Announcements and Objectives

Field Day for grades K-4 is March 08, 2012.  If you are interested in volunteering please contact our volunteer coordinator Danielle Persons at: dpersons@pecschools.org

         
 
Here is a look at what we'll be exploring during the third quarter:



Reading- Comprehending Literary Text

Describe literary elements of text including characters, setting, and plot.

Describe characters within a literary selection.

Sequence events in a literary selection.

Identify cause and effect of specific events within a literary selection.

Identify words that an author uses to create a graphic visual experience.

Identify words that an author uses to create a rich auditory experience.

Identify the difference between fiction and nonfiction.


Writing-The Writing Process and Writing Applications

Prewriting (generating ideas, brainstorming, webbing).

Drafting (write a draft with supporting details, organized in a logical sequence).

Revising (reread for clarity, add additional details, and evaluate draft).

Publishing (rewrite for sharing with intended audience, write legibly).


Grammar/Phonics
Plurals
Prefixes
Suffixes
Contractions


Math- Time and Measurement
Tell time to the minute using analog and digital clocks.

Apply measurement skills to measure attributes of an object (length, capacity, weight).

Demonstrate unit conversions.


Science-History of Science as a Human Endevor
Identify how diverse people and/or cultures have made important contributions to scientific innovations.
Identify science related career opportunities.
Use simple tools to collect data.
Understand the impact of technology.

 

 **I strongly encourage you to visit the Arizona Department of Education web site to familiarize yourself with the 2nd grade academic standards.  The web site can be located on my links.**

 

 We would like to Honor your Patriot on our HERO WALL.
There is a special place in the hallway in the front office named PATRIOTIC PLACE dedicated to our Veterans and the Men & Women who currently serve in the Military.
You can Honor your family member or friend by filling out an Honor Sheet.
This will allow you to add a 4x6 picture of your Patriot and fill in some cool information so others can learn about your Patriot.


 **Volunteers**  To volunteer in the classroom or chaperon field trips you must complete a volunteer packet and obtain a fingerprint clearance card.  For more information please contact Danielle Persons, our Volunteer Coordinator at dpersons@pecschools.org  


 Mrs. Pittatsis will be coordinating volunteers and donations for our Snazzy Snack activity.  If you have any questions about Snazzy Snack, please contact her at npittatsis@cox.net .


 
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have by email at     dhaight@pecschools.org  or by sending a note in your child's folder.