We are into our regularly scheduled programming at this time in September. I realize that some students might still be adjusting to 5^th grade, but we need to get fairly structured with our daily agenda in order to stay on track with our 5^th grade content. With that in mind, please make sure that you are checking your child’s planner daily. They will get homework every day. For the past week, I have assigned a math worksheet along with something else. Typically, 30 – 45 minutes will be needed to complete the homework. It is a good habit to not only ask if your student completed the work, but to see what they have done.

A few guidelines:

• In Math, students will have to show work for each problem. No work = no credit. Students should use their reference book and their notebooks to help them, if needed.
• Students can and should take home textbooks, notebooks, and folders to help themselves.
• New Spelling vocabulary is given on Monday. Students are expected to write each work 3 times each and use the word properly in a sentence. Students have all week during our “Rotations” to work on Spelling Word Work. If they have not used their time wisely, they should take home their notebook on Thursday to finish up whatever is still incomplete. Additionally, they should review their words to a Spelling test on Friday.
• Fifth grade also has another spelling list of “37 Words.” Students were given this list the first week of school. A couple of times each card marking, I will retest them on these words. If they achieve a score of 100% by the end of the school year, they receive a special certificate at our Awards Ceremony in June.
• Make sure your child has a quiet place to do their homework, without TV or other distractions.
• If there are questions that need to be answered, students should use complete sentences (using part of the question in their answer).  Have them reread their answers for details and accuracy. (No wimpy sentences allowed.)

We are off to a great start! Thank you for your support and assistance.