Blair Community Schools 

www.blairschools.org   

Arbor Park Intermediate School https://ap.blairschools.org/ 

  

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 Summer Bridge books 

 

Summer Bridge Books can be purchased by families that would like to help their child review important skills they will need for the next grade level. Students who complete their book can return it in August for a surprise. This year orders are available online and will be mailed directly to your home. You can go to www.SummerBridgeDirect.com and use BLAIR as the school code to get $3 off.   

  

  

IXL Math and Language Arts  

All Students have a Math and Language Arts IXL Account. This is a great way for students to practice and keep up on their math and language arts skills over the summer. Students work at their own pace and each lesson focuses on a grade level skill.   

    

 

https://www.ixl.com/signin/blair  

 Check out the Arbor Park 

Library/Media page  https://sites.google.com/blairschools.org/ms-japp/home  

● Online and Interactive eBooks 

● Grade level links with keyboarding 

and learning games 

 

 

  

Blair Public Library 

http://libraries.ne.gov/blair/   ~SUMMER READING PROGRAM~ 

The public library’s summer program this year will be done via their drive-through window, Facebook, and their website. Through the drive-through, they will pass out weekly packets, which include: 

● TWO craft projects ● 1 STEAM project ● 1 Activity packet ● 1 Science project ● Reading logs & bingo cards 

Internet Safety  

Netsmartz is a great resource to learn about Internet safety with kids. The parent’s website will give talking points and ways you can help teach your child internet safety. The kids website has games and videos to help reinforce Internet safety skills. 

 For Parents -https://www.netsmartz.org/Home  For Kids – http://www.netsmartzkids.org/   

* Prodigy Math * This is a fun and interactive game that students love to use. Prodigy allows students to review their math skills. https://www.prodigygame.com/ 

  

Typing Skills  

Students can work on their typing skills over the summer by going to www.typing.com   

 Go Noodle 

 

Go Noodle is a website designed to have kids get their wiggles out and refocus in 5 minutes or less. Great for a rainy summer day! These brain breaks are aligned with core subjects to develop memory, and fluency in math, spelling and vocabulary. Sign up for your free account!  

https://www.gonoodle.com/ 

School resumes on Wednesday, August 19   

Arbor Family Counseling   

Arbor Family Counseling contracts with Blair Schools to provide Student Assistance Programs (SAP). SAP assessment and counseling services are oriented to include  the child and his/her family.  

o Each BCS student receives two free sessions with a counselor regarding a specific issue.

 All SAP Services are confidential. 

   To utilize this resource, contact: 

(402) 440-0960 www.arborfamilycounseling.com 

  

Information for the 2020-2021 school year will be sent out via email in late 

July or early August.  

Check the Arbor website for additional information, resources, 

and updates.   

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000 

NE Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660