B.S.B. (Before Spring Break)

Suddenly the year is flying by and we have 2 weeks left until Spring Break!   I am not complaining in the least (I have been counting down the weeks since January), but it does make it hard to find time to implement new ideas.  Or even find the time to come up with new ideas...

That being said, I am going to try to accomplish a few things B.S.B. (before Spring Break).

First up is to work on goal #4 from my previous post:

Find a way to motivate students to improve work quality.  It took me a long while to find a system for assignments that worked with my students, but I think I finally found it.  Now, I need to raise the bar and focus on quality over quantity.  I want some type of record-keeping system that students can use to monitor their progress and be shared with parents.  I'm thinking of a type of data binder, but just not sure how to make it work...

So this week, we will work on setting up our data folders.  I think I will start with pages for math timed tests, spelling tests, reading fluency, AR goals, and work completion.  I may add other things later, but this will be a good start without being too overwhelming.

I also am going to start sending home a weekly reflection sheet on Monday for the previous week.  This will allow me to have all work graded (I can complete it on the weekend if I don't stay on top of it during the week) and have a higher chance of being seen (since my school utilizes "Monday Folders").  I'm hoping this reflection will help inform parents of work habits more effectively, and in turn work habits will continue to improve.  We'll see...

Anyway, with the addition of these two items, I will be close to meeting my goal!  Woohoo!  Feels good to be making a little progress!