Mