This note was stapled to your child's Science test, but here is the copy in case you didn't see it:
Dear parents,
I wanted to send home a quick note concerning Science and Social Studies. We will be rotating every four weeks between these two subjects.
We spend the first twenty minutes of class in Weekly Five Stations. These are hands-on activities, done in small groups of 5-6 students, pertaining to the topic(s) being covered that week. The stations are followed by a whole group lesson, which includes information from the text, visual aides, group discussions, and classwork or homework. Homework is not given every night, but your child is always encouraged to take their textbooks home, reread the section we discussed in class that day, then bring them back the next day. Grades will come from homework, classwork, Weekly Five Station journals, participation, and tests. Let me emphasize that your child will never be given work (in class or homework) on a topic that has not already been covered in our whole group lessons. The answers can always be gained from our discussions, textbook, or other accompanying materials.
This week, we will begin vocabulary tests for each chapter. Your child will be required to match the vocabulary word with its definition. The vocabulary list can be found written in your child's agenda each week. Also, in your child's agenda, you will always be notified of test dates and daily topics in all subjects. Thanks for your time, it's going to be a great year!
Sincerely,
Natalie Killian
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