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Getting Organized

Getting Organized. Agenda Books. Each child receives one in the beginning of the year Ample time to record assignments Parents signature required Tool of communication between home and school. Time Management. Long term assignments Short term assignments

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Getting Organized

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  1. Getting Organized

  2. Agenda Books • Each child receives one in the beginning of the year • Ample time to record assignments • Parents signature required • Tool of communication between home and school

  3. Time Management • Long term assignments • Short term assignments • Planning assignments based on personal schedules • Using agenda as a tool for managing time • Use of “kitchen timer” • Follow district guidelines for suggested homework times

  4. Routines • Having appropriate supplies on hand • Having a designated “homework place” • Knowing your child’s needs and when works best to complete assignments • Parent help vs. Independent work

  5. Making Your Child More Independent • Encourage your child to have a plan to bring all necessary materials home or to the work place (ruler, colored pencils, etc.) • Encourage your child to begin assignments independently • Call a homework buddy for clarification of assignment

  6. Making Your Child More Independent Cont. • Encourage your child to share completed homework and give you the agenda book to sign • Encourage your child to adhere to dead lines • Encourage your child to repack book bag with all homework assignments

  7. Parent Involvement • Communication through agenda books • Communication through emails (first initial, last name @oceansideschools.org) • Connect Ed messages • Parent/teacher conferences

  8. Parent Involvement Cont. • Phone calls to teacher at school (leave message) • Be proactive • Send your child in for extra help if he/she is having difficulty • Call in absences/request work

  9. Strategies for Organization • Color coding subjects • Put materials in proper place (homework assignments, supplies, etc.) • Sort through take home folder • Distinguish between what stays at home and what is to be returned

  10. Strategies for OrganizationCont. • Self made checklist • Recording important dates on home calendar • Knowing the cycle days and what is required for each (Phys. Ed, music program, FLES, after school club, trip)

  11. Websites Available • Oceanside School homepage • www.oceansideschools.org • Home school/ district information • Moodle Pages • Pearson Website (Reading Street/ Envision) • Students have password and log in code

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