First Grade – Mrs. Pingel

Michelle Pingel • 1-262-377-4659 x203 • michelle.pingel@splgrafton.org

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Week of May 12th

 

What is 1st Grade Learning? 

Religion

We will read about how Jesus appears in His glory and comforts His disciples. He reminds them that He is the Son of God who would suffer, die and rise so that they could go to heaven.               

Memory:  Mark 10:45 - For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Reading

We will begin a camping unit.  We read a variety of camping stories and learn about homophones.  

Phonics: Vowel Teams Review

Reading Comprehension Skill:  We will practice retelling stories with characters, setting, and plot (beginning, middle and end)

Spelling: -NO SPELLING!!!
Writing

This week we will write a letter using homophones and about something that stinks (when something bad happens).  

Grammar:  Noun, verb and adjective review

Math

Unit 13:  Equal Share - Students will understand equal share and partition shapes in halves and fourths.  

Science

 Earth's Resources:  This week the students will learn about rocks and make a rock poster.  

Social Studies

Unit 5 - Our Nation -  The students will finish learning about where they live and why our country is special.  We will also discuss American symbols.  

Please Note...

NEW and IMPORTANT- 

May 13th Fundraiser -The Make a Difference Puppy Chow & Rice Krispie Treat sale will be held on Tuesday, May 13th.  Puppy Chow will be sold for $3 each bag, and the Rice Krispie treats will be sold for $2 each.  Our goal is ambitious, raising at least $600 to support Building Hope in Haiti’s ministries, but we really want to help.  With that in mind we would appreciate it if you would consider giving to help us meet the needs of others.

April Chapel Offerings-  For the months of April and May, our chapel offerings will be sent to support the LCC K-9 comfort dogs organization. This ministry, which began in 2008, works to help people through the calming presence of Golden Retrievers.  Thanks to generous donors, this ministry is free for everyone they help. Our contributions can help ensure that this special service continues to be available to those who need it! 

Reading Road Race Rally -   The reading log that was sent home will be used for our Reading Road Race Rally.  We will participate in this with Mrs. Boyce's class.  Please have your child read at least 20 minutes, 4 times a week.  A star should be colored in for each reading session.  

PAST NEWS-  

Chapel Service -  Here is the link for our  Love Letters from God chapel service.  https://vimeo.com/1054974996

Advent Service -  Here is a link for our Grades 1-2 Advent Service.  https://vimeo.com/1040428016?autoplay=1&muted=1&stream_id=Y2xpcHN8MTkwODM3MzZ8aWQ6ZGVzY3xbXQ%3D%3D

Snack and water bottles-    Please send a healthy snack with your child each day.  I will have extra snacks available in case it is forgotten on a busy morning.  Water bottles can be used throughout the day and can be refilled at the drinking fountain.

IMPORTANT DATES: 

MAY

13 - Tues NJHA Rice Krispie and Puppy Chow Sale, MAP testing

23 Fri  Surprise Reading Road Race Celebration -  1/2 Day of School 11:40am Dismissal
26 Mon Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL

27 Tue K-2 Fieldtrip to Betty Brinn 
29 Thu Track & Field Day
30 Fri Last Day of School 10:00am Dismissal

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Music

School-Wide Notes… Details on Ms Bremer's music page Classes singing in Worship… (keep watch for changes) 
  • Sun, Sept. 8 - Gr. K-8 - 11am Outdoor Worship - bring chairs & blankets to sit on!
  • Sat., Nov. 9, 5pm Gr. 2-3 sing in Worship
  • Sun, Jan 26 - 8am Gr. K-8 students A-K; 9:30 am Gr. K-8 students L-Z
  • Sat., Feb. 15, 5 pm Gr. Kind-1st sing in Worship
  • Sun, April 13 - 8am Gr. K-8 students L-Z; 11am Gr. K-8 students A-K
Children's Choir Notes… * Groups & Schedules  ** Extracurricular Handbook
  • For Gr. 1-2; Kindergarteners can join April 7
  • Start rehearsals Mon, Sept 23 & first sing for worship, Sun. Oct. 20, meet 9am
General Music Class… 
  • Kindergarten & Gr. 1-2 - Mrs. Heide Young, teacher
  • Gr. 3-8 - Ms, Valerie Bremer, teacher