Teacher Conferences

Teacher conferences were during the week that Emerson was in the hospital. I was so bummed that I didn't get to go but I also didn't want to have to reschedule,so Robb and I talked about what questions we had and Robb went to conferences. Mrs. Williams had so many good things to say about Bryce and Caleb. We were so proud of them!
She said that Bryce is doing great in math and really seems to be "getting" it. He is also on target for reading at a first grade level and will be finishing the year at a 20 which is what he needs to be at for the start of 2nd grade. He also got a good report as far as being a good listener, having good work habits, being a good friend and being respectful.
Caleb got a great report also. Mrs. Williams said that she has enjoyed watching Caleb grow up so much this year. He is relying less and less on Bryce and really seems to be gaining confidence to be his own person. He graduated from the reading recovery program and his reading skills have improved tremendously. He tested out of reading level 16 so will either finish on target to start 2nd grade or will be really close. He also is doing well in math with a little extra explaining. We were very proud to hear that he too is respectful in the classroom and has great work ethic. The art teacher gave Caleb and A+ and said that he really seems to enjoy art. So, we might have a budding artist in our future.
When we asked Mrs. Williams what she thought of putting the boys together in the same classroom again next year she gave the answer that teachers are "suppose to give", since the district really recommends splitting siblings. After saying that, she also said that it was our decision and that they didn't cause any problem being in the same classroom. She has noticed that they really have become their own people this year and don't just stick together. So now Robb and I will have to decide what to do for next year.
Abby also had conferences but we did cancel hers and her teacher just typed up a letter with what she wanted to say. Abby got a great report also and her teacher feels like she is very ready for kindergarten next year. She is fun and outgoing and has made a lot of friends this year. She looks out for her friends and is respectful in the classroom. She can recognize most of her letters and can count to 20. She is wonderful at writing her name, in fact Robb and I joke that Abby "tags" things around the house by putting her name on everything.
I guess all the hard work of discipline and follow through is worth it when you have teachers tell you what a joy it is to have your kids in their classroom.