The homework we give is meant to reinforce and enrich the concepts that are taught in school each day. Homework is valuable in that it helps your child establish independent study habits and self-discipline.

As a parent it is important to take an active role in your child's school work. Show and interest in what your child does and work with him/her to make this a successful year

Here are just a few suggestions.

• Allow your child to unwind and play right after school. Then they will be more willing to sit down and complete the assignment.
• Provide a quiet comfortable place for your child to do his/her work. Get your child in the habit of doing the work away from the distraction of television or toys.
• Show an interest in the work. Talk about the events of the day. Try to get beyond the "nothing" and "don't know" responses that are so common with this age.
• Make it clear that the homework is their responsibility. However make it clear that you are willing to help if necessary.
• Ask to see the work when it is completed. Consider yourself a consultant and offer helpful hints for a quality piece.

Map Of The Week

• Each week there will be a map.
• Information on the back needs to be printed on the map neatly in appropriate place.
• Coloring around boundaries helps to define them, (colored pencils work best).
• Student's name needs to be on the map in the upper right hand corner.

Problem Of The Week

• This is to help your child to work on strategies in math.
• They will get some examples of strategies at school.
• If you cannot see the strategy, do not worry, we just want the students to try. We understand all students will not be successful.
• Most important of all is that we want your child to write about the process they use to solve the problem; this is the key we are looking for.
• We process the information on Friday.

Extra Math Skills Paper

• This is a paper reinforcing a skill we are currently working on in the classroom. Please let your child work independently on it; then you can check it.

Additional Language Arts Skill Paper

• This paper will also reinforce some skill which has been recently taught.

Supplemental Reading

• Your child should read 20 minutes each night.
• Parents should sign reading slip. This is a check for us.

Other Homework

• Book Reports are assigned at the beginning of each month and are due at the end of the month. You will receive notice of these dates.
• Practice spelling words when appropriate.
• Review and practice math facts.

ALL ITEMS IN FOLDER ARE TO BE COMPLETED AND PASSED IN BY FRIDAY

THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL BE DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY

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