I am going to rate this week a 4 1/2 out of 5. This was a short week for my district as the end of the 3rd quarter came on Thursday. I only had students in person for 3 days this week. Thursday was a remote learning day for all students and today was a teacher workday and no school for students. It is hard to believe that 3/4 of the year is over and we are entering our last 9 weeks. 

The only assessment that I had this week for my students was in math. We reviewed what they had learned during the 3rd quarter and then they completed an assessment on those concepts. Over all my students did a good job with the assessment. We will need to work more on telling time to the hour and half hour. This is a hard concept for students to understand. The majority of my students struggled with the half hour more so than on the hour. I am already planning to have my students review telling time in their morning work. I took both groups of students outside to our outdoor classroom this week to write. They really loved being out there and their writing reflected that. I hope to be able to continue to take them out for other subjects as we progress through the last quarter. 

Yesterday, my team had our MTSS meeting with the school admin and school psychologist as well as our school counselor and ESL teacher. I get so frustrated with this process. Sometimes I feel that we rely on data why to much and not take into consideration on what we physically observe in the classroom.  By the time the process of plays out the school year is almost over. This is so frustrating.

Standard 1a: Teachers lead in their classrooms. Small group instruction with reading are going very well. Since we are in 2 cohorts, I am able to listen to each of my students read daily. I believe that this is really benefiting my students as some of them have no one to read to at home.

Standard 2a: Teacher provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.  My relationship with my students continues to grow.  They know that they can talk to be about anything and I listen. I remind them each day that I love them and I can't wait to see them the next time they are back in the building. 

Standard 3a: Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. As I look back over 3rd quarter, I know that what I have taught aligns with NC Standards Course of Study. 

Standard 4b: Teachers plan instruction that is appropriate for their students. Again looking back at 3rd quarter, I know that my instruction was planned for my students in mind. I was conscience of my students backgrounds as I planned for reading as well as math.

Standard 5a: Teacher analyze student learning. As I looked over the assessment that I gave my student this week in math, I was able to see areas that my students need continued support in. I have used this information to plan for morning work review for the coming weeks. . 

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  1. Donna SuttleMarch 12, 2021 at 12:55 PM

    Lori,
    It sounds like you had a successful week. I agree that sometimes the MSST process can take a long time to complete. It is important to go ahead and provide supports to students that you as the teacher know are needed as the process continues.
    Please look back at the Blog Reflection Questions...there are a few missing questions in your response.
    Take care!

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  2. Melissa R.March 13, 2021 at 10:43 AM

    Lori, We share the same feelings about the MTSS process. It seems like this year has been worse than normal, maybe because of the strange circumstances?? Thank goodness we try to give our students what they need within our classroom, but several need more than what we can give and it is hard to make sure they are getting it when the process to get them the specialized help that they need takes so long. Hang in there, your first year is almost over!!

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  3. Terri AllenMarch 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM

    Lori, it's great to hear that you had a good week. We had a MTSS grade level meeting this week as well. I'm thankful that we will get to resume leveled groups on March 22 when all students return but you are right, it doesn't leave much time to serve our students in this way. My principal always reminds us to focus on the circle of control instead of getting hung up on the circle of concern. We can only do what we are allowed so just fulfill those things to the best of our abilities. Good luck to you in the up coming week!

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