Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Homework and book bags.


HOMEWORK PROGRAMME

Our homework programme will begin this week and run through to the end of the year.  Your child will be given a homework folder and the work inside will coincide with a sound being studied in class.  Each week, students will have some reading and writing exercises to do at home.  The homework will always be read through, described, and discussed before going home.  The following week, students will have opportunities to ask questions if they are unclear or stuck.  Work will always be discussed before going home: the material will never be new.

Homework folders are sent home every Friday.  They are due back the following Thursday.

A reminder that homework is part of our assessment for report cards, and I will be tracking work that is incomplete or late.

BOOK BAGS

This week we will also start our book bags.  Every week, students will be assigned a book and may choose a second book from our class and/or school library.  My expectation is that every child practise reading each book every day at home.  I encourage you to sit with your child while s/he reads, and ask questions (What was this book about?  What did it remind you of?  Or, predict what it will be about?).  Your involvement in the reading programme will be very important in supporting, motivating and encouraging your child to read daily. 
Each book bag will have a tracking sheet where students will write book titles and the date that they are due back.  I ask that you sign the tracking sheet every week, as confirmation that you have read with your child.  A big thank you for your anticipated support and involvement, in our reading programme.

Book bags go home every Friday.  They are due back the following Thursday.

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