Tuesday Alex brought home his scores from a STAR Reading test. He's waaaaaay above average...which we already knew. His grade level equivalent is 8.5 which means he's reading at a level equal to that of a typical eighth grader after the fifth month of the school year. (Alex is only in the fourth grade...and he doesn't read at all for pleasure.) He scored in the 94th percentile nationally compared to other fourth graders.
Alex also received a couple of awards...he got another AR star for completing his reading goals and an award for perfect attendance. (If nothing else, I make sure these kids go to school every day.)
Yesterday we had a conference with Helen's teacher. She's been very slow to progress this year. First grade is always a tough transition. There's so much more work compared to kindergarten. She's not quite at grade level, but she's been steadily improving. Which is great. Her reading level has doubled and she got a 95 on her last math test!
On a completely seperate note I just wanted to share a cute story. This morning Will and I were in my bed when I called him a little guy.
Will: I'm not a little guy.
Me: Are you a big guy?
Will: No.
Me: Are you a girl?
Will: No, you are.
Me: That's right. I'm a girl. And Daddy is a boy, Jimmy is a boy, Alex is a boy and you're a boy. Is Helen a boy?
Will: No, La-la is a princess.
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