November 07, 2011

Please note we are one day behind in our math assignments.

Tomorrow is the Veteran's Day assembly at school. Our homeroom will be performing The Star Spangled Banner with hand bells.

One of our students suggested a really good website to practice spelling and vocabulary words. You can use the regular version for free and it looks like it offers a lot of ways to practice words. Check it out: http://www.spellingcity.com/

Second term is when assignment due dates start to tighten up. This is the general rule:

I do not accept late work after 5 days, unless students have been sick (a note is required) or there is another really good reason. The 5 days start when the assignment has been posted in the SIS grade book. However, the grade for the project drops every day by 10%, whether the assignment has been posted or not. So, I may accept an assignment late, but it will not be for full credit. I am encouraging and reminding students every day to complete and hand in assignments.

I do want students to do the work, though, so I may be willing to negotiate in some cases. I can't reward students for continually returning late work, though. Late work means that students are not prepared for quizzes, tests, and the next topics we will study. Thank you for the support you give your children. Please email me if you have questions or concerns.

The paper bag book reports are so much fun! Students have done a fabulous job! When we finish sharing them in class, we will put them on the wall by the stairs. Look for them starting next week.