Weekly Memo: CRCT Aftermath

This is what happens after the CRCT. Teachers and students alike are exhausted, which is why I'm just posting my weekly memo now.

For the most part, students took the CRCT seriously and tried their best. Now it's just the waiting game to see how they did. Luckily, we shouldn't have to wait too long, as we should get them back around the 2nd week in May (but don't quote me on that). Now, students probably won't get a copy of them until later in the year, but as teachers we should know something around then.

This week students have been working on a poetry project that is due today. This has been an in class individual project where they had to write examples of 5 different types of poems: limericks, haikus, cinquains, acrostic, and freeverse. From the poems I've been approving this week, some students are very gifted budding poets, and I can't wait to see the finished products. This is worth two project grades.

For those parents who are anticipating the progress reports being sent home today, they are being postponed. Due to the field trip and then Spring Break right after that, it will be next to impossible to get signed progress reports back from students, so as a compromise, students will come home with their Progress Reports at the beginning of the week after Spring Break. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Remember, if you need to know what your student's current grade is in any class, you can go online to Infinite Campus 24/7.

Speaking of the Field Trip, we leave tomorrow morning, bright and early! It is supposed to be raining all day though, so that does put a damper on things. The plus side is that it looks like the severe weather that was potentially rolling in, might not be happening after all. (keep your fingers crossed). However, it is supposed to be very wet, so make sure everyone dresses appropriately for the weather. If you have a poncho, it might not be such a bad idea to bring it.

Our schedule is supposed to take us to the CNN Center, the Georgia Dome, The Varsity for lunch, then over to the Georgia Aquarium, and finally ending at the World of Coke! I am very excited to be going with them for the second year in a row. Expect lots and lots of photos afterwards, as I will be taking a ton of photos of our trip.

And finally, who could forget that Spring Break is next week. Actually, several people from the questions from my students over the last few days. Well, it is. Spring Break will be all next week. Catch up on your sleep. Relax. And most importantly, have fun, and be ready to come back Monday, April 29th, ready to finish out the year!

PS Remember, our final book report project of the year will be due Wednesday, May 1st, which is the Wednesday we return from Spring Break. This is a major grade, so make sure everyone gets it done and makes it good!