1. September Service Learning Project Going Green – Reducing the Amount of Paper We Use for Homework

2. Service Learning  Each month our class will choose a service project that we can complete to serve others or improve the world in some way.  We call this service learning because we tie our project in to academic areas and the Florida Sunshine State Standards

3. What Are We Learning This Month?  We are beginning a unit on conserving resources in science next week, so this month we are working on paper reduction.  This will tie in to math as we add and graph our results, and science as we work on natural resources.

4. Ways to Reduce Paper Use  Writing on the front and back of all notebook pages  Completing assignments that Ms. Sussman posts on the Elmo, instead of photocopying them  Recycling paper at home and school  Paperless or reduced paper homework options

5. Reduced Paper Homework – What Can You Do at Home?  Ms. Sussman is offering the option of paperless or reduced paper homework.  Log on to sussmania3.wikispaces.com each week and download the newsletter  The options for those who are choosing paperless homework will be on the same page as the newsletter beginning Tuesday, September 8 th. They will be posted by Friday each week for the following week.

6. How Do I Turn in Paperless Homework?  Read the assignment each night on the website.  Type the assignments in a word processing document.  Save the document with a title telling the date of the assignment.  Email the assignment to Ms. Sussman as an attachment by 8:30p.m. the night before it is due.  You may also choose to type the assignment directly into an email, although you will not be able to save a copy for yourself if you do this.

7. How Do I Know My Homework Was Received?  Ms. Sussman will check her email at 8:30p.m. and will reply to you to let you know she received your assignment.  If you do not receive a reply just print your homework and bring it in, just in case!  Parents can also let Ms. Sussman know they saw the child’s planner via email

8. Advantages of Paperless Homework  Each week Ms. Sussman prints 6 pieces of paper per student for homework, and the students use 2-3 additional sheets of paper to complete it.  9 pieces of paper per student = 216 pieces of paper each week.  For 36 weeks of school that is 7,776 pieces of paper we will save!!!!!  Saving paper not only saves trees, a natural resource, but also saves money for the school.

9. More Advantages of Paperless Homework  Turning in paperless homework also guarantees that homework will not get lost on the way to school.  Children still learn responsibility because there is a deadline when homework must be turned in.  Paperless homework also teaches the valuable technology skill of emailing an attachment.

10. What are the Potential Problems?  In working with technology there is always the potential for errors.  To cut down on this make sure you check your email after 8:30 to see that Ms. Sussman has received your homework, and if not print it.  Ms. Sussman will be lenient on homework that is not received because of technology issues, and will not penalize students if these issues occur and homework is eventually received.

11. How Do I Start?  If you are willing to try reduced paper/paperless write a note in your planner by Friday, signed by a parent or send Ms. Sussman an email.  If you choose this option you will not get a homework packet on Monday.  Instead you will go on the website and start emailing your homework.  If you are having trouble let Ms. Sussman know and she will send home a packet for you at any time.

12. Questions?  You can always email your questions to Mrs. Veiga – angela.veiga@sdhc.k12.fl.us angela.veiga@sdhc.k12.fl.us