Report card

Rachel got her report card a week ago, and she is "making expected progress" (no letter grades this young) in everything, with areas of strength in reading independently, reading with understanding, expressing ideas clearly (in written communication), understanding concepts presented (in math). Here are some teachers' comments:

Mrs. Bonahoom (art): Rachel has had a great quarter in art class. She did especially well with her school of fish project. Rachel is eager to start new projects and participates in class discussions. She has unique ideas and loves to sketch in her sketchbook. Rachel is cooperative with her class mates and is an asset to our class.

Mrs. McAdam (all subjects except Spanish): Rachel has continued to make progress throughout the second quarter. She continues to show growth as a reader and a writers. Rachel has a great voice in her written work. Her writing pieces reflect her personality and are fun to read. A writing goal for Rachel is to independently apply the patterns she has learned in word study to her written work. In math relearned about place value, missing partners and representing numbers up to 100. Rachel has a solid understanding of these topics. Rachel is an inquisitive learner who enjoys analyzing situation s and making new discoveries in all parts of the school day. However Rachel does need reminders to separate work times and social times. She also needs reminders to take care of her belongings and keep an organized desk. I will continue to work with her on this. At this point students demonstrate an understanding of classroom rules and expectations for learning. One of Rachel's many strengths in class is her willingness to help a friend. She works well with everyone and is a leader in the classroom.