Happy Halloween!! As I sit here watching the leaves pile up on my yard and hearing the acorns pound onto the roof (I think it might be dangerous to trick or treat today) I'm thinking about next week. I know it's the weekend and I should just be focusing on the here and now but after seven years as a teacher I learned that in this profession where you are constantly planning ahead, it's impossible not to think of next week.
My students are excited and apprehensive for their Student Led conferences with their parents next week. Many of them are excited and I think that some are even a little nervous. I know that many kids talk to their parents about school but how often do you sit one on one with your children and have them give you detailed examples of how they are progressing in school, what their successes are, and what their struggles are in each class? Yesterday the students worked on their scripts and we talked about how to greet their parents when they come to the conference. The kids thought it was hysterical that they will be shaking their parent's hands when they come and offering them a seat and a snack. :)
I have a feeling that they are going to really enjoy the conferences and I hope that the parents also enjoy them. This is an opportunity for the kids to show their parents how they are growing and maturing as 8th grade students!
