Parent Information    

This year we are promoting families learning and working together.  You play an important role in the educational growth of your child.  This year, homework will be used to encourage families to read, write and complete all assignments together.  Your child’s homework will consist of the following components:

Basic Math Skills

Addition, subtraction using regrouping, multiplication, and division.  We will use double (10, 20, 30, etc) and triple (100, 200, 300, etc) digits.  We encourage you to make up math problems and assist him/her in solving them.  We will send homework to re-enforce these skills as well.

Vocabulary Building

Your child will begin to expand his vocabulary.  He/she will also become acquainted with parts of speech for better writing skills and language usage.    It is important that your child shares these skills with you.

Shared Reading

We want to encourage the children to develop a love of reading and writing, therefore we are asking that you read a story to your child each night.  Please allow your child to read the book if he/she is able.  The children will record a list of the books read on their daily reading journal.

Library Cards

In addition to reading to your child, we are asking that each child acquire a library card and that you take them to the library as often as possible.  We are planning some class trips to the library during this school year to assist our children with different library skills. 

Personal Belongings and Money

Your child should not bring any money or other valuable items to school.  Please understand that we cannot be responsible for lost or misplaced items.  You should not send money to school unless it is requested in writing for a school-approved activity.  When sending money, please seal it in an envelope, with your child’s name and room number on the outside.

Supplies

Please make sure that your child comes to school prepared to work.  Your child should bring the following supplies to school in order to be prepared to work:

It is necessary for your child to bring a small bookbag, backpack, or shopping bag to carry items to and from school.  Please check and clean out bag daily.

Many of the children have personal belongings that are similar, to make it easier for your child and the teacher, please write your child’s name on the inside of all hats, sweaters, coats, and books.  This will help your child identify his clothing and become more responsible.