Do NOT panic if you see a semester test of your student that may be questionable.  They have ALL had to opportunity to take the test originally and make corrections.  After I analyze the data from this exam, chances are any questions that were below 70 will be deemed creditable for extra points.  I will have to figure over the holidays.  If at that time, your child’s grade is FAILING, it will be certainly then as a result of prior performance of not completing work, not correcting work, etc.

Each month they also have and opportunity to gain an extra 100 in the gradebook; however a few DID NOT work on it daily either at school when given an opportunity and/or work at home.  My goal is that ALL of my ELA students be on level prior to STAAR if not before.  Their ELA level goal for December 31st (OVER THE HOLIDAYS) is 650+.  Another 100 will be added before semester and T2 grades are final JANUARY 3rd.

I hope and pray each one of my students and their families have a safe and relaxing Christmas holiday time off and a Happy New Year.  I can’t believe we have made it halfway through the school year.  It’s amazing how time flies!

To all of the students and their families that gifted me something for Christmas, “Thank you” from the bottom of my heart!  I know times are hard financially for all families with the economy the way it is with inflation.  To think of me, your student’s teacher means the world and touched my heart!  God bless!

Love teaching your offspring,

 

Mrs. Amanda Jones

6th grade ELA/Writing