Homework
Homework Policy
*If your child is absent, please call the office and request to pick up the homework. If you are going away, please let me know ahead of time, so I can put a folder of work together. Thanks! :)
Parents can help in the following ways:
*Moderate degree of struggle is healthy and promotes growth so encourage your child to stick with a challenge, unless it becomes overly frustrating.
Homework Log
Every time your child misses a homework assignment, he/she needs to log into the homework log. The first time is a freebie :), the second time your child needs to have a working snack, and the third time your child will need to have a working snack and you will be notified. If it happens a fifth time, we will set up a meeting with you and your child to discuss ways help him/her with organization.
- At least 30 minutes/night of reading a "just right" book as well as conversations about books
- Up to 30 minutes/night of math homework (Math 4 Today on Tuesdays)
- Multiplication Fact Practice
*If your child is absent, please call the office and request to pick up the homework. If you are going away, please let me know ahead of time, so I can put a folder of work together. Thanks! :)
Parents can help in the following ways:
- Feel free to help your child understand directions by asking clarifying questions.
- Provide a distraction-free environment for accomplishing homework.
- Remind your child to pack up his/her homework after completion.
- Help your child make a plan for organizing work, especially long term assignments.
- If your child is struggling excessively* with a particular assignment, please sign the top the page to indicate a conscientious effort was made and follow up help is needed. We will address the confusion at school the next day.
*Moderate degree of struggle is healthy and promotes growth so encourage your child to stick with a challenge, unless it becomes overly frustrating.
Homework Log
Every time your child misses a homework assignment, he/she needs to log into the homework log. The first time is a freebie :), the second time your child needs to have a working snack, and the third time your child will need to have a working snack and you will be notified. If it happens a fifth time, we will set up a meeting with you and your child to discuss ways help him/her with organization.