Summer Reading Challenge

Description: 

We are excited to announce the LCISD Reads Summer Reading Bingo Challenge. This year we will be having TWO challenges in ONE!

Challenge 1 will run from June 1 - June 30 and Challenge 2 will run from July 1 - July 31.

Students will use Beanstack to track their reading progress, complete reading activities, and earn badges for a chance to win prizes!

Random prize drawings will take place every 2 weeks. Students are entered in the drawing for every 4 badges they earn. Each challenge has 12 reading badges and 4 activity badges. There will also be an additional BLACKOUT drawing for students who earn ALL badges in each challenge. Drawings will be posted on the LCISD Libraries Facebook page. Visit http://facebook.com/lcisdlibraries.

Dates

Challenge 1 - June 1 - 30
Challenge 2 - July 1 - July 31
Eligibility: Open to all K-5 students

Cost: No cost

Elementary Library Events

Description: 

Drive through at the host campus to receive a FREE book and makerspace activity.

Enjoy the book and complete the activity with your family.

Remember to log your minutes in our Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge!

Dates

• June 12
• July 9
• July 10
• July 11

Eligibility: Open to all K-5 students

Cost: No cost

2024 Emergent Bilingual Summer Inquiry Camp - Bentley
     
Description: 

During this four-day camp, students will participate in an inquiry-based project about national parks. They will also research and create art projects while turning their classrooms into "National Park visitor centers." The camp will include a visit from park rangers from Brazos Bend State Park or a similar entity and students will learn more about the job of a ranger and be able to interact with animals.

Dates: May 29, June 3-6

Location: Bentley Elementary School

Eligibility: For LCISD Emergent Bilingual Students currently enrolled in Grades K - 5 at Bentley Elementary.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided

2024 Emergent Bilingual Summer Inquiry Camp - Frost

Description: 

During this four-day camp, students will participate in an inquiry-based project about national parks. They will also research and create art projects while turning their classrooms into "National Park visitor centers." The camp will include a visit from park rangers from Brazos Bend State Park or a similar entity and students will learn more about the job of a ranger and be able to interact with animals.

Dates: May 29, June 3-6

Location: Frost Elementary School

Eligibility: For LCISD Emergent Bilingual Students currently enrolled in Grades K - 5 at Frost Elementary.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided

2024 Emergent Bilingual Summer Inquiry Camp - Hubenak

Description: 

During this four-day camp, students will participate in an inquiry-based project about national parks. They will also research and create art projects while turning their classrooms into "National Park visitor centers." The camp will include a visit from park rangers from Brazos Bend State Park or a similar entity and students will learn more about the job of a ranger and be able to interact with animals.

Dates: May 29, June 3-6

Location: Hubenak Elementary School

Eligibility: For LCISD Emergent Bilingual Students currently enrolled in Grades K - 5 at Hubenak and McNeill Elementary.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided

2024 Emergent Bilingual Summer Inquiry Camp - Jackson

Description: 

During this four-day camp, students will participate in an inquiry-based project about national parks. They will also research and create art projects while turning their classrooms into "National Park visitor centers." The camp will include a visit from park rangers from Brazos Bend State Park or a similar entity and students will learn more about the job of a ranger and be able to interact with animals.

Dates: May 29, June 3-6

Location: Jackson Elementary School

Eligibility: For LCISD Emergent Bilingual Students currently enrolled in Grades K - 5 at Jackson, Taylor Ray, or Travis Elementary.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided

2024 Emergent Bilingual Summer Inquiry Camp - Lindsey
     
Description: 

During this four-day camp, students will participate in an inquiry-based project about national parks. They will also research and create art projects while turning their classrooms into "National Park visitor centers." The camp will include a visit from park rangers from Brazos Bend State Park or a similar entity and students will learn more about the job of a ranger and be able to interact with animals.

