Tuesday Parent Coffee – Standards-Based Reporting
by Dennis Harter
On Tuesday, November 22nd, 8 AM to 9 AM, we will host a parent coffee. This time we will focus on the topic of Standards Based Reporting, which is the learning feedback and reporting system we use in our middle school. This reporting practice continues to grow in use around the world as it is research-proven to support learning growth in students.
In our session we will explain what it is, why it’s effective, and why traditional grading practices can and do negatively impact motivation and learning. We will record the event to ensure that those not in attendance will be able to see hear the presentation.
Teacher Comments on Student Progress
by Cindy Plantecoste, Dean of Academics
As part of our parent communication timeline, and in an effort to keep you up to date on your child’s learning, teacher comments related to your child’s progress were posted this past week. If you have not already read the comments, here is how to access them:
The comments are an important component of our learning feedback system as they specifically address areas of strength, areas to target for growth, and specific strategies that your child can take to demonstrate further progress. We encourage you to read the comments with your child so that you can engage in a rich discussion around his/her learning together.
TRANSITIONS – A FAMILY AFFAIR
Are you relocating (again)? Are you moving from Thailand at the end of this school year? Are you returning to your passport country or heading somewhere else? Join Doug Williamson and Ryan Haynes for an interactive parent workshop with you in mind. Discover how to ease the transition for yourself and your family. This workshop is open to all departing parents PK – Gr 12.
When – Wednesday November 30th
Where – ES MPR 8.00-9.00am
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR GR 6 PARENTS
Dear Parents,
Some of our Grade 6 students are struggling with the responsibility of charging their computers each night. Consequently they come to school with computers not ready for the day. In many lessons without a computer their learning is compromised as lesson notes etc are on the computer. Valuable learning time is lost as we try to find a way to support their learning without being able to access their computer (or we try to charge the computer)
We ask for your support in this as students learn to be responsible. Computers should be charged at home every night. We recommend that they be changed in the family room so that you can check this is happening (we also do not recommend that computers be in bedrooms ). We would very much appreciate your support to ensure a routine for charging the computer is established.
With many thanks.
Grade 6 counselor, Carmel Kean