Hi!
I am Peggy Tholen and I have a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Texas. I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, and Third Grade. My husband, Mark, and I have been blessed with a daughter and son-in-law and two precious granddaughters and a son and a daughter-in-law. I enjoy reading and spending time with my wonderful family.
The best part of being a teacher is the realization that I have the opportunity and the responsibility of having a lasting impact in a child’s life. It is my joy and privilege to be entrusted with this very important First Grade Instruction of your children.
First Grade Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8:15 | Arrival Activities | Arrival Activities | 8:15-8:30 Arrival Activities 8:30-9:00 Chapel | Arrival Activities | Math Lab |
| 9:00 | Religion | Religion | Arrival Activities | Religion | Math Lab |
| 9:30 | Math | Math | Math | Math | Arrival Activities |
| 9:45 | Recess | Recess | Recess | Recess | Recess |
| 10:15 | Math | Math | Math | Math | Religion |
| 10:45 | Spelling/ Reading | Computers | Spelling/ Reading | Computers | Spelling |
| 11:15 | Phonics | Phonics | Phonics | Phonics | Phonics |
| 12:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:30 | Music | Spanish | Music | Spanish | Read Aloud |
| 1:00 | Language Arts | Language Arts | Language Arts | Language Arts | Reading Buddies |
| 1:30 | PE | PE | PE | PE | PE |
| 2:00 | Writers’ Workshop | Social Studies/ Science | Art | 2:00-2:30 Library 2:30-3:30 Social Studies/ Science | Social Studies/ Science |
| 3:30 | Clean/Pray | Clean/Pray | Clean/Pray | Clean/Pray | Clean/Pray |
*Please note that this schedule may change due to theme units, etc. on any given day, but the specials will remain the same.
Notes From the Teacher
Top 5 Best Things
About First Grade at Our Redeemer Lutheran School
- Jesus is our best friend now and always.
- A first grader gets to choose a brand new book for a birthday present.
- The year begins with focusing on reading sounds through the use of Nursery Rhyme activities and culminates with a Nursery Rhyme Presentation for parents and guests.
- Art and Math activities are extended with writing, reading, and sharing.
- There is only one rule in First Grade:
“Do to others what you would have them do to you.” Matthew 7:12
