Introducing: Mrs. Seeley

Dear Families of my Second Graders,
I am pleased to announce that while I am out getting my knee repaired, Mrs. Dana Seeley will be stepping in and teaching your child in my absence.  Mrs. Seeley is a certified teacher. She has many hours of substituting in our school with other classes. She is very excited to take over for me.  I, with every confidence, am thrilled to have her in our room! I am still available through texting or phone calls, starting October 22.

As for the next month and a half, I am going to ask for volunteers to help out with the Fall Festival, October 18th. I am not sure of the event we will host, but we will be placed somewhere. (Sorry about that. I haven't gotten any communication from the lady in charge of the event on our station).

Also, November 2nd....our first field trip.  We are going to the Discovery Museum in Chattanooga. I need 3 volunteers for that.  Please send a note to Mrs. Seeley if you would be able to go.  Mrs. Melton is working on the paper work and permission slips for the trip, which you will be getting soon. I do appreciate your help on that day!

My goal is to be back that week after Thanksgiving! However, my doctor's nurse tells me it may be longer! Please keep me in your thoughts. I will post a few pictures as I go through my recovery...and I hope to visit at the school as soon as I can drive!

As always, thanks for all you do to help me with your child's education! Arnold Elementary...We are the One!!!!!!

Ms. Pedrick

From Ms. Pedrick

         This week marks the end of the first grading period. I will be giving your students some tests to see what they have learned Monday-Wednesday. I will be reading the tests aloud. The test scores will be figured in with the daily scores as well as participation and effort. We did review Thursday and Friday. So I am sure they will have success on the tests!

          Report cards will come out on Tuesday, October 16th, according to Mr. Chai. With the report cards is an explaination of what the score means.  As a parent, of course, we want to see our child shine with high marks.  This year's 4 means that your child goes above and beyond what is expected. As a beginning 2nd grader, your child is still working ordinarily. How they do on daily work is only part of the picture.

          Here is an explanation of the Markings you will see on your child's report card:

          Students will be working toward mastery of all skills during the year.  Both formal and informal assessments will be used to determine mastery. Student samples, project-based learning, and teacher observations may be part of the evaluation process.

4= Exceeds the Standard (Advanced) Student takes the initiative; consistently produces excellent work, applying skills/concepts correctly; shows creativity and insight.
3=Meets the Standard (Proficient) Student produces work that meets the standard; consistently produces work of high quality; applies skills/concepts correctly.
2=Approaches the Standard (Basic) Student shows a basic working knowledge of skills/concepts; produces satisfactory work; inconsistently applies skills/concepts correctly.
1=Does not meet the Standard (Below Basic) Student does not show basic working knowledge of skills/concepts; seldom produces work of satisfactory quality.