Week 14: 11/14/16 – 11/ 18/16

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Parent-Teacher conferences offer teachers & parents the opportunity to see, celebrate and support each individual child. Just as we all appreciate praise for our efforts, parents appreciate praise for their efforts & their child’s progress. As you offer information about the students in your room, always remember that you are speaking about someone’s ‘whole world’ and remember to be mindful of how that information will be received by your audience. I’m confident you will exude professionalism and confidence this week as you inform parents about curriculum, assessment, grading/reporting, strengths & opportunities for growth. I know you will continue to develop a working relationship with your families and deepen that home-school partnership. Thanks for all that you do in preparation for this very busy week! If Donna, Stephanie or I can offer you any support this week with conferences, please do not hesitate to ask. We are available and willing to sit-in on any conferences this week. *Please take a few minutes to read the 3 blog posts below:

6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Parent/Teacher Conferences

What I Really Want to Ask at All Those Parent/Teacher Conferences

‘Twas the Night Before Conferences: A Parents’ Perspective on Parent/Teacher Conferences

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, November 14th
NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE: Full Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
*American Education Week Begins

Tuesday, November 15th
PATS Field Trip to Shedd Aquarium
Happy Birthday Sandy Montes de Oca 🙂

Wednesday, November 16th
PreK/PATS Thanksgiving Feast (2-3pm)
Board Meeting @ 7:00pm (LMS)

Thursday, November 17th
Staff Thanksgiving Feast in Lounge

Friday, November 18th
TWD @ RAM (3:30pm)

(11/19) Happy Birthday Justine Samuels 🙂
(11/20) Happy Birthday Rosa Worwa 🙂
(11/21) Happy Birthday Emily Kronlage 🙂 

Blogs Worth Reading:
Find the Fireflies – Help Students to Shine

Some Have No One Else

Let’s Be Thankful