LETTER TO PARENTS
Dear Parent/Guardian:
My name is Lisa Kastengren and I will be your child's Algebra teacher this year. I absolutely love teaching algebra and it is my goal this year to help your child love algebra as well. Math is not only an important school subject, but more particularly an important subject for life. Therefore, I will ensure that I present math practically and with application to real world situations, whenever possible.
In order to ensure that your student does well in class, please be sure that he/she comes prepared each and every day, with their appropriate materials and a well-rested body and mind. As you will be able to see from our Moodle Calendar, homework is given almost every night. Typically the homework will be to watch a video explaining the lesson for the next day, while taking notes on the material. Therefore, time, interest and commitment must be given to the homework. The assignments will be completed in class. The assignments will consist of practice problems to help the students apply the learning they did the night before. The students will be graded on the assignments. My students will be quizzed and tested regularly to ensure they are understanding the concepts and the skills that are being taught. I am always available to them for extra help.
My goal is to provide your child with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that he/she needs to be successful this school year. I am looking forward to working with you and your student this school year. I have high expectations for each of my students and will hold them accountable to do their best and to be their best at all times. If your child is giving time, commitment and dedication to his/her algebra, he or she will succeed and we will enjoy a productive year ahead.
Thank you, in advance, for all of your help during this coming school year.
Sincerely,
Lisa Kastengren
My name is Lisa Kastengren and I will be your child's Algebra teacher this year. I absolutely love teaching algebra and it is my goal this year to help your child love algebra as well. Math is not only an important school subject, but more particularly an important subject for life. Therefore, I will ensure that I present math practically and with application to real world situations, whenever possible.
In order to ensure that your student does well in class, please be sure that he/she comes prepared each and every day, with their appropriate materials and a well-rested body and mind. As you will be able to see from our Moodle Calendar, homework is given almost every night. Typically the homework will be to watch a video explaining the lesson for the next day, while taking notes on the material. Therefore, time, interest and commitment must be given to the homework. The assignments will be completed in class. The assignments will consist of practice problems to help the students apply the learning they did the night before. The students will be graded on the assignments. My students will be quizzed and tested regularly to ensure they are understanding the concepts and the skills that are being taught. I am always available to them for extra help.
My goal is to provide your child with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that he/she needs to be successful this school year. I am looking forward to working with you and your student this school year. I have high expectations for each of my students and will hold them accountable to do their best and to be their best at all times. If your child is giving time, commitment and dedication to his/her algebra, he or she will succeed and we will enjoy a productive year ahead.
Thank you, in advance, for all of your help during this coming school year.
Sincerely,
Lisa Kastengren
Homework Tip for Parents
1. Help set up a consistent organized place for homework to be done.
2. Help your child establish either a consistent schedule for completing homework or help him/her create a schedule each Sunday night that reflects that particular week's activities.
3. Encourage, motivate, and prompt your child but do not sit with him/her and do the homework with him/her. The purpose of the homework is for your child to watch the explanation of the lesson being taught and take quality notes on the material, including vocabulary and examples. Your child should have the independence to do this on their own.
4. When your child has finished watching the video and taking notes, ask them to explain what they have learned to you. You can also ask them to explain the answer to their final G question. If they cannot explain what the lesson was about they should write down the questions that they still have so they can come to class with a plan for understanding.
5. Although there might be exceptions, typically the only homework your child should have would be watching the video for the next lesson and taking notes. This task should take anywhere from 20 minutes to 45 minutes. Occasionally your child may not have completed the assignment for the day in class so they may have to finish that up as-well-as watch the next video.
6. When bedtime comes, please stop your child, even is he/she is not finished. Sleep is incredibly important.
2. Help your child establish either a consistent schedule for completing homework or help him/her create a schedule each Sunday night that reflects that particular week's activities.
3. Encourage, motivate, and prompt your child but do not sit with him/her and do the homework with him/her. The purpose of the homework is for your child to watch the explanation of the lesson being taught and take quality notes on the material, including vocabulary and examples. Your child should have the independence to do this on their own.
4. When your child has finished watching the video and taking notes, ask them to explain what they have learned to you. You can also ask them to explain the answer to their final G question. If they cannot explain what the lesson was about they should write down the questions that they still have so they can come to class with a plan for understanding.
5. Although there might be exceptions, typically the only homework your child should have would be watching the video for the next lesson and taking notes. This task should take anywhere from 20 minutes to 45 minutes. Occasionally your child may not have completed the assignment for the day in class so they may have to finish that up as-well-as watch the next video.
6. When bedtime comes, please stop your child, even is he/she is not finished. Sleep is incredibly important.