1. **Remember to wear tennis shoes on P.E. days**
Mrs. Hawkins’ First Grade News January 4, 2017
A Peek At The Week
-In reading we are continuing to direct instruction at students’ reading levels. There are a few changes in groups after looking at our middle of the year data. Ask your kiddo if they got a new reading teacher!
-In Math we will dive into our new unit of measurement. Students will begin to compare objects by their length.
-Writing time this week will be spent writing a narrative story. Students get to choose the topic of their story and include a beginning, middle, and end.
-Our Core Knowledge time will continue with Social Studies and the study of Early American Civilizations. These include Hunters and Gathers, the Maya, the Inca, and the Aztecs.
Homework Ideas
-Please take time to read with your child every night for minutes.
-Reading homework will start again on Friday.
Looking Ahead
-Tuesday January 10th- MSA meeting at 6pm in the learning lab.
-Friday January 13th- PBIS assembly at 3pm.
-Monday January 16th- No school (MLK)
Extra News
The first grade teachers wanted to let families know that our team will be changing within the next few weeks. Mr. B will no longer be here at Monfort as of January 13th. Some family issues have caused him to return back to Texas. We will let you know of the new addition to our team within the next week.
-Specials this Week
Monday is – No School
Tuesday is- No School
Wednesday is- Art
Thursday is- Music
Friday is- P.E.
**Remember to wear tennis shoes on P.E. days**
Reminders
-If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to or call me!