Naaktgeboren's Class Blog

Greetings Families, I want to again say thank you for an amazing year. I have loved your children dearly and I will miss them very much. I am also very thankful for the kindness and support you extended to me throughout the year. I also wanted to let everyone know if they didn't find out at the party or from their child, Emily and I are expecting our fourth child in December. Here are some pictures I have received from the party. If you have others, please send them along so I can put them on the blog. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to think toward next year. Some of your children may have some deficiencies that need to be addressed and others might just want to make sure your children don't lose what they have gained over the year. If you fall into either of these categories, you might consider hiring an Archway Arete tutor for the summer. These tutors are familiar with our curriculum and the state standards and can serve your children in making sure they start next year with their best foot forward. If you are interested, please click here . Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, It is hard to believe we have come to the final week of school. This is one of those strange weeks for me personally, as I'm happy for the break to arrive. My wife and I are already mapping out some summer camping plans and I'm looking forward to having a little more time to work on my graduate studies. At the same time, I know that with summer break comes the end of my time with this class. Over the past year, and past two years for some, my heart has grown very fond of my students. It will pain me to see them depart me to go off to another class. However, at the same time, I look forward with joyful anticipation. On Wednesday night, I will get to see my first group of Arete students graduate from the Archway and go off to the Prep. It will be a night of joy because, in some small way, I played a role in their growth as students and as individuals. In like manner, I am excited to see my current students depart from me to go to fifth grade and this time ne...

Greetings Families, On Friday, we took two of our last assessments. The students took their grammar test and spelling test, as well as Great Hearts Singapore Assessment. On the grammar test, the class average was an 89.4%. Here is how students performed by grade: On the Spalding test, the class average was an 80.4%. Here is how the students performed by grade: As for the Great Hearts Singapore Assessment, I do not have the data for that compiled yet. This test does not impact the student's grade, but it is used to assess overall student and teacher performance in Singapore Math specific skills. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings, Earlier this week, the students took the Unit 11 Cumulative Math Test and the Respiratory System Unit Test. Here is the data for those two tests. I have already sent them home with the students. Subject: Assessment (Class Average) Math: Unit 11 Cumulative Test (83.7%) Science: Respiratory System Unit Test (93.2%) Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, Today, students took their Greek and Latin roots quiz. Here is the data for that quiz. The class average was a 77.1%. For each student, I printed out a great report. The only "Grammar Test" assessment we have taken is the Greek and Latin roots quiz, so the score in that section represents the grade they received. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. We only have two more weeks until we are finished. This week will include the last science test, two math test, and, probably most concerning to many of the students, the Greek and Latin roots quiz. After this week, the students will have more learning to be done, but currently, there are no tests planned for the final week of school. Also, for the moms, happy Mother's Day. I hope Sunday is an enjoyable time for you. You should take some time to sit back and reflect on what you've done for the past 8-10 years of your child's life. You've done some amazing things and I know this because of what I see every day in my students. Your hard work and love have equipped your child to be a great scholar, but also, more importantly, a wonderful person. You've been an awesome mom, so, I'll say it again,  happy Mother's Day! Here are the lessons for this week. Lessons Language Arts : In languag...

Greetings Families, Here is the recent test data from the math and history tests I have sent home recently. Subject: Test (Class Average) Math: Unit 11, Chapter 1 Test - Adding and Subtracting Measures (83.9%) Math: Unit 11, Chapter 2 Test - Multiplying Measures (77.6%) Math: Unit 11, Chapter 3 Test - Dividing Measures (94%) Math: Unit 11, Chapter 4 Test - Cubic Units (87.9%) Math: Unit 11, Chapter 5 Test - Volume of Rectangular Prisms (83%) History: Early Presidents Unit Test (98.1%) Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, On my important dates at the bottom of my last blog post, I put that MAP testing was on May 16th. However, I was told today that the dates were changed to tomorrow and Friday. This doesn't really impact you that much, other than that we ask that the students get a good night sleep and have something for breakfast. The students will also not have any homework tonight or Thursday night. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, Before I tell you about what your children will be learning this week, let me begin by saying thank you for your great generosity. I was overwhelmed by the kind gifts from your children and you this past week. What I loved most was the thoughtfulness of gifts. Your children and you considered my likes and wants and gave accordingly. They weren't just random gifts, but they show how well my students know me. Though I am their teacher and they are my students, they have also become my friends who care about me as I care about them. To me, that was the most special thing last week. Here are the lessons for next week. Lessons Language Arts : This week in literature, students will complete the reading of The Wizard of Oz , and take part in a viewing of the movie. This will tie into a writing project wherein the students will compare the movie to the book. In Spalding, there will be words and markings. Math : In math this week, students will continue to re...

Greetings Families, Today, the students took the Unit 10 Cumulative Test. They did very well overall. The class average was a 90.5%. The only F is due to absence. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, If you have a child in tutoring, please know that tutoring is canceled this week. On Wednesday, I have to be at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts at 4:15 for the spring concert, and on Thursday, I am handing out flyers for Summer Academy, which I am teaching during the third and fourth weeks. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, Today, I sent home the math test from today, Unit 10 - Chapter 5, which covered line graphs. Here is the data for that test. The only F was due to an absence. Tonight, students should complete a review from the workbook to prepare for the Unit 10 cumulative test, which has items from the entire year. It is fairly lengthy, so other than a short Greek and Latin Roots Quizlet, it is the only homework for tonight. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren