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__**October:**__ Izabella’s year started out rocky; her moods changed dramatically from day to day. However, I sense more stability with her emotions and much more comfort at school. Izabella is responsible and enjoys school, but there are many areas for growth this year. Participation in class discussions and listening attentively are two areas where she needs the most growth. Izabella is quiet and pensive in the classroom, but I know there are some fantastic ideas swirling around in her head, and she needs to build her confidence in order to share the thoughts more openly with a large group.

As we studied possessive and plural nouns, the students had a handout to go along with the powerpoint and the brainpop. After two verbal reminders not to complete the practice section, Izabella purposely disobeyed, writing down the answers as she saw them on the board. Later I asked her why, and she explained that she was not certain she would remember them and didn't know how to do it. Izabella needs to learn how to advocate for herself.
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__**Learning Team**__
 * September/October** This sweet, quiet girl has had a rocky start to Fifth Grade, finding it difficult to remember to bring all the necessary materials for school to school. She was disappointed with the first few test grades in __Wordly Wise__ and math. She began the year embracing a lackadaisical attitude toward school. It might be that some of her blasé attitude stemmed from some of the stress at home. She has shared some of her frustration with Gabriel’s behavior and the impact it has on her life. I am honored that she felt comfortable enough with me to be able to voice her feelings . Recently, Izabella seems to be beginning to break out of that mind-set. I see her laughing more with her friends in the hall, and she is now a full participant in devising a study plan.

Izabella relates verbally many concepts and facts she has learned in class. This is evidence that she is able to sustain focus adequately for understanding and learning. Her organization is weak and we are working together to develop habits to aid her in keeping up with her materials as they travel from home to school and back. I am beginning to see the happy, motivated Izabella I saw last year, and I am so glad!