1st Grade

Dear Families,

My name is Mrs. Stella Costello and I am the First Grade teacher. I look forward to an exciting journey that will challenge our students academically, socially and spiritually. Working as a team, this will be a wonderful year!

For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate calling me, jotting down a note or sending me an e-mail (scostello@saintfelicitas.org).

Sincerely,

Mrs. Costello

My Dearest First Graders,

I am so very proud of all of you! It is absolutely amazing to see how much you have grown. Second grade…here we come! Have a beautiful summer.

May God bless you,

Mrs. Costello

Summer Reading Assignment

It is important to keep up your reading logs during the summer. You should read something every day. Bring your reading logs with you on the first day of school.

Free summer reading programs, with incentives and book finding tips, are available at most public libraries. Check your local public library for more information. Crowell Public Library in San Marino has a program that runs from June 9^th through August 2^nd. For more information please check their website at http://crowellpubliclibrary.org/youth/srp.htm.

Ongoing High Frequency Word List:

color	do	into	of
said	the	to	who
what	you	your	are
there	their	come	some
friend	from	does	goes
been	put	want	was
where	done	one	sure
don’t	won’t	bought	brought
fought	thought	should	would
could	says	give	have
live	they	people	I
love	move	any	many
another	brother	mother	other
only	something	school	two
answer	were	early	earth
heard	learn	word	work
world	once	today	together
tomorrow	again	four	country
because

***Tip: Make flash cards at home and keep adding to the deck as new words are added. Students should be able to read and spell each word.

Flash cards are also great for Math Facts. Add to the deck with each weekly lesson and use as a review tool.

Science Textbook: www.sfscience.com; www.kz.com

Social Studies Textbook: www.mhcalifornia.com/s ocialstudies