Did you know that kids could lose up to three months of academic progress over the summer? This is called the “summer slide.” Summer slide is when students forget some of what they have learned or slip out of practice of reading during the summer months.

This summer, children can enjoy free lunches through the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by Beaverton School District Nutrition Services Department. The Summer Food Service Program is a federally-funded nutrition program open to all children ages 1-18 years. Adults can eat for just $3.50. No applications or registration are necessary, and all children and teens are welcome. In addition to lunch, some sites offer breakfast in conjunction to scheduled summer school programs.