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Dear Parents,

    We utilize the math curriculum called Everyday Math. It is a spiraling curriculum which means that concepts are continual revisited throughout the learning process in grades K-6. In addition, the name implies a lot about the curriculum. The intent is that math instruction and learning happens everyday. This will  not only take place in the form of direct class instruction but also through an at home component. Make sure to read about the math homework as well as about how the family letters help keep you informed about many of the important skills to be learned in your child's classroom. Lastly, if you are just looking for some ways to help your child with math at home, check out "How to help your children with Mathematics."

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Parents,

    Math homework will more than likely come home 4 out of the 5 nights in a school week. The purpose is not only to provide some additional practice over the newly learned skills but also to provide an opportunity for students to develop responsibility. It is the expectation that the child completes and returns the homework. Of course parents can help their child complete homework but we are trying to avoid the excuse of, "My parents didn't take my homework out of my bag!" I explain, from day one, that my students are responsible for their homework and not their parents.

    Make sure you check out the family letters. These will come home before we start a new unit in math. These letters will provide an overview of the new unit as well as provide answers to all the homework assigned during that math unit.

 

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