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Hi, I’m Mrs. Handy.
I’m so excited to be
your child’s teacher!
This is my third year
here at Syracuse. I
have been teaching for
14 years and I love
second grade. I live in
Syracuse with my
husband and two
daughters.
Homework
Daily reading of at least 15 minutes (preferably 20) each
night, five days a week is required. A weekly reading log
will come home on Friday and is to be returned the
following Friday with a parent’s signature. Each Friday I
will send home a fluency passage for your child to read
nightly. This is a timed reading that should be practiced
each night and returned on Friday. A spelling list will be
sent home on Friday and should be practiced as needed.
Math homework will be sent home Monday through
Thursday and should only take about 5 minutes. It is
intended to reinforce the lesson taught in class each day.
Watch for a math box to come home. This is where your
child will store math games learned in class and
flashcards I send home. Math games and flash cards
should be played as needed to achieve fluency with
facts. Homework should be done daily and returned in
the homework folder the following day.
Attendance
It is vital to your child’s education that he/she
attends class daily. Many of the discussions and
activities your child will participate in during class
cannot be simulated at home through a
worksheet. Many components of the literacy and
math program require the child to be present in
class in order to receive the full benefit. School
begins promptly at 8:50 a.m. Your child may come
in the building at 8:40 when the first bell rings.
The second bell rings at 8:50 and your child will be
marked absent. If your child will be absent please
contact the school.
Library, P.E., Computers, and Music
Our class library day is Tuesday. Library books
must be returned each week in order to check
out another book. If it is not returned you will
need to pay for the cost of the book. A
permission slip will come home in the Tuesday
folder and needs to be returned before your
child will be able to check out a book.
Monday-Art/Music
Tuesday- Library
Wednesday- Computers
Thursday- P.E.
Class Rules/Procedures
1. Follow directions quickly
2. Raise your hand for permission to speak
3. Raise your hand for permission to leave
your seat
4. Make smart choices
5. Keep your dear teacher happy
Watch for notes to come home indicating your
child has moved up our Super Improver Wall.
Each child will start the year as a Beginner and
aspire to reach Genius level.
Discipline
Every child has the right to learn in a comfortable,
non-threatening atmosphere. Each child in my class is
expected to follow district, school, and classroom
rules. Courtesy is expected toward any school adult
regardless of location or assignment within the school.
This includes custodians, secretaries, student
teachers, lunch helpers, librarians, playground aides,
and all faculty members. Failure to follow the rules
will result in the following procedures as needed:
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Warning
Receive a practice card and the opportunity to
practice the broken rule during recess.
A note sent home requiring a signature after
discussing the rule that was broken.
Conference with parent/guardian, student, and
teacher.
Show & TellYour child will be assigned a day of the week to
participate in show & tell. Each month there will be a
theme. Please help your child prepare and practice
for their show & tell. This fulfills part of the
requirement for speaking skills.
September- Favorite Photograph
October- Book
November- Something Your Child Has Made
December- Hobby or Collection
January- Hidden Object
February- Poem (Try to Memorize)
March- Joke
April- Something your Child Written
May- Choice
Other
Book Orders-Book orders will be sent home 3-4 times
this year. Please send all money in a check or money
order made out to Scholastic. You may also order
directly from the Scholastic website and pay with a
credit card.
Birthday- Your child is welcome to bring a treat for the
class on his/her birthday. We currently have 21
students. However, this is not necessary or required.
It is district policy that all treats sent to school must be
wrapped in packages and purchased from a store.
Summer birthdays will be celebrated on your child’s
half-birthday.
Supplies
Any of the following donations
would be greatly appreciated
throughout the school year.
2nd grade donations per studentpencil box (5x8), old sock (to be used
as an eraser), folder with pockets,
composition book, spiral notebook,
Class donations (to be shared)pencils, glue sticks, bottles of glue,
Clorox wipes, tissues, Ziploc bags
(sandwich size), small toy prizes
(rewards), dry erase markers
Classroom Info/Contact
Syracuse Elementary
801-402-2600
[email protected]
Please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail or
phone at any time.