Life in the Middle: Summer 2026 Edition
Life in the Middle: Welcome to Summer Edition
Welcome to summer! ☀️🏖️
Dear ITMMS Families,
First and foremost, congratulations on the completion of another fantastic school year! You and your children deserve major praise for your perseverance, hard work, and dedication. Whether it was in the classroom, on the athletic fields, through the arts, or in supporting one another’s social-emotional growth, our kids have truly shone this year. We could not be prouder of our Island Trees community.
As we transition into these sunny months, we want to encourage you to visit this newsletter often. Our wonderful teachers have curated an amazing collection of tools and activities designed to keep our students connected, sharp, and perfectly prepared to hit the ground running this September.
🎒 What You’ll Find Here
We’ve loaded the page with resources to help support a fun, relaxing, and memorable summer, including:
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Fall Supply Lists: Get a head start on organizing for the upcoming school year.
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Summer Reading Ideas: Great book recommendations to spark imagination and keep those reading muscles strong.
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Extra Credit Opportunities: Fun ways for students to boost their brains (and their grades!) before September.
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The IXL "Study in the Sun" Contest: A fantastic, rewarding way to keep math and language arts skills sizzling hot.
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...and so many more resources tailored just for our students!
🌊 Balance is Everything!
While we hope you’ll dive into these resources throughout the summer, please remember that your health and wellness are what matter most. Make sure to balance the brainpower with plenty of downtime. We truly encourage everyone to step back, rest, relax, and simply enjoy the company of one another. We hope you find the time to play in the sand, visit with cherished family and friends, get outside and exercise, and catch up on those much-needed family movie nights. Carving out this special time for yourselves and your children is so incredibly important.
On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, we wish you all a safe, joyful, and wonderful summer vacation! We can't wait to see you in September.
Sincerely,
Mr. Keegan & Ms. Steele