tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430112182493224146.post8820306631695246608..comments2023-11-03T01:07:50.102-07:00Comments on AJ's Clubhouse: AugustHarriethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05180730302829554796noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430112182493224146.post-60964174174128185132009-08-19T19:45:41.824-07:002009-08-19T19:45:41.824-07:00We're into the second week of school as well--...We're into the second week of school as well--the first full week, actually since we started last Thursday. Personally, I am swamped and ready for the week to be over. Kidwise, things seem to be off to a great start. <br /><br />My two "official" gifted students are older--8th and 10th grade respectively. Right now, the oldest is ramping up to the significant homework load of a schedule full of Pre-AP and AP courses, and the 8th grader is taking three classes for high school credit (French, Earth Science, and Geometry). <br /><br />I'll be interested to see if, like his sisters, my youngest qualifies for gifted services during the school-wide testing in sixth grade. I could have him tested this year but am not sure yet whether I will or not--will see what his teacher recommends.LSMhttp://somewhereinthesuburbs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430112182493224146.post-73303651397231609502009-08-19T05:52:29.866-07:002009-08-19T05:52:29.866-07:00Well, the very best of luck to you and AJ for a go...Well, the very best of luck to you and AJ for a good year. I hope the gifted program is a good fit for him.<br /><br />Here, school begins Sept 8th. Dusty will have the same classroom teacher and the same gifted teacher. Nothing will change. <br /><br />Instead, my anxiety is with Red who begins kindergarten. We will meet her teacher during orientation in two weeks. Because she's not in the same rotation as Dusty, there's no chance she'll get Dusty's K teacher. I have no idea who the K teachers are this time around. I am hopeful she'll have a few kids in her class that she knows (Dusty's BFF's little sister is also starting K there). I am concerned that Red's temper and quick frustration will keep her from learning. I can only hope that her teacher "gets" her and can engage her quickly. Only time will tell.FreshHellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051170717740487431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430112182493224146.post-8175827206944707572009-08-19T04:42:58.182-07:002009-08-19T04:42:58.182-07:00Well, we're into week #2 already. Met Bug'...Well, we're into week #2 already. Met Bug's teacher last night and feel very confident that she will work with each kindergartener at his/her own level. She's also Sp.Ed. certified so may excel at doing that.<br /><br />We have to go back Thursday night to meet Pook's teacher. She has been described as "strict and organized" with the example being that if you want to know what the homework will be on Nov.14, she'll already be able to tell you. Hmm. I don't see that inflexibility as flattering, personally. It means that nothing can get in the way of her lesson plan for the day, regardless of how interesting and educational it might be. Securely 'within the box'. I'm eager to talk to her. <br /><br />Our gifted/pull out program got started yesterday- once a week for Pook. They teach science and social studies and he loves it in there- they definitely stretch his mind. <br /><br />My problem last year was also with math, which bored him to tears. In 1st grade they pretested each unit and kids moved among the three teachers based on ability. In 2nd they didn't and I felt like they missed a good opportunity. We'll see what they do this year. If he doesn't work in an ability group I'm going to have to get involved. He needs harder work even if none of it is particularly challenging. And, if I'm really unhappy with the teacher I'll have a chance to volunteer for him to move... the grade is overcrowded and they're looking to hire a new teacher.My Kids' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568872428132909098noreply@blogger.com