Report Card Time
Peanut got her report card today and is doing fantastic. I’m so proud of her. She has all A’s and a B in Math and Writing. I was pretty shocked about the B in Writing even when she got her Progress Report as she loves to write and does very well usually. When I called about this at Progress Report time, I was told that the fourth grade is doing brand new things in writing and that most of the students are finding it difficult.
They are not only having to write longer stories, but they have to understand the type of sentences and writing now. It’s not really grammar but learning how to write statement instead of an exclamation sentence or write three paragraphs as a exposisotory theme.
When I met with her teacher yesterday, he reiterated that the writing is just tough for them to grasp. The school has a writing coach that works with all of the classes so they get extra help in this area. The reason for more intensive learning in writing is because the famous FCAT is going to focus on these things this year.
As for Math, he did recommend that she gets some extra help in school with it. We have been working with her at home, but it’s not doing the trick. Believe me, we’re not expecting her to get all A’s. It’s that she’s struggling to understand the basic concepts of Math and gets frustrated easily. Her teacher recommended the help, not us.
We instill that she does her best, does her homework and studies. We don’t instill perfection. And we’re very proud of her accomplishments and that she enjoys reading, learning and going to school. That’s the most important thing to us.
October 29th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
We do the same. We don’t want perfection. We want the kids to do the best that they can
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October 30th, 2008 at 4:22 am
loving learning is beautifulllllllll
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October 30th, 2008 at 8:05 am
Our elementry school is also focusing on writing this year. It amazes me what a first grader is learning and doing these days!
I agree with you, enjoying school and putting forth a best effort is most important. It sounds like your daughter is doing great!
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October 30th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Congrats to Peanut on a great report card!
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October 30th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Dear Connie, Thanks so much for the kindly comment on my site.
I read some of your post, I think you are a very very good mother.
I think you needn’t worry about her writing, because she love reading, That’s very important to be a great writer!
Have a nice day!
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October 30th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
WTG Peanut on a great report card! Sounds like she is having a good year. I hope she finds the help she needs with math.
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November 1st, 2008 at 7:29 am
Sadly, I have an English degree and copyright for a living and I don’t know the different types of sentences. If it sounds correct, I figure it is. Haha.
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November 1st, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Good to see that she did a great job!
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November 1st, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Sounds like she did really well!!! She’s giving it her best effort, which is wonderful!
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November 1st, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Sound like she has it down! I taught fifth grade in an inner city public school for several years, before coming home for awhile to be with my own kids. I can testify that the writing DOES change. Students have to know the TYPES of writing and what is required of each.
If you need any extra help, drop me a line on my blog. Would love to help you~ I really do love education!
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~J~