Mrs. Anissa Selbach

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My homework philosophy is simple.  If you work hard during the day during 
school hours, then you should find plenty of time to enjoy your evening 
hours.  However, we also understand as lifelong learners that there are a 
few things that we need to practice daily to maintain the new skills and 
concepts that we are working on in the classroom.

I encourage you to build in ten to fifteen minutes of reading practice 
each night.  Practice makes progress.  My hope is that reading becomes a 
part of your daily schedule, just like brushing your teeth!  You can read 
independently, to a sibling, to an adult, or better yet . . . mix it up! 
Second grade is the year that we begin to see a shift in learning to read 
and reading to learn.

Students will be asked to spend time at home working on our "No Excuse!" 
words.  These are the words that all second graders need to know how to 
spell.  These words will be covered in the first semester of school and will 
become part of our word wall.  The second semester will be devoted to 
working on word families, those words with like spellings.  Some students 
will find that spelling comes more naturally to them, and lots of practice 
may not be needed.  However, some of us may find that outside practice is 
necessary.

Students will also be asked to practice basic math facts at home.  While we 
will spend time in class each day practicing at our own levels, it may not 
be enough to solidify the facts.  This job can truly be done in a matter of 
minutes. You can use traditional flashcards or use the online program we use 
at school, Math Facts in a Flash.  Keep it short but keep it consistent.

This is the second year for our new math series, Everyday Mathematics. The 
program introduces skills and concepts quickly and then spirals back to them 
for mastery during the year.  Your child will be bringing home a Math 
Newsletter at the beginning of each unit.  Use it as a resource. It is full 
of ideas on how you can help support your child's learning and games that you 
can play at home to practice the skills that are being taught in class.  Your 
child will also bring home Home Links on a regular basis.  This is assigned 
math homework and usually takes just a few minutes to complete. It is 
important to complete these outside of class to support what is being taught 
during class.

If you find your child is bringing home more work than what is outlined 
above, it may because he/she is struggling to complete work during class 
time.  I will always keep you informed in your child's planner about 
homework as it relates to the school day.

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Mrs. Anissa Selbach

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