Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
WE ENVISION A SCHOOL COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING THE HIGHEST PRINCIPLES WITH THE GREATEST LOVE, AS CHARACTERIZED BY MORAL INTEGRITY, INTELLECTUAL VITALITY, DISCIPLINE, COMPASSION, HUMOR AND JOY.
Dear Lower School Families,
What a fantastic year it has been, filled with learning and growth! As we gear up for the summer break, we’re buzzing with excitement for the adventures ahead—and the endless opportunities for discovery (and maybe some much-needed naps). Let the next chapter begin!
This summer, we’re excited to continue the learning journey with you through reading, writing, and numbers. In this summer work booklet, you’ll find a list of recommended books tailored to your child’s age group. We recommend that your child read every day, aiming for a weekly goal aligned with their grade level. You’ll find an outline of reading and writing assignments to help structure their summer learning.
In addition to reading and writing, we want to help keep those math muscles sharp. Our students have been hard at work all year, developing and mastering their math skills. Just as fluency in reading is key to comprehension, fluency in math facts and concepts is essential for problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. This summer, we encourage your child to continue practicing math to build on their solid foundation and prepare for the next grade level. You’ll also find a math practice workbook for your child to complete over the summer.
Completed summer booklets should be returned to your child’s teacher the first week of school—so they can kick off the year with a fresh, confident mindset!
Here’s to a summer filled with reading, writing, and problem-solving, and lots of well-earned breaks. We can’t wait to see all the progress your child will make—and hear all about the exciting adventures they have with books and numbers when we reunite in the fall!
Summer Work Booklet Contents:
1. Recommended reading list and reading log to complete.
2. Reading and Writing assignments to complete.
3. Math Workbook: Please complete and feel free to write parent notes on any page.
We are excited for your child’s continued growth over the summer, and we hope you have a joyful and relaxing summer filled with big adventures!
Happy Summer, Tigers!
Kerry Ann Masoner, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
Peter Terwilliger, ASSOCIATE HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
Liz Atwood, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, LITERACY CHAIR K-2
Michelle Chang, LITERACY CHAIR 3-5
Bethany Humphrey, MATH SPECIALIST K-5
Book List
SUGGESTED BOOKS
The History of the Constitution
Lisa
Trusiani
Memory Jars
Vera
Brosgol
VISITING AUTHOR!
Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum
Hannah Tunnicliffe and Erica Harrison
Growing Home
Beth Ferry
The Friendship Train: A True Story of Helping and Healing After World War II
Debbie
Levy
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals
DK Publishing
What Isabella Wanted:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Builds a Museum
Candace Fleming
VISITING AUTHOR!
Felix Powell, Boy Dog
Erin Entrada Kelly
The Mighty Macy Kwame Alexander
Casey’s Cases: The Mysterious New Girl
Kay Healy
The Shindig is Coming!
Charise Mericle Harper
Emma McKenna, Full Out (The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class, Book #1)
Kate Messner
Reading Log
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GOAL
Read a minimum of four chapter books independently.
Shared read-alouds are also encouraged.
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Reading&Writing
READING REQUIREMENTS
To support a love of reading and build strong literacy skills, we encourage daily reading with a goal of 90+ minutes per week throughout the summer. Students should keep track of the books they read using the reading log in this booklet.
INDEPENDENT READING
Students should read a minimum of four chapter books of their choice. A list of recommended books is included in this booklet.
SHARED REQUIRED READING EXPERIENCE
In July through early August, families will engage in a shared reading experience with the required book, Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly. This experience can involve parents reading aloud, children reading aloud, or a combination of both. The focus should be on discussing characters, setting, plot, and personal reflections to deepen comprehension and engagement.
WRITING REQUIREMENTS
ASSIGNMENT #1: JOURNAL ENTRY
ASSIGNMENT #2: RESPONSE TO READING
Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #1
JOURNAL ENTRY DIRECTIONS
1. Write a journal entry using one of the three ideas shown below. If you’d like, you may write more than one journal entry.
2. Pick one of the three ideas: Place, Memory, or Helping Others .
3. Check off each question as you answer it in your journal entry.
4. Each journal entry should have proper letter writing form:
□ the date
□ a capital “D” in Dear
□ a comma after “Journal”
□ indent
□ a proper closing
5. Be sure to answer all the questions in full and complete sentences (at least 8).
6. Draw an illustration and check your work.
When you are done writing, go back and check for these things:
□ Did I use CUPS (Capitalization, Understanding, Punctuation, and Spelling)?
□ Did I spell the Red Words correctly?
□ Did I carefully spell the other words using the letter sounds I know?
□ How does my handwriting look?
□ Use an eraser to fix any mistakes you find.
