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<blockquote data-quote="seekinghope" data-source="post: 184293" data-attributes="member: 5528"><p>Dear Best,</p><p>When my son was going into grade 5 I had the same concerns. His teacher was rumored yo be very tough. There was a lot of work covered in this grade as well as a lot of homework and projects.</p><p>Turns out this was a great grade for him. Yes it was tough, she was demanding. But she was extremely organized, down to allowing the kids to keep a thermos of ice water on their desk; to prevent interruptions.</p><p>She also took a few minute break to either walk around the school, jumping jacks etc. to let the kids blow-off some steam.</p><p>Her husband taught the other fifth grade class and both of them stayed after school from 2:15 dismissal until the 4:30 bus to help with afternoon homework, whereupon the kids that needed to take a bus home could.</p><p>If the kids had practice for whatever they could then return if they had time to get help on whatever subject they needed it in.</p><p>A long day for the kids. My son woke-up at 6:30 we left for school at7:40, school started at 8:50 not home until 4:50 or later if it was a sport night, most nights were.</p><p>But he did so well because he was kept busy. Plus, they knew how to encourage and praise</p><p>My son's class was small, 33 kids then, I think, divided into two classes.</p><p>I am not saying it wasn't hard, the year was; but he did it.</p><p>I also made it a point to check in with her everyday when I picked-up my son. Nothing beats a good teacher-parent-relationship.</p><p></p><p>Hope all goes well for your family!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seekinghope, post: 184293, member: 5528"] Dear Best, When my son was going into grade 5 I had the same concerns. His teacher was rumored yo be very tough. There was a lot of work covered in this grade as well as a lot of homework and projects. Turns out this was a great grade for him. Yes it was tough, she was demanding. But she was extremely organized, down to allowing the kids to keep a thermos of ice water on their desk; to prevent interruptions. She also took a few minute break to either walk around the school, jumping jacks etc. to let the kids blow-off some steam. Her husband taught the other fifth grade class and both of them stayed after school from 2:15 dismissal until the 4:30 bus to help with afternoon homework, whereupon the kids that needed to take a bus home could. If the kids had practice for whatever they could then return if they had time to get help on whatever subject they needed it in. A long day for the kids. My son woke-up at 6:30 we left for school at7:40, school started at 8:50 not home until 4:50 or later if it was a sport night, most nights were. But he did so well because he was kept busy. Plus, they knew how to encourage and praise My son's class was small, 33 kids then, I think, divided into two classes. I am not saying it wasn't hard, the year was; but he did it. I also made it a point to check in with her everyday when I picked-up my son. Nothing beats a good teacher-parent-relationship. Hope all goes well for your family! [/QUOTE]
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