Homework
It is very
important that your child complete his/her homework each night. If your
child chooses not to do the homework, please do not sign the sheet.
Also, please help to remind your child that the homework sheet must be
signed and returned each day. He or she is responsible for doing this,
but may forget.
There will
be nights where completing homework is just not an option; ski club
nights, late soccer games, family visits, etc. On these occasions please
try to write a short explanation (“soccer game”, “family night”, etc.)
on the homework sheet and I will be happy to stamp it.
For Reading
I have the children copy “Read 10 min.” (15 and 20 min. later in the
year). Please just have them read a chapter of a chapter book (if they
are into that) or picture book to you or someone else, the actual time
is not critical! If you choose to have them read more, that would be
great. You make the call!
The
most important reasons behind the homework are to have them be
responsible for bringing things back and forth to school and to spend
family time at home practicing their reading and other school skills.
If a parent
isn’t available to do homework I have instructed the class to find
someone who is available and responsible to sign the sheet. This can, by
all means, be a grandparent, older sibling, baby-sitter, family member,
or even family friend/neighbor.
If you ever
have any questions or concerns about an assignment I send home please
write me a note on the homework sheet, call me here at school, or call
me at home (889-2051). |