A Peek At The Week -In reading we are continuing to switch to our leveled reading groups. -During math we will continue working on making a group of 10 when adding two digits together. Students will work on making a 10 with the numbers 9, 8, and 7 by breaking apart the other digit. Students will continue their work on addition and subtraction during center time. -This week during writing time we will be working on telling more within our writing. Students will be writing about things they wish for. We will focus on adjectives to describe shape, color, size, etc. -During our Core Knowledge time will continue with our science unit on the States of Matter. Students will explore how items can change from one state of matter to another and see how water can be in all 3 states. We will continue doing fun experiments. Homework Ideas -Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - reading homework -Tuesdays and Thursdays - math homework Reminders While we have had some warm afternoons, the mornings are still quite chilly. Don’t forget to send your kiddo to school with a jacket to stay warm during morning recess before the bell rings. December 11th: Fit-n-Fun (3:10-3:45 in the gym) December 12th: 1st grade Music Program (5pm-6pm) - December 15th: Mismatch Day - December 18th: Fit-n-Fun (3:10-3:45 in the gym) Mrs. Hawkins’ First Grade News December 5th 2017 ohawkins@greeleyschools.org Looking Ahead Extra News -Watch this week for a Sign Up Genius email in regards to our Winter Party Sign Up. Specials this Week Monday- No School Tuesday- Computers Wednesday – Music Thursday- Music Friday- Music **We will be having extra music days this week to prepare for our music program on the 12th**