The Toucan Squawk, Aug. 23

Hello families!  I hope everyone has enjoyed their week.  We've been working on even and odd numbers this week, as well as reteach groups on expanded notation.  The students started reading their reading series story, "Henry and Mudge" on Monday, as well as studying their spelling words for the week.  In the upcoming weeks, we'll start center rotations.  So far, I've had the students practice working in various groups and partnerships.  Once rotations are held, the students will be grouped together to work on previously introduced concepts in math, Word Work using the current week's spelling words, reading, and Math Facts in a Flash tests on the computers.  As the students work through the rotations, I'll be working with groups on reading or writing.  I'll be able to read with the students at least every other day, depending on their reading level.

Tuesday night is our Parent Night for second grade!  I'm so excited to have this chance to discuss various procedures in our classroom.  It will definietly clear the air on any concerns and questions you may have.  Each classroom will have their own Parent Night 5:00 - 6:00 PM.  I'll have a packet for everyone with an agenda of what I would like to discuss.  Afterwards, we'll have time for questions.  Our principal, Mrs. Romo, will have the computer club in the library open to discuss Parent Vue on the district's grade system Synergy.  Parent Vue will be open in September, and this will be a great opportunity to learn more about this system.  Through the school year, other teachers will hold their own Parent Nights, and these can be more opportunities to learn about the system as well.


News

Aug. 28                Parent Night, Room 3, 5 - 6 PM

Aug. 29                Teacher in-service, 1/2 day early release at 11:25.

Sept. 3            Labor Day, no school.

Sept. 6 - 7       Parent/Teacher conferences.

Sept. 7            Progress reports sent home.

Sept. 12          Teacher in-service, 1/2 day early release at 11:25.

Sept. 26          Teacher in-service, 1/2 day early release at 11:25.

Birthdays
Sept. 28          Hawkins


Thank you for all you do!

Elizabeth Townsend
PDS
Second Grade
elizabeth.townsend@svps.k12.az.us