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Homework is starting up!

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 two activities form the menu to complete. 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. 

Nightly homework: Most of the time,  on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, I send home one homework assignment which is due the next day. It is usually math, vocabulary, or science/social studies. 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. Later in the year as we start to work with Google Drive, expect a transition to more technology based assignments. Additionally, if she is not able to complete it due to an event or a family situation, please let me know.  This week there will be no Monday night homework due Tuesday. Trying to ease into homework so I thought the reading log was enough to send home tonight. Expect a math page to come home tomorrow.

A quick summary:

For now, nightly homework will be sent home Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All homework except the reading log/spelling menu is due the next day.

Reading log and spelling menu are  due on Friday.

**If your child does math and reading with Mrs. Sundberg, she will be in charge of assigning homework and determining the homework routine for your child.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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