Elementary Summer Semester
Thank you for your participation in the 2022 MMSD Summer Semester! We hope your child enjoyed this year’s programming, and we look forward to planning for next year!
As a reminder, all content summaries and progress reports have been emailed by summer teaching staff.
Content summaries are also linked here for grades K-8. If you have questions, please contact the staff member listed at the bottom of your selected Content Summary.
K-4 Content Summaries
(Bi)Literacy: Grades KG-1st, Grades 2-4
Hmong DBE: Grades KG-4
Math: KG, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
5-8 Content Summaries
(Bi)Literacy: Grade 5-8
Report Card grades for Math Bridge, 7th grade Math, 8th Transition and grades 9-12 are posted to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal through August 2, 2022. To check your child’s grade after this date, please contact the Summer Semester office.
- Curriculum
- Schedule
- Course Descriptions
- Site Information
- Attendance
- Transportation
- Food & Nutrition
- Health
- MSCR
Curriculum
K5 through 4th Grade
- Instruction: Math & Literacy
- Virtual available for 3rd & 4th grade*
* dependent on staff availability and enrollment
4K (Jump Start to Kindergarten)
- When is the program?
- What is the program?
- What do students do in the program?
- How can a parent enroll their 4K student?
- Can the bus take students to a daycare before and/or after the program?
- What if a parent wants to apply for early entrance to kindergarten?
When is the program?
What is the program?
What do students do in the program?
How can a parent enroll their 4K student?
First, the student needs to be enrolled into the district. Once they are enrolled as a student in MMSD, they are able to enroll in this program via the online Summer Semester Enrollment Application from March 14 to April 20.
Can the bus take students to a daycare before and/or after the program?
What if a parent wants to apply for early entrance to kindergarten?
All information regarding early entrance requests can be found here. If you have questions, contact the office of Early Learning at 663-5211.
Schedule
Note: Virtual Course Offerings are dependent on staff availability and enrollment.
Virtual: 3rd & 4th Grade
| Section | Time | Course/Target Learning |
|---|---|---|
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Section 1 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
Block 1: Math or Literacy Learning |
|
Teacher Office Hours |
10:00-10:45 |
Teacher Office Hours |
|
Section 2 |
10:45- 12:45 |
Block 2: Math or Literacy Learning |
In person: 4K
| Section | Time | Course/Target Learning | Curriculum Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
7:45 Bus Arrival |
Plan for supervision starting at 7:45 |
|
|
Section 1 |
8:00 - 8:30 |
Soft Landing: |
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Section 1 |
8:30 - 12:00 |
4K Creative Curriculum |
Implement Creative Curriculum |
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Transition/ MSCR |
12:00 - 4:00 |
MSCR-Lunch/ Enrichment/Recreation |
|
In Person: Kindergarten-4th Grade
| Section | Time | Course/Target Learning |
|---|---|---|
|
Section 1 |
8:00 - 8:30 |
Soft Landing: |
|
Section 1 |
8:30 - 9:45 |
Block 1: Math or Literacy Learning |
|
Section 1 |
9:45-10:00 |
Movement Activity (Indoor/Outdoor) |
|
Section 1 |
10:00-10:45 |
Fine Arts Activities |
|
Section 2 |
10:45- 12:00 |
Block 2: Math or Literacy Learning |
|
Transition/ MSCR |
12:00 - 4:00 |
MSCR Enrichment/Recreation |
Course Descriptions
In Person Classes - Literacy
Grades K-5 Summer (Bi)Literacy
Students will engage in high-quality speaking, listening, reading, and writing tasks aligned to the science of reading intended to accelerate growth in key literacy skills.
Whole Group Instruction - students participate in foundational skills, speaking, reading, and writing lessons using a grade level text with the class. Students will practice skills in asking and answering questions about the text, and engage in conversations to build listening and speaking skills.
Small Group Instruction - teachers provided instruction and practice for speaking and writing skills.
Independent Reading Tasks - students are provided independent activities meant to target and strengthen their literacy skills.
In Person Classes - Math
Grade K-4 Summer Math
Teacher Lead - Students will engage in lessons from the Bridges Intervention materials that are aligned with the prerequisite skills students will need to be successful in the upcoming school year.
Small Group - Students will complete practice pages that accompany the Bridges Intervention lesson in small groups led by the teacher.
Independent Work - Students will work at their instructional level in the DreamBox online adaptive program for 30 minutes each day.
Virtual Classes - Literacy
Grades 3-5 Summer (Bi)Literacy
Students will engage in high-quality speaking, listening, reading, and writing tasks aligned to the science of reading intended to accelerate growth in key literacy skills.
