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ing homework again, we came across an article about homework we would like to share with you.  The article is from the 2014 'Elementary School Parents' newsletter.
• Are you making homework time a good experience?
• There aren't many children who love doing homework.  But when parents find ways to make homework a positive experience, children will usually do it without a battle.  How are you doing?  Answer yes or no to each question below to find out:
• 1. Do you give your child choices - such as which subject to study first?  Whether to study right after school or before supper?
• 2. Are you available and nearby to offer support when your child studies?
• 3. Is homework time a quiet time for your whole family?  Do you turn off the TV and ask everyone to read, work or study?
• 4. Do you help your child study by calling out spelling words or holding up flash cards?
• 5. Do you praise your child for working hard?  This gives her a sense of pride in her accomplishments.
• How well are you doing? 
• Mostly yes answers indicate you are making homework a positive learning experience for your child.  For no answers, try those ideas in the quiz.
• Math:
Kindergarten is busy working to learn how to write and count the "big" numbers to 30.  They have just finished studying the dime, penny, nickel, and quarter. 
• First grade is working on addition and subtraction by counting on the biggest number.  They are using several different strategies to solve math problems.
• Second grade is busy with regrouping 2 digit numbers in subtraction. We are trying to make the connection to addition with doubles.  We are using the computer program Success Maker to help us. We will continue to work on counting money.
• Third grade has been memorizing multiplication facts by writing multiples of numbers. We have been working with graphs and making change with money story problems.
• Fourth grade has been learning their multiplication facts and working on multiplying 2 and 3 digits numbers by one and two digit numbers. The next big step is division.
• Fifth grade has been working on common denominators to add and subtract fractions. They will be adding and subtracting mixed numbers with regrouping next.
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• Guidance - Ashley Seeklander
• What's been going on in the Counselor's corner, you ask? Buckets, duct tape,

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