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DECEMBER...Plant Seeds of Kindness and Giving
'TIS THE SEASON
'Tis the season to be busy! It is no different in first grade! We have many special activities planned for the holidays, with our focus on kindness and generosity. Please read about our exciting holiday activities and sign -up on sign-up genius if you can help! ALL DONATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT LINK BELOW.
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Random Acts of Kindness
In first grade we are encouraging our students to "Plant Seeds of Kindness and Giving" this holiday season. We are doing several activities this month to encourage random acts of kindness.Look below for all the activities we have planned and thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.
Kindness Elf
Help the Grinch Find His Heart
First Grade Giving Tree
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER...
December 1st Read the Giving Tree...start Giving Tree Project Tree Day
December 2nd 5th Grade Winter Concert
December 3rd GRINCH DAY
December 4th PTO SNOW BALL/ ELF DAY
December 9th Polar Express...PJ DAY
December 10th Daisy Head Mayzie Play
December 11th Christmas Around the World Centers
December 15 Reindeer Centers
December 16th Reindeer Day
December 18th Gingerbread Houses
December 21st Reveal your Secret Elf
December 22nd Welcome Winter Party
December 23rd Mustang Meeting
December 2nd 5th Grade Winter Concert
December 3rd GRINCH DAY
December 4th PTO SNOW BALL/ ELF DAY
December 9th Polar Express...PJ DAY
December 10th Daisy Head Mayzie Play
December 11th Christmas Around the World Centers
December 15 Reindeer Centers
December 16th Reindeer Day
December 18th Gingerbread Houses
December 21st Reveal your Secret Elf
December 22nd Welcome Winter Party
December 23rd Mustang Meeting
The First Grade Giving Tree
TO KICK OFF OUR MONTH OF KINDNESS AND GIVING... will read the book the Giving Tree and then explain the many ways they can "Plant Seeds of Kindness and Giving!" The Community Service Club is Collecting Coats, Hats, Scarves, Gloves and Mittens for New Bethany Ministries. The First Grades have their very own Giving Tree. We will be collecting Coats, Hats, Scarves, Gloves and Mittens to decorate our Giving Tree and then donate to Bethany Ministries. Please help if you can.
KINDNESS ELVES
Students are learning about generosity , kindness and the importance of family and friends this month. The kindness elves with the help of The ELF ON THE SHELF will leave notes and help teach our students about practicing random acts of kindness.
Here are some activities we will do:
1. We will make hot chocolate cups to give to children in the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Veterans Hospital.
2. We will be writing notes and making cards to give to people around the school and as unexpected acts of kindness.
3. We need your help with donations ...please sign up on sign-up genius
Here are some activities we will do:
1. We will make hot chocolate cups to give to children in the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Veterans Hospital.
2. We will be writing notes and making cards to give to people around the school and as unexpected acts of kindness.
3. We need your help with donations ...please sign up on sign-up genius
SECRET ELF PROJECT
The SECRET ELF PROJECT was created to practice random acts of kindness in the classroom by matching each student up with a classmate. SHHHHHHH! Please keep it a secret until December 21st. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP!
1. On December 4th we will kick off our 12 days of ELFCAPADES with an ELF DAY. Each student is asked to come dressed in red and green and dressed like an elf... use your imagination.
2. Student will each bring home 3 sheets of Elf writing paper. Please have students write a letter with some kindness compliments to their friend but do not sign their name and return by December 9th.
3. We ask that they write a 3rd letter to your secret friend, sign your name and wrap it in a box or gift bag and return by December 21st for the big reveal! Draw a picture of your friend and you on the back. You may also attach a candy cane, pencil or dollar store ornament to the bag.
1. On December 4th we will kick off our 12 days of ELFCAPADES with an ELF DAY. Each student is asked to come dressed in red and green and dressed like an elf... use your imagination.
2. Student will each bring home 3 sheets of Elf writing paper. Please have students write a letter with some kindness compliments to their friend but do not sign their name and return by December 9th.
3. We ask that they write a 3rd letter to your secret friend, sign your name and wrap it in a box or gift bag and return by December 21st for the big reveal! Draw a picture of your friend and you on the back. You may also attach a candy cane, pencil or dollar store ornament to the bag.
Help the Grinch Find His Heart
EACH TIME A STUDENT DOES A KIND ACT...have the students write the kind act on a heart, color, cut out and return to school for our Grinch bulletin board. We will have a Grinch Day on Thursday, December 3rd. Wear Green and come ready to make Grinch Grime!
ALL ABOARD!
On December 9th our first graders will climb aboard the POLAR EXPRESS for a day of fun activities from hot chocolate and animal crackers to wearing their PJ's and watching the Polar Express. Wear a warm pair of PJ's and join us for a day of fun!
Daisy Head Mayzie
On Thursday, kindergarten, First and Second Graders will get to see the Play Daisy Head Mayzie performed by The Lehigh Valley Charter High School For the Arts. We look forward to see how Daisy handles this adventurous story of anti-bullying and acceptance.
Christmas Around the World
On December 11th students will rotate around the 5 first grades and learn about holiday customs around the globe. What are your favorite Customs???
We will read, write and learn about Reindeer this month. On December 15th we will do Reindeer Centers...I need two volunteers. On December 16th we will Celebrate Reindeer Day and watch a video called Annabelle's Wish about how kindness, love and putting other's dreams first can make your wishes come true! Wear your Reindeer ANTLERS both days!
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
On December 18th we will make Gingerbread Houses with all the first grades. Please help by signing on Sign-up Genius for all the ingredients. Thank you!! We will need volunteers with clearances to help!
Welcome Winter Party
On December 22nd, we will have a Welcome Winter Party... We will read some special stories about animals in winter. We will make snow globes, bird feeders and winter crafts. We will have an ice cream party and rotate through winter centers. Please sign up if you wish to donate or help with our Winter Party.