Portsmouth Elementary

Dear Portsmouth Elementary Families,

Thank you to all of our families for your partnership throughout the year. We are so proud of our students for all of their hard work!

While we are sure that you have a wonderful summer planned for your entire family, it is our hope that you would encourage your child to set a few minutes aside each day to exercise their brain by continuing to read and engage in fun math activities. Dedicating at least 2 hours per week to reviewing math concepts, along with independent reading, will prevent your child from losing the skills that he/she has learned throughout the school year. Choice Boards can be found on the elementary school websites. Students are encouraged to record and share their thoughts with family members.

We wish you a safe and happy summer!

All the best,

Principal Little and Principal Laurie

Join the fun and Shoot for the Stars!

Join the fun and Shoot for a Hoppin Great Summer!

Public Library Summer Reading Program

Portsmouth Free Public Library Summer Reading Program

Scholastic Home Base

Scholastic hosts a digital summer reading program called Home Base. You can find out more here.

Summer Reading Recommendations

Rhode Island Children’s Book Award Nominees 2025 (Grades 3-5)

RI Latino Book Award Nominees (All grades)

American Library Association Book Recommendations (K-2)

American Library Association Book Recommendations (3-5)

• For independent reading this summer, please review the activities below:

• Sign up for Scholastic’s Home Base & Summer Read-A-Palooza. Find out more information about this awesome free resource here.

• Choose activities from the reading choice board.

For summer math fun, please review these activities:

• More summer math activities for all levels!
  

• Grade-specific math practice can be found at the end of the math packet. Please use the practice designed for the grade they are ready to begin. (ie Kindergarten students complete First Grade Ready pages)
  
• Summer Reads for K-5

• Summer Practice and Activities
• https://imaginationsoup.net/summer-reading-list-for-kids/
  

• Reading List Recommendation for Entering Grade 4

• Portsmouth MIddle School Summer Reading Bingo Board