Words (Core Vocabulary)
- progress report / report card / term / semester
- rubric / proficiency levels (e.g., emerging / developing / proficient / extending)
- parent–teacher conference / student-led conference
- IEP (Individual Education Plan) / accommodations / supports
- reading levels / numeracy / learning goals
- permission/consent form / risk waiver / fee
- chaperone / supervision / head count / buddy system
- bagged lunch / weather-appropriate clothing
- attendance / punctuality / participation
Phrases (Understand, schedule, support)
- Could we schedule a meeting to discuss the report card comments?
- Which skills are on track, and which need more practice?
- What strategies can we use at home to support [skill]?
- For the trip: What time is departure/return, cost, and what to bring?
- I’m available to chaperone—what is the process?
Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)
- Email: Thanks for the report card—could we meet next week to review math goals and supports?
- Conference: We’ll continue nightly reading; please suggest level-appropriate books.
- Field trip: Permission form attached—I can chaperone and have my criminal record check on file.
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
Progress & planning
- review comments
- identify strengths/areas for growth
- set learning goals
- monitor progress
Meetings
- book a conference
- discuss an IEP
- agree on strategies
- follow up next term
Trips
- sign a permission form
- pay the fee
- volunteer as a chaperone
- pack a bagged lunch
Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)
- Many provinces use proficiency scales rather than letter grades in early years.
- Student-led conferences are common; students share work and goals.
- Trips proceed rain or shine—dress for weather and label items.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Meeting request: “Could we meet for 20 minutes to discuss math comments and next steps?”
- Home support: “What can we practise at home to help with reading fluency?”
- Trip info: “What time do we depart/return, and is there a cost?”