LANAI ROAD SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
LANAI ROAD SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
BRIDGE GENERAL INFORMATION
All students should wear comfortable clothes with closed toe shoes (preferably athletic shoes). Students should bring:
Water bottle
Snack
Light sweater or jacket (for A/C in the classroom)
Hat for the playground break and any campus tours
For TK students, please pack a change of clothes in case of an accident.
For students staying for AM and PM sessions, please pack a lunch.
ALL ITEMS should be labeled with the student’s name.
CLASS MINIMUMS/MAXIMUMS: Each class has a minimum number of students that must register before the class will be confirmed, as well as a cap on attendees. Class minimums and maximums can be found on the individual class descriptions.
DESCRIPTION FOR EACH GRADE PLUS DATES, TIMES AND PRICE
TK
GRADE: Students entering TK
TAUGHT BY: Lanai’s TK Team, including Cassie Kim and Kara Royal
DATES: August 11-12, 2025
TIMES: 8:30am -11:30am
FEE: $300
MIN/MAX: 10-20
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Elementary School! These sessions give students a fun introduction to life on campus before the first day of school. During the program, students will:
Tour and explore key areas like the cafeteria, bathrooms, library, and playground
Learn important elementary school skills, including classroom procedures, making friends, and social-emotional learning
Participate in engaging activities led by familiar faces
Build confidence and reduce first-day jitters
This program is especially helpful for students who have never been on our campus before, as it gives them a chance to settle in, feel more comfortable, and start the year with a smile.
K
GRADE: Students entering Kindergarten
TAUGHT BY: Lanai’s Kindergarten Team, including Sandra Alas, Beth Manolos, and Bonnie Schreiber
DATES: August 11-12, 2025
TIMES: 8:30am -11:30am
FEE: $300
MIN/MAX: 10/36
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Kindergarten! These sessions give students a gentle, supportive introduction to the campus and the classroom. During the program, students will:
Tour key areas like the cafeteria, bathrooms, library, and playground
Learn school and classroom rules and procedures
Begin building friendships and practicing social-emotional learning
Strengthen fine motor skills through tracing lines and patterns
Academic areas will be introduced in a fun and age-appropriate way:
Language Arts: Phonemic awareness, letter identification, and rhyming
Math: Patterns, the calendar, and counting
This program is especially helpful for children who have never been on our campus before, as it helps ease first-day jitters, build confidence, and make the transition to Kindergarten a happy one.
1ST
GRADE: Students entering 1st Grade
TEACHER(S): Susana Verdin
DATES: August 11-12, 2025
TIMES: 8:30am -11:30am
FEE: $300
MIN/MAX: 5/15
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to First Grade! These sessions are a fun and welcoming way to help your child ease back into school routines and get excited for the year ahead. The sessions will reinforce key skills and gently transition students from Kindergarten into the expectations of First Grade at Lanai. During the program, students will:
Revisit important campus areas like the cafeteria, bathrooms, library, and playground
Review school and classroom rules and procedures
Strengthen social-emotional skills and reconnect with peers
Build confidence for a smooth start to the year
Academic areas will be introduced and reinforced in a developmentally appropriate way:
Language Arts: Beginning reading fluency and comprehension, phonics review
Math: Basic math skills, fluency, and operations
This program is highly recommended for students new to Lanai. This program offers returning students a great opportunity to refresh skills, rebuild confidence, and start First Grade with a smile.
2ND
GRADE: Students entering 2nd Grade
TEACHER(S): Second Grade Team, including Monica Fulford, M.Ed. and Ingrid Colon
DATES: August 11-12, 2025
TIMES: 8:30am -11:30am
FEE: $300
MIN/MAX: 10/30
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Second Grade! Our Summer Bridge program is a great way to help your child feel confident and ready for the year ahead. Taught by our outstanding teachers, these sessions preview what to expect in the first quarter of Second Grade, along with daily Social Emotional Learning to support a smooth transition.
Students will:
Be introduced to the three key genres of Second Grade writing: Personal Narrative, Opinion, and Expository Text
Preview academic content aligned to early Second Grade standards
Build confidence and comfort with Second Grade expectations
Participate in 30 minutes of Social Emotional Learning each day, helping them reconnect with peers and develop tools for a successful school year
This program is ideal for reinforcing key skills, supporting emotional readiness, and giving students a strong start to Second Grade.
