GREAT NEWS !
We have 3 volunteers from the business community to teach a unit titled: “Our Community.” This is
an extension of our IB unit Producers and Consumers. They are volunteers with the Jr. Achievement
Program. The first session is scheduled for October 8, 2009. They will teach a lesson every
Thursday at the same time for 7 or 8 weeks. I will always be present during the lesson. So, when
you hear the names Mr. Smith, Ms. Ali, and Ms. Jessica you will know they are with …Jr. Achievement.
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Dear Parents,
As your child develops, it will be important for us to work together as
he/she prepares to leap into life and all it has to offer. Some children
will take smaller leaps than others, while some will jump in with both feet,
but it is my job, and yours, to provide a loving and patient environment
where learning can take place.
Below you will find some items of information:
Agendas
Students are to write down daily assignment and homework assignments every
morning. Long-range assignments and tests can be tracked in the agenda.
Parents are asked to review the agenda with their child and initial it each
evening.
Weekly Papers
Graded work and a checklist will be sent home weekly. Any missing
assignments will be noted in this packet. Work turned in late may be sent
home the next week. Please review these papers with your child, sign the
checklist and return graded papers the next day. Your promptness in
returning these papers is much appreciated.
Homework
Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday. Occasionally there may be an
assignment, or project, that extends over a weekend. Incomplete class work
should be completed for homework and turned in the following day. You may
expect your child to spend time on test preparation an extension of daily
practice, practicing math facts, long- term assignments, problems or
questions for review, research or cursive handwriting practice. I also
recommend a period of sustained silent reading. Homework is beneficial and
will not only keep parents updated on the curriculum but also help your
child develop long term independent study habits. Homework should take
approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
Challenge
Challenge students will be responsible for long term assignment, homework,
and special assignments as determined by the teacher.
Lunch
Please remember to obtain a visitor’s name tag at the front office if you
are meeting your child for lunch.
Absences
Written excuses are necessary for any absence, or the absence is logged as
unexcused. If your child is absent homework assignments will be issued the
next day.
Visitors
To ensure safety, please be sure to sign in and out through the front
office. A “Visitor” badge obtained at the front office should be worn at
all times.
Conferences
If you need to speak with me for any reason my number and e-mail address
will be in the front of your child's agenda. You may also send a note by your child.
Supplies
Please check with your child periodically to see if he/she needs supplies.
Students should use regular number 2 pencil for all assignments unless
otherwise stated by the teacher. Also a pack of colored pencils will be
needed throughout the school term.
Grades
Grading is a matter requiring extreme care. Grades are determined in the
best interest of the student after careful evaluation of all factors
involved. The importance of accurate and fair assessment of student
progress cannot be over emphasized. I will use the Atlanta Public Schools
grading scale.
Thank you parents! Together we will make a positive difference for your
child.
