First Grade
What We Are Learning
Newsletters
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​Welcome to our First Grade Monthly Newsletter! Each month, you’ll find a snapshot of what we’re exploring in class. From hands-on science investigations to literacy, math, and special projects. This space keeps you connected to our learning, celebrations, and important updates.
Browse the links below to view each month’s newsletter and stay up to date with all our first-grade adventures!
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January Newsletter 2026
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Home Connection
Don’t forget that your child should read at least 15 minutes a day at home!
Important Dates
Here are some important dates to remember:
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September 4: First day of school
September 15: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
September 23–24: Rosh Hashanah, schools closed
October 2: Yom Kippur, schools closed
October 13: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
October 20: Diwali, schools closed
November 4: Election Day; students do not attend school
November 27-28: Thanksgiving recess
December 24 - January 2: Winter Recess
January 19: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16 - 20: Mid-Winter Recess
Contact Your Teacher
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Ms. Suarez fsuarez@ps343.org
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Ms. Olton aolton@ps343.org
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Ms. Campanile scampanile@ps343.org
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Ms.Palaguachi lpalaguachi@ps343.org