When teachers assign homework, they specify which books are needed, if any, to complete the assignments. We notice that many students' backpacks contain extra books, papers, pencils, pens, rulers, food and clothing that are not needed for everyday use. We have reminded them, and will continue to remind them, to leave these articles in their lockers until needed. In addition, we have periodic clean-out times when all students are given the opportunity to get rid of any trash in their lockers. There are a number of things that we ask you to do that will reduce your child's backpack load.
Lockers are to be used before school, at recess, at lunch, and after school.
Please encourage them to take advantage of these times during the day. Remind them that extra materials such as large quantities of binder paper do not need to be carried in backpacks or stored in lockers. You might also want to copy chapters of a book so that the book does not have to be brought home to complete each assignment. Friday, November 12 is a holiday for students only. The teachers and I will spend the day working on ways to improve the students' math and writing skills.