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April 12, 2015

First Grade Progress

I missed the first trimester update - so I'm going to include 2 trimesters in this report card post.

"Grades" are maximum 3, X means they aren't graded on it.

Language Arts                                                                                                            1st      2nd
  • Segments words into recognizable phonemes (cat=c/a/t)                                  3        3
  • Uses letters, letter patterns, long/short vowels to blend into words                   3        3
  • Reads common irregular sight words (ex the, have, said, give, of)                   3        3
Reading Comprehension/Literary Response/Fluency
  • Student reads and understands grade level appropriate text                               3        3
  • Reads aloud with fluency in a manner that sounds like natural speech              X       3
  • Retells the central idea of a story using beginning, middle & end                      3        3
  • Identifies and describes plot, setting & characters                                              X       X
Writing Strategies, Applications, Conventions
  • Spells short vowel words & grade level appropriate sight words                        3       3
  • Writes in complete sentences                                                                               3       3
  • Uses descriptive words when writing                                                                  X      3
  • Uses appropriate punctuation & capitalization                                                   X        3
  • Writes on one focused topic (autobiographical, observational & fictional)        3       3
Listening & Speaking
  • Listens and gives a focused response                                                                   3       3
  • Stays on topic when speaking                                                                               3      3
  • Relates an important personal experience in a simple sequence                           3     3
History/Social Science
  • Demonstrates understanding concepts                                                                  3       3
  •  Participates in activities and discussions                                                             3        3
Mathematics
Number Sense
  • Counts/reads/writes whole numbers to 50                                                           3       3
  • Counts/reads/writes whole numbers to 75                                                           X      3
  • Counts/reads/writes whole numbers to 100                                                          X   X
  • Compares & orders whole numbers to 100 using the symbols < = >                   X     3
  • Counts/groups objects into ones & 10s (3 tens, 4 ones = 34 or 30+4                   X     3
  • Counts & writes by 10s                                                                                         3      3
  • Counts & writes by 5's                                                                                           X     3
  • Counts & writes by 2's                                                                                           X    X
  • Creates and uses fact families (6+2=8, 8-2=6)                                                      X     X
  • Commits to memory & recalls basic addition & subtraction facts to 7                  3    3
  • Commits to memory & recalls basic addition & subtraction facts to 12                X    3
  • Commits to memory & recalls basic addition & subtraction facts to 20                 X    X
  • Solves addition & subtraction problems w/ one and two digit numbers                 3     3
  • Understands the use of symbols +, -, and =                                                            3     3
  •  Estimates & measures length, weight & volume using nonstandard units            3    3
  • Tells time to the nearest half hour                                                                          X    X
  • Identifies/describes/compares 3 dimensional shapes & objects                             X    X
  • Organizes, represents and compares data by category on graphs & charts             3    3
  • Describes, extends, and explains patterns                                                               X   3
  • Makes decisions about how to set up a problem                                                    X     3
Science Classroom/Lab
  • Demonstrates understanding of concepts                                                               3     3
  • Participates in activities & discussions                                                                   3     3
THE FOLLOWING ARE GRADED BY  CHECK OR N (needs improvement)
Visual & Performing Arts
  • Participates in music                                                                                            check, check
  • Participates in fine arts                                                                                        check, check
Physical Education
  • Demonstrates appropriate social skills                                                                check, check
  • Actively participates in activities                                                                        check, check
  • Demonstrates age appropriate large motor skills                                                check, check
Social Growth/Life Skills
  • Exhibits a positive attitude                                                                                 check, check
  • Respects people and property                                                                            check, check
  • Cooperates with others                                                                                        check, check
  • Follows School rules                                                                                          check, check
  • Follows Directions                                                                                              check, check
  • Demonstrates listening skills                                                                              check, check
  • Takes personal responsibility for behavior                                                          check, check
Work/Study Skills
  • Contributes to classroom activities                                                                     check, check
  • Exhibits organizational skills                                                                              check, check
  • Completes class assignments                                                                               check, check 
  • Completes and returns homework                                                                         check, check
  • Exhibits neat and legible work                                                                              check, check
  • Works independently                                                                                            check, check
  • Demonstrates effort                                                                                               check, check
  • Accepts responsibility for individual learning                                                   check, check
First Trimester Teacher Notes
It has been a pleasure getting to know Drew over the last couple of months.  Drew has made a smooth transition to First Grade and has made many friends.  He participates in classroom activities and enjoys sharing.  Drew generates neat and careful work, however he sometimes has a hard time completing his work in a timely manner. Next trimester we will continue to practice reading with fluency and expression as well as using our retell strategies.  At home, continue to practice reading with fluency and expression.  In math, we will focus on patterns as well as addition and subtraction facts.  I look forward to a great year with Drew!

Second Trimester Teacher Notes
Drew has made good progress to date.  He can easily grasp new concepts that are taught.  He is able to segment words into recognizable phonemes, use letters to blend into words and read grade level sight words.  He is reading above grade level with fluency and comprehension.  Also, Drew is able to retell in detail what he has read.  In math, he's able to count, read, and write numbers to 70.  As well as solve basic addition and subtraction facts.  Drew does need reminders throughout the day to focus and complete is work.  Also he enjoys sharing and class discussions..  Keep up the good work!

In both parent teacher conferences we discussed that Drew's a perfectionist and he needs to overcome this - to stop being so hard on himself.  This is why he has a hard time finishing class projects - it has to be "just right".  He is still prone to meltdowns when things aren't just right, but they are improving.  As of the Sprint Parent Teacher Conference, he's reading at level 28 (they want 1st graders reading at 16 by the end of the year).

Needless to say - back to back "straight A's" make for some proud parents!

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