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All of our students were immersed in collaborative, problem-solving activities daily. For example, our CSI classes were in STEM-project mode, creating board games in CSI 201 and light bots in CSI 202. The students' projects are fantastic! Overall, the Academic Program continued student growth toward a successful return to classes in August.

Our Computer Science Innovate (CSI) classes and 6th grade ELEVATE math classes enjoyed interacting with two guest speakers from PayPal as they described their journey toward their careers. Our Lawrence Hall of Sciences assemblies, “Shocking Natures of Wildfires,” also provided an engaging and educational experience!

Our Summer Camp served about 179 students, and included opportunities for all participants to have fun and develop skills. The program consisted of three main components: lego robotics, art, and activities involving technology. We partnered up with East Side Community Arts; they brought out different activities to share with the students, such as drumming, scrapbooking, creative storytelling, and writing, while also offering discovery days where students had structured play, team building, guest speakers, and performers. We also enjoyed a mini carnival, water days, a BMX show, and a field trip to Calibunga!

At the same time, we are working hard to advance district facility improvements so that our schools are ready to welcome students, staff, and families when the new school year begins on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Here’s a list of our summer projects:

Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

• New playground structure, turf, and shade canopy for the Marlatt Center and the kinder play area
• New shade canopy and turf between rooms 1 and 2 and 3 and 4
• New flooring in boys and girls restrooms by the blacktop area
• New grading and asphalt at the southeast side of campus for additional staff parking
• New restroom addition to rooms 3 and 4 for TK (late summer or early fall start)

Robert Sanders Elementary School

• New playground structure, turf, and shade canopy for the primary play area and the kinder area (start time TBD)
• New carpet in various classrooms

August Boeger Middle School

• Exterior painting for the entire campus, including repairs to damaged trim/siding
• New fire alarm system campus-wide
• New administration building renovation (late summer, early fall start )

Ida Jew Academy

• New playground structure, turf, bench seating, and shade canopy for the primary play area and the kinder area (start time TBD)
• New carpet in various classrooms

Thank you for your support in making these projects and summer programs a reality! I look forward to seeing you all at the start of the new school year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Elida MacArthur

Superintendent