1. **Remember to wear tennis shoes on P.E. days**
Mrs. Hawkins’ First Grade News January 30, 2017
A Peek At The Week
-In reading we are continuing to direct instruction at students’ reading levels.
-In Math we are beginning a new module on place value. We will begin discussing how numbers have a tens and ones place. We will use a chart to help us visualize what each value looks like in the 10s and 1’s.
-Writing time this week will be fun and creative!! We will spend time on the 100th day of school and Groundhog’s day
-Our Core Knowledge time will switch back to Science with an introduction to Electricity. We will look at conductors and insulators, static electricity, closed and parallel circuits, and electric safety.
Homework Ideas
-Please take time to read with your child every night for minutes.
-Reading homework should be coming home daily!
Looking Ahead
-January 31st is the 100th day of school!!!
-February 6th no school for students.
-February 6th parent/teacher conferences 12-8pm
-February 9th- parent/teacher conferences 4-8pm
-February 14th- Valentine’s Day party (more info to come)
-February 20th- No School/ Presidents Day
Extra News
-The 100th day of school is coming!!!!! It will be Tuesday, January 31st! We will be celebrating throughout the day! Each child is encouraged to wear something that has 100 things on it, bring a collection of 100 of something, or dress like you are 100 years old It will be such a fun day!!!!!
Specials this Week
Monday – P.E.
Tuesday- Computers
Wednesday- Art
Thursday- Music
Friday- P.E.
**Remember to wear tennis shoes on P.E. days**
Reminders
-Please try to check and empty folders every evening!
Your child is responsible for bringing it home everyday with homework and other information.