Julia Scalzo, Gifted Resource Specialist
3PA- We are still practicing routines and learning habits as we get settled into Project Arrow. Students took a pretest on a fable titled, The Miser. To show students the types of learning experiences we will have this year, we are using the fable to learn about character perspectives on the stolen gold incident using character traits uncovered by reading the fable.
4PA and 5PA- Students are reviewing literary elements as they prepare for their focus stories we will begin by the end of this week. Literary elements are character, setting, theme, and conflict. We talked about how each element has an impact on the other ones.
New school year, new PA room location! This year, our learning and fun will be in room 145! I am SO energized and excited to be back working with your children this year! I plan on seeing our 3-5 PA friends starting the week of August 25. That week I will be introducing PA and the routines that accompany it. Information will be coming home with regard to "All things PA" to familiarize yourself with both the program and a bit about me.
For your convenience, our PA schedule can be found to the left of this message. You can always access this page to learn about "goings on" in PA.
In addition to working with grades 3-5 for Project Arrow, I will be reaching out and working with our younger Mustangs in a variety of ways. I believe talent resides in all kids, and I enjoy the challenge and opportunity to be able to work with these thinkers in grades K-2. Stay tuned! It's going to be a GREAT year!
Thinking is a GIFT!
Julia Scalzo