Dear Parents/Guardians,
My classroom objectives:
Schoolwork vs. homework: School is for learning; home is for practicing. That should be our mantra. If your child comes home saying that they need you to teach them how to do something, then we have a problem. If this becomes a pattern, let me know as soon as soon as possible. I would never ask you to do my job for me. This is something we can fix. Fwiw, I don't assign homework per se (well, very rarely), I assign classwork. If students are unable to finish their classwork during the school day, then that work becomes 'homework.' *If homework is taking more than 1 hour to complete, please contact me. I really encourage that your child does not do more than 1 hour of homework each night- this includes reading and math facts. If you want them to do more than 1 hour, that is up to you. For myself, if they do an hour of work, but still are not done- please just write me a quick note telling me they worked for an hour. That is good enough for me! My goal is for them to build good habits, not make them suffer at home. Hopefully, they are getting most of their work done at school so that this isn't a problem. Habits/Daily routine: Your child should read at least 20 minutes a day- 100 minutes per week. The more this reading can be done out loud, the better (they can read to a sibling, to you, or themselves.) If they read to you, discuss what they are reading occasionally. Your child needs to know their multiplication/division facts up to 12 x 12. They don't have to learn it all in one week however. My advice is to have them practice one or two numbers each week that they struggle with. (For example, one week they work on their 7's, the next week their 8's.) We take a multiplication test almost every week in class. The results from that test shows the kids their 'weaknesses.' These are the numbers they need to practice. Grading: Proficiency Based Grading 4= Above standard 3= Meets standard 2= Approaching standard 1= Does not meet standard
Classroom: I want my students to feel that my classroom is a safe haven for their emotional and physical well being. If you learn that your child does not feel this way, please contact me immediately so we can fix the problem. I do not say this to give it lip service! I am the parent of two girls- 11 and 14. There are times when they come home from school or camp crying, or mentioning a problematic situation that has happened to them. Getting to the reality of what occurred, why it happened, etc. can be a trial. Ultimately, as a parent, I hope for the problem to stop. As your child's teacher, I want you to contact me sooner rather than later. If I don't know what is happening, I can't take steps to try and fix the problem. PLEASE let us communicate. If a student in my class isn't feeling comfortable, whether it is due to me, a student(s), or another teacher, let me know. I am on YOUR side. We are in this together! ___________________________________________________________________ *Cell Phones may be at school if kept in a backpack and turned off. If you need to contact your child during school hours please contact the office. *Your student is expected to follow all class, school, and district rules and procedures outlined here and in the student planner. *Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Kindest regards, John Glime [email protected]
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