Dates: May 29, June 3-6

Location: Lindsey Elementary School

Eligibility: For LCISD Emergent Bilingual Students currently enrolled in Grades K - 5 at Lindsey Elementary.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided

2024 Emergent Bilingual Summer Inquiry Camp - Velasquez

Description: 

During this four-day camp, students will participate in an inquiry-based project about national parks. They will also research and create art projects while turning their classrooms into "National Park visitor centers." The camp will include a visit from park rangers from Brazos Bend State Park or a similar entity and students will learn more about the job of a ranger and be able to interact with animals.

Dates: May 29, June 3-6

Location: Velasquez Elementary School

Eligibility: For LCISD Emergent Bilingual Students currently enrolled in Grades K - 5 at Velasquez Elementary.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided

2024 Emergent Bilingual Summer Inquiry Camp - Williams

Description: 

During this four-day camp, students will participate in an inquiry-based project about national parks. They will also research and create art projects while turning their classrooms into "National Park visitor centers." The camp will include a visit from park rangers from Brazos Bend State Park or a similar entity and students will learn more about the job of a ranger and be able to interact with animals.

Dates: May 28-29, June 3-6

Location: Williams Elementary School

Eligibility: For LCISD Emergent Bilingual Students currently enrolled in Grades K - 5 at Williams, Arredondo, Smith, or Hutchison Elementary.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided

Title III STEAM Language Academy
Description: 

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a weeklong interdisciplinary engineering program. Students will participate in multiple projects that challenge and stretch their knowledge of the science TEKs. They will develop academic language proficiency as they work collaboratively to solve various engineering challenges. Students will explore several academic fields related to engineering including physics, aerodynamics, mechanics, and electrical systems. All lessons are sheltered using the Talk, Read, Talk, Write lesson format and are aligned to the TE Ks, ELPs, CC Rs, and TA TE Ks. Emergent bilinguals will be able to utilize the four domains of language acquisition (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) within each project to address federal and state language acquisition standards and goals.

Dates: June 3 – June 14

Location: Lamar Consolidated High School

Eligibility: For LCISD Emergent Bilingual Students currently enrolled in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade districtwide.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Provided

Meals: Provided

Nuclear Camp
Description: 

Are you interested in learning more about possible careers using science and math this Summer? Would you want to learn about nuclear physics and it's applications in nuclear medicine? Join us this Summer to participate in hands-on activities designed and provided by the Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute. Included is a field trip to College Station, to visit the Cyclotron Institute on the Texas A&M campus. It's gonna be a blast!

There are 2 sessions available, however, students may only attend one of the sessions listed below:

Session 1: June 17   – June 20
Session 2: June 24   – June 27
NOTE: Students may only attend ONE camp session.  

Location: Lamar Consolidated High School

Eligibility:  For LCISD students entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grade in the 2024-25 school year.

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Provided

Meals: Provided

STEM-Tastic Camp
Description: 

Come learn all about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Camp experiences will include hands-on curricular activities, potential field trips, team building, guest speakers and fun! Activities have been specifically designed for current 5th and 6th grade students to maximize the fun!

There are 2 sessions available, however, students may only attend one of the sessions listed below:

Session 1: June 3   – June 7
Session 2: June 10   – June 14
NOTE: Students may only attend ONE camp session.  

Location: Reading Junior High School

Eligibility: Open to all current 5th and 6th grade students

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Provided

Meals: Provided

Secondary Library Events
Description: 

Students in Grades 6-12 can visit one of our Lamar CISD libraries on the dates and times listed below for fun activities, prize raffles, and free books!

Come to one or both of the events below:

Session 1: June 3 at Randle High School or Navarro Middle School
Session 2: June 10 at Leaman Junior High
Eligibility: Open to all students grades 6-12

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided

Secondary Library Events
Description: 

Students in Grades 6-12 can visit one of our Lamar CISD libraries on the dates and times listed below for fun activities, prize raffles, and free books!

Come to one or both of the events below:

Session 1: June 3 at Randle High School or Navarro Middle School
Session 2: June 10 at Leaman Junior High
Eligibility: Open to all students grades 6-12

Cost: No cost

Transportation: Not provided

Meals: Not provided