MRS. SUSAN SCOTT

Sept. 2010

Dear Parents,

Welcome to room B-105. As the school year is just getting into full swing, I thought it might be best for all concerned if you had a copy handy for you and your children of everything that I am going over with you during open house.

1.       School Supplies: Two heavy duty 2 –pocket portfolios, a one subject lined paper notebook to be used as an assignment pad, one pkg. multi-color highlighters, one box of 16 or less crayons, one box of colored pencils, one pkg. of #2 pencils, one pkg. pencil top erasers, one glue stick, two or more boxes of tissues.                    

2.       Four book reports will be due this school year, one for each marking period, and will be included as part of the marking period grade. This is an at home activity . If you feel that your child might have difficulty doing this independently, then you might want to assist him/her with this activity. This is solely at your discretion. The book genre is up to your child and you

3.       Homework assignments are written on the class assignment chart each day, and time is given to write down the assignment. In addition, I always go over the homework assignment, and remind the students what books and materials they need to bring home. * Please review nightly with your child their homework, and check off in the assignment book that they have completed the assignment.

 4.       If for some reason (sickness, emergencies, etc.) a student is unable to complete homework, please write a note, and the assignment will be excused until the next day. 

•  I encourage the students to choose a homework buddy, someone they can call if they have a question about the assignment. If you do not wish for your telephone number to be circulated in class, please let me know.

 6.       Here are some homework expectations and tips:

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS:

>All homework must be completed in pencil.

>All work must be labeled with your name, number, date, and subject.

>Your work should be neatly and carefully written so that it is easy to read.

>The papers should not be torn.

>Keep your homework clean and unwrinkled.

>Check over your work.

>Remember to always do your best.

                           HOMEWORK TIPS

>Check assignment pad and folder daily (signature required in assignment pad).

>Work in a calm, clean area (desk, kitchen table, bedroom).

>Bring homework supplies to your work area (Pencils, crayons, paper, glue, scissors, dictionary, eraser) You might want to keep your supplies handy in a shoebox or basket.

 I look forward to working with you and your children and watching them grow to become more independent, organized, and responsible students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me either in the assignment book, or by e-mail at scott.susan@byramschools.org

 Sincerely,

 Mrs. Scott