Homework and study for a test today. All was done before 7 to go TOT.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's crappy! Teachers should have a heart and not assign homework on Halloween! As PP noted, many kids don't get home much before dinner, even if you eat just before dusk.

Does it take 2 1/2 hours to walk home from school? Why would they be getting home just before dinner?

After care until parents get home.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's crappy! Teachers should have a heart and not assign homework on Halloween! As PP noted, many kids don't get home much before dinner, even if you eat just before dusk.

Does it take 2 1/2 hours to walk home from school? Why would they be getting home just before dinner?

Many kids attend aftercare programs.

My middle schooler has 3 tests tomorrow. I understand why with the storm, but I'm not thrilled.

To the "It's not a National Emergency" poster, I don't see why that standard should be applied to elementary school homework, especially given that research shows it's of dubious value.