Math assignments for Sept. 26- Sept. 30

Homework:
Monday, 9/26-  lesson 22
Tuesday, 9/27- lesson 23
Wednesday, 9/28- lesson 24
Thursday, 9/29- lesson 25
Friday, 9/30- Cumulative assessment #4 (100 points), multiplication fact test/ word problem (90 points)

*Parents/students*
1)  As another friendly reminder, math homework is graded on a daily basis for effort/quality and completion.  Each math homework assignment is worth 5 points.  One month of homework is equivalent to 1 single assessment.  The points are not awarded for accuracy; therefore, if your child is getting questions/answers incorrect on the math homework, we thoroughly discuss/correct them the following day at the beginning of math class.  The homework is not an assessment grade, and if I graded them for accuracy on a daily basis for 60 students, 30 problems on each assignment, I would be grading 1,800 math problems every night.  Math homework is for anecdotal purposes only and like previously mentioned, we have a thorough discussion in class. 

2)  Although this is my 8th year of teaching, it is my first year teaching 5th Grade Saxon Math.  Naturally, adjustments will be made to ensure efficiency, and I consider continual learning to be an integral aspect as to how to make the program run smoothly.  I have encountered my first "qualm" so to speak and thought I would mention it on my blog.  Since the toner on a copier prints out math graph paper for the homework sheets so dark, I have allowed students to use the 4th grade answer sheets upon request.  Most of the students write so neatly that they have not needed to align their answers according to the graph paper.  There were a few parents who donated the 4th grade answer sheets to the elementary school after notice of 5th grade utilizing the graph paper, and I will be glad to make copies myself for those parents if it is easier for your child to complete math problems on.  I do apologize for this inconsistency but please be reassured that things will run smoothly after this adjustment.  I have made my own math homework template that I will make copies of to share with all of the students if they are interested in it.  If it is possible for them to make additional copies if they so choose in the future, that will be acceptable.  I am always looking for ways to be more efficient at my job, and what can I say?  I'm only human!  Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding.

3)  I had sent "conference reminder" slips home in your child's planner on Monday which notated your conference date and time.  Please be advised that in order for your child to receive their report card, conference attendance is mandatory for parent(s)/guardian(s).  Thanks to the parents who have confirmed their appointment. 

4) Mt. Lemmon is approaching fast!  Please know that your child's cost for the retreat is $30 and was due on Mon. 9/26.  

Thanks!  We continue to have a great school year due to the hard work of students and teachers alike.  Good job.