Procedures+and+routines



Students should have a folder that they take home __every__ day. In this folder parents should check for important notes, fliers, and homework. With that folder should be the student's planner. We will discuss all assignments in class and then the students will copy from the board what they should do that evening for homework. I will check this at least twice every week - usually Mondays and Thursdays- to make sure students are copying down what they are supposed to copy.

A typical week's homework in my class includes spelling practice every Monday, and twenty to thirty minutes of reading every night. On Thursdays, the Reading at Home form should be signed by the parent to verify that the reading has been done. This reading can be just about anything. It can include the science and social studies texts. This is a good choice when tests are scheduled since this is one way to study for the test. Students can read on their own, to younger children or with parents. The RAH form is due every Friday.

Spelling tests are given on alternate Fridays, but trial tests are given on the "off weeks". So Thursdays are really good days to study spelling words. Mrs. King passes out DMP worksheets (math practice sheets) every Monday, and they are due every Friday with few exceptions.

For social studies, students will be given a week to ten days to complete study guides. These are sometimes long, but a few questions each night gets the job finished in plenty of time for the test.

Every Monday parents should look for a packet of graded papers called the "Crow's Nest". Look over the papers, sign the half sheet stapled to the front and return to me with your student. Going over mistakes and teacher notes on these graded papers will help your child learn. Sometimes the best lessons come from mistakes if we take the time to figure out why our answers were wrong. If your child needs my help in this area, return the paper, and have your child ask me about it. I'll do my best to find a time to discuss it and reteach what was not understood the first time. Your help in this area goes a long way in preparing your student for the achievement tests we take in the spring.

Students need to wear coats every day during the months between November and April. We often do not know if we will go outside for recess until right before we go out because the weather can change quickly. If the temperature is above freezing and the pavement is somewhat dry, we will go out. Students who are unprepared get very cold and uncomfortable on chilly days!

