Phillips Friday Focus
February 3, 2017
Mr. Nicks shared an interesting article from ASCD about Homework a few weeks ago. I wanted to point out a few things I want you to be sure to consider.
What Homework is Good Homework?
"For teachers looking to maximize its benefits, experts say the best homework is carefully thought out and assigned strategically. It is recommended it is used only after students have mastered a skill. The most effective homework is used for practice or to check for understanding. A few more considerations-
~Homework should reinforce a student's confidence in their abilities, not shatter it.
~Avoid assigning a new concept as homework, even if it's an attempt to make up for loss time in class.
~ Try not to assign homework merely to give students something to do.
~Students who live in poverty who lack food security, or housing may find a small thing like homework an insurmountable task."
What's Ahead...
Feb. 8- Writing Benchmark (4th), Jeans Day, 4:00 Teacher meeting
Feb. 9- 8:05-Paraprofessional meeting
Feb. 14- Valentine exchange, Jeans Day
Feb. 15-16- 3:45 Telpas Rater Calibration Set 1 & 2
Feb. 16- Math training with Dr. McCullough, 1/2 day
Feb. 17- Dennie team to Reunion Tower Field Trip
Feb. 22- SST meetings, 4th grade GT day, Sunshine luncheon
Feb. 23- 3rd Grade GT day
Feb. 27-Teacher Planning Day
Feb. 28- Open house/ Art Show 5:30-7:00
March 2- GT Field Day
March 2-3- Telpas Reading Practice for students
March 6- Math Benchmark
March 7- Reading Benchmark
March 8- 4:00 All staff STAAR training
March 9- 3rd grade Field Day
March 10- 4th grade Field Day, 3rd quarter ends
Happy Birthday!
February 28- Shana Holder