1st Grade
Home Base
June 5th, 2026
June 5th, 2026
Dear First Grade Families,
As we wrap up this incredible school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for sharing your amazing children with us. It has been a true joy to watch them grow as readers, writers, mathematicians, problem solvers, and friends.
Throughout the year, your children have worked hard, supported one another, and celebrated each other’s successes. From learning how to tell time and add to 120, to writing stories and reading with expression, they have accomplished so much. But most of all, they’ve grown in confidence, kindness, and curiosity, and that’s what makes me most proud. ❤️🌟
Thank you for your support, encouragement, and partnership along the way. The home-school connection is so important, and we’ve felt that deeply this year.✨✨✨✨✨
As summer begins, we encourage you to keep the love of learning alive. Read together, explore outdoors, count and solve real-life math problems, and most importantly, make time for joy and rest.
We will miss your children dearly, but we know they are ready for second grade and all the adventures ahead. Wishing you a safe, fun, and restful summer🏖️🍉
With gratitude,
First Grade Team
💚✨🐯
Learning Goal
English Literacy: Practice reading the details in fiction and nonfiction texts, integrating information from the words and illustrations. Phonics:
English Literacy: We all know how important reading is, so it is important to maintain good reading habits even during the summer break. Phonics:
English Literacy: Remember the importance of the "Reading Routine", research suggests continuing their reading skills to avoid any skill regression that might affect their academic performance in Second Grade.
Link for more books: Here and Here.
Phonics:
Learning Goal
Leer y escribir también es una aventura
¡Gracias por acompañarnos en este año lleno de aprendizajes! Recuerden seguir disfrutando de la lectura y la escritura durante las vacaciones. Leer juntos y escribir pequeñas historias, cartas o diarios puede ser una forma divertida de fortalecer lo aprendido. Les comparto una carta con algunas ideas y sugerencias para el verano:
En casa, toma decisiones mientras lees para reconocer y leer con exactitud cualquier palabra .
Learning Goal
Add with sums to 120 using strategies that involve adding tens to tens and ones to ones, composing a ten when necessary.
During summer vacation, students can practice addition and subtraction facts, playing math games, and exploring real-life math through activities like cooking, measuring, or counting money."
Math activities to practice at home during summer vacation. Two path: same and different, Tens and Ones
Learning Goal
Try to make at least one observation each day this summer! Draw a picture, write a sentence, or tell a family member about something interesting you noticed in nature. Remember, scientists are always curious and never stop learning! 🔬☀️🌱🦋
Reflecting on the science concepts learned throughout first grade
Reviewing how scientists observe, ask questions, investigate, and share discoveries
Making connections between weather, the sun, shadows, and tools used to solve problems
Discussing how science helps us understand the world around us
Celebrating their growth as scientists and thinkers this year
-Reading nonfiction books about animals, weather, space, plants, or other science topics of interest.
-Keeping a simple observation journal by drawing or writing about things they notice outdoors.
-Observing the weather each day and discussing patterns with family members.
-Looking for shadows at different times of the day and talking about how they change.
-Identifying tools and inventions that help people solve problems in everyday life.
-Practicing science vocabulary by explaining new words and ideas to family members.
-Asking questions about the world around them and sharing their discoveries with others.
Learning Goal
💡Practice the "New Word Wall" to know the new snap words.
📖📝 Make sure to read and write during summer vacation:
📚Free books:
Seasonal and Holiday Bookshelf
Read and Listen to Hundreds of Books
🏕️ ANS Summer Camp: June 15th - July 10th:
1A
Teacher
1B
Teacher
1C
Teacher
1D
Teacher
First Grade
Spanish Lead
First Grade
Spanish Paraprofessional
First Grade
Specialized Learning Lead
1A Paraprofessional
1B Paraprofessional
1C Paraprofessional
1D Paraprofessional