All second graders have nightly homework in reading. Each child should
read with a parent at least 20 minutes a night. If there is a passage to be
read as part of the homework, you may count that in the 20 minutes and log as
such. All Jane Ryan students are using a daily log. In addition to this,
please,see your child's assignment book for nightly work. Many students will
be using the red pocket folders for their work. There is a place for work
to be returned to school as well as a pocket for papers that are to stay at
home.
Math facts folder: each child should practice a minimum of three times per
week and the folder should be returned for a new sheet.
Spelling-Our new program is called Fundations and includes spelling as well
as phonics and handwriting. Our approach will be to teach the skills in the
class during the week and we will be giving the children an informal
assessment in class when we complete a unit. This may not occur
weekly. These assessments are in a workbook format
and will go over the skills taught prior to that. There is no need to have
the children study in the traditional fashion.
