Please help your child to form good work habits. You can expect your child to be reading 20 - 30 minutes each night and recording it in a log. There will be regular spelling and math assignments, and occasionally some written work. If your child is unable to complete class work, he/she may have that to finish as well. You can check to see that he/she is using the assignment pad every night, that assignments are written in, and you can go through the backpack with your child and check items off a list. In the event a student is absent, work will be collected and left in the office, unless the family requests otherwise on the "homework buddy" form. A reasonable attempt should be made to complete assigned work before returning to school, including calling a friend. In the event a student is unable to complete the assigned work, we ask that the family write a note.