fall grades… fave 5!
Well, Emelia got all A’s for the fall semester. Amanda got all A’s too, even in her college concurrent classes (College Algebra & English Comp I). Bailey didn’t quite do his BEST… but he is working harder this semester and we have set up some guidelines. We just want them to do their very best. That’s all.
They sent Izzy’s report card home yesterday. This letter from her teacher and vision therapist, Melanie, was attached.
Kindergarten Progress Report
January 8, 2009
Izzy is demonstrating improvement on a regular basis in several areas since our last progress report.
Izzy is using her eye gaze on a more consistent basis to choose activities and when making her preference known from a choice of two things. She is becoming more vocal both with her likes and dislikes!
In the general education classroom she sits very attentively during group time on the carpet and has started responding vocally when the other students are interacting with her.
Izzy’s new chair is allowing her to be more on the same physical level as her peers in the classroom. The students love to sit beside her or stand by her chair and help her with her work. Izzy shows she enjoys this as well by looking at them and trying to do what is asked.
In Physical Therapy Izzy is showing major improvements. She always pushes with her legs when asked to stand and seems to be developing more head control.
My goal for Izzy is that we continue to provide her with many opportunities to communicate her wants and needs to friends and teachers and give her many opportunities to communicate what she is learning. We will continue to try to make school fun, interesting, challenging and a place where she can make many good friends.
Izzy is precious and a delight to work with!
Melanie
1. I ♥ Melanie. She always expects a lot from Isabelle and I give God the glory for each and every improvement, but expecting things from Isabelle is wonderful because she meets those expectations.
After school yesterday Melanie mentioned she had a good day with Camilla. When we got home Camilla had emailed this:
Annie:
2. I ♥ Camilla! She has always pushed Isabelle with love!
3. I ♥ Michelle, Izzy’s paraprofessional. She is a mom away from mom and is always cheering Izzy on!
4. I ♥ Margaret, Izzy’s speech therapist. She is one of the biggest backers of izzy’s understanding!
5. I ♥ You! For always keeping her in your prayers.
How exciting for Izzy and for you. It’s so good to hear how well she’s doing and her teacher seems like a real gift for Izzy!
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What great reports. I know it made your heart sing for joy.
Susan
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Nice to get such good reports! And they sound great that they are so encouraging and loving, you are blessed!
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I’m so glad Izzy is surrounded by people who love her and encourage her. (I am especially grateful she has such loving parents ; )
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So happy for Izzy and glad she is surrounded by such great people.
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As a teacher, I loved your comments and I loved Izzy’s teacher’s goals for her!
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I love reading such happy, encouraging things about sweet Izzy’s progress!
Straight A’s is such an amazing accomplishment! Zach did it too…hope he can keep it up! Us parents can really benefit when our kids are rewarded for their hard work with SCHOLARSHIPS!
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That fantastic news about Izzy!! She (and you!) continue to be in my prayers.
Praise God for all of these “angels” who take care of Izzy. I’m so happy after reading this post. God is good…all the time.
Hugs!
Kat
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Tell Bailey he’s probably doing a bit better than my Jacob…no point in him feeling like the whole world has outscored him. LOL
Actually, Kaleb and Jacob have fall finals this week (seems a little late to me but whatever). I’m really worried about Jake’s grades. I think he’s trying to do me in. Either that or he’s truly hoping to become a Career High School Student and never leave the 11th grade.
Kaleb’s still hanging in the top 10% of his class. I’m pretty darn happy about that. Wonder how he and Jake can have such different attitudes about school work? Probably because they’re such different personalities. Good thing Jacob can make me laugh occasionally or I might be tempted to smack him around a bit. LOL (I kid! I kid!)
Kari
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Oh and I meant to say great news about Izzy’s grades and the personal note! Fantastic progress!!!!
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