGIN
June 11


SEA 9-12 BEGINS 
June 14


SEA K-8 SESSION A BEGINS  
  June 19

ACES & ATHLETES CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT
July 16


YEAR-ROUND INSTRUMENT RENTAL DAY    
July 22


CONNECT WITH IPSF