Homework Routine & Assignments ~ September 14, 2010

Dear Parents & Students,

Welcome to our first homework week! This year we have two types of homework. Students are responsible for independent homework, and occasionally I will assign family projects. Independent homework includes weekly reading logs, weekly writing assignments, and weekly math practice. Family projects are usually related to social studies, science, and health concepts. Homework will arrive home on Tuesday and it is due on the following Tuesday. If you don’t receive anything from your child you can check this classroom blog to get the most up to date information.

This week’s homework due Tuesday, September 21st (unless otherwise noted):

Reading Log ~ Students will complete 20 minutes of reading 5 nights during the week.
Click here to download this weeks reading log

Writing ~ Students will complete the homework plan handout.
Click here to download homework plan assignment

Science Family Project ~ Students will choose a space topic and prepare a report and project reflecting their preferred learning style. Students all received a handout with details of this project. (Due Tuesday, September 28th)
Click here to download science project assignment

Math ~ Students will find six arrays at home. Students will draw what they find, and create an addition sentence and a multiplication sentence to describe their array. (See example on student handout) Math students from Susan's class are also expected to complete a homework plan. :)
Click here to download math homework week 1
Click here to download homework plan assignment


Art ~ PLEASE send in recycled materials so we can begin our space sculptures on Thursday. We need things like clean boxes, bottles, lids, containers, etc… THANK YOU!

Social Studies ~ We are creating a where in the world bulletin board in our classroom. Students are encouraged to bring in items from different countries around the world. It would be great to have as many different countries represented as possible. Items such as postcards, small souvenirs, photographs, etc... Space is limited so, small is best!

THANKS FOR YOUR AMAZING CHILDREN!!!!!!