Whole Group Instruction - students participate in foundational skills, speaking, reading, and writing lessons using a grade level text with the class. Students will practice skills in asking and answering questions about the text, and engage in conversations to build listening and speaking skills.
Small Group Instruction - teachers provided instruction and practice for speaking and writing skills.
Independent Reading Tasks - students are provided independent activities meant to target and strengthen their literacy skills.
Virtual Classes - Math
Grade 3-4 Summer Math
Teacher Lead - Students will engage in lessons from the Bridges Intervention materials that are aligned with the prerequisite skills students will need to be successful in the upcoming school year.
Small Group - Students will complete practice pages that accompany the Bridges Intervention lesson in small groups led by the teacher.
Independent Work - Students will work at their instructional level in the DreamBox online adaptive program for 30 minutes each day.
Site Information
East Sites
| School Site | Feeders | Summer Principal(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
Allis |
Allis, Elvehjem, Nuestro Mundo |
Lori Lopez |
|
Emerson |
Emerson, Lapham, Lowell, Marquette |
Emily Powers |
|
Kennedy |
Henderson, Kennedy |
Rebecca Peterson |
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Gompers |
Gompers, Lake View, Lindbergh, Mendota |
Kristi Kloos |
|
Hawthorne |
Hawthorne, Sandburg, Schenk |
Anne Gillespie |
West Sites
| School Site | Feeders | Summer Principal(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
Chávez |
Chávez, Huegel, ORE |
Linda Zimmerman Karen Mullen |
|
Leopold |
Leopold, Thoreau |
Larry Love |
|
Lincoln |
Lincoln, Midvale, Randall, Franklin |
Deborah Hoffman |
|
Olson |
Olson, Stephens, Muir |
Christine Barone |
|
Anana |
Anana, Crestwood, Shorewood, Van Hise |
Chelsea Prochnow |
*Note the site includes students who attend that school during the year (i.e. Chávez’s feeders include students from Chávez).
Attendance
Transportation
- How can a student qualify for transportation on the yellow buses?
- When is transportation available?
- Where can I find the route information and stop times?
- How can I change the pickup/drop off address?
- Are there special transportation accommodations for students with IEPs or students in the TEP?
- How will students know which bus they should take?
- How can a family make sure they have requested transportation?
How can a student qualify for transportation on the yellow buses?
All of the following must be true:
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Lives within MMSD attendance area
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Student is in 4K-7th grade during the 2021-2022 school year
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Residential address is greater than 1.5 miles from the summer school site
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Lives within their summer school attendance area or within its feeder pattern
ESY students are provided transportation. Parents should speak with Bob Byington in the Transportation department.
When is transportation available?
Where can I find the route information and stop times?
How can I change the pickup/drop off address?
If the enrollment deadline has not passed, you can log into the enrollment application and update the addresses. If the enrollment deadline has passed, please call the Summer School Office at 608-663-1914 or email summerschool@madison.k12.wi.us.
Are there special transportation accommodations for students with IEPs or students in the TEP?
How will students know which bus they should take?
How can a family make sure they have requested transportation?
Food & Nutrition
- When are meals served?
- Where is lunch provided?
- If a student is not in the summer school program, are they still eligible for meals?
- What is the cost?
- What food is served?
- What if a student has allergies or special dietary needs?
- Can a student take any meals home?
When are meals served?
Breakfast is from 7:45am - 8:15am, Lunch 11:45 am - 12:15pm. Summer School and MSCR offer snacks for students enrolled in their programming. Visit the Food Services website for more details.
Where is lunch provided?
If a student is not in the summer school program, are they still eligible for meals?
What is the cost?
What food is served?
What if a student has allergies or special dietary needs?
Can a student take any meals home?
Health
Who do I talk to about my student’s health related questions?
Please contact Kari Stampfli at 608-663-8427 or kcstampfli@madison.k12.wi.us for any questions or concerns related to your student’s health.
MSCR
More information will be made available this Spring.
What is the program?
There are two programs based on age:
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YRC (Youth Recreation Center) 5th-8th
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SREC (Summer Recreation and Enrichment Centers) 4K-4th
The program provides students with positive student engagement, recreation, enrichment, outdoor play and Summer Food program meals in an inclusive, enriching, and safe environment. Students that attend have lunch at the start of the program, and an afternoon snack. There are a variety of recreation and enrichment activities (outdoor and large group games, science, art, music and more).
When is the program?
What is the cost?
Important Dates
- TBD