{"A":"Caroline County Public Schools","B":"CCPS Summer Academy Extravaganza","C":"Amidst a pandemic, Caroline County was up for the challenge to bridge the learning gap while also connecting the work to the social emotional needs of our learners. The Summer Academy Extravaganza was offered to rising kindergarten through eight grade students.  At the elementary level the morning began with social-emotional connections which looked like morning meetings with integrated Mind Up Curriculum and Sanford Harmony activities. Following students were focused on literacy and math skill building lessons which were crafted by reading and math specialists.  Rich literature was purchased to ground the learning and link cross-curricular content. Students received breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.  The afternoon consisted of self-selected clubs and activities such as STEM, plants and animals, cooking, cheerleading, arts & crafts, dance, and much more. Students were actively engaged, connecting with their peers, and enjoying the full day program.","D":"Terrie Haley, Director of Elementary Education, thaley@ccps.us, 804-633-5088","E":""}