| Planners are filled out by 8:30 each 
				morning, and then are given a smiley stamp of approval by 
				the day's helpers.  After last recess, before starting the 
				last class of the day, students go over 
				their planners.  They check off what is done and 
				circle what they have left.  Then, they gather the materials 
				they need to take home with them to complete any undone 
				assignments.  Please check your child's planner each 
				night and sign it to be returned the next day.  Thank 
				you for all your support in helping your child to grow toward 
				becoming more organized and accountable.       
  
				 KEYS TO SUCCESS; A great strategy that will help your 
				child be successful is for him to put his planner, books, 
				papers, and any materials he needs to bring for the next day 
				directly into his book bag upon completion of his homework.  
				This helps to avoid that 'mad dash' as you go out the door in 
				the morning, and helps to ensure that your child has everything 
				necessary for that day's classes.   Let your student know how important 
				it is that he fill out his planner completely and correctly. 
				Encourage him to refer to it often as a tool to help him make 
				sure that all work is completed and that he has all the 
				materials he needs to be successful.   | 
				Friday 
				Folders come home each Friday and need to be signed and 
				returned by Tuesday morning.  During the week, each student keeps all 
				returned papers and tests in his own private mailbox. If 
				possible, all important notes or awards are kept there, as well.  
				On Fridays, these papers are placed in the Friday Folders to be 
				taken home. Together with your child, please go over the week's work and 
				fill out the Parent-Teacher Communication form.  Please 
				place any signed tests or forms that need to be returned in the 
				folder.  It is the responsibility of your student 
				to see to it that the folder and papers are signed and returned 
				to school.  Thank you for all your assistance in helping 
				your child to accept responsibility for his learning. 
				If you would prefer that your student 
				brings home his papers each day, please just let me know.  
				That is not a problem at all.  It has just been my 
				experience that for the majority of the students, Friday Folders 
				work very well to help ensure that important papers do make it 
				home, and that the lines of communication stay strong between 
				home and school. 
				  
				  
				  
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