This week I began DRA testing, which is a really, really, big stressful test that teachers have to give. Personally, I wish we didn't have to make such a big deal about it, but that's the way it is. I have finished testing most of my kids, thanks to all the help from parents that come in, which aloud me to focus. I have been really nicely surprised by the results. I can already tell that I am doing a better job. The kids are much further ahead this year, than where they were last year. So, I am excited to see what first says next year about where they come in at the beginning of first grade.
January will continue to be a difficult month, because we have to finish the DRA testing, but we also have parent teacher conference. I love meeting with parents, but there are a lot to get through (44 parents) and I only have ten minutes each. I wish I had more time with them, but it's the way it is. As well, at the end of this month we will begin a new test, NWEA. We have never had a test like this in kindergarten; it's a standardized test on the computer. It should be interesting to see how the kids do on it. On the up side I have turned in applications for grad school. That is a huge relief.
Socially this week, the roommates and I had a movie night. We watched the new BBC production of Emma. I highly recommend this movie. It is probably the best version I have seen. On Saturday, we had a ward activity that was actually fun and then a group of us went and got ice cream at Macey's and watched a Jason Bourne movie in honor of our spy themed ward activity. Monday is a day off and I am not sure exactly what I will be doing. I think there is a group that is going hiking and I may tag along with them, but we will have to see.
Happy MLK Day!
January will continue to be a difficult month, because we have to finish the DRA testing, but we also have parent teacher conference. I love meeting with parents, but there are a lot to get through (44 parents) and I only have ten minutes each. I wish I had more time with them, but it's the way it is. As well, at the end of this month we will begin a new test, NWEA. We have never had a test like this in kindergarten; it's a standardized test on the computer. It should be interesting to see how the kids do on it. On the up side I have turned in applications for grad school. That is a huge relief.
Socially this week, the roommates and I had a movie night. We watched the new BBC production of Emma. I highly recommend this movie. It is probably the best version I have seen. On Saturday, we had a ward activity that was actually fun and then a group of us went and got ice cream at Macey's and watched a Jason Bourne movie in honor of our spy themed ward activity. Monday is a day off and I am not sure exactly what I will be doing. I think there is a group that is going hiking and I may tag along with them, but we will have to see.
Happy MLK Day!
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