It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this post about homework, particularly math and language arts homework. I will be sending home all the math and language arts homework I have received to this point on Monday. My hope is that you and your student will take some time to look over what HAS and HAS NOT been turned in. PLEASE set a goal with your student to make sure ALL homework gets turned in from this point on. LOL…I have been telling the kids that coming to school everyday and doing their homework is their job, much like when grown ups go to work and do what each job requires to get paid. In order for your student to receive the ALL the “PAY DAY” prizes ALL MATH, LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, etc. INCLUDING READING LOGS MUST BE COMPLETED and TURNED IN ON TIME. With this in mind, I will briefly review what I am looking for each week especially since we have a couple “new” students .
Math Homework Assignments: Students do one page/day (5pts/day). They ONLY need to do odds OR evens. Having students work on concepts taught that day provides needed practice. It is also serves as a good reference for parents to see what concepts we are working on in class.
Language Arts Homework Assignments Include Several Components:
Reading: Students need to be reading at least 20 minutes five days/week. Reading must be recorded on their reading log daily/weekly to receive credit (80pts/week).
High Frequency Fluency Timings: This page must be printed off and turned in with the number of words read per minute recorded for credit (20pts/week).
High Frequency Spelling Words and Sentence: ALL SPELLING and REVIEW WORDS as well as the WEEKLY SENTENCE MUST BE WRITTEN ONCE/DAY! You DO NOT need to print off the form on the blog.
I am perfectly happy to accept spelling work done on notebook paper or papers you have printed out. **With that being said, again you are free to use the form on the the blog however PLEASE be aware that not all aspects/requirements of homework on this form apply to our class at this time. It is a general form used by some of the other 1st grade teachers. I kept it as I may want to used it at a later date.
Science and Social Studies Homework: Occasionally there may be science and or social studies homework assigned as we explore our community and the world in which we live. The “Phases of the Moon” is a great example of a current science assignment . These will always be posted on the blog under the Homework Posts etc.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR STUDENTS GREEN HOMEWORK FOLDER DAILY for any classwork, notes, homework etc. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT PUTS IT BACK IN HIS/HER BACKPACK so its ready to go in the morning. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me via my school email, text or phone. I will respond as quickly as time permits. I am also available after school Tuesdays from 3:30-4:00. Mornings are particularly busy for me, as I am making many preparations for the day. For this reason I prefer NOT to meet in the mornings whenever possible.
