Last year my students did exceptionally well on our state tests. 17 of my students raised their score by at least one level and 77% of my class was proficient in Lang. Arts. The previous year only 52% were proficient.

My math scores weren't as good with 67% proficient with most students staying at the level they came to me at. They were pretty strong in math, so Lang. Arts was my big focus last year.

My scores are head and shoulders above the school's average and the district's. Nonetheless, my principal wants to know how I'm going to increase my scores even further.

Geez... I have 32 students. First through third grade classes have 21 - 24 students. I REALLY hope he's asking them what are they going to do differently!

I am finding this year to be particularly stressful. I'm thankful that I have a solid workout plan because the last time I was this stressed was 1999 - 2000, the year I gained 15 pounds and ended up weighing 180.

Veronica