Paula Sjogerman

on 6/1/03 10:10 AM, [email protected] at
[email protected] wrote:

> They are leaving grades 3, 4, and 5. The 3rd grader reads at almost his
> level, the 4th grader reads at a 1.6 grade level, and the 5th grader reads at
> a
> 3.0 grade level.


PLEASE keep in mind that these reading levels are hooey. They're based on
fallacious concepts about vocabulary and speed and have NO meaning in the
real world.

Paula, 'fessing up -------> former teacher

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In a message dated 6/1/2003 11:48:36 AM Eastern Standard Time,
sjogy@... writes:

> PLEASE keep in mind that these reading levels are hooey. They're based on
> fallacious concepts about vocabulary and speed and have NO meaning in the
> real world.
>
> Paula, 'fessing up -------> former teacher

I meant to also add that when Dustin went to Sylvan some of his scores where
low but his vocabulary knowledge was well into 6th grade (their tests show
grade levels).
So while he didn't read well out loud the time he had been home brought his
voc up several years. This was the beginning this "school year" so I would
imagine the scores have advanced greatly without their suggested 800 hours of paid
torturing. Something like 5000.00 I think they said it would cost for them to
do what he did on his own and he no longer "feels" stupid as he used to say.

Laura D


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In a message dated 6/1/2003 11:11:24 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> >Hey Mary...I left the husband and ran off with a WOMAN!
> >
> >Well...""left" the husband may be a bit too optimistic, since he lives
> right
> >
> >downstairs...
> >
> >Kathryn
> >
>
> OMG Kathryn!!! LMAO I was just taking the last big gulp of coffee when I
> started to read your post and ta-da, coffee went everywhere. So is he still
> downstairs?
>
>

Well, he actually wasn't downstairs for a long time (we split before Julian
was 2, and he is 13 now), but two years ago Perry (Julian's dad), Beth (my
partner) and I bought a two family house together. Perry lives on the first floor,
and Beth, Julian and I have the second and third floors.

Obviously we're very good friends, but we have had some difficult times. But
he spends more dedicated time with his kid, and always had, than most
non-divorced fathers. He focuses one on one time for at least two-three hours with
Julian almost every day. And Julian does not remeber a time when Beth hasn't
also been a parent. So he's got a good ratio: one kid to three doting parents. He
really should be pretty bratty and spoiled. LOL

Kathryn



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Mary

From: <KathrynJB@...>

<<Obviously we're very good friends, but we have had some difficult times.
But
he spends more dedicated time with his kid, and always had, than most
non-divorced fathers. He focuses one on one time for at least two-three
hours with
Julian almost every day. And Julian does not remeber a time when Beth
hasn't
also been a parent. So he's got a good ratio: one kid to three doting
parents. He
really should be pretty bratty and spoiled. LOL>>



I really enjoy hearing of any couples who split and are able to be civil to
each other, especially when children are involved. I really do envy that.
Good for all of you!

Mary B

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In a message dated 6/1/03 3:33:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, KathrynJB@...
writes:

> Well, he actually wasn't downstairs for a long time (we split before Julian
>
> was 2, and he is 13 now), but two years ago Perry (Julian's dad), Beth (my
> partner) and I bought a two family house together. Perry lives on the first
> floor,
> and Beth, Julian and I have the second and third floors.
>
> Obviously we're very good friends, but we have had some difficult times

Kathryn!!! This is so awesome. I congratulate you and your partner and your
ex-hubby in this move. No kid can have too many people love them. My hubby just
got home and wanted the latest on this weekends threads. I opened yours right
when we started talking about viewpoints. He thinks you all are so awesome.
Julian is one lucky kid!!!

Rhonda


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