Homework.
Homework
Last year, Mr. Ostrom collaborated with DGS teachers and families to redesign the homework in order to make it more engaging and simple to support at home.
In reading, we want students to develop a love of books along with strong independent habits. We suggest that students read for thirty minutes each night. They can read to themselves, out loud to someone else, or they can listen to someone read to them. We strongly suggest that our multilingual students practice in all the languages they know. Students can get bookmarks from Mr. Ostrom to record the books they have completed with a signature from an adult family member.
In reading, we want students to develop a love of books along with strong independent habits. We suggest that students read for thirty minutes each night. They can read to themselves, out loud to someone else, or they can listen to someone read to them. We strongly suggest that our multilingual students practice in all the languages they know. Students can get bookmarks from Mr. Ostrom to record the books they have completed with a signature from an adult family member.
At the start of each week, the students receive a packet with 6 - 8 math problems for each school night. Students turn in the homework to their homeroom teacher on Fridays (or the last day of the school week). There are several goals for the math homework. First, kids benefit for a quick review of concepts and skills they have already learned. These problems are not designed to be challenging; rather, they keep ideas fresh in the kids' heads. Second, we hope the homework is a way to see what students are learning at school. Ask the students to explain what they did. We encourage our multi-lingual students to practice explaining the work in any languages they speak.
If you want additional practice in math, the students will always benefit from practicing single digit multiplication and division problems (ie 8 x 4; 2 x 5) for accuracy and speed. You can always reach out to Mr. Meyer for specific work that aligns to an individual student's goals.
If you want additional practice in math, the students will always benefit from practicing single digit multiplication and division problems (ie 8 x 4; 2 x 5) for accuracy and speed. You can always reach out to Mr. Meyer for specific work that aligns to an individual student's goals.