Back to School Night

Which of the choices is a rule that we live by in Mrs. Scordo's class?

• be honest and respectful

• try hard and do your best

• never give up

• all of the above

True or False: Mrs. Scordo knows ALL there is to know about teaching and learning, so she doesn't need your feedback.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

While Mrs. Scordo has been a teacher for nearly 2 decades, she doesn't claim to know it all. Mrs. Scordo VALUES parents' input about their children and ways they can be successful.

Mrs. Scordo has

• too many students this year!

• high, but reasonable expectations.

• a farm.

• a very busy schedule.

The most important communication tool that all parents should check daily is the...

Answer explanation

The agenda will have the most updated information in regards to homework, test schedules, special events, reminders, and login credentials for your child. There is also a space to jot notes between the parents and teacher.

Students should read at least _____ each day.

True or False: Students should write the title of the book they read and total minutes read in their agenda each day.

• True

• False

Which type of assignments does Mrs. Scordo allow students to make corrections and resubmit for a better grade?

• tests

• classwork

• group projects

• homework

Answer explanation

Mrs. Scordo believes that students can learn from their mistakes, and even more so when they figure out what their mistake is and how to correct it.

Why does Mrs. Scordo allow students the chance to make test corrections in math?

• so no student fails

• she's nice

• she believes in second chances

• mistakes are common

Answer explanation

While it isn't impossible for a student to show all that he knows in the first attempt at a math test, most students DO improve their score when given the chance to make corrections. The student IS expected to make corrections with little to no support from the teacher.

Besides reading every night, what other homework might your fourth grader have?

• study for tests

• Reflex math

• unfinished classwork or make up work from an absence

• charge iPad

• all of the above

Your child may bring in a treat to share with classmates on his or her birthday. If you send in a cookie cake, you should...

• ask the bakery to preslice it

• send it in as a whole cake

• forget to send in napkins

Answer explanation

While it is possible to find a plastic knife to slice a cookie cake, it is a very time-consuming and messy job. It would be very much appreciated if you can send cookie cakes pre-sliced. Thank you!