In preparation for moving on to fifth grade there will be some changes this semester. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of them, in case your child comes home and says something like, "Mrs. Mayberry is sooooo mean !!!" They're telling the truth : 0)
But .... there is a reason.
1) Any papers without a name will be thrown away and they will have to redo it. Personal responsibility for their work is critical.
2) Missing assignments (with the exception of absences) will all turn to zeroes on Fridays. No longer will I accept missing work for an undetermined time.
3) We will be adhering to the absent policy which allows for 2 days of time to get missing work in for every day of being absent. EX: Out sick for 3 days -- They would have 6 days once returning to school to turn in their work. This is a district policy that I have been lenient on in the past.
It's my job to get your kids prepared for fifth grade - I know this is sometimes difficult for them, but these things are responsibility issues that they truly need to learn.
Once again -- Thanks for being such supportive families! You amaze me with your compassion and support for me.
--Pam
Saturday, January 9, 2010
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