☀️ Hello, Summer! A Message to My Amazing Students

Hi Superstars! 🌟

Wow—what an incredible school year we’ve had together for the majority not 1 year, but 2 great years. From learning new math strategies, diving into amazing stories, exploring life, and growing as readers and writers—you have worked hard, laughed lots, and made memories that will last forever.

Now, summer is here! ☀️🍉🏖️

But guess what? Just because school is out doesn’t mean the fun (and learning) has to stop. Summer is a time to explore, create, imagine, and enjoy time with your family and friends. You’ve earned it!

Here are a few fun ideas to keep your brain sharp and your heart happy:

📚 Read a book under a tree. (Or in a blanket fort, or with a flashlight!)📝 Start a summer journal where you write about your adventures, big or small.🌎 Try a new hobby—cooking, drawing, building, or helping in the garden.🎲 Play games that make you think, like puzzles or strategy board games.💡 Ask questions! Explore nature, look at the stars, or invent your own science experiment.📸 Make a summer photo album with captions—you’ll love looking back at it!

And most importantly: Be kind. Be curious. Be YOU.

I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished this year. You’ve grown in ways you may not even realize yet—and I can't wait to hear about the amazing things you’ll do in the future. 🌟

Have the BEST summer ever!You’ll always be a part of my classroom family. 💛

With love,Mrs. Barnes