I thought blogging would be easy! Exciting! Awesome! hummmm . . . . staring at the blank screen in from of me, reality sets in!
Wednesday and Thursday of this week are Parent-Teacher Conferences. Several years ago, Mrs Hancock and I learned about Student Directed Conferences and decided to try them. For me, it's a different experience from running through my meetings with parents at what seems to be breakneck speed, but always being 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule no matter how fast I talk!
I really enjoy watching the interactions between my students and their parents. Together they review the student's progress. Read some samples of the student's writing. Look at some art projects. Talk about books the student has read in the past few months. Look over the student's progress report. And I am here to answer questions, address concerns, or explain why a student has a "1" in Daily Assignments" under Language Arts ( . . . tsk, tsk, tsk . . . little or no homework back).
See you then!
And best of all, we are one month closer to spring, the Best Season of All!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Mrs Daisson - The Best Student Teacher Ever
Now that I've figured out my blogging password (again), this would be a great time to introduce our class's student teacher, Mrs Tammy Daisson. She's here finishing her studies in Elementary Education from BYU-I.
She is excited to be teaching in our class. I wonder if it because my class is so wonderful, or if because finally the "end is in sight" (as my mother used to say). She loves Idaho History, just I do. She has four kids just like I do, only she has four daughters, and I have three daughters and a son. Her youngest daughters, a set of twins, are in fourth grade at Lincoln school. They think it's fun to compare notes with their mom about "what we did in school today."
She will be here in the afternoons and evenings of Student Directed Conferences on Feb. 2nd and 3rd and looks forward to meeting you.
She is excited to be teaching in our class. I wonder if it because my class is so wonderful, or if because finally the "end is in sight" (as my mother used to say). She loves Idaho History, just I do. She has four kids just like I do, only she has four daughters, and I have three daughters and a son. Her youngest daughters, a set of twins, are in fourth grade at Lincoln school. They think it's fun to compare notes with their mom about "what we did in school today."
She will be here in the afternoons and evenings of Student Directed Conferences on Feb. 2nd and 3rd and looks forward to meeting you.
January - The Best Month Ever
Of course, it's the best month ever! It's my birthday month . . . although, now I'm beginning to wonder why I'm so excited about getting older.
Here are a couple of dates to keep in mind:
Friday, January 28 - Book Orders/Money due. Since this is the first book order of the year, it might seem I have something against them. Far from true! I was going to say that I spend too much money on books when I do send out book orders, but what is too much money? Isn't having too many books about the same as having too much fun? There is no such thing!
Wednesday and Thursday, February 2 and 3 - Student Directed Conferences.
At a Student Directed Conference, students visit with their parents about the things they are learning and share with them examples of projects and assignments. To do this, the students will need to come to the Conference with their parent/parents. Please bring your student with you at any time the afternoons of Wednesday or Thursday between 2:45 PM and 7:30 PM. Come and enjoy sharing this time with your student.
I look forward to seeing both you and your student and will be right here to visit with you if you have questions or concerns.
If you feel you must see me without your student, please call to schedule a time for either afternoons. You may call me directly at 359-3335, ext 1810.
;) Looking forward to seeing you!
Here are a couple of dates to keep in mind:
Friday, January 28 - Book Orders/Money due. Since this is the first book order of the year, it might seem I have something against them. Far from true! I was going to say that I spend too much money on books when I do send out book orders, but what is too much money? Isn't having too many books about the same as having too much fun? There is no such thing!
Wednesday and Thursday, February 2 and 3 - Student Directed Conferences.
At a Student Directed Conference, students visit with their parents about the things they are learning and share with them examples of projects and assignments. To do this, the students will need to come to the Conference with their parent/parents. Please bring your student with you at any time the afternoons of Wednesday or Thursday between 2:45 PM and 7:30 PM. Come and enjoy sharing this time with your student.
I look forward to seeing both you and your student and will be right here to visit with you if you have questions or concerns.
If you feel you must see me without your student, please call to schedule a time for either afternoons. You may call me directly at 359-3335, ext 1810.
;) Looking forward to seeing you!
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