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Homework

The purpose of homework is to reinforce learning taught during the school day.
Students are also able to begin to develop good study habits and the organization
of learning materials. We also believe students should have time to play and have
fun with their family and friends. As a general rule homework should not exceed
20-30 minutes per night. If your child consistently spends more than 30 minutes on
homework a night, please contact the teacher.

Intervention Assistance Team

The team is comprised of a group of professionals at the building level. When a
child is having difficulty learning and needs support through the Response to
Intervention (RTI) process or has not responded to interventions through the RTI
process, the intervention team assembles to review and analyze academic and
behavioral information and brainstorm additional interventions to help the child be
more successful. The focus of this team is intervention. However, during the
process, more information may need to be obtained to make the best educational
decision for a student.

Leader in Me Program

The Hudson City Schools are committed to providing character development
through the Leader in Me Program in Grades K-5. We believe the 7 Habits outlined
in this program will encourage and promote such qualities as respect, responsibility,
and readiness among all students. The 7 Habits are as follows: Be Proactive, Begin
with the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to
Understand, Then to be Understood, Synergize, and Sharpen the Saw. Every staff
member is committed to the goal of having all students achieve these qualities.
Consequently, there will be student leadership opportunities, activities, and
recognition integrated with the Leader in Me throughout the school year.

Lost and Found

The best guarantee of finding lost items is to have everything labeled with
students’ names (lunch boxes, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.). All items are delivered to
the Lost and Found area of the school. Periodically throughout the year all
unclaimed items are donated to charity. Please check early and frequently when
something is missing. To avoid an item being lost or stolen, please have your child
refrain from bringing valuable property to school.

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