Spring Lake Music » 1st Grade

Welcome Back Fabulous First Graders!

Mrs. Ireland — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:02:43 +0000

I hope everyone had a great summer! First graders will be doing a lot of neat things in music this year. Our class meets for 50 minutes – WOW! – twice as much time as last year! We will start off our year exploring musical opposites. Children will learn by singing, playing classroom percussion and melody instruments, and by doing A LOT of movement and games. Your child will also be playing a game called “Time Traveler.” All Holmes 1st – 4th graders will be playing. We will start this game the second week of school. Ask your child about it! Please check back often for updates on what we are doing in music class!

“Blue Kangaroo” Song Honors Mrs. Mikesell!

Mrs. Ireland — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:36:31 +0000

Our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Mikesell, was honored at the school picnic with an original song written by the 1st and 2nd grade students. Check out the lyrics of the “Blue Kangaroo!”

THE BLUE KANGAROO
lyrics by Holmes School 1st and 2nd Grade
Dedicated in June, 2010 to our wonderful librarian – Mrs. Mikesell

Oh I’m a blue kangaroo. All my books are gone.
What should I do? Where did I go wrong?
Oh I’m a blue kangaroo and its library day. What will Mrs. Mikesell say?
Oooo - I’m a blue kangaroo. ( 4 times )
Oh well she looked at me and then she said,
“Better go back home and check under your bed!
The Library Dragon comes out in May, and YOU will have to pay!”
Oooo – Overdue! ( 4 times )
I tried to think back and retrace my steps.
The books were in my pouch. But what happened next?
I was jumping with koala and my brother too. What am I gonna do?
Maybe – the books bounced out. ( 4 times )
Weeks had passed and still no books.
Mrs. Mikesell’s going to call me a crook!
Then koala came over to play one day. This is what he had to say:
“Hey —– I found your books today!” (4 times )
So I returned my books. I’m not feeling sad.
Mrs. Mikesell did not even seem mad!
All my troubles are gone. I’m not singin’ the blues. I hope this never happens to you!
Ooo – I don’t have to sing the blues! (3 times)

March Is Reading Month Song

Mrs. Ireland — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:57:49 +0000

Our school’s theme for March Is Reading Month – Australia – inspired the 1st and 2nd grade classes to write lyrics for an original song. It is called “The Blue Kangaroo.” Students from all 1st and 2nd grade classes shared ideas for the story that our song is telling. Ask us about this project!

TALENT SHOW – THURSDAY, FEB. 18th

Mrs. Ireland — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:02:34 +0000

Join us as over 70 Holmes students show their talents in the Spring Lake High School auditorium at 7pm. Performers and emcees will meet Mrs. Ireland and Mrs. Berry in the seats on the right hand side at 6:50pm to get ready.

Great job 2nd grade!!!!!

Mrs. Ireland — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:28:04 +0000

“The Incredible Reindeer” was a wonderful success! I am proud of all your efforts, great singing, and expressive storytelling. Way to go 2nd grade! Check out the photos of the event by clicking on any photo in the lower left column of the music website.

Watch the students perform “Foggy Foggy Night” and “Incredible Mission” from “The Incredible Reindeer.”

Good job First Grade!

Mrs. Ireland — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:22:49 +0000

Your “Rainbow Christmas” was a colorful concert. Thanks to the students and parents for your hard work, good singing, and support. Check out the concert photos on Flickr by clicking on any photo in the lower left column of the website.