This week we had parent/teacher conferences - over Zoom.
I would like to go on record and say these should always take place over zoom! In my experience, they typically run late, which makes your time off of work that much longer (plus the commute to and from). And...over Zoom you do not have to sit in little-itty-bitty chairs!
It was really nice to clock out from work - hop on Zoom for 10 minutes - and go right back to work :)
Anyway....
Conferences went well with both teachers. I met with Zane's teacher first. She told me 4 areas where Zane is "glowing":
- his incredible dance moves
- he follows classroom routines and rules
- he is well liked by his peers
- he is always helpful to others
There were two areas where Zane is still "growing":
- letter identification
- writing name in a progressional order.
Neither of the two areas are a concern - just growth. She had lots of nice things to say about Zane! That was about it for his conference - we had met not too long ago regarding his speech and covered a lot at that time. Short and sweet.
I then met with Jaxen's teacher. We reviewed his report card:
- Reading: B
- Writing: B
- Spelling: A
- Math: A
- Science: A
- Social Studies: B
The areas where Jaxen has B's - she really thinks is due to him just needing to slow down. He knows his stuff, he just does not read everything through - he just wants to be done. Sound familiar, mom? That was my struggle in school - I just wanted to be done, so I rushed through it all!
Jaxen filled out a Student Reflection and I will share a few of the things he said (his words are in italics):
- My organization skills: Most of the time my desk is messy and clean.
- My work habits: When I think about the quality of my work, I can honestly say sometimes I could have added more effort.
- My study behaviors: If I know a test is coming I rely on my memory from being in class. I study best when I know the answer.
- My behavior in class: When we're discussing something as a class and I know the answer, I kinda blurt or raise my hand.
- My feelings about this school year so far is middle good.
Those answers make me laugh - they are totally Jaxen!
I think I mentioned it here - but Jaxen changed classes after Christmas break - and it has been a very positive thing for him!
His teacher told me that Jaxen is looked at in her class as a leader by his peers. That's cool, huh? She has had conversations with him recently though, that sometimes his actions are not always the right actions. But the class follows him - so basically, she has asked him to step it up!
I mentioned that to Jaxen after our conference and when we started talking about the responsibility that comes with being a leader - he rolled his eyes and said "that's the worst part of being a leader!" Hahaha!
Overall, Jaxen is doing well. He needs to work on slowing down and making the right choices in the classroom so he can lead well.