3RD
GRADE: Students entering 3rd Grade
TEACHER(S): Paula Tew
DATES: August 11-12, 2025
TIMES: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
FEE: $300
MIN/MAX: 5/15
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to the Big Leagues, Kid!
Third Grade marks the beginning of the upper grades—and we’re here to help your child step up with confidence! Our Third Grade Summer Bridge program gives students a head start on the skills, expectations, and routines that define this next stage of learning.
Students will:
Preview key academic areas, including reading comprehension, writing skills, and math concepts
Build executive functioning skills like organization, time management, and focus
Practice behavioral expectations for both the classroom and the yard
Participate in fun math games and engaging activities to reinforce learning
Revisit important campus areas like the cafeteria, bathrooms, library, and playground
Review school rules and routines to start the year strong
This program is a great way to boost confidence, ease back into structure, and help students feel ready to thrive in the upper grades.
4TH
GRADE: Students entering 4th Grade
TEACHER(S): Kristen Bryan
DATES: August 11-12, 2025
TIMES: AM Session 8:30-11:30 am; PM Session 12:00-3:00 pm
FEE: $300 for one session; $550 for both sessions
MIN/MAX: 5/15
DESCRIPTION:
Get Ready for 4th Grade—Two Ways to Shine!
Our Fourth Grade Summer Bridge program offers two exciting sessions designed to build skills, spark curiosity, and boost confidence before the school year begins. Taught by our fantastic teachers, both sessions include daily Social Emotional Learning to support students as they grow into upper-grade learners.
Students may enroll in one or both sessions. Each session offers a unique experience to help your child feel prepared and excited for 4th Grade!
Session A: Academic Preview + SEL
Students will review and preview key 4th grade concepts in:
Language Arts: Reading comprehension, writing, and grammar
Math: Rounding, multiplication facts, and multi-digit multiplication
Plus, Social Emotional Learning activities to build confidence and connection.
Session B: Genius Hour—Roller Coasters & Simple Machines
In this hands-on, project-based session, students will:
Research real-world engineering concepts
Build and test roller coasters and simple machines
Collaborate, create, and think critically while having fun!
Both sessions offer a great opportunity for students to reconnect with peers, strengthen key skills, and start 4th Grade feeling confident and inspired.
5TH
GRADE: Students entering 5th Grade
TEACHER(S): Samantha Meyer
DATES: August 11-12, 2025
TIMES: 8:30am -11:30am
FEE: $300
MIN/MAX: 5/15
DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to 5th Grade: Let’s Finish Strong!
Fifth Grade is a milestone year—the final chapter of elementary school—and we’re here to help students step into it feeling confident and ready. Our Fifth Grade Introduction program offers a fun and engaging way to brush up on key skills and set the tone for a successful year.
Students will:
Strengthen reading comprehension, writing, and grammar/conventions
Review and expand on math concepts including place value, rounding, all four operations with multi-digit numbers, and math fluency
Participate in Social Emotional Learning activities designed to boost confidence and build readiness for leadership in their final year
All topics will be introduced in a hands-on, engaging way to keep students motivated and excited as they prepare to take on 5th Grade!
GRADE: Students entering 5th Grade
TEACHER(S): Jennifer Taylor Prentice
DATES: August 11-12, 2025
TIMES: 8:30-2:30 pm
MIN/MAX: 5/10
FEE: $550
DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to Project Based Learning (PBL)
Ready to take learning to the next level? This special four-session Project-Based Learning (PBL) course is designed for rising 5th graders of all learning styles—including gifted students, on-level learners, and those needing extra support. Students will dive into a real-world design challenge while reinforcing key 4th grade academic standards and previewing 5th grade routines.
Over two full days (morning and afternoon sessions), students will research, design, and build a tiny home model for a specific prospective client. Through this hands-on project, students will:
Practice close reading strategies, including the Three Reads Protocol, to identify main ideas, draw conclusions, and make inferences
Use claim-evidence-reasoning to write a persuasive business letter
Strengthen math skills in number sense, measurement, and geometry
Apply the Engineering Design Process to bring their project to life
Organize ideas through note-taking, project planning, and collaborative work
The schedule mirrors a typical school day, helping ease the transition to upper-grade routines. There will be breaks for snack and lunch (food not provided).
Important Notes:
Class is capped at 10 students
Full attendance at all 4 sessions (AM & PM) is required to complete the project
This is an exciting opportunity for students to build confidence, sharpen academic skills, and experience what it’s like to think, work, and problem-solve like a 5th grader.