Mrs. Murphy's Fourth Grade SJB Jaguars

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. Should my child have daily homework?
2. What is a good resource to find good books for my child to read?
3. What is an easy way to actually get the books without actually buying them?
4. Should my child be keeping track of his/her reading minutes?
5. How will you teach everything my child needs to know in only 7 hours a day in the classroom?
6. How can I see my child's grades before the progress/report comes out?
7. What if I had a question on an assignment that was due the next day?

Should my child have daily homework?

Yes, your child should strive for no more than 40 minutes of 
homework 
a night.  Twenty minutes should be spent anything that wasn't 
finished in school and 20 on silent reading or math work.

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What is a good resource to find good books for my child to read?

The Children's Cooperative Book Center is a great place to find 
quality 
literature.  Just go to your computer and press search and key in 
CCBC and 
you should be able to locate it.  Then have fun choosing. This is 
the best site to find quality children's literature!

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What is an easy way to actually get the books without actually buying them?

If you have a library card, you can go to www.easicat.net and 
follow the 
ordering instructions and when the Plymouth Library calls you, 
pick them up 
for and enjoy for free.

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Should my child be keeping track of his/her reading minutes?

Yes.  Every month we strive to read 30 minutes a night not 
counting the 
weekends so our goal is about 690 minutes a month.  Any amount 
over that is 
a bonus!  You can write the title and # of minutes on the bottom 
of your assignment notebook as you sign off on your child's daily 
assignment log.

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How will you teach everything my child needs to know in only 7 hours a day in the classroom?

I use a research based style of teaching which allows me to 
incorporate many 
of the objectives from our curriculum into my lessons that the 
children will 
learn from.  With consistent assessment and opportunities for 
learning, 
children have incredible success and enjoyment from this style of 
teaching.

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How can I see my child's grades before the progress/report comes out?

I use webgrader and information is available upon request.   

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What if I had a question on an assignment that was due the next day?

You could call a friend or you can call Mrs. Murphy at 980-2176 or email me 
at smurphy4@wi.rr.com.  

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