Happy Summer!

Today was not only about awards and recognition, but also about celebrating growth, effort, and the joy of learning. Each student here has contributed something special to our school community, helping make our classrooms brighter places filled with curiosity, compassion, and faith.   

Today we celebrated many student achievements.  Special shout outs to these winners!

• The grade levels with the highest achievement in MAP Spring 2026:

  • Math:  Kindergarten

  • Reading: Kindergarten/ 2nd 

  • Language: 7th

• The grade levels with the highest observed growth on MAP from Fall 2025- Spring 2026:

  • Math:  6th

  • Reading: 6th

  • Language: 7th

• 7th grade PTSO Scholarship Winners:

  • Ellorie S.

  • Anthony T.

• Spirit of Saint Gabriel Award

  •  K Collins-   Chibueze I., Charlotte S.

  • K Combs- Micha B., Amelia R.

  • K Riley- Brady B., Stella B.

  • K Weber- Jaxon S., Clarke S.

  • 1 Adams- Blake S. Emma C.

  • 1 Offutt- Knox G., Emersyn G.

  • 1 Stallings- Liam L, Lilah H.

  • 2 Adams- Matthew S., Lacie K.

  • 2 Weaver-  James B., Charlotte D.

  • 2 Wilson-  Henry G., Scarlett B.

  • 3 Boyd- Isaiah B., Avery K.

  • 3 Helms- Owen F., Charlotte R.

  • 3 Mattmiller- Oliver H., Joey S.

  • 4 Bratcher- Javier F., Ember C.

  • 4 Cornwell- Luke L., Avery D.

  • 4 Owens- Jack O., Sophia S.

  • 5 Livingston- Isaiah R., Harper B.

  • 5 Passanisi- Jasiah P., Kylee K.

  • 6 Langenkamp- Rocco D., Ava L.

  • 6 Lauder- Grayson H., Annabelle S.

  • 6 Rhea- Holden M., Ximena S.

  • 7 Cecil-  Andrew B., Scarlett R.

  • 7 Gooch- Emery W., Madelyn C.

  • 7 Grimes- Kendall G., Ellorie S.

  • Faculty/ Staff: Mrs. Kelsey Rhea

We are very proud of how much our students have grown this year!

We have so much to look forward to in the 2026-2027 school year!  I wish all of you and your families a summer full of contentment and happiness.  Soak in all of God’s goodness.  I look forward to seeing you throughout the community and welcoming everyone back in August.  Happy Summer!

Lara Krill

Principal

What is the Summer Slide?

by Cheri Bunch, Reading Interventionist

It is a good idea to include a simple reading program in your schedule for summer. Even the best students can slide back in their reading skills if they are not continuing to practice. Just 20 minutes of daily reading with an adult has been proven to help prevent the summer slide.

The summer slide is when students:

• Lose some of their reading and academic skills

• Fall back in momentum over the summer months

• Need time in the fall to relearn previously mastered skills

How to prevent the summer slide:

• Read with your child for at least 20 minutes each day

• Stay consistent (try not to skip more than a few days)

• Keep reading fun and low-pressure

• Choose books at or slightly below your child’s reading level

Reading tips for families:

• Take turns reading (parent reads a page, then child reads a page)

• Have your child track words with their finger as they read

• Listen and gently correct mistakes for accuracy

• Let your child read independently, but also read together

• Model reading—children learn a lot by being read to

Build vocabulary and understanding:

• Ask questions about what you are reading

• Talk about interesting topics or ideas in the text

• Look up unfamiliar words together

• Ask your child if they know the meaning of certain words

• Connect reading to real-life experiences

Reading goals:

• Consistency: A few minutes every day makes a big difference

• Enjoyment: Make reading a positive experience

• Discovery: Encourage curiosity and learning new things

Remember:

• It’s okay to skip a day if needed, but try not to skip a whole week

• The goal is to enjoy your time together and build a love of reading

• Reading is a lifelong skill

Good readers are empowered to learn; impassioned readers have the power to change the world.

Need extra support?

• If your child needs additional help over the summer, please contact Mrs. Chancellor, our

Learning Coordinator, for a list of tutors

• Tutoring schedules fill up quickly, so reach out as soon as possible if you are interested