An Invitation to Conferences

Families,

I am ready to schedule conferences!

Conferences will be held on November 25 and 26. These are a Monday and a Tuesday. There are no classes the rest of that week! On Wednesday, I replace the screens on my windows with storms, and on Thursday and Friday I wash dishes while my family eats food!

Some families have already been signed up for a conference. Others, I invite you to schedule a conference time now. Click HERE to see a view-only document that shows what times are available. Note the information at the top of this form:

• Conferences are scheduled for 20 minutes.
• Call, email, or catch me in the hall if you want to schedule or change times.
• Each student will be afforded a single conference time.
• Per building, agreement, conferences will not be scheduled outside of these two days.

Do you need to come to a conference with me? 

Of course not! So much in life is a decision we must each make. How important do you feel a conference is? For me, they are good. I learn a lot about my students, get some tips, and share some tips. I also like my families! What I offer is an Invitation. 

I also offer my students invitations. I provide opportunities that are not required per se, but which I believe are valuable, such as:

• Italic handwriting
• Choir  Note: All are required to attend. Singing and slapping knees are optional - but contagious!
• Growing ability in math with optional problem sets
• Well, plain old listening and learning. As the saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." In the same way, all that I offer in the classroom is an invitation to learn and grow. And I accept that invitation myself each day - I learn every day in the classroom where I am supposed to be the teacher!

So, an invitation to conferences for you...Please "Call, email, or catch me in the hall if you want to schedule or change times."

Jonathon