Report cards go home today! I thought it would be a good opportunity to post about the November report card, so we are all on the same page about its significance. Like the March report card, the November report is an interim report. The assessment and comments are a snapshot in time of each student's progress toward end of year goals for the grade level or, in some cases, a student's individual plan.
Most students, particularly entering Grade 4, find that the first term is a time to adjust to higher expectations for their grade level. As a result, the assessment or "marks" reflect this adjustment. Students typically increase their progress over the second term once they are familiar with the expectations. The first term is also a time for me to get to know the students and their needs. In some cases, it is a time to determine and fine-tune any support a student may need in order to meet end of year goals. In second term, these supports are already in place and students typically progress more rapidly toward their school goals.
Thus, I hope we can all look at the November report as a progress report. A friendly reminder that our Celebration of Learning begins tomorrow. Thursday evening (4:30 - 7:30 p.m.) is an open house format with multiple families in the room and is an opportunity for students to show families their work and classroom and to celebrate their learning. If you have concerns about your child's progress or would like to discuss questions privately, private appointments are available Friday morning and can be booked through the Linwood School conference manager on our school website under the "Parents and Community" tab.
You can also copy and paste the following URL into your web browser.
https://www.sjasd.ca/school/linwood/Parents/ConferenceManager/Pages/default.aspx
If you would like to meet to discuss your child's progress, but are not able to attend on Friday, please contact the teacher you would like to speak with and arrange an alternate appointment time. Please contact me (Mrs. Rosney) for an alternate appointment by e-mail at: mcichosz@sjsd.net or on the Remind app for our class. You can also call the school office and I will return your call the same day if I am teaching at the time of your call. I am happy to see families supporting students and would be glad to meet with you.
Hope to see everyone at conferences!
