Middle School
Summer Learning Information
Summer Opportunities
Literacy
Milford Public Schools is once again partnering with the Milford Public Library to share their extensive collection and highlight their young adult programming and services. Get lost in a good book, solve a mystery, learn about a new place, or travel the world! The Milford Public Library has an exciting lineup of books and events to enjoy this summer. You can also access ebooks and audiobooks online with your library card.
Math
1. Log onto your Khan Academy Account
2. Earn mastery points on Khan Academy by completing the "Get Ready" course for the grade/course you will be entering in the fall. Begin your journey by logging into one of the following:
Entering 6th Grade (5,900 mastery points available)
Entering 7th Grade (6,000 mastery points available)
Entering 8th Grade (4,400 mastery points available)
Entering Algebra 1 (8,100 mastery points available)
Entering Geometry (5,100 master points available)
3. Download, make a copy and complete the Math Log and share it with your classroom teacher when you return to school in August.
4. When you return to school in August, add your classroom teacher as your coach so they can see all the great work you completed during the summer.
Social Studies
Be a CT Social Studies Ambassador this summer! Are you interested in the history of your community and Connecticut? Are you interested in taking civic action in your home, your town, or the state? This summer you can be an anthropologist, archaeologist, biographer, community activist, curator, investigator, historical designer, kindness ambassador, and/or leader and voter! Join students from around Connecticut in the 2022 CT Social Studies Summer Challenge that was created by the CT State Department of Education in partnership with the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies, Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House, and CT Public.
World Language
Aligned with the ACTFL World Readiness Standards for Language Learning, the MPS World Language Department consistently seeks opportunities to provide students with opportunities to engage in authentic reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the target language and to learn about cultures around the world. Consistent opportunities to read, write, speak, and listen are critical to language acquisition and developing proficiency, and we hope that all 6-12 students will stay engaged in World Languages throughout the summer! See below for resources to help you stay engaged and practice your language skills this summer:
Mango Languages, a fun and interactive tool for language practice, is accessible via the Milford Public Library website with a Milford Public Library card number.
Other opportunities to improve your language skills... Have a conversation with a friend in Spanish or French. Listen to an audiobook or podcast in Spanish or French. Read a book or watch a movie in Spanish or French. Using the language is the best way to become proficient!
Career and Technical Education
Did you know that Middle school students participating in career exploratory programs and activities are more likely to develop achievable educational and career paths in high school?
It’s never too early to start preparing for a career. This summer to help students investigate today’s skills for tomorrow’s careers, the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has created this fun CTE BINGO activity. Download the program packet to begin exploring careers this summer!
Milford Public Library Summer Program
The Milford Public Library challenges you to read 500 minutes this summer! For each 100 minutes you read you will receive tickets that make you eligible for prizes. See the flyer below for information on the summer reading program, as well as all of the great events at the Milford Public Library.
Why complete summer reading? Reading throughout the summer provides "engaging options and opportunities to assist in sharpening essential college, career, and civic knowledge while better poising them for academic success in the fall" (source: CT Department of Education)
Click here for information on accessing Milford's collection of eBooks, eAudioBooks, & eMagazines
Visit the Milford Public Library to check out their recommended summer reading display!
Can't Find the Book You're Looking for at MPL?
The Connecticut State Library also offers many titles in ebook and downloadable audiobook formats. You can also search for books in public libraries throughout the state using FindITCT.
You can also check out the books that are included in Governor Lamont's Summer Reading Challenge (see below)! Find out more information about the Governor's Summer Reading Challenge here!
As always, talk to family and friends for recommendations!