Thursday, September 6, 2012

Diagnostic assessment continues in Room 52 and will probably continue into next week.  This is a way for me to get a sense of where all of the learners are at in the classroom.  This information -- from Reading, Writing, and Math assessments -- will NOT be used for the Progress Report or Report Card but will help me in setting up the IEP (Individual Education Plans) program over the next month.

We are coming close to the end of the first 5 day cycle.  On Friday and Monday, the students would have gone to the following classes:

- Gym
- French Culture
- Technology
- Library
- International Languages class (Portuguese and Mandarin)
- Music

I have started using the Tracking Chart in the classroom.  This is a visual reminder of key assignments and items of homework that need to be handed in.  I have been using this method for over 10 years and it provides another way, besides the agenda, for students to keep track of their work.  Ideally, the agenda should be used because keeping track of assignments or "things to do" is a valuable life skill.  Here is a shot of the chart:

We got around to having the students present to the class the information gathered from the "Interview Someone New!" sheet.

While I do not have all of the Media Release forms from the students, I did snap a few photos of people presenting.

HOMEWORK:  Return all forms, pay $6 for the agenda, complete Student Profile sheet if necessary

Have a positive night.