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Homework is starting soon!

Hi everyone!

This week we will start homework procedures. I would like to explain the usual routines. There are two types of homework: the weekly reading log and nightly homework (occasionally there is a long term project). Our Language Arts "Week" starts each Monday and ends on Friday. Therefore, on Monday nights your child will bring home a reading log which also includes their spelling words. Their reading log is to be kept at home until Friday. Reading logs are due on Friday. I won't take them early because students may read on Friday morning before school and need to record it.  The second grade home reading policy is that students read about every night for 10-15 minutes.

The spelling quiz is on Fridays. Your child will receive a spelling menu on Monday attached to their reading log and they will write their spelling words on it so they know what words they need to practice. Your child will choose one activity from the menu to complete on Wednesday . Of course they could do more than one activity, or do it on another night if they are busy on Wednesday night.  Some activities require a parent signature in order for them to get credit for having done it. This week there will be no spelling words. 

Math homework: Math homework will be sent home on Monday nights, and it will be due the next day (Tuesday). Occasionally  I assign homework for students to go on an app or website (I give choices as to which ones to do) for homework to practice a math skill or concept.  If your child has any trouble with the assignments, let me know.

Tuesday and Thursday homework: Tuesday and Thursday homework will be incomplete work (work your child did not complete in school). It will be sent home and should be brought back as soon as possible.

This week there will be no Monday night math homework  or spelling words. There will only be a reading log this week. Trying to ease into homework!

A quick summary:

Math homework will be sent home on Mondays and is due on Tuesday.
A reading log and spelling list will go home Monday and the reading log and spelling menu are  due Friday.

Incomplete work will be sent home Tuesday and Thursday (or more often if needed, and if so, we will discuss).

Reading log and spelling menu are  due on Friday.

Please let me know if you have any questions!
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