SummerSail 2016 Parent Info Meeting

—We will provide families with an overview of SummerSail and have a clear understanding of its expectations. Session Objective

—Why is reading over the summer so critical? —What is SummerSail? —How can you support your child? —What’s the timeline? —Questions? Session Overview

Why summer reading?

—Students can lose up to three months of reading progress during the summer. —With summer reading, students can get ahead instead of fall behind. What’s the urgency?

What is SummerSail?

—SummerSail is a summer independent reading program. —Students will read using LightSail, a program accessible by iPad and Chromebook —LightSail gives students access to thousands of books. —Through the app, students will record their thoughts and share them with teachers. What is SummerSail?

—Your child will read at least four hours a week at home. —Your child will attend four in-school summer sessions and the Mid-Summer Reading Celebration. —Your child will write thoughts directly in the app each time they read, and teachers will respond to these thoughts throughout the week. —The school will lend devices and internet access points (hotspots) as needed. What is involved?

Students will… —Read on LightSail for at least four hours each week. —Use the device (and hotpot, if needed) only for LightSail. —Make a minimum of four high-quality annotations each week. —Attend four instructional half-day sessions during the summer months. —Attend Mid-Summer Reading Celebration.

What can you do?

Environment —Ensure a quiet place and a designated time for your child to read. How can you help?

Technology —Help keep the device and hotspot in good condition. —Ensure that the device and hotspot are only accessed by your child and are only used for LightSail. How can you help?

Positivity —Never use reading as a punishment. —Praise your child for reading. How can you help?

Involvement —Ensure your student attends all sessions. —Encourage your student to talk about what he or she is reading. —Read with your student and talk about what you are reading on your own. —Communicate with your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns. How can you help?

What dates are important?

Monday, June 20Kick Off (devices distributed) Week of July 7In-School Session #1 Week of July 11In-School Session #2 Week of July 18In-School Session #3 Tuesday, July 26Mid-Summer Reading Celebration Week of August 1In-School Session #4 Friday, September 9Program Completion (devices collected) Important Dates

How can you sign up?

—Sign your student up at the back of the room. —Students will get devices the last week of school. What’s next?

Questions?