Handbook

 

Homework

         

It is recommended that children in the 4th grade spend approximately thirty to forty

minutes each evening doing homework.  When possible this time should be spent with a parent / guardian, rather than the child working alone.  Different children work at varied speeds therefore, not everyone will be bringing home the same amount of homework.   Below is a guideline of suggested study topics to work on after the regular homework is complete, or in place of homework for those who are already finished.

 

Monday - Read 15 minutes for RIF
                Practice Math facts for 10 minutes
                Look over the new Spelling list

Tuesday - Read 15 minutes for RIF 
                Practice Math facts for 10 minutes 
                Practice Science or Social Studies vocabulary words

Wednesday - Read 15 minutes for RIF
                      Practice Math facts for 10 minutes
                      Practice Spelling words
  Review Science vocabulary and notes

Thursday - Read 15 minutes for RIF
                  Practice Math facts for 10 minutes
                  Study Science vocabulary and notes

Friday - Have a great weekend!

 

Other activities such as reading books, playing a game, or visiting the library are also good ways to spend this study time.

       Studying Tips for Quizzes and Tests 

 

SPELLING - Give your child a practice test.  This can be done out loud or on paper.  Have them put the words in ABC order to work on alphabetizing skills, plus they get practice writing the words. 

LANGUAGE - Do some of the exercises provided in the book with your child.  There are practice pages after each unit.  Have your child write a story on whatever topic you give them or something they have recently done.  Practice proofreading and editing it together.

SOCIAL STUDIES - Quiz your child on the section or chapter using review questions at the end of each section and at the end of each chapter.  Also, study vocabulary, notes, and any handouts given.

MATH - There are extra practice problems after each chapter.  Students need to practice basic facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) on a regular basis.  Practice money and time in real-life situations.

SCIENCE - Review the section or chapter with your child by asking them questions.  Review various worksheets, vocabulary cards, notes in spiral, and experiments.

READING - Reread and discuss pages from the literature book or stories from the reader/novel covered that day.  Also, you could have your child relate or write a summary of the story or chapter.  Have your child discuss the characters, setting, or events of the story.

 

     General Information 

BIRTHDAY 

We celebrate birthdays by singing and some treats (pencil, eraser, or sticker, etc.) from me.  You are welcome to send treats on your child's birthday if you like.  As of now, we have 26 students.  We are only allowed to have treats that are purchased at the story for the safety of the students. 

PERSONAL ITEMS 

Please make sure your child's name is on all items that you are sending to school. 

AGENDA 

It is each student's responsibility to fill out his/her agenda.  You may want to ask to see the agenda and the completed work each night until your child has gotten into a successful routine. At the end of each subject, I write the assignment on the board.  I encourage the students to fill in their agenda at the same time.  At various times during the day, students will have study hall time.  If they use their time wisely in school, they should have no more than 40 minutes of homework each night unless they are working on a project or studying for a test. 

TAKE HOME FOLDER 

A Take Home Folder will be sent home each evening.  Please empty this folder (with the exception of homework for the next day) and return it to school. 

NEWSLETTER 

I send home a newsletter each week.  It will also be posted on my web page.  Please make sure you ask your child for this and take a few minutes to read it over the weekend.  I send this home to let you know what your child is doing in class, inform you of upcoming tests and projects, and notify you of various events, etc. 

BOOK ORDERS 

Book orders will be given to students on a regular basis.  I try to send multiple book orders from the same company so that you can make one check out to the book company.