Dear Incoming 1st Grade Students, Parents, and Guardians,
We are looking forward to being your child’s first grade teachers. It is a very exciting year for students. There are many wonderful learning opportunities and you will be amazed at how much your child will grow this year. We will also have 8th grade buddies to share many special times with us, such as Friday Mass, holiday parties, and other special events.
In order for our year to run smoothly, we are asking that you have the following items ready and packed on the first day of school. Please place all supply items (erasers, crayons, glue sticks, and scissors) in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child's name. Please don't label the individual items.
The students are required to a book of their choice prior to the first day of school. Please complete the Story Flag. Please download it from our website and return it on the first day of school using the following guidelines.
SUMMER READING
Suggested Titles
Interrupting Chicken -David Ezra Stein or
Chrysanthemum- Kevin Henkes or
Free Choice
Choose a book that you enjoy and complete the activity below.
Story Flag - Complete all of the sections about the story and then draw a picture of your favorite part in the middle. Write at least 2 sentences explaining why it was your favorite part. If necessary, use another sheet of paper and attach it to the back. Cut the flag out and glue it onto a sheet of 9x12 construction paper (any color).
Math- review packet
Enjoy your summer. See you in September. Happy reading!
Sincerely yours,
The First Grade Teachers
Click here to download the Summer Story Flag
Click here for the Math Readiness Assessment
Click here for information about the
St. Bart's Summer Reading Challenge 2025
SUPPLIES REQUIRED ITEMS
A non-rolling backpack
24-48 #2 pencils (already sharpened)
4 large erasers
3 boxes of Crayola crayons (box of 24)
6 glue sticks (no liquid or gel please)
Fiskar blunt scissors (child size)
2 boxes of tissues (9/19)
2 rolls of paper towels (9/19)
1 container of disinfectant wipes (9/19)
3 folders - label one "classwork", one "test" and one "home." (bottom pockets)
1 Spanish folder (3-prong)
2 primary composition books ;abelled with your childs name (non-spiral, picture top from Staples, Walmart, or ShopRite)
1 supply pouch (no boxes)
Clear contact paper for workbooks (keep home to cover workbooks)
The mission of Saint Bartholomew School is to love, educate, and inspire our children to live the teachings of Jesus Christ.