Dear Parents,

This Friday, the students went home with their Student Engagement, Behaviour, and Social Development: Student and Teacher Reflection Sheet.  I asked the students to place this reflection in the pocket of their planners.  In addition to the paper copy in the planner, you will find a photo of the same document in their blogfolios.  It was a thoughtful process that engaged the teachers (Miss Dolinski/Mrs. Marto) and the student in a meaningful and supportive conversation about strengths and stretches.  The act of completing this type of self-assessment is humbling and powerful as it demands a level of honesty and introspection that shouldn’t be easy for such young students, but which they completed with openness and sincerity.   I know this task would challenge many adults.  Please take the time to review your child’s reflection and talk about their goals.  A good structure for the conversation is:  Two Stars and a Wish.  Identify two strengths and pick one wish from your point of view.

 Please sign the front cover sheet, so that I know you have seen this document.

Lastly, the blogfolios are always a work in progress.  There is a lot of information in the blogfolios about your child’s learning and I encourage you to also have a look at the work samples.  Occasionally, due to absences or other curricular or technical challenges, some posts might be updated a bit later.

Thank you,

Mrs. Marto