Homework Night at Park View

"Do you have homework tonight, honey?" a common question in virtually every household, every afternoon. But homework expectations have changed over the years. Students are expected to explain their mathematical thinking in words. Children must not only be able to read, but must do so with fluency, accuracy and comprehension such that they can apply it to real-world circumstances. At times, parents feel at a loss as they attempt to help their children succeed with homework. Park View has tried to bridge this gap by holding an annual Homework Night. Grade level representatives, Kindergarten through 6th grade, prepared materials for parents, offering helpful tips and resources. There were three sessions of 20 minutes each, in order for parents to attend whichever was most convenient. Many parents sat in multiple sessions as they have several children who attend Park View. To motivate parents, the school offered door prizes such as: backpacks, calculators, and school T-shirts.

On parent remarked, "Thank you so much for providing this homework night. It definitely helped me to understand how things are working for my boys in their classrooms, and how I can best help support what they're learning while at home."