Well, here we are in the middle of October. The kids have their 1st quarter under their belt (almost). This week are parent/teacher conferences. They have Friday off and then the next week due to "Fall Break". Just when we're getting into the groove of school, we have a week off. O the struggles we're in for the Monday they go back!
Overall, conferences went great. They were similar to last years. Blah, Blah,Blah, MaKenna talks to much, blah, blah, blah, Jake gets distracted easily...
OK, seriously...
Kyler - is shy. He is doing well in all his areas and pays close attention to detail. He knows the answers when he is asked, but doesn't raise his hand much. He does enjoy show and tell - it doesn't seem to bother him to share and talk in front of his class. Kyler is right on track (average) in his testing areas; numbers, letters, counting, etc. Kyler loves the letter and coloring homework he gets on Friday's. (those are the same sheets MaKenna despised! She didn't like the idea of someone telling her what colors to use.) Being the mean mom that I am - I asked for additional homework for Kyler. He has free time and it would make my life easier if he was doing homework the same time the other kids were. If they are all doing homework, then there is no whining about the TV being on, about Kyler being too loud, anything else that could be distracting...
(Kyler Feeding Copper an apple)
MaKenna is doing very well. She is an awesome reader and her teacher would like to see her read 30 minutes each day and to challenge her with the books she picks. She is improving on her writing. She writes like she talks and how she thinks... it's all over the place. Hmm, wonder where she gets that... anyways - they are working on staying on topic. She is very strong in math, but rushes . Behavior - well, she like her Aunt Joleane (quick witted) and she talks to much. She apparently does a great job keeping her table focused and on task - does that mean she is bossy too? End result: I asked that she be challenged more - things come easy to her and I want her to have to work harder. She has extra enrichment math, and I want her moved to a harder spelling list.
(MaKenna feeding Moon an apple)
Jake - is wonderful to have in class, he helpful and so sweet. He does great when he stays on task... He gets distracted easily and also talks to much. He apparently thinks he needs to be friends with every boy in class. This wouldn't be a problem, but there are 16 of them! (only 6 girls) Jake is great at math and solving problems. His math facts aren't quick, but he gets them and thinks abstractly. Is that a good thing? He is also a great reader and is in the challenge group. (He just go finished reading book 7 and 8 of The Sister's Grimm series for his book report / presentation.) Jake is a good writer, but short and concise. He doesn't mess with all the extra details. He just writes what needs to be written and he's done. His mind goes blank and he figures that is a good place to stop. We're going to work on adding more details. I reminded his teachers (he has 2 part time teachers) that they shouldn't be sucked in by his big blue eyes and that they need to be firm with him. He knows more and can do more than he lets on.
Wow - long rambling post, but that is how the kids are doing so far.
2 comments:
That's so great! Sounds like they are so smart and doing awesome!!! Keep up the good work kids.
I agree with Auntie Joleane. It does sound like they are smart and are doing awesome. We too are very proud of them. Great job kids.
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