Homework

Homework Information



During most weeks, homework assignments will be sent home on Fridays. __//**Homework should be returned to school the Thursday of the following week.**//__ However, math homework will be collected the day after it is assigned. Homework should take students **no more than 30 minutes** to complete, not including working on special projects. Your child should also be reading for a **//minimum//** of 20 minutes each school day. Weekend reading is highly encouraged as well. Any work that was not completed during the school day may also be sent home as homework and returned the next day.



**//Reading/Language Arts://** Each day your child will bring home a self-selected reading book. After your child reads his/her book, record the information on the B.E.E. Book Log. A Week By Week reading homework sheet, which focuses on different reading strategies will also be sent home every Friday. This assignment should be completed with you child as it requires a parent signature.



**//Spelling://** Spelling homework will be sent home on Friday's in the B.E.E. Binder. The spelling homework that will be sent home will primarily focus on building basic word concepts (such as vowel sounds, suffixes, using apostrophes, vocabulary development, phonics and ect) that are part of each unit we are studying. Your child should complete the spelling homework and return it by the following Thursday.

//**Math:**// //Everyday Math// homework involves developing flexible and efficient ways to solve problems, as well as practicing facts and discrete skills through word problems, activities and games. Math homework will not be sent home on a specific day during the week. Please note, the amount of homework each week varies according to the concepts and lessons being taught. Your child will bring home a Student Math Handbook with each homework assignment (unless is not necessary for the specific assignment). **//EDM// homework provides opportunities for students to:** review and practice current and past work develop and solidify mathematical understandings extend classroom work prepare for upcoming math activities Math Journals will be sent home for you to review with your child. Please look over the pages identified in your child's assignment journal. Please encourage your child to fix any mistakes or finish any incomplete work. I also ask that you initial at the top of each page to show that you have reviewed your child's work. Reviewing Math Journals will give you the opportunity to see what we are working on daily in our math lessons.



//**Science and Social Studies:**// Most all science and social studies activities will be completed in class. Occasionally, I will invite your child to do some research at home. Most often, participation will be voluntarily!



// Language Arts/Writing: // Occasionally, your child may be asked to complete a writing assignment or a grammar skill sheet. Specific information in regards to these assignments will be noted in the assignment journal or a note home from me.

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS

//**I expect students to:**// Do their best job on their homework. To use their best handwriting. To do their homework independently and ask for help only after they have given it their best effort. Be responsible and turn their homework in on time. Write their first and last name as well as date and student number on each homework page.
 * //Student’s homework responsibilities://**

Parents are the key to making homework a positive experience for their children. Therefore, I ask that parents make homework a top priority, provide the necessary supplies and a quiet homework environment. Set a daily homework time, provide praise and support (when needed), not let children avoid doing homework, and contact me if you notice a problem or have questions.
 * //Parent’s homework responsibilities://**

I will check homework assignments and reading logs. Because I strongly believe the value of supportive feedback plays in motivating children to develop good study habits, I will recognize students when they do their homework and offer incentives.
 * //Teacher’s homework responsibilities://**

If students choose not to their homework consistently, I will then ask that the parents begin checking and signing completed homework each night. If there is a legitimate reason why a student is not able to finish homework, please send a note or contact me on the day the homework is due stating the reason it was not completed.
 * //If students do not complete homework://**

Your support at home in truly appreciated.

Regards, Mrs. Goodno