Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do you have homework on the weekend?
2. Do you go over the homework in school?
3. Where do I sign for my child's homework?
4. Where do you get the gems?
5. How long have you been at Tallwood Elementary?

Do you have homework on the weekend?

NO! I do not assign homework on the weekend, but I am aware that at times 
life gets busy during the week, and do not mind at all if you decide to have 
your child complete the week's homework over the weekend. As for weekend 
reading, I would never discourage a child taking advantage of extra time to 
get lots of punches!

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Do you go over the homework in school?

No. Homework is reinforcement practice of what we are learning in school. It 
is a tool designed to help you work with your child and discover their 
weaknesses and strengths. The homework should have been checked by the 
parents before it was returned. So everyone should have the correct answers 
anyway. I do however glance at the work to make sure it is completed, and if 
not I usually indicate I noticed it was missing with a stamp that 
says "Incomplete."

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Where do I sign for my child's homework?

In the past I have had parents sign by their child's writing assignments in 
the HOGs. However, with the evolving coversheet for the homework that is 
where I would like you to sign. I do like it when the parents also sign in 
the HOG by their child's writing. It is a nice way to show them that you 
read what they wrote- like an autograph of sorts.

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Where do you get the gems?

I get them many places, but have found that Wal-Mart carries huge bags of 
them for only $1.97. Thank you in advance if you would like to send some in! 
The children always love it when I give away the gems they bring in that 
their parents bought!

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How long have you been at Tallwood Elementary?

I have been serving the Tallwood families since September of 1997!

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