3RD TRIMESTER BEGINS

   This year has gone by so fast. As we go in to the last Trimester of 5th grade, I ask all parents to continue to support your child in their learning effort. Usually, toward the end of the year, students will begin to let go and not have the same excitement for school like they did at the beginning of the year. In class, we continue on with our curriculum, assignments, and projects. I will do everything I can to keep your child engaged and motivated. At home, please remind/enforce homework and reading time and not let your child make excuses for not fulfilling their responsibility.
    Thank you for your support.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS
    Help your child with time management.
   Establish a set time each day for doing homework. Don't let your child leave homework until just before bedtime. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together with classmates.
    Be positive about homework.
  Tell your child how important school is. The attitude you express about homework will be the attitude your child acquires.
    When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers.
    Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. Too much help teaches your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for him or her.
    If homework is meant to be done by your child alone, stay away.
   Too much parent involvement can prevent homework from having some positive effects. Homework is a great way for kids to develop independent, lifelong learning skills.

OZOBOTS Part 2
  In this week’s STEM time, we will continue our Ozobot exploration. Students have been using markers to draw lines for the Ozobots to follow. This time, they will use the computer or tablet (iPad, Android) to program the mini robot.
  Please allow your child to bring their tablet, if available, to school on Wednesday to use with the Ozobots. Thank you.