HOMEWORK

**HOMEWORK PROCEDURES ** Homework helps students develop good study habits. Research also shows that it should be approximately 10 minutes per grade level per night, meaning that 3rd graders should have no more than 30 minutes of homework per day. Click here to read more.


 * //__QUICK OVERVIEW of HOMEWORK__:// **


 * Our goal is for students to review learning goals studied in class by: **

> //click on the link to reach the AR information page // ||  ||   || * **Any type of math practice such as Cool Math , Math Fact Cafe , or any other website, flashcard, worksheet, game, or other type of math **//(check out the Student Resources  page for more ideas) // ||
 * //**__Reading 100 minutes per week. This includes__:**// ||  ||   || **//__Practicing Math 50 minutes per week. This includes__://** ||
 * * **Students may read books of their own choosing ** ||  ||   || * **Complete three (3) Green Light sessions on Reflex Math <span style="color: #0b6b14; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">per week; this will help students learn math facts ** ||
 * * **<span style="color: #0b6b14; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">Practice Spelling **
 * // click on the link to reach the list of High Frequency words // ||  ||   || * **<span style="color: #0b6b14; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">Practice math concepts on <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 17px;">IXL <span style="color: #0b6b14; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">as suggested by Ms. McCormack in the weekly newsletter ** ||
 * * **<span style="color: #0b6b14; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">Take <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 17px;">Accelerated Reader (AR) <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 17px;"> Quizzes <span style="color: #0b6b14; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">and earn at least four (4) points per month **

Because research in Best Practices tells us that immediate feedback on assignments is the best way to ensure children's understanding of the concepts, we would like for you, the parents, to provide the feedback to your children on their homework logs before they are returned to the classroom (i.e., check their homework before they turn it in). Homework is reflected in the "Effort" score on your child's Report Card. Thank you for your support in your child's homework study skills this year.

__**//<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">DETAILED OVERVIEW of HOMEWORK: //**__ <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive; font-size: medium;">Third grade homework is assigned on Monday and is due the following Monday. We have found that students do best when they try to do a little bit of homework each day, rather than waiting until Sunday evening to complete the work. It is especially important to practice weekly Spelling words and High Frequency Spelling Words each day because there will be a test each Friday.

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">//**__ Homework Logs: __**// Students will receive a new homework log every 4 weeks for practice in math, reading and spelling. Homework runs from Monday to Sunday each week. The required amount of homework is indicated in each area of study. I ask that the minutes practiced be recorded in each day’s box. At the end of each 4-week period, Homework Logs are to be turned in and the students will receive an overall score for their efforts. // These scores will then become part of the “effort” score for that academic area on their report card. // A new Homework Log will be sent home at that time for the following week.

To receive a score of “4” students need to go above and beyond the minimum requirements. This could be done in many ways: extra minutes spent on reading or math; pencil-paper with an adult; computer practice (typing the words onto a list when given them orally); or any other creative way your child chooses to work with the words. Students practice words from the “Core Words” list (the most commonly used words in the English language). __A letter explaining the spelling program in detail was sent home during the first few weeks of school. You may also find the letter by clicking the link below.__


 * <span style="background-color: #8cfdf4; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Click here ** to see sample Homework Log
 * <span style="background-color: #8cfdf4; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Click here ** to see High Frequency Spelling List
 * <span style="background-color: #8cfdf4; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Click here ** to see Spelling Program Letter of Explanation


 * __ Additional Homework NOT recorded on the Homework Log: __**

//<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">__ Unfinished Work: __ // // Any unfinished work assigned during class will be sent home for completion after ample class time has been given. I will stamp your child's binder calendar “Homework” and note what work is being sent home. I would like to have it returned the next day. //

//<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">__ Special Projects: __ // // This year our students will work on research papers in the classroom; however, the art project required along with it may be sent as homework. Our first project will not begin until late October at which time details for the art project will be sent home with plenty of time to complete it before it is due. //

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive; font-size: 130%;">Please help your child by providing a designated "homework" spot, where the student keeps homework supplies, pencils, paper, scissors and crayons. Providing this structure will help your child develop good study habits.