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Summer Learning 2025

 

 

🌞 Welcome to Bellwood SD88’s Summer Learning Hub!

 

This summer, we’ve put together a fun and engaging way for students to continue learning — from the Summer Reading Challenge to Classlink learning platforms and free museum days. Our summer learning season runs from June 2 – August 4, 2025. Get started and stay engaged all summer long! Let's keep students reading, learning, and growing — earning rewards and making the most of their summer break!

 

📖 Summer Reading Challenge  - Join & Earn HOUSE Points

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    Challenge Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 4, 2025
        Log Submission Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025

 

We encourage all students to read daily this summer! They’ll track their progress using our Reading Logs and submit them by August 8 to their building principal. Let’s make summer learning fun — and earn points for your HOUSE!

 

📚 Reading Goals by Grade Level:
 

    + PreK – 2nd Grade
          Read 30 minutes per day

    + 3rd – 5th Grade
          Read 1 hour per day

    + 6th – 8th Grade
          Read 2 hours per day

 

🎁 What Students Can Earn

 

All students who meet their reading goals will receive:

 

  • 🏅 Reading Ambassador Badge

  • 📰 Recognition on the Summer Reading Challenge Bulletin Board

  • 📦 Mystery Book Box — unlock a surprise read!

  • 💌 Principal’s Reader List — recognition in the school newsletter or a special postcard from a school leader

💻 Keep Learning with Classlink

 

Log into Classlink to access engaging learning platforms all summer long! We recommend using them for at least 2 hours each week to stay sharp and curious.

 

Featured Platforms:

Here are some fun, teacher-approved tools your child can access through Classlink:

 

  • MobyMax – Personalized lessons across all subjects

  • Epic Books – A digital library with 40,000+ books

  • Achieve 3000 – Reading and comprehension at your level

  • Typing.com – Build typing skills with fun games

  • Flocabulary – Learn through hip-hop videos and songs

  • Mystery Science – Hands-on science lessons and videos

  • PAPER – 24/7 tutoring for schoolwork support

  • Big Ideas Math – Math practice made simple

 

Encourage your child to explore, play, and learn on their schedule.

 

🏛️ Explore & Learn – Museum Free Days

 
Chicago is full of exciting learning opportunities — and many are free this summer!
 
  • Museum of Science & Industry: June 12, 19

  • Art Institute: June 5, 12, 19, 26 & July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

  • Shedd Aquarium: June 3, 10, 17, 24 (5–9 PM)

  • Planetarium: Wednesdays, 4–10 PM

  • Lincoln Park Zoo: Always Free

🌟 Keep Growing All Summer Long

Learning doesn’t stop when school is out! Every book read and every new discovery counts. Let’s make this summer full of exciting opportunities for growth, knowledge, and fun.

📚 Reading Logs

📅 Important Dates

  • Challenge Starts: June 2, 2025

  • Last Day of Challenge: August 4, 2025

  • Reading Log Due: Friday, August 8, 2025

 
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