Ms. Leom sincerely CARES for her students. Yesterday, she printed up missing work. Students had a full day to get themselves organized, ask questions, and complete their work. Today, she SHOWED her students HOW MUCH she CARED by insisting students with missing work stay inside. It was not a punishment. It was an opportunity for TIME and SUPPORT (if needed). All students were sent outside the last ten minutes regardless if they finished their missing work or not.
Mr. Greninger also CARES. Today, he printed up missing work for Math and Science. He was also available during Recess to help students. Interestingly, some of the same students were on both of our "concerned" lists.
For some students, today was very painful. The fresh air, friends, and down time (that kids really need after a HARD morning of learning) was calling students outside to play. It is painful for Ms. Leom too ... it is usually her first opportunity to stop at the restroom, a chance to reply to emails to parents, an opportunity to make copies at the busy copier, time to organize her work space after four hours of straight teaching ... Today was Inside Recess. There were students who successfully used the time. They might of discovered a "no name paper", a forgotten paper in their desk/cubby/folder, or realized that seriously, that was a real assignment that needed to be turned in for credit.
This is what "Inside Recess" looks like for (Ms. Leom's) homework ... (this is after the hour prep at 2:00, and another 45 minutes after school ...)
If you have questions about your children's homework, learning, or support available, PLEASE contact your child's fourth grade teacher. WE SINCERELY WANT STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. We are available and willing to work with students and families.
Mr. Greninger 982-7116
Ms. Leom 982-7113
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