REMINDERS

 

· Reading and Math ELO   assessments will be given next week in grades 3-5.

 

· School         Improvement Team meets next Thursday, 3/27, at 4:00 in the conference room.

 

· 1st grade ELO assessment begins 4/1/08.

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Mrs. Nelson — This is the time of year when parents begin making formal teacher requests for the next school year.  The development of class lists is a very important and complex task that involves many people and a great deal of thought.  Our goals in the process include:

·    Balancing the male/female ratio,

·    Incorporating different academic levels of students,

·    Matching individual learning styles with teaching styles,

·    Keeping classroom dynamics in balance.

 

             Granting every request could undo the long process that has been carefully undertaken and jeopardize the integrity of the thinking that goes into creating a solid community of learners.  If there are truly unusual circumstances that you feel must be addressed regarding your child’s teacher, please follow these guidelines:

· .  Send a dated and signed written request by April 15.  (Requests

     after this point may not be considered.)  An email is fine.

· Describe your child’s learning style and the type of  teacher that would               benefit your child.  Do not name a teacher.

 

          There must be an educational rationale for what you request.  “My daughter had Mrs. Smith and really liked her,” is not an educationally sound reason.  Please keep in mind that teacher assignments can change in the coming months.  At this point we know of some changes that will occur, and they are described inside this newsletter.  Rest assured that we will be very deliberate about formulating the class lists for next year so that your child has a positive, productive experience.

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