Bride to Be Yeah That's Me

My wedding day is coming soon. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. Anyone got some wedding/marriage suggestions? I am all ears!

I feel a little guilty about leaving my sweet class for a while and I wonder what the parents will have to say. I am only taking a few days. I planned the wedding to be around Thanksgiving Holiday so I want miss to may work day. I hate being off, planning for a sub is more work than being there that day. Any teacher agree with that- raise your hand ? Thank you-hands down.

To test or not to test??????????

Fellow educators I ask this question to the primary grade teachers. What are your views on testing- teacher given test (not state or district)? Those weekly skills test - the Reading test, Math test and the old famous Spelling test!

The Reading Test
The young 1st grader enters into your room on Friday, sits are your table and reads a poem, book, passage, or story that your class has been "working on" all week.

The Math Test
Little Sue comes to school knowing that she must be able to write and read her number from 1-50 in order to "pass" her math test this week.

Spelling Test
This is a oldie ! "Boys and Girls number your paper from 1-10 and clear your desk. Ready? Number 1 cat /c/ /a/ /t/ cat The cat can run." Oh yes! You know all about saying the word, sounding, the word and giving the word to the students in a sentence.

What are your views on one or all of these test in the primary grades? Helpful or Harmful?
To test or not to test? That is MY Question!