How to Prevent the Summer Slide
With summer approaching, many of you are probably thinking of the trips you want to take, the family visits, or even what to do with the kids while you are at work. The kids are probably thinking of their TVs and video games, staying up late, and life without homework!
What most of you probably are not thinking of are the effects that two months without school may have on your child's knowledge next fall. The summer slide, which simply put means the loss of learning by students over the summer, is a very real issue.
Here are some tips on how to keep your child learning over the summer months:
Volunteers Needed for MEH Field Day!

Do you like to slip and slide? Run an obstacle course?
We need volunteers for MEH Field Day on Monday, June 11.
Field Day is a fun, active day for all of the students, spent outside on the athletic fields rotating through 18 stations that range from water activities and races, to taking a break enjoying a Robek's Smoothie.
MEH PTA
The MEH PTA made this "You're Smart and We Know It!" music video for the 2012 SOL Prep Rally!










