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FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Should I correct my child's homework? You should always review your child's homework each night to check for neatness and correctnes. Have your child correct any errors you find. Have them rewrite any messy writing. Does my child have to write in cursive? Yes, unless the teacher has said otherwise in class, all 4th graders are expected to write in cursive. There may be a few exceptions. If your child is absent, if possible call the school and arrange to pick up class work/homework at the end of the day. The usual policy is for every day he/she is absent, they have that same number of days to make up the work. Extenuating circumstances will be handled differently. Should I help my child with homework? Absolutely. If your child is struggling with the homework, certainly try to help them. If they are having an extremely difficult time with the concept be sure to jot me a note. The Homework Schedule is the homework assignment sheet that your student uses to record their daily homework. Your responsibility is to LOOK at the homework each night and have your child correct it. You should then initial it. On Thursdays, your student should return it completed. He /She may earn a star by returning completed schedule on time. What is the purpose of these weekly reading assignments I have do? These reading assignments each have a focus area. Helping your student will increase their ability to comprehend a wider variety of text, and it will allow them to practice reading outloud/fluency. How can I help improve my student's reading level? Read fun and exciting books together. Take turns reading with them. Discuss the books ( not by asking comprehension questions), but simply by talking about the characters, the events- Make the discussion authentic. What is the best way for me to contact the teacher? E-mail me with any questions or concerns. rharcourt@uxbridge.k12.ma.us Why is the teacher asking me to sign each homework assignment? This is probably due to the poor quality of the recent homework being passed in. To ensure that a parent is indeed checking the accuracy of all homework , you may be asked to sign each assignment. What is considered an appropriate snack? We have a 10 minute period to eat a snack, and so it should be something nutritious and quick. Fruit is highly recommended or cheese and crackers. |
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