Month: May 2025

   Students in Division 5 are gearing up for their University Highlands Student-Led Conferences this week! They are coming up on Thursday May 15, from 2:15 to 6:30. These conferences take place in an “Open House” format, where several students are in the classroom with their families at the same time for their 15 minute meetings.

As it is a “student-led” conference, your child’s role is to take the lead to guide you through the learning they have done throughout the year and share evidence of growth. Ms. Coutts worked together with the class to brainstorm some things students might want to share with their parents. We put together a long list of options! From the list, students self-select what they will show you, and may share their learning in a variety of ways: written form, explanation, or demonstration. During your visit, it’s a great idea to ask your child questions to clarify, challenge, and help them crystallize their thinking. You can also offer feedback that they can build on.

Some questions to prompt student reflection are:

• What is something from your learning that makes you proud?
• What are you still working on? What skills are you still growing?
• How can you practice the skill you’re growing in?
• How do you contribute to a group task? What does it mean to be a productive group member?
• What is one way you self-regulate throughout the day? What helps you focus?

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday in Room 118!