Second Grade
Parent Meeting
Mrs. Briana Hauser
August 25, 2014
Contacting Me
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Email:
◦ bhauser@peacesaginaw.org
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Cell Phone:
◦ 989-714-1061
School Forms
Information Card
 Child Information (Emergency) Sheet
 Medication Control Form
 Permission for Publication
 Jupiter Grades/Bright Arrow
 Concussion Awareness
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Please direct any questions about forms or payment to
Karen Robinson in the office.
Schedule
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Classes NOT taught by me: “Specials:”
◦ Art: TBA
◦ Computer: TBA
◦ PE: Mrs. Sharon Robinson
 Children must have gym shoes – Non Marking Soles.
◦ Spanish: Mrs. Pam Eschmann (7th Grade teacher )
◦ Music: Mrs. Layna Brandimore
These teachers will be taking grades on your child’s
performance in these specific areas.
Classroom Policies/Procedures
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HOMEWORK:
◦ Nightly:
 Math Homework side B
 Math Fact Homework
 20 minutes of Reading
◦ Weekly:
 Spelling Words
 Memory Work
Quarterly:
 Science/Social Studies Projects
Classroom Policies/Procedures
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Spelling Tests:
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Twelve word tests (2 words from previous lesson)
Taken online: www.spellingcity.com/brianahauser
One incorrect means a retake by Friday
Challenge words not part of grade
I take the better of the two grades
Math Tests:
◦ Given every 5 lessons
◦ Heavily weighted for Report Card Grade
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Science/Social Studies Tests:
◦ Given approximately every other month.
Classroom Policies/Procedures
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MONEY
◦ Each time you send money to school with
your child, it must be labeled in an envelope
or baggie.
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RECESS
◦ All children go out
◦ Written email or note to stay in
◦ Weather “policy”: if wind chill is below 10
Classroom Policies/Procedures
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VACATIONS:
◦ Please do your best to plan vacations during
school break times.
◦ Assignments may be given ahead of time.
Classroom Policies/Procedures
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Dress Code
◦ School website: http://school.peacesaginaw.org/
◦ Click on “Handbook” tab.
◦ Collared shirts, modest hemlines, and appropriate
footwear.
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Tardy Policy
◦ Bell rings at 7:45am.
◦ Classroom door closes.
◦ Children not in the classroom will need to go to
the office to get a tardy slip.
Base Camps
Literacy based groups for grades 2, 3, & 4.
 Teachers host a different camp for a
specific reading skill.
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Reading
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Accelerated Reading:
◦ Computer based comprehension tests.
◦ The end of the year goal is 25 points.
 1st 2nd & 3rd Marking Period Goals: 6 points
 4th Marking Period Goal: 7 points
Reading
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Pizza Hut Book It!:
◦ Free incentive program in which your child
must read 20 minutes 4 nights per week to
receive a coupon for a free personal pan pizza
to Pizza Hut.
◦ Monthly goal calendars will be sent home
October – March and must be signed and
returned each month.
Combine this program with Accelerated
Reading!!
Reading
Scholastic Reading Club (“Book Club”)
 http://www.scholastic.com/home/
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◦ Flyers sent home about once a month.
◦ Online orders only.
◦ Online ordering code: GXYWH
 Earns the class a free book.
Miscellaneous
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Volunteer Opportunities:
◦ Please feel free to call me any time if you
would like to help make copies, sort papers,
laminate, cut out, glue, clean, or organize!
Help is much appreciated!
Many hands make light work!
Conclusion
My goal as your child’s teacher is to
provide a caring, Christ – centered
environment where your child will feel
safe to learn and grow to their very best
abilities!
Thank you for coming! 