On Tuesday, we analyzed the data from our test scores. We found out that our school made the most progress helping the students who are in the lowest 25% of the school. They all made phenomenal growth. But we have to also focus on the other students in the school, not just the lowest 25%. We spent the afternoon in our classrooms.
On Wednesday, we learned about the new reading series. I really liked it. The lessons all correlate with each other, even the guided reading books are related to the lessons. We also had to break into groups and work with our peers and teachers to explore an article and what it means to have all of the elements of a lesson work together. We also made a poster that we had to present, and guess who was the one to present it to the entire school staff. That's right, me. I was so nervous about speaking in front of everyone, but I was glad I did it.
We spent Thursday and Friday in our classroom preparing for meet the teacher and the first day of school,