Summer 2025 Resources

We hope all of our familes have a wonderful summer full of joy and laughter!

To make your planning easier for 2025-2026, we will gather resources here in one central place this summer. Please see below for information on our required summer reading, supply lists, and other relevant details. The page will be updated throughout the summer with new information.


Summer Playdates

  • Wednesday, July 2nd at 6:30 PM – Cardinal Forest Park, Springfield (hosted by the Lummers)
  • Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM – South Run Rec Center, Springfield (hosted by the Smolinskys)
  • Sunday, July 27th at 11:00 AM Fairlington Community Center, Arlington (hosted by the Hallorans)
  • Sunday, August 17th at 10:30 AM – Location TBD, Fairfax (hosted by the Hewsons)

Required Summer Reading

At Gesher, we believe that reading is not just a skill—it’s a gateway to learning. That’s why all students entering 1st grade and up must participate in summer reading each year.

Summer reading helps our students build their reading habits. When children continue reading during the summer, they retain more of what they’ve learned during the school year and return to the classroom ready to learn. Further, reading regularly builds intellectual stamina, expands vocabulary, and fosters curiosity.

Here are some important notes:

  • For students entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade, we encourage you to read to and with your children.
  • Listening to the books as an audiobook is perfectly fine. However, we ask that each child own a physical copy of the book and bring it to school on the first day.
  • Some grades list more than what is required. Please note that:
    • In Elementary school, your child is expected to choose one book from the list to read.
    • In Middle School, your child is expected to choose two books or read both books listed.

Supply Lists

Every grade has its own supply list requirements. To see what your student will need on the first day of school next year, see their grade level linked below.

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Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Middle School