Summer School Program, Grades K-5

Program Dates: July 7, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Location: Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Curriculum Focus: Math and English Language Arts with the integration of Art, Music, Technology, and PhyEd.

The program is open to general education students, Level III Bilingual students, and students with disabilities not eligible to attend the Department of Special Services Extended School Year program.

Student Selection Criteria: Students who need support in the areas of Language Arts and Math at the elementary level based on district assessment data and staff recommendations.

Contact Information: 

Jamie Richardson, Director of Curriculum, jrichardson@paps.net or (732) 376-6200 Ext. 30-245

Marie Bermudez, Supervisor of Mathematics PreK-6, mariebermudez@paps.net or (732) 376-6200 Ext. 30-232

Lauren Tonzola, Supervisor of English Language Arts K-5, laurtonzola@paps.net or (732) 376-6200 Ext. 30-210

Description:

The summer school program for students in grades K-5 is intended to mitigate learning loss by providing additional instruction in literacy and math skills. The curriculum will focus on early literacy skills through the teaching of phonological awareness, letter sound correspondence, sight words, and comprehension. In addition, the program will have a math component that will address K-5 math computation skills, math fluency, and math critical thinking. The K-5 Summer Program will also infuse the visual and performing arts via art and music lessons, physical education classes, and technology classes. Fifty minutes of instruction will be dedicated to reading and math instruction, respectively. The program will help students advance in the core academic areas while they have FUN!

The program will serve approximately 300 students.