Parent Teacher Conferences are Next Week

This week will mark the end of the third quarter. Indeed this is a significant milestone for a lot of reasons! When we returned from the holiday break in January, this stretch of time is among the longest of the school year. Absent a snow day here or there, there are no real breaks in instruction. It is usually very cold with snow covering the ground. By the time we get home in the afternoon, it is dark (and still too cold to play outside). Speaking of playing outside, this time of year our youngsters can go weeks without an outdoor recess because its too cold! Sounds kind of gloomy doesn't it? But I also remind our teachers that this 'long stretch' is the part of the school year where we typically see our students make the most gains academically. 

The good news is this long stretch is almost over. Wednesday is March 1, and very soon the time will change, the weather will warm up and our students will be outside playing longer in the evening. Recreation league ball will begin and the trees will soon fill with leaves. I am always excited the first time I am able to cut my grass in the spring! 

Where am I headed? Well, next week is an opportunity for you to hear about the academic gains your children have made during this long stretch. At the same time it could be a chance to hear where adjustments might need to be made as we enter the glide path into the final quarter of the school year. Yes, parent teacher conferences are next week! We emphasize with our teachers how valuable this partnership is between the parent and teacher. No one knows your child better than you. We count on those insights when preparing instruction. Please take advantage of this very important conversation next week on March 6-7. In order to best accommodate parents in the elementary, we ask that you schedule a time to meet with your child's homeroom teacher. Go to https://hudson-elem.youcanbook.me/ to schedule your conference. And don't forget about those high school students! High school teachers are available both evenings in the high school building and would love to visit with you about the progress of your students.