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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 
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Posted 1/1/12 8:38 AM  |
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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.
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| Posted 1/1/12 2:19 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Ginger
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Re: homework over Xmas break?
My 3rd grader got extra credit homework which he always does anyway on the weekends.
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| Posted 1/1/12 3:42 PM |
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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
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| Posted 1/1/12 8:47 PM |
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Melbernai
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Melissa
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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!
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| Posted 1/1/12 9:49 PM |
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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.
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| Posted 1/1/12 11:49 PM |
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steph4777
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Stephanie
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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.
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| Posted 1/2/12 1:01 AM |
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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
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| Posted 1/2/12 11:58 AM |
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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!
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| Posted 1/2/12 12:29 PM |
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dawnygirl25
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Dawn
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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.
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| Posted 1/2/12 9:07 PM |
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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!
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| Posted 1/2/12 9:30 PM |
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Stacey1403
Where it all began....
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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
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| Posted 1/2/12 10:14 PM |
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cantbelieveit
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Tammy
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Re: homework over Xmas break?
We didn't get any homework. DD is in kindergarten.
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| Posted 1/3/12 7:52 PM |
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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).
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| Posted 1/3/12 11:04 PM |
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