It seemed like the week was never going to end, but it finally did. My week started out crummy, but here are a few of the good things that happened to me:
- The parent meeting that I had on Tuesday ended well because the student is no longer in my Pre AP class. It is amazing how much more productive we were this week.
- We did stations again this week after taking a break from them. I am absolutely loving the time that stations allow me to work with small groups of students. Previously I have been doing a small lesson with them about the topic that we are learning about, but I think I am going to move into some reading strategy groups as a review for our testing in April. My plan is to really analyze the data from our district benchmarks and then place the students into groups accordingly. Any good advice for this?
- I got a big compliment from my principal. She emailed a picture of my word wall out to the entire staff. It is nice to know that I am doing things right and that she feels they are worthy of sharing with others.
- My district benchmark scores were not too atrocious. Of course they were not where I would like them to be, but they improved.
- After having TELPAS training this past Monday, I had to do my recalibration. I should have waited to take it because I failed it. Luckily, you get a second chance before you have to get remediation. I am glad to report that I made a 90 on it the second time. I may have done a little bit of a happy dance when this happened.
- I also managed to get all of my grades ready and verified before I was called on the phone and told to do it. :)
I am ready for another great week in 6th grade! What are you looking forward to most this coming week?
Compliments for your word wall !!!
ReplyDeleteI think just this night (here is just 9:30 am) that i would try to work with stations after the winter break.... You engage me to do that !!
Thank you for sharing your days.
I am looking forward to Tuesday at 10ish when that stressful writing test is over and my babies can breathe again for a little while.....we are gonna have a Seussy explosion this week and month:)
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Congrats on everything Katie--that's awesome that your word wall was shared! I am looking forward to a week off...we finally made it to winter break and I want to catch up on all of the blogs. I hope you have a nice Sunday!
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Hi Katie:
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Share-Around!
Things seem frenetic these days and I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe we are worrying about The Test even when we don't think that we are!
Wishing you a good week ahead!
Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
I'm looking forward to this coming week being over and getting through the fifth grade writing test the next week with success! Congrats on having your principal share one of your best practices. It's great to be recognized for hard work! :)
ReplyDelete~Mimi
http://5thgraderocks5thgraderules.blogspot.com/
I'd love to see your word wall! Post a picture? :) Happy week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI love that you incorporate stations even though you teach an older grade (well older than first, ha!). I think all age groups LOVE doing stations, and it allows you time to work with needy students. Your blog is FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteLyndsey
A Year of Many Firsts