Naaktgeboren's Class Blog

Greetings Families, It is hard to believe, but we only have one week until fall break. I'm proud of the effort students have given during the midst of the challenges associated with COVID-19--distance learning, remote learning, and in-person procedures. They have done a great job adjusting to the challenges. This week will unfortunately be a little wonky due to a couple different things. I'm hoping that despite the weird schedule, we can end this quarter on a positive note. GALILEO TESTING Galileo testing is tomorrow. In-person students will start the day with a math test. After a short recess, they will then take the reading test. They will then take another recess. The only academic subjects tomorrow are math and Spalding. If we have extra time, we will be reviewing sight words and math facts. I recommend that your child bring a book to read, though I have opened the classroom library.  For distance learning students, they will start the day with whatever Galileo test you cho...

Greetings Families, Week 8 is upon us, and that means just two more weeks. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. I'm excited to see my students tomorrow. It has been so refreshing to my soul to have students back in the room.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 3B CALENDAR GRADED WORK AND SLANT SLIPS On Friday, I sent home a manila folder home with a good deal of graded work and a SLANT slip. Please review the graded work with your child. The SLANT slip provides you with your child's participation grade (S-sitting up, L-listen carefully, A-ask and answer questions, N-nod your head, T-track the speaker). I've also included some data from the last few tests from weeks 5 and 6. Please sign the SLANT slip, note any comments or questions you may have, and have your child return the slip and folder tomorrow (Monday, September 21st). Thank you for your support.  GALILEO TESTING (Blurb from School Newsletter) Next week, 2nd-5th grade students will participate in the first round of ...

Greetings Families, Welcome to week 7! It is so hard to believe we've completed six weeks already. Time flies, especially when you are having fun. It has been great having kids in the classroom. I'm excited and looking forward to another great week. So, like most weeks, I have a ton of things to communicate. It may be too much to handle at once, but please be sure to check back and make sure you read all of it at some point.  DL vs. RL DL stands for distance learning students and RL stands for remote learning students. They both mean the same thing, and I use them interchangeably. I apologize for any confusion this may cause.  PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports are going out today (9/14) by email and tomorrow by letter. If your child received a progress report, please don't think this means your child is going to fail my class or is at risk of being held back. A progress report, like a report card, is just a snapshot of your child's current performance in my class on the...

Greetings Families,  Thank you for all of your support from home this last week! There are a lot of new changes happening and a lot more to balance, so I want to thank you for your continued grace and support.  UPDATES ***Galileo Testing this week! (See below)  ***Hot lunch: Please have your child bring a lunchbox to store any leftovers from lunch. After a student finishes eating hot lunches, leftovers will be thrown away in the trash unless students have their lunchbox to store leftovers.  GALILEO The Galileo test is a benchmark test to determine what standards students are proficient in. This test is taken multiple times to help teachers know what areas need to be focused on. It is not expected that students get the right answers on this test. Parents should provide no support. If students cannot solve or answer a question, they should make their best guess and move on.  Third grade will be taking the benchmark test Galileo on Thursday, first thing in the morn...