Ava's Report Card #2

Ava received her second report card Friday.  She did GREAT!  She is meeting all of the expectations very well.  The only thing we found that we can work on with her is identifying and describing our national holidays.  (I had no idea - especially considering how crafty she is for EVERY holiday!)  I thought it was interesting that this is the only item on which she received a "2" (Progressing toward meeting standards), instead of a "3" (Meets standards).  I am wondering if it was because "Veteran's Day" was celebrated right around the time the report cards were graded?  I guess I had not yet gone over it with her!

She has improved in many different areas, now with most of her "learning skills and behaviors" rated S for "successful". 

The key is: 
S= Successful - Student displays appropriate learning skills and behaviors.
P= Progressing - Student is progressing; displays appropriate learning skills and behaviors most of the time. 
N=Needs Improvement - Student does not display learning skills and behaviors that lead to success.

Here are the areas on her report card:

Learning Skills                                                  Q1 / Q2
Organizes self and materials                              S / S
Works neatly                                                         S / S
Works independently                                           S / S
Asks questions / seeks help when needed       P / P
Completes tasks in a timely manner                  S / S
Stays on task                                                        S / S
Learning Behaviors                                         Q1 / Q2
Uses self control                                                   S / S
Exhibits good listening skills                               S / S
Accepts responsibility for behavior                    P / P
Claims fair share of attention                              S / S
Expresses feelings appropriately                       S / S
Cooperation, Rules & Procedures               Q1 / Q2
Treats others with respect                                   P / S
Accepts personal responsibility                         P / P
Works cooperatively                                            P / S
Follows directions                                                S / S
Shows respect for property                                 S / S
Shows respect for authority                                 S / S
Controls talking                                                     P / S

So it appears she has improved quite a bit! 

I do think I might ask Mrs. Mckenzie, teacher of the Mckenzie Mcintoshes, what the deal is with "accepts personal responsibility" and "accepts responsibility for behavior".  If anything, I think if she is caught responding to another student when they aren't supposed to be talking, she will often tell me "that person was talking to me and I was telling them to be quiet."  So it might sound like she isn't accepting responsibility for responding / talking to them.  Not sure.  I went over all of the items (positive and possible improvements).  She seemed very receptive and loved hearing how well she did. 

We let her pick where we went for dinner on Friday night.  Grandma Pam would be happy...She chose Frankie's.  She has grown quite fond of their tortellini.  She says she loves it because it tastes "warm".  It is served in a cream-style sauce, so I think she's describing comfort food!  :) 

We're so thankful she continues to progress!  Fun times.  She is loving school.

Peace, love and studious Mcintoshes,
Shelly, Doug, Ava and Liam