□ Where are you?
□ Who is there with you?
□ What are you doing this summer that is different from last summer?
□ How do you feel about that difference?
□ What is one of your favorite memories of this summer so far?
□ Who was there?
□ Where were you?
□ What made it special?
□ What is something helpful that someone has done for you this summer?
□ How did you show your appreciation for that kindness?
□ What have you done to be helpful to someone else this summer?
□ Why did you choose to be helpful?
YOUR ILLUSTRATION
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #2
RESPONSE TO READING
As you read Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey, take notes on key story elements to deepen your understanding. Your response should not only list details but also show your understanding of how these elements work together to develop the story. During the first weeks of school, you will use the notes you made and organized over the summer to write about Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey.
Be sure to include:
□ Characters and Traits: Identify the main characters and describe their personalities, actions, and how they change throughout the story.
□ Setting: Describe where and when the story takes place, and how the setting influences the events.
□ Plot Details: Summarize the major events in the beginning, middle, and end of the book, highlighting key moments that shape the story.
Words
Beginning of the story: How would you summarize the events at the start of the book?
Middle of the story: How would you summarize the events in the middle of the book?
End of the story: How would you summarize the events at the end of the book?
RED WORDS
away after few many call ball room water watch far goes because very door car great though don’t little through always hour sure buy house those these took work world word hall touch only laugh enough often heard thought read (short e) move together
MATH FUN
Our Grade 2 students have worked hard this year, and we are proud of the progress they have made. As your child moves into Grade 3, mastering basic addition and subtraction facts through 20 is essential. Just as knowing the alphabet is crucial for reading, knowing math facts automatically is the foundation for strong mathematical thinking. Fluency means your child should be able to recall the answer to any addition or subtraction fact within 3 seconds — quickly, accurately, and without counting on fingers.
Students who are fluent with basic facts are able to tackle multi-step problems with confidence and focus on higher-level skills without being slowed down by simple calculations. Without fluency, even strong math thinkers can become frustrated or overwhelmed.
SUMMER EXPECTATIONS
• Your child should complete 10 different math activities and return the finished booklet on the first day of school.
• In addition, regular fact practice will make a huge difference.
FUN WAYS TO PRACTICE
• Quick flashcard games and card games
SCAN QR CODE FOR ANSWER KEY, GAMES, VIDEOS, & EXTRA PRACTICE!
• Real-world math questions while shopping, cooking, or traveling
• Reflex Math Fact Fluency
REFLEX ACCOUNT
Returning students have access to their Reflex account over the summer.
2. Circle the fact that gives the same answer as 327 + 30.
3. Circle the fact that gives the answer 45.
ACTIVITY #4
ADDITION WITH REGROUPING
1. Solve the following.
a) 234 + 57 = __________
b) 33 + 18 =__________
c) 516 + 19 = __________
d) 340 + 97 = __________
e) 220 + 99 = __________
f) 206 + 98 = __________
g) 345 + 165 = __________
h) 538 + 112 = __________
i) 56 + 116 = __________
627 + 84 = __________
2. Circle the fact that gives the smallest answer. 30 + 40 + 50 13 + 23 + 93 100 + 20 + 3 65 + 25 + 35
3. Use the digits 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to create a 2-digit and a 3-digit number whose sum is greater than 200 and less than 300. _____ _____ _____ + _____ _____ =
Kaitlyn found 8 different ways. Do you think this is true? How many can you find?
SUBTRACTION WITHOUT REGROUPING
1. Solve the following.
a) 765 – 252 = __________ b) 657 - 43 = __________
2. Circle the fact that has the same answer as 303 + 188.
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3. Circle the fact that has the same answer as 547 + 198.
4. Circle the fact that has the same answer as 347 + 164.
1. Solve the following.
2. Solve the following.
3. A desk is 24 inches high. The chair is 9 inches shorter than the desk. Draw a picture to help you solve it!
a) How tall is the chair?
b) If the chair is on top of the desk, how tall are they altogether?
ACTIVITY #9
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION WORD PROBLEMS
1. A card store has 480 cards on display. They sold 24 cards on Monday and 80 cards on Tuesday.
How many cards are left? Answer with a sentence, bar model and equation!
2. A store room contains 582 winter coats, 310 summer jackets and 875 fall jackets.
How many more fall jackets do they have than summer jackets? Answer with a sentence, bar model and equation!
3. Peter wants to put a fence around his yard. He buys 142 feet of fencing and uses 68 feet for his backyard. How much fence does he have left for the rest of the yard? Draw a picture to help you solve it.
4. Vincent gave 37 books to the library. The library now has 411 books. How many books did the library have before Vincent gave them the books? Answer with a sentence, bar model, and equation!
