Pecatonica #321 Curriculum Corner

Students at the Elementary and Middle Schools recently wrapped up winter benchmarking for MAP testing. Be on the lookout soon for a report to see how your student is growing academically.

Pecatonica 2nd grade students will be presenting their concert “Hearts Full of Music” on Wednesday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m. at Pecatonica High School.

There are lots of fun songs including: "Up, Play That Music," "Try It," "From the Inside Out," "I Wish You Music," and "Music Rocks." The students have been working hard to learn speaking parts, solos, and choreography.

Come on out and see this awesome group! The concert, as always, is free!! The snow date is set for Thursday, February 10th. Pecatonica elementary students are under the direction of Ms. Tammy Durand.

During January, Mrs. Wanke's 1st grade class took a day and did their learning in the dark while celebrating Glow Day! Students went about their day using glow-in-the-dark tools to solve math problems, reading by flashlight, and even dressing up in glowing accessories. In addition to core content, students created glow art and played several glow games with Mrs. Wanke, Mrs. Christiansen, and Mrs. Schneiderman. With all of the glow fun had in Mrs. Wanke's class, it's no wonder students overheard saying it was "the best day ever!"

The Music Department will be hosting this year's Rt. 72 Solo/Ensemble contest for 6th-8th grades at the high school on February 5th. The contest offers students the ability to perform separately or in a small group in front of a small audience and a judge that will give comments and pointers to help these middle schoolers grow as musicians. The contest is open to the schools within the Rt. 72 conference. Spectator are welcome $3 for adults/$2 for students.

Students at Pecatonica Middle School took the initiative to decorate the bulleting board in the girls' locker room as a means to spread some positive messages to their peers. We love that our students are looking for ways to share happiness to others and be creative! Keep it up PCMS!

It is with great pride to announce the following have won the

January Student of the Month Award:

Senior – Thomas Standard

Junior – Zachary Linder

Sophomore - Colton Vinger

Freshman – Emma Daly

This is an award which recognizes the following outstanding qualities: leadership, a positive attitude toward learning, a desire for improvement, enthusiasm about school, being helpful to others, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Students are nominated for Student of the Month by one or more of the staff at Pecatonica High School. They may win this honor only once per year. Students were honored through announcements and received a certificate at the beginning of the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, January 18.

February 18 -- 11:15 Dismissal: SIP Day

February 21 -- No School: President's Day

March 11 -- 1:45 PM Dismissal

March 25 -- 1:45 PM Dismissal

March 28 - April 1: No School: Spring Break

Email: kimhansen@pecschools.com
Website: pecschools.com
Location: 1300 Main Street, Pecatonica, IL, USA
Phone: (815) 239-1639