Homework is an excellent link between home and school. It's purpose is to reinforce skills that are taught at school as well as allow parents to see where their child may need extra help. In first grade, homework is counted as an effort grade only. However, it is critical that homework is completed correctly in order for your child to receive the maximum benefit from the learning experience. This year I am attempting to have a specific schedule for homework assignments each night. At times the schedule may deviate slightly due to shortened weeks, catching up on lessons, and/or testing schedules, but for the most part it will be as follows: Monday - Phonics & Math Tuesday - Phonics & Math Wednesday - Phonics & Math Thursday - Writing Folder Friday - Study new Reading and/or Spelling Words BELOW IS THE SPECIFIC HW FOR THE WEEK OF December 7-11 Monday - Phonics p. 48 & Math Practice p.32 Tuesday - Phonics p. 49 & Math Practice pgs. 43 & 44 Wednesday - NO HOMEWORK Thursday - NO HOMEWORK Friday - NO SCHOOL **Students write their homework in their Agendas each day. Homework is to be returned to school the next day (unless otherwise specified)** I will begin a Homework Club for students who turn in all their homework for the week. They will receive a sticker or some type of small reward as an effort grade. Although I will remind students to turn in their homework, it will be their responsibility to place it in the homework bucket in the classroom (with their name on it) to be checked each week. **If homework is left at school, students will be required to catch up the next night by completing the homework for the night missed and the current night's homework. I will do my part by reminding students to place their homework in their notebooks at the conclusion of each day, but again, the ultimate responsibility lies with the child.** (If you haven't started already, first grade is an excellent time to begin teaching and reinforcing responsibility with your child.