Back to School Night 2015!

I imagined myself stumbling over my words, not having enough copies of something, forgetting to communicate something super important during my presentation, or even worse no one from my class showing up.

I was wrong (thankfully!)

Families came! My presentation went well (I used Prezi!)  Families were excited to see what their child had done so far. There was a beautiful sense of community and us working in partnership.

We did a scavenger hunt, we highlighted our learning journals, students shared their goals for the year, I met siblings, I shared info, I had enough copies, and it all went smoothly.

Some of my favorite student goals were...to be a good friend, be kind, get knighted, be respectful, help others, read 2,000 minutes for Corkie's club and so many other great goals.

I learned a few things too. Back to School Night is an awesome opportunity. I wish I would have gotten more insider scoop from our families! I was so busy signing families up for conferences, talking about my policies, making sure everyone signed in, helping with younger siblings etc.

During parent conference I am planing on taking advantage of getting time with individual families. I'd like to ask them about THEIR own goals for their child, their child's interests and accomplishments, strengths and challenges...and more! 

This year is shaping up to be pretty awesome.

#awesomedawson