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jgm26
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homework over Xmas break?

Is my kindergartener the only one who got homework over the break?
I'm not talking about " count Xmas lights" or " read 20 mins a day" or something fun. Regular ole homework packet ( about 3-4 dittos a night, front and back), plus a reading response journal- given on Friday before break and due back Jan 3rd when they return.
I wish she had given us parents a break Chat Icon

Posted 1/1/12 8:38 AM
 

greenybeans
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

We got a packet full that they didn't have to turn in. They do get hw every weekend though. It's too much.

Posted 1/1/12 2:19 PM
 

hazeleyes33
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Ginger

Re: homework over Xmas break?

My 3rd grader got extra credit homework which he always does anyway on the weekends.

Posted 1/1/12 3:42 PM
 

TheDivaBrideandTeddyFrog
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Sabrina

Re: homework over Xmas break?

I used to give an optional fun packet in K and this year in 2, gave nothing...it's family time

Posted 1/1/12 8:47 PM
 

Melbernai
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

We got a very thick packet of "extra credit work" -- about 25-30 pages I would say. It is a review of everything they have done so far. We haven't touched it, and tomorrow is our last day to do it! I will probably sit down and have her do a few pages tomorrow at least. She's been coloring up a storm and doing other quiet work, and I just keep forgetting about the packet. I am fine with her not finishing it, but I would like her to do some of it!

Posted 1/1/12 9:49 PM
 

twicethefun
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

My second grader has never had homework during the break...or on weekends (except and occasional project) I am so grateful. I teach in NYC and we HAVE to give our students a packet. It stinks. Butwe gave them a really short one this year.

Posted 1/1/12 11:49 PM
 

steph4777
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

DS is a 1st grader and has a packet of about 25 pages to do. He also got the same amount of work last year.

Posted 1/2/12 1:01 AM
 

BargainMama
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

Wow, we have never had homework on a break. That stinks! I would probably send it back with a note that we didn't have time. If they NEED kids to do schoolwork over breaks, maybe they should take less breaks Chat Icon

Posted 1/2/12 11:58 AM
 

CunningOne
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

NO HW for either kid and I am very happy. They didn't have HW either the week they had school before Christmas too. So it's been a nice break. Not looking forward to it again tomorrow night!

Posted 1/2/12 12:29 PM
 

dawnygirl25
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

DD is 5. no HW on break. and never HW on Fridays. I am very happy about it.

Posted 1/2/12 9:07 PM
 

maybesoon
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

Posted by dawnygirl25

DD is 5. no HW on break. and never HW on Fridays. I am very happy about it.



This is what I hope for! It surprised me that k has homework!

Posted 1/2/12 9:30 PM
 

Stacey1403
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

Not gonna lie that would pizz me off! The best part of the break is no HW Chat Icon

Posted 1/2/12 10:14 PM
 

cantbelieveit
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Tammy

Re: homework over Xmas break?

We didn't get any homework. DD is in kindergarten.

Posted 1/3/12 7:52 PM
 

InShock
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Re: homework over Xmas break?

That really stinks!! Where I teach, we are NOT ALLOWED to give homework over the weekend and over vacations (not that I want to!). FYI, I teach 1st grade, but this rule is school-wide (probably elementary district-wide, too, but I'm not 100% sure of that).

Posted 1/3/12 11:04 PM
 
 

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