I assign homework because of its' importance of reinforcing learned material.
Reading/spelling words are presented each Monday with a quiz given each
Friday, unless prior notices are given. The students will be checked for
knowledge of the words as well as their proper spelling.
Math sheets are usually given Monday to Thursday and are a review of what was
covered in class.
Homework should not take more than 30 minutes, and students work is checked
daily.
Our reading program this year is SRA, a Direct Instruction program. The only
reading assignments will be if your child was absent, or is unable to
complete class assignments. I do expect the students to be neat and do as
much work on their own as possible. If a parent needs to assist, please write
me a note telling me so.
Parents are key to making homework a positive experience:
make it a priority
provide an area where it can be done each day with limited distractions
provide praise and support
contact me if there are any problems
Students have been given a planner and folder to carry home daily. One side is
"Home", and the students are to keep these papers at home as they have been
graded, or done in class as a group. The right side is "Return to School".
These papers must be returned to school the next day.