Monday, August 31, 2009 Homework
August 31, 2009 by James Hendricks
Cursive lowercase h and k.
Please note that there was a printing problem with our copier and the workbooks were photocopied incorrectly. We are working to remedy the situation now! If there isn’t a k page in the workbook, then there is a paper copy with the homework tonight.
Homework – August 26, 2009
August 26, 2009 by James Hendricks
Homework for tonight:
(1) Read for 15 minutes
(2) Practice math addition facts with flash cards or on computer for 5 minutes.
(3) Get all back to school forms signed by parents and back to school
(4) Start work on adventure theme wall items.
(5) Practice muscle words for 5 minutes.
December Cultures and Traditions Project
December 4, 2008 by James Hendricks
See this post in the handout sent home with students:
Choose to be Challenged
December Project
The following activity extensions are provided for students to extend their learning. These projects provide opportunities to explore concepts that have been presented during class. Each student should decide on one or more projects for homework this month. I hope that the open design for homework will help students and families juggle the many extra evening demands during this month.
All projects are due on Monday, December 22.
Research toys from around the world and design a book or presentation that tells about and illustrates each type.
- Investigate two holiday traditions and compare how each holiday is similar and how each is different. Christmas, Kwanzaa, GruBe der Jahreszeit, Feliz Dia de los Reyes, Diwali, and Hanukkah are some examples. Prepare a presentation with a visual chart or poster to share with the class.
- Research a country that you would like to learn about. You may wish to research a country that is part of your own heritage. Focus your fact-finding on how this country celebrates traditions and holidays. Organize your information into a large, over-sized travel brochure.
- Have your family help you create a family tree. Go back as many generations as you can recall facts about. Create a fancy design and mount it on cardboard or in a picture frame. Consider making several copies to give as gifts. Note: Family tree making software programs should not be used for this project.
- Self-design option. You and your parents may elect to design your own independent research topic. This should be a project related to cultural traditions or family heritage. Please submit a written proposal a general description of what you would like to do, to me for approval by Monday, December 8.
This is your time to shine! Presentation is very important with this project. Computers can be used. Neat handwriting is a MUST! Classroom materials are available to use for this project; ask when you need them. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your project! Use your best effort to make a project that you can be proud of!
Homework for 11/03 to 11/14
November 2, 2008 by James Hendricks
This week’s homework is a reading response journal. The assignment is a two-week assignment that will be turned in on Friday, November 14, 2008. Planners for the week of November 3 and November 10 are available with daily assignment updates:
Weekly Planner for November 3, 2008 & Weekly Planner for November 11, 2008
Reading Journal Homework Due November 5, 2008
Homework for Week of October 6, 2008
October 7, 2008 by James Hendricks
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Homework for Week of September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008 by James Hendricks
Hi Team Hendricks Families,
As we are beginning the new Bridges in Mathematics program this school year, there are bound to be bumps along the way. After collaborating with our mathematics consultant on Home Connection #1, there apparently was an issue with the timeline. For that, I apologize! Because of the issue, I am going to reduce the “written” homework this week and will only be assigning the Home Connections activities.
As I told the students today, it is important for them to get as much done on Home Connection #1 on Monday and Tuesday. This will alleviate some of the homework this weekend. I do not normally assign homework over the weekend, but the timing of the Home Connection #2 is important. Below, you will find the homework for the week and weekend.
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Homework for the Week of September 15, 2008
September 15, 2008 by James Hendricks
Hello Team Hendricks Families! There was a bunch of paper work that went home this week. Let me try to break it down for you!
Math Pack Weeks 5 and 6 – This pack is due on Friday, 9/19.
Home Connections Book #1 – This book should be completed and handed in on Friday, 9/26. We have been working diligently on the activities that are included in the book. Students should be able to do this with a little assistance.
Home Connection 1 * Activity Sheet – This is a letter about the Home Connections Book. Please sign and return that tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/16.
Second Grade Muscle Word Corrections – Students received a blank pack. District guidelines report that students who did not get all of the words correct must write them 10 times. The corrected test is included on the last page. As some students only had two or three words wrong and some students had more, the due date is different for every student. It is written on the top of the sheet. Please have your child pass it in by the approprite date.
There is a lot of things on tap this week. Please use your best judgement when it comes to math facts and the third grade muscle word practice. Students should always read at least 15 minutes and this should be integrated into their daily homework routine.
Homework for Tuesday, September 2, 2008
September 2, 2008 by James Hendricks
Homework for tonight was to complete the cursive k and t page in students’ cursive books. Other homework includes practicing addition facts and muscle words, and reading for at least 15 minutes.
Homework for Friday, August 29, 2008
August 29, 2008 by James Hendricks
There is no homework this weekend. Please enjoy the Labor Day weekend and remember that we do not have any school on Monday.
Homework for Thursday, August 28, 2008
August 28, 2008 by James Hendricks
In addition to the homework below, please make sure that your child brings back the beginning of the school year forms. These forms are extremely important to start the school year with the appropriate information. Homework tonight includes:
- Cursive Page 1 – l and h. We went over how this is practice and it does not need to be perfect, but they should try their best at it.
- Cut out all subtraction flash cards.
- Look for pictures for the reading theme wall (Due on Tuesday).
Have a great evening!
