I'm eager to see you at conferences. I always enjoy hearing the kids speak about their own learning, and I appreciate the opportunity to get to know families a little better.
This is your conference. I have an agenda for our time together, but the most important goal is to discuss whatever is most pressing for you regarding your child's learning this year. Come with questions and comments! The plan is to use conference time to compare the child's, parents' and teachers' views of strengths and challenges so that we can work as a team to support your child's learning. In class, we use the language of "strength/challenge" or "comfort/risk/panic zone" instead of "good at/bad at" or "behind". You can learn more about the language of fixed mindset vs. growth mindset here: TED Talk: Growth Mindset Keep in mind that one of the developmental hallmarks of 3rd and 4th graders is sensitivity to criticism. A group of adults sitting around a table discussing your challenges while the spotlight is aimed directly at you can feel overwhelming. We can send the child out of the room the last 5 or 10 minutes of the conference if there is something you want to discuss privately that might be too much for him or her. Just say so. Please be on time for your conference. If you're running late, kindly text Jen (503) 867-2012 or Kathy (503) 314-2055. Feel free knock on the door at your scheduled time. If possible, leave younger children at home as they can be distracting. If you need to bring younger siblings, consider having a movie or something else to watch or play with that will engage them the full 30 minutes without interruption. We look forward to making the most of our time together! Post-conference binder review You'll go home from your conference with your child's progress report and binder. Please take some time after conferences to sit down with your child and go through his or her binder together. Binders are due back at school on Monday, October 30th. Thanks to our faithful FFS volunteers! Please remind to post pictures on our Springwater Shutterfly account (if you don't know how, just ask April at the front desk).
This week's happenings and reminders:
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Thanks to all our FFS volunteers! It was a gorgeous day on Friday, did you take any photos? If so, please be sure to post your photos to the Springwater Shutterfly account. Not sure how to do that? Contact April in the office and she'll send you a special invite. Also! Be sure to sign in and log your hours at the office when you volunteer for FFS and any other time. Thank you!
THIS WEEK: 10/9 Music Residency begins with Ellen Whyte! *All School Concert on 11/16 at 6:00 pm at the Jackson Campus auditorium. Mark your calendars* 10/11 Wacky Sock Wednesday: have you heard the rumor? It's true, we've got a Wacky Sock Wednesday happening at Springwater! Everyone is invited to wear your silliest socks. 10/12 Online Conference Sign Ups Begin at 9:00 am, be prepared to click that link and get your time slot! 10/13 No School! OTHER NEWS: Lunch Volunteers are needed! Can't make it in? Do you know someone who would love being a lunch helper and spend an hour a day with kids? What a great opportunity for a retired grandparent, a family friend, or neighbor! Just have them fill out a background check and sign them up at the link below. http://www.springwaterschool.com/volunteers/lunch-help-volunteer-opportunities/ BOX TOPS! Save your box tops! Please check the expiration dates and drop off at the office by 10/26. This is such an easy way to bring in money for the school. Here is a list of products with box tops: https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products |
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