Preparing for Summer

The purpose of Families Matter: St. Lucie Public Schools Parenting Guide is to give parents and families information about the resources found within our local community. The resources shared could be in the form of people connected to St. Lucie Public Schools like School Counselors, District Support Personnel or Educators on your child’s campus, or the resources could be found on our SLPS website, and it could be in the form of local community agencies that help your child achieve success. You play a pivotal role in the life of your child/children, and as always, our aim is to support you. Our purpose for this episode is to give you tools and resources to support your child’s learning during those summer months.

Summer means more time spent in and around water. It is crucial to know water safety tips such as watching children closely when swimming. Another tip is to teach children of all ages to never swim alone and to always make sure an adult is present when they go swimming. These tips can be included in safety briefing before swimming to go over all water safety rules. Check out more water safety tips at SafeKids Worldwide. 

There are so many resources within St. Lucie County’s Park and Recreation Department that are FREE!

Another great free resource to stay engaged with learning over the summer is to go to the public library! They offer a variety of classes such as Pre-school Storybook Craft, Music & Motion, STEAM Power, and Story-time Jam just to name a few. Click the link for their full calendar of events. 

St. Lucie Public Library is also hosting a summer reading challenge with some amazing prizes! Click the link for all the details.

Check out the engaging and fun online resources offered for students organized by grade band to help prevent summer slide.

SLPS Summer Slide Resources

Boys & Girls Club has many summer programs at various locations throughout the county. For our families with older students, Boys & Girls Club offer an “Earn while your Learn” opportunity to participate in their workforce readiness program. Any teen enrolled in a Boys & Girls Club can earn a monthly stipend after completing workforce activities. 

Here’s more information about this program and more –

SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024