PROCEDURES
            Homework will be in the form of a weekly packet.  It comes home on Fridays
            and is due the following Friday.  3rd grade tried this new homework procedure
            last year and it worked great.  It allows you and your child to work out your
            own homework schedule.  We realize that life is hectic and hope that doing
            homework this way helps.
            

            The spelling list for the week is attached to the homework packet.  Spelling
            tests will be given each Friday. (Spelling Choice link)
            

            In addition to the packet, students can earn bonuses by reading at home each
            week.  I encourage students to read or be read to nightly at home. Students
            should record those reading minutes on their reading log. The third grade
            reading goal is 100 minutes a week, 400 minutes a month. Your child should
            record their minutes  on their reading log, and return it to school at the
            end of each month.  This is optional but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  It is better to
            read each night and not save it only for the weekend. :) Make the reading log
            YOUR CHILD'S RESPONSIBILITY.  Please don't make up the minutes, even when
            things get hectic and it seems you just can't fit in the reading.  This is
            the honor system and is a great way for your child to learn to be responsible.
            You can download Reading Log forms on the Parent Resource page.
            

            Homework is meant to be a way for your child to INDEPENDANTLY practice skills
            from class.  Some students may finish quickly while others find it
            challenging.  Homework is not intended to teach new concepts.  If your child
            needs additional practice for enrichment or remediation please take advantage
            of the many links on our class page and the 3rd grade page.