Good afternoon Parents and Students,

We are changing things up a bit for the second semester.  Instead of students keeping track of a Reading Log Monday-Thursday, I will have students keep track of a Typing Log.  

We live in a world where technology will continue to shape our daily and professional lives.  Students must be proficient in keyboarding skills as they can impact a person's ability to communicate with others in the future, both socially and professionally.

For today's homework, I've asked that the students sign up for an account on https://www.typingclub.com/.  This is a free website that will allow students to practice keyboarding skills at their own pace.  Students will first take a placement test and then based on their current level, the program will "unlock" lessons.  I showed students where to find the placement test on the website this morning.  

I will give students a Typing Log tomorrow and just like the Reading Log used in the past, students will need to get a parent/guardian signature each night after completing their practice of 15 minutes.  As with any other online homework assignment, if a student is unable to complete the assignment at home, a parent must send in a written note and the student can complete it in the classroom before the bell rings the following day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at christy.rice@cobbk12.org.

Thanks,

Mrs. Rice