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Friday, September 16, 2011

Thank You Parents and Students!

Thank you for all the wonderful donations of supplies. Your generosity has been overwhelming. We have a wonderful stockpile of so many items that are not able to be ordered from the district warehouse. THANK YOU, again! Also, this week, we sent home our first homework assignment on Wed. That is the day it will be sent home each week. It is a one page paper that is labeled at the top..."Homework for week of ...". This week's assignment involved the class rules we have been developing in class. Students were to draw a picture for each rule, sign the promise at the bottom, and return the homework to class. We keep track of returned homework by putting a sticker on our "Homework Chart". Students are able to choose a prize when 10 assignments have been returned. The intent is to develop a good habit that will continue through their school career. I do not set a deadline for homework to be returned, but will accept it whenever it comes. I design the homework each week to cover the topics we are currently studying in class, so that parents can be aware and hopefully enhance any of those topics. I try to keep it open-ended so that it can be accomplished at whatever level the student is at. If they need a lot of support, feel free to assist them as you feel is appropriate. If they are very independent, let them work on their own. Although homework is important, we don't want it to be a huge battle ground. Again, if you have questions, please feel free to contact me.

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