Homework
Weekly Homework - This year I am trying something new and will not be sending a homework packet home each week. Instead I ask that you focus on having students complete their reading minutes, study their Word Work and Vocabulary words and then spend some time as a family talking and playing together. Please see the note I've attached at the bottom of the page for additional information.
Word Work - On the newsletter each week there will be a place for our weekly words to focus on. Spelling "Check" Thursday (Please check out the spelling letter at the bottom of this page for the practice routine/ideas). This is not a traditional "spelling" program, but will include spelling, phonics and vocabulary skills. Please note that memorizing the words listed on the Weekly News is not the idea of this program, but rather to work on the concept/skills taught and applying it to everyday use will be better way to study.
Vocabulary Words - Weekly vocabulary words will also be sent home with the newsletter each Friday. These words do not need to be studied for correct spelling, rather, they need to be understood and their meaning and definition are what the focus will be. These are called "Tier 2" words and are sometimes difficult to master, but we will be working on them daily in class and throughout the year.
Reading - 20 minutes of Reading each night (Highland Reading Expectation). The minutes and what was read should be entered in the agenda EVERY night along with a parent signature or initial!
Word Work - On the newsletter each week there will be a place for our weekly words to focus on. Spelling "Check" Thursday (Please check out the spelling letter at the bottom of this page for the practice routine/ideas). This is not a traditional "spelling" program, but will include spelling, phonics and vocabulary skills. Please note that memorizing the words listed on the Weekly News is not the idea of this program, but rather to work on the concept/skills taught and applying it to everyday use will be better way to study.
Vocabulary Words - Weekly vocabulary words will also be sent home with the newsletter each Friday. These words do not need to be studied for correct spelling, rather, they need to be understood and their meaning and definition are what the focus will be. These are called "Tier 2" words and are sometimes difficult to master, but we will be working on them daily in class and throughout the year.
Reading - 20 minutes of Reading each night (Highland Reading Expectation). The minutes and what was read should be entered in the agenda EVERY night along with a parent signature or initial!
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