Hi all-Thank you for your patience with updating the blog as I tackled a few other projects like report cards, a sick child, a masters thesis, and hosting Thanksgiving. It's been a busy few weeks (months......years???), but I am thankful for all the opportunities I've had to learn and grow!
Report Cards: Originally report cards were to go home on Friday. However, because of some technical issues and a radically different report card and grading system, the district decided it was best to wait until Monday to send these home. I know you are eager to hear about your child's progress but the district made a good decision to postpone sending them home. As you read the report cards, please remember that we are looking for continued progress throughout the year on the end of the year goals. These "grades" reflect your child's progress in the beginning of their Kindergarten year. Most of the assessments are already a month old and as you know-the kids are learning things so fast!!!
Please (PLEASE) check out Irving's PTO website for information about
Report Cards: Originally report cards were to go home on Friday. However, because of some technical issues and a radically different report card and grading system, the district decided it was best to wait until Monday to send these home. I know you are eager to hear about your child's progress but the district made a good decision to postpone sending them home. As you read the report cards, please remember that we are looking for continued progress throughout the year on the end of the year goals. These "grades" reflect your child's progress in the beginning of their Kindergarten year. Most of the assessments are already a month old and as you know-the kids are learning things so fast!!!
Please (PLEASE) check out Irving's PTO website for information about
- a Fundraiser for children with Leukemia spearheaded by a 5th grade student!
- Eagle Extras-after school classes organized by the PTO and offered by Irving teachers, friends and local organizations
- PTO meetings: I strongly encourage you to go to at least one!
- Winter Concert Date
You can find their website linked to the left, above, or click here!
Winter Concert and Party:
I am meeting tomorrow with a group of dedicated moms to sort out details for our winter concert reception. There is a tradition in Kindergarten of having a brunch/heavy snack after the concerts. There are two concerts. The first is at 8:15 and the second is at 9:45 on Friday, December 20th. Both concerts are the same and equally ADORABLE. It is short and you will also see first grade. Following each concert we will return to the room and have a reception. The second reception will be more involved and if at all possible, you might want to try to attend that one. Regardless, please plan on stopping by after the concert you choose to attend to congratulate your child-even 2 minutes makes a big difference. If you cannot make either concert PLEASE LET ME KNOW so I can arrange for another adult to check on your child. We are all willing to help, but it really helps your child to know the plan in advance. Thank you!
Stuffed Animals:
So apparently, at some point, I must have told the kids it was ok to bring in stuffed animals on Tuesdays. It started with a few kids and today there were 7 kids with stuffed animals. (SHHHhhhh...I don't remember saying this, but I'm just pretending like I do.) So! Tuesdays are officially stuffed animal days. Because...why not??? The kids do seem to enjoy reading to their fluffy friends and as long as they don't distract from work I have no problem with Tuesdays being stuffed animal days. I will keep you posted on any stuffed animal developments. I love Kindergarten.
No comments:
Post a Comment