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GPS Summer Learning

In the summer of 2023, Griswold Public Schools will provide credit recovery courses at GHS and ESY (extended school year) for special education students by invitation only. 

 

CREDIT RECOVERY OFFERINGS FOR GHS STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE SUMMER INSTRUCTION

This program will run for two weeks on the following dates:

  • June 20 – 23, 2023 – Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • June 26 – 29, 2023 – Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Offerings are based on student need. Participation in credit recovery incurs a cost. More information can be found here. 

 
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)

Extended School Year (ESY) begins Wednesday, July 5 through Thursday, August 3. ESY will run Monday through Thursday during those dates.

ESY bus routes can be found here.

 

 

Griswold Public Schools Summer Assignments & Suggested Reading

 

Griswold High School (9-12)

 
Capstone Community Service: All students

The Griswold High School Vision of the Graduate includes "Engaged Citizen." As part of graduation requirements, each students is required 10 hours of community service each year. Students can get a head start on their annual hours over the summer. Learn more about the Community Service Guidelines and get project ideas on the Capstone: Community Service webpage.

  • When you complete your hours, be sure to print out and complete an Hours Form. Don't forget to get your supervisor's signature!

  • Are you new to GHS or are you an incoming GHS 9th grader? Be sure to print out and complete the Community Service Acknowledgement Form and return it to school when you get back in the fall.

Rationale: Being an Engaged Citizen ties into the habit of mind of Learning Continuously. When you engage in community service, you demonstrate leadership skills, act empathically, and develop confidence in your abilities to try new things.

 

Course Prerequisites

Specific courses require assignments before returning to school in the fall. See below and contact your teacher if you have any questions.

ENGLISH

MATH
Contact Mr. Cooke for AP Summer Work

SCIENCE
Honors Chemistry - Mr. Gynther

SOCIAL STUDIES
 

 

All GHS summer assignments are also listed on the GHS Learning Commons Google Site.

 

 

Griswold Middle School (5-8)

 

Visit the GMS Learning Commons Google Site for suggested summer reading and summer reading challenges.

 

The Commissioner's 2023 Summer Math Challenge – Infinite Possibilities with Math (grades K-8)

The 2023 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge stresses the importance of maintaining math skills during the summer. Schools compete based on student population and grade level. The program identifies the schools with the highest percentage of participating enrollment and the highest number of badges earned by participating students. The Summer Math Challenge registration instructions, district reporting forms and all other materials are available online here.

 

 

Griswold Elementary School (K-4)

 
The Commissioner's 2023 Summer Math Challenge – Infinite Possibilities with Math (grades K-8)

The 2023 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge stresses the importance of maintaining math skills during the summer. Schools compete based on student population and grade level. The program identifies the schools with the highest percentage of participating enrollment and the highest number of badges earned by participating students. The Summer Math Challenge registration instructions, district reporting forms and all other materials are available online here.

 

Governor’s Reading Challenge 2023 – Find Your Voice

GES Students entering PreK – Grade 4 next year are invited to participate in this program during the summer. Write down the title of any books* you read in the Reading Journal.  You do NOT have to fill all the lines. This is for fun. It doesn’t matter if you read 2 books or 32 books! The important thing is to fill out the information on the back of the journal with your first and last name and the name of your 2023-2024 (next year's) teacher.

*If you don’t have a printed journal, it is OK to use a sheet of paper as long as you include the information on the back. (Name, grade, teacher, etc)

Read whatever you enjoy! Current PreK-4th grade students will be receiving a paperback book to kick-off their summer reading! Slater Library in Jewett City has many resources and fun programs as well.

Suggestions:

*If you participate in any of the public library programs or someone reads a book to you, those count. So do audiobooks, magazine articles, online articles, and ebooks.

Return the journals during the first two weeks back to school in the fall of 2023 (by Monday, September 11). Participants will receive a certificate of participation and be entered into a drawing to win one of two Kindle Fire Tablets. HAVE FUN!

Learn more on the CT Department of Education's website. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Judy Beahan at jbeahan@griswoldpublicschools.org with "GES Parent" in the subject line, and visit the GES Library Media Center on Facebook.

 

 

Community Opportunities

 

Slater Library

 

The Slater Library, located at 26 Main Street in Jewett City, offers programming for all ages, year-round. This summer, join Slater Library for special craft projects, Tech Time, Wee Play, Let's Lego, and more community programs. 

Learn more about events and opportunities at Slater Library on their website.

Or, Follow Slater Library on Facebook.

 
 

CT Summer at the Museum: Free Admission for Kids

 

It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 4, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. Before you visit, check each participant’s website for specific program details and ticket availability.

Learn more here.

View a list of museums in New London County here.