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Mrs. Theriopoulos Web

vgtheriopoulos@cps.edu
773-534-2591 Ex. 8072

Homework

Subject	Date Assigned	Due Date	Assignment

			There is homework every night written down in the student handbook. Please check it and sign it.We do one Reading workbook each night of the week. Over the weekend the children read the upcoming story and get familiar with the vocabulary words by defining them and writing the new words in a sentence. . In Spelling we have :On Mon. 3x's each and ABC order. On Tues. 10 definitions and sentences. On Wed.. 15 definitions and sentences. On Thurs. to write a Spelling Story using at least five words and Brainstorm. In Math we have 1 page to finish off the daily work of the day and one page of workbook math to accompany the skill of lthe day. Again ,please check the agenda for exact pages because this fluctuates due to the amount of daily work that is finished. Also you are checking the agenda for the daily work and what was checked off as finished, plus the homework by inserting your signature daily. There is also 1/2 hour of reading every night in a novel or book of your choice. Book reports are due from these readings every 1-2 weeks. Every marking period there are 5 to 6 book reports due.

Class Guidelines

Be courteous and respectful of people and property.
Be patient with yourself and others.
Set a good example.
Be responsible for your behavior and act appropriately at all times.
Keep our school neat and clean.
Maintain the three room goals: BE RESPONSIBLE , BE RESPECTFUL AND BE RESOURCEFUL

Classroom News/Activities

In the winter of 2008 the students will be working on sharpening their critical thinking skills in reading and math. We are concentrating in January, February and March on getting ready for the ISAT Test. We will be practicing in our Learning Flirst and ISAT booklets in test taking skills, reading drills and sharpening our skillsto meet the standards In math we will sharpen our multiplication and division skills until it becomes automatic, Parents please help your kids and practice their multiplication tables with your children by drilling them with flashcards. We will also work on word problems with a short extended response answers to get ready for the ISAT. We will also incorporate our writing skills and practice extended respose in botth reading and Math questions. Please check and sign their agenda because they have homework every night.

Here are some of Mrs. T's tips in becoming a better test taking star. Parents please join me in helping your child in a co-operative partnership.

1. Get plenty of sleep the night before.

2. Eat a healthy breakfast.

3, Pay close attention to test directions.

4.Answer the easy questions first.

5. Read every answer before you choose one.

6. If you are not sure of the anser pick the best answer that is left.

7. Check over your test if you have time.

8. If you start to feel stressed, take some dep breaths to relax.

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