We are off to a great 2020! The new year brings with it hope and inspiration as we set goals for ourselves as adults and as a school community. We are working hard this year in our grade-level PLC (Professional Learning Community) work to have conversations about students and their growth on a regular basis. Schweitzer teachers meet with their grade-level teams twice a week for 30 minutes to discuss student performance utilizing formative and summative assessments as well as district benchmark assessments. The goal is to understand strengths/weaknesses of our students and better inform our instruction so that we differentiate and meet the needs of all of our learners.
In this process, teachers are continually assisting students in setting reasonable goals for themselves and supporting them to reflect on their success. You can also help your child set personal and academic goals as well!
Here are some tips on helping your child set goals for him/herself:
1. Define What a "Goal" Means.2. Teach the Importance of Goal Setting.3. Teach Your Child How to Set Realistic Goals.4. Develop a Method to Achieve the Goal.
5. Model Goal Setting and specific areas you are working on as an adult.
It is incredibly important to help our children develop perseverance in reaching their goals to help them understand that feeling challenged is part of the learning process. It's important that children are not afraid to ask questions as they learn and for them to have important 'Check-Ins' along the way. Maybe your child is building their reading stamina at home, maybe they are trying to ace a skill at a sport they're participating in such as soccer or basketball. Either way, your support in helping them set goals for themselves is a great lifelong lesson that will help them in everything they do! Best wishes for a safe and happy 2020!
