Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday. It should take approximately 15-20 minutes or so to complete, varying somewhat with each child’s personal work habits. In addition, students are required to read for at least 20 minutes each night.
At the beginning of second grade, it is best to monitor the reading and, if possible, read along with your child. As the year progresses, you child will become a more independent reader and will be ready to choose favorite authors. It is perfectly acceptable for your child to read easy books at the beginning of the year. This creates a comfortable reading experience and enhances fluency. As time goes by, you will want to encourage more challenging selections (in partnership with me).
Each week your child will receive a homework log where he/she will record their daily homework assignments on. Simply initial the right margin of the homework log to indicate your child has completed the homework and reading for that day.
The homework record sheet is kept in the “take home folder”, which will also contain notes from school and work samples. Please empty the folder each day from the KEEP section of the folder (at the back), and return any notes/work in the NOTE section of this folder. There is a section at the back of the folder where your child will keep his/her reading reflections in. A reading reflection will be assigned once a week. I will talk more about homework at this Thursday's information session.
Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy this special time with your child.
Kind regards,
Ms. Marion O’Mullane
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