Last night at our first night of our Parent-Teacher Conferences, we had another packed house here at 112 Tiger Drive.
Parents came in to check on their students' progress and also for a chance to put a face to a name for many of our teachers.
It is an excellent evening, but again, it is not perfect. There were many parents who were waiting a long time to just have a short, three minute conversation. I apologize for this. With almost 900 students and only 5 hours of time to distribute among that many students, it is a tall task.
I hope, though, that parents were able to receive the information they were looking for, be it positive or not, information they could use to help their child improve in their academics.
Please remember we have our second session on Wednesday, November 5, from 4 to 6:30 PM. I hope to see even more of you then.
Since last Spring, we have piloted Student-Led Conferences, and again, some of our 6th Grade Teachers engaged in this educational foray last night.
Students led their parents in discussions about their own learning and how they have grown as learners. It is an awesome experience for the students and also for their parents.
I want to attach some of the comments the students made about their experience, which they wrote to some of the students who have yet to go (thank you, Ms. Borges).
I have also attached some of the pictures of the evening with some pics of the Book Fair and also the NMS PTA table with snacks, raffles, and spirit wear.
Thank you to everyone who makes this night such a sensational success, especially our teachers, who put in all this extra time to communicate with you. Thank you.
Sixth Grade Student Responses about Student-Led Conferences
It made me think
that I have to up my game in my classes now that I know I have to do this again
in the spring.
It is not as
hard as you think it is. Your parents really care about your learning and are
positive.
Be willing to
talk and be confident. Show your parents that you are excited.
It is a lot of
fun because you talk about school then you can go to the book fair, the bake
sale, you see your friends. It is fun.
Be proud of
yourself and your work. Your parents
understand that you might have a hard time in some things. They know that you
are trying our best.
Be honest
because your parents will find out the truth.
Have lots of
evidence. Parents want to see your work.
Student Led Conferencing is better
because you get to explain your work to your parents. You can show that you
understand stuff.
Parents will
listen carefully to what you are saying.
Celebrate your
learning. Your parents will be proud of you no matter what.
