Mrs. Shawcross
5th Grade
Dear Parents,
I would like to welcome you and your child to the 5th grade. I realize that teaching your child is a privilege, as well as a tremendous responsibility. I will do my best this year to ensure that each student has a motivating and safe learning experience in the classroom. However, as partners in the learning process I need your help encouraging your child at home by helping to ensure that they have completed their assignments, and help them study for quizzes and tests if necessary.
Fifth grade is a time when more is expected of each individual than in previous grades. Students will learn to broaden their understanding and be ready to engage in higher level thinking skills in reading, writing, and mathematical concepts including problem solving, geometry, and algebra. Students need to recognize the importance of actively preparing for assignments, quizzes, and tests.
Please know homework is an essential part of each learning day. Homework reinforces previous lessons and provides opportunities for students to practice newly learned concepts. Time is allotted everyday for students to copy homework assignments from the board. Please take a moment each night to review homework assignments with your child. Homework will not be given on Fridays except for special projects and reading. The grade level homework policy is on page 11 in the Parent/Student Handbook.
It is my goal that every child has a great learning experience. Please fill free to contact me if you have questions (grade5sas@sbcglobal.net).
God bless,
Mrs. Elaine Shawcross
(310)322-4218 ext. 225
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