The end of Engrade is upon us. Be advised that we are using a new grade book mandated by the county and Engrade will no longer be available. The parent portal is unavailable/not live at this time. Launch date TBA. More information will be forthcoming.
Our Webquests were a success! According to Matt L. and Ryan M., "They were fun yet challenging," and "They offered a rewarding experience." Of course we incurred several technical difficulties, but our perseverance and patience helped us through the challenging moments. We learned much about IWeb and Macs together. IT WAS AWESOME! I have set up and reserved the Macs for the next three Fridays, after school. Students have one opportunity to sign up for "Fridays After Hours." They are expected to reserve their Mac to complete their Webquest and if they missed this go around, there will be another sign in sheet for next week.
PARENTS: it is your responsibility to be at Julia Landon by 4:00pm to pick your child up. These students have reserved a Mac for this Friday, Austin M., Raven H., Sawyer G., Janna I., Aaron E., Nick P., Zach M., Addison K., Daniel F., Joe G., Sherrel J., Imani J., Reid E., Kaia L., and Sam F. Parents may wait in the car riding zone on Thacker Avenue.
Just a few remaining thoughts. Let us stay true to the mission of Julia Landon where we are conscientiously preparing students for the next level and ultimately for college. There must be a true commitment and dedicated leadership focus in order to ensure a positive educational experience. The Seven Habits extend beyond the Great Books classroom, beyond Mrs. Flynn's 6th grade classroom, and even beyond Julia Landon. Helping your child develop GOOD HABITS NOW is essential to their future.
To ensure your child's success for seventh grade, our team has made a change in the Homework/Late work Policy. Your child may turn in late work but it will be penalized. We provided many opportunities the first and second nine weeks of school for your child to submit missed/late assignments. We have noticed that this is not helping your child, it is enabling your child to give less than 100% effort. Our team's philosophy is that we need to help your child move forward. If your child consistently does not do the work that is expected, and they are consistently having to make up work, there is no forward progress and it ultimately hinders us all. The bigger question is, "What lesson has your child truly learned?"
On a lighter note, please take notice of the gadgets on the right hand side of my blog. I have tried to create an interactive area for your child to explore. I have added several new items and I hope your child takes the time to investigate all the links, activities, and videos. It is also with great excitement that I announce to you the first official opportunity for your child to check out books from my classroom library. It has been a most unusual undertaking trying to figure out how all my students can have access to my books. I have had no system other than the honor system. My library is designed specifically to meet the needs of all readers and my goal is to empower your child with making good book choices, and helping your child develop a love for reading that extends beyond the classroom. This is how easy it is. . .
On the top right side of my blog is the electronic Book Check Out. All your child has to do is choose a book from my library and while they are in the classroom, they will pull up my blog and electronically fill out and submit the form. The form then gets sent to my Google docs account and I have an electronic record of which student has checked out which book. Technology is awesome!
I hope this entry has re enlightened and refocused us all as a community of learners. I can't wait to finish my IMovie of the students working on their Webquests! It will show up as a vodcast sometime in the near future. *_*
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