We are pleased to share information with you about

summer reading and mathematics as we gear up for the summer months!

NPS Summer Reading Challenge

In partnership with our public library and the Governor’s Reading Challenge, Read Beyond the Beaten Path & The Norwalk Public Library's Oceans of Possibilities begins on June 15^th for readers of all ages.

Students should register at norwalkpl.beanstack.com to log their reading and earn badges for raffle prizes!  Beanstack has an app if students want to keep track on their phones!

Videos in English and Spanish are available ( EnglishVideo & Vídeo Español) to help introduce the program to your student. This opportunity will also be posted on the public library’s website, and will  be shared in the district newsletters.  

The suggested summer reading lists are here but students can read anything they enjoy. We hope all students will take some opportunities to Read Beyond the Beaten Path (Governor's Reading Challenge) and enjoy the Oceans of Possibilities (Norwalk Public Library) of new and exciting books! 

Happy Reading!  

NPS Summer Math Challenge

The 2022 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge, Mathematics: Building the Foundation for Success, 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!! Registration instructions, district reporting forms and all other materials are available online. The math challenge will begin Monday, June 20! 

Information on the 2022 Summer Math Challenge:

• Metametrics Registration for Grades 1-8 / Khan Academy Registration for Grades 9-12 / Summer Math Passport booklet Grades K-8  / Folleto del pasaporte de matemáticas de verano Grados K-8 (Spanish)
• Summer Math Log (Metametrics and Khan Academy) / Registro de matemáticas de verano (Spanish)
• Message to Parents and Students / Mensaje a padres y estudiantes (Spanish)
• Summer Math Flier / Folleto de Summer Math (Spanish)

Connecticut Summer Math Passport Tasks

• Beach / Playa (Spanish)
• Farmer's Market / Mercado de Agricola (Spanish)
• Gardening / Jardineria (Spanish)
• Hiking / Senderismo (Spanish)
• Ice cream Shop / Heladeria (Spanish)
• Movement / Movimiento (Spanish)
• Playground / Patio de Juegos (Spanish)

Enjoy earning badges for your school!!