Winter is winding down...well, around here it is. I know there are places in this wonderful country where the temps are low, very low, and it is harder to see Spring round the corner. But, here, in Northern California, things are calming down. I love it as Spring happens. I heard familiar bird sounds today...happy and encouraging! My heart sings as the weather warms and the various shades of green burst from the ground. It makes me smile.
Along with the green and the warmth, comes the realization that testing time approaches us as well. Since we are with the charter school, we will have to endure the STAR testing in April. Oh, it isn't so bad and, thankfully, Bryan never gets overly nervous about it, but it is a pain. We ordered a prep book to go through, since Bryan feels better when he can look through the book and see that he knows a good part of the material that will be on the test. But, then, there are those areas that we have not covered thoroughly. Areas, like science or social studies. It makes me groan! I try to help Bryan to prepare, but, at the same time, I don't want to stress about it. We must keep in mind that those that write the tests are the same people that choose the curriculum used in all the schools. We use our own curriculum and much of it is pieced together. I have never used a set curriculum product and do not plan on starting. So, that tells me that Bryan will not know every little thing on that test and there are bound to be many things he has never learned! It is what it is!! So, to play the game, Bryan will take the test. He will prepare a little bit with the goal to do his best. I predict he will do well enough, maybe a bit better than I imagine. But, there is no way he will fail it!!
Sometimes I wonder why I put us through this charter school business. Then other times I look at what their funding has provided and I smile. It's all good!! Bryan gets to practice being on the hot seat once a year and we get an evaluation of where he stands. Then we go back to doing what we do, our way.
Mar. 2, 2009 - just read all of your posts....glad you're back.
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Hey Sis,
As always you write so that I wanted to be where you were. You make it sound so exciting and fun. God bless you and the family. Reading about your days put happiness in mine. Miss you Sis...hope to see you soon...Patti
Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. -Isaiah 40:31
Mar. 2, 2009 - just read all of your posts....glad you're back.
As always you write so that I wanted to be where you were. You make it sound so exciting and fun. God bless you and the family. Reading about your days put happiness in mine. Miss you Sis...hope to see you soon...Patti