Student-Led Conferences Coming to a Classroom Near You!

If you are a regular visitor to our Classroom Calendar page of this site, you will see that the first term report cards will be going home on Monday February 4.  The evening of February 7 has been set aside as an opportunity for parents to have the opportunity to meet with their child's teacher to discuss progress.
This year, your child will be conducting a Student-Led Conference in the place of the traditional parent-teacher interview.  This method of reporting is prepared and led by each student.  They will present a portfolio of their work to their parents.  They will explain their strengths, weaknesses, and set goals as we move forward into the second term.  This is a way for them to take responsibility for their education.  It is expected that each student of mine bring at least one of their parents to the conference.  I will be in the room, and eager to speak with each family as well.  Each conference takes approximately twenty minutes and four are conducted in our classroom simultaneously.  I request that siblings NOT attend.  There will be chairs available in the hallway for them to sit on, if they happen to be at the school that evening.  If you are unable to attend on February 7, I will be happy to schedule a time with you and your child that is more convenient.
Mark your calendars!  The conference time request form will be sent home on Monday January 28.