Dear Parents and Students,

Below are some important notes about the homework.  If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call or email.

• The students will have one assignment each week that will incorporate both reading and writing skills.  Assignments will be due each Sunday by 10pm.  Assignments can be done in one night or they may be worked on a little each day until complete.


• The class blog will have new posts every few days that are related to class activities or world events.  Students DO NOT have to respond to these prompts for a homework grade, but they are available to give the students an opportunity to extend and enrich the learning that takes place in the classroom.  Students who respond to more than 5 of these extra prompts in any of the nine week grading periods will be awarded extra credit, but more importantly their reading, writing, and technology skills will greatly improve.


• Homework assignments will be clearly labeled.  The first assignment will be due on Sunday, September 11, 2011.  It will be named "Homework--Personal Development Quotes". 


• Homework assignments will also be posted on the Ravens Team Blog to help parents monitor their childrens' assignments.


• Students will visit the LCMS computer lab this week during class so they can sign up and begin completing some activities in order to become familiar with the blog.

With the rapidly changing world, being able to use the Internet is an essential skill for our students, and I truly think this will be a great learning experience for both the students and myself.  I would encourage everyone to make an effort to participate in the blog, but it is not intended to be a hardship on anyone.  If you do not have access to the Internt, please call me at school or send me a note so that we can set up an alternative plan. 

Sincerely,

V. Jordan
Lewis Chapel Middle
6th Grade ELA
Mighty Ravens Team