We will begin our regular homework schedule this week:
Monday- Spelling
Tuesday- Math
Wednesday- Reading/Language Arts
Thursday- Social Studies/Science
I check homework each morning for completion by marking it with a stamp. Students then put their homework in the back pocket of the KOALA Book to take home as completed and checked work. If your child gets a stamp, that means he/she received full credit on the assignment. Each child is allowed one homework “oops” per marking period, which includes late and missing homework.
You will find our first set of spelling words listed on the Homework Log. Although formal spelling homework is only assigned on Monday nights, it is important to practice these words throughout the week to prepare your child for the spelling (and sentence dictation) quiz on Friday. Each Monday, your child will pick two activities from the attached list to complete using the current week’s spelling words. This list will also be in the “Homework” section of your child’s KOALA Book. Some of the activities require a parent note and signature since the student will not have any paper to turn in (these activities are indicated with a picture of a pencil). All other activities should be completed on a piece of paper with the numbers and titles of the activities written at the top. This is very important so that I know if the activities were completed correctly. You do not have to do all 40 activities. If your child really enjoys a couple of the activities, he/she may repeat those activities week after week. The point of this extensive list is to provide students with opportunities to practice their spelling in ways that match their specific learning styles. If you have any questions, please let me know. Happy spelling! Spelling Homework Chart
Our new math series has a review/practice page to go with each lesson. As a result, your child may also bring home an additional math worksheet that is not listed on the Homework Log. I do not add these worksheets to the Homework Log because it is often difficult to anticipate when we will finish a lesson and be ready for the review sheet. If you see a review/practice math worksheet in your child’s KOALA Book, please complete it in addition to the regularly scheduled homework and return it the next day.
I’m looking forward to beginning of our 2nd week of 2nd grade. Please feel free to contact with me if you have any questions, comments or concerns. Working together, we can make this a memorable and successful year for our students.