Lanhua’s 2-month anniversary of her arrival in the US was commemorated yesterday afternoon with a parent-teacher conference at her elementary school. It was a good meeting. Lan’s teacher, Mrs. Robertson, is a kind and patient soul who, amidst the chaos of the California public school budget crisis, seems to be staying positive and focused on the kids. All 26 of them.
Not to our surprise, Lan’s scores on the tests that 3rd graders are subjected to these days were either very low or essentially, not applicable. The tests require a working knowledge of English and Lanhua, apparently unsure of the intent of such formal testing, wisely decided to take the 5th. Also not to our surprise, is the excellent progress Lan is making in class in terms of acclimating, participating and socializing. Mrs. Robertson commented on Lanhua’s genuine interest in learning, the improvement she’s made in less than 2 months and her great sense of humor. Lanhua is making friends at school, participates as much as she can and seems to be adjusting to SoCal elementary academia just fine.
Immersion has been our objective for Lanhua’s current school experience. We think the experiment thus far is a success. Moving forward, academics will become the priority. Steve and I are currently evaluating Lan’s educational options for the next school year. Next Blog installment: Proposition 13 – How’d that work out for you, California?!?
Not to our surprise, Lan’s scores on the tests that 3rd graders are subjected to these days were either very low or essentially, not applicable. The tests require a working knowledge of English and Lanhua, apparently unsure of the intent of such formal testing, wisely decided to take the 5th. Also not to our surprise, is the excellent progress Lan is making in class in terms of acclimating, participating and socializing. Mrs. Robertson commented on Lanhua’s genuine interest in learning, the improvement she’s made in less than 2 months and her great sense of humor. Lanhua is making friends at school, participates as much as she can and seems to be adjusting to SoCal elementary academia just fine.
Immersion has been our objective for Lanhua’s current school experience. We think the experiment thus far is a success. Moving forward, academics will become the priority. Steve and I are currently evaluating Lan’s educational options for the next school year. Next Blog installment: Proposition 13 – How’d that work out for you, California?!?
Attached is a photo taken during Easter brunch. Lan thought she had the paparazzi beat by hiding under the table. Dad managed to get a shot off before her hands were up to block the lens.
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