First Grade

The Virginia Department of Education sets standards for the state-mandated 1st Grade curriculum.

1st Grade English Standards (Reading and Writing) or click this link1st

Grade History and Social Science Standards (Social Studies) or click this link

1st Grade Math Standards or click this link

1st Grade Science Standards or click this link

Meet the First Grade Team!

Ms. Belinda Folb

Teacher

My name is Belinda Folb. I came to Arlington after living in Connecticut and Florida. I graduated from Virginia Tech and now I live in the Hoffman-Boston neighborhood with my husband Josh and son Michael and our two cats. I like to read, sew, and hike.

Email Ms. Folb at Belinda.folb@apsva.us

Ms. Kristen Diaz

Teacher

Hello first grade scholars!

My name is Kristen Diaz and I am beyond excited to be joining the Hoffman-Boston All-Stars!I was born and raised in Miami and just recently moved to Virginia with my 3-year-old son. I graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelors in Elementary Education and this will be my eighth year teaching first grade- I love my firsties! =)

Some more about me:

Served 6 years in the United States Army before becoming a teacher.
I love painting, drawing, reading, and, of course, coffee.
The beach is my happy place!
I love to road trip, hike, and find cool waterfalls

Email Ms. Diaz at kristen.diaz@apsva.us

Mrs. Megan Taylor

Teacher

I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year! I have been a teacher at Hoffman-Boston for seven years and before that I taught in Williamsburg, VA. I am an avid reader and I especially enjoy teaching students to be lifelong readers.Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Email Ms. Taylor at megan.cleary@apsva.us

English Learners Team

Ms. Bobbi Dailey

English Language Learner Teacher

Hello everyone! I’m Ms. Dailey. I am the English Learner teacher for First Grade, which means I am here to support students who are learning English. This is my fifth year at Hoffman-Boston! The past four years, I have worked with Kindergarten, so I’m very excited to be with some of your children that I taught last year.😊A little bit about me:

I have lived in Missouri, California, Germany, Thailand, and Virginia
I love elephants and the color yellow
I enjoy traveling and learning different languages (I currently speak Thai and I can usually understand Spanish and German).

I can’t wait to meet you all or see you all again!

Email Ms. Walker at Bobbi.Walker2@apsva.us

Ms. Nora Garcia

English Learner Teacher

Hi All-Stars! I’m Ms. Garcia and I’m a first grade English Language teacher at Hoffman-Boston. I’ve been a teacher with Arlington Public Schools for 14 years. I enjoy teaching and spending time with students. I also love animals (including reptiles), and enjoy painting, traveling, skiing, and reading.

I can’t wait to meet you all this year!

Email Ms. Gacia at nora.garcia@apsva.us