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Monday, March 7, 2011

I am SO excited!

This is me.


I am ten kinds of excited right now. {Hope you don't mind me borrowing your phrase Abby but that is exactly how I feel.}

I finished my reading assessments today and I only have 2 students (out of 30) below grade level!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I can't take all the credit, since I had quite a few high readers come to me that way. But, I know for a fact that I did help some improve greatly, and for that I am feeling mighty good.

And the two below, well, one sweet boy is at a 10 (12 is standard) even though he is struggling with Dyslexia so that is not too bad. The other sweetie is an EL whose parents don't speak English. I work with her free of charge after school since they can't help.  She is at a 6, and again, I can't be too unhappy since she didn't even have all her letter sounds when she came to me. {{As I type this, I realize that is not true. I am dissatisfied that she is so far behind and already thinking what else I can do...}}

The amount of growth in first grade is SO exciting! I knew you all would understand, when others in my life just wouldn't get it.
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11 comments:

  1. JessMarch 8, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I always feel like that after assessments! It's a great feeling and it is why we are teachers! Keep up the great work! As for your ELL she has made tremendous progress already and she will make a lot more in the months to come. Don't get discouraged sometimes the growth can be slower but I work with mostly ELL students and see a lot of growth all the way until May!

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  2. Sass ClassMarch 8, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    What assessment do you use that gives you that score???

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  3. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Congrats! That's awesome!! I'm hoping for the same results, but we don't do the BRI until April. Have a great week!
    http://morningsunfirstgrade.blogspot.com

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  4. ShellyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Congratulations! I'm sure a lot of it has to do with you. I start my assessments next week. I'm not feeling so optimistic, but maybe I will be pleasantly surprised. Anyhow... I am soo happy for you!
    www.asprecsapple.blogspot.com

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  5. kelliwardmanMarch 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    congrats!!! that is great!!

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  6. ConchyMarch 8, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Way to go!!!! You’re my hero!!! I’m so happy your hard work has paid off! This is wonderful!

    Conchy

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  7. KellyMarch 8, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    My ELL student is about the same level. She is a bit higher, but has parents from America. She has only been here a year and a half. I am SO excited by the progress she has made! She has grown so much this year! Congrats on your progress!

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  8. Apple for the TeacherMarch 9, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    That is amazing. Yes, you do deserve the credit! :) And 30 kids...oh my!!!

    appleteaching.blogspot.com

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  9. christydMarch 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I love that! I've been out for 2 days with my own little guy who's been sick, but I'm going to start my assessments today. I'm so excited for you, what a great feeling!

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  10. Yvonne BatesMarch 9, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Funny what we have in common - I'm Mrs. Bates too and I teach first grade. :)
    http://teasleyes.typepad.com/bates_cook

    Congrats on your kids' reading levels. This is a great time of year because you do get to see how far your little ones have come since the beginning of the year. First grade is a year with definite gains.

    I have a master list with all the report card standards listed and I try to do report card assessments throughout the grading period as I finish a concept so that I don't get completely overwhelmed at the end of the quarter.

    Congrats again and good luck!

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  11. Jenn BatesMarch 9, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Thanks, everyone!
    Sass-I use the DRA2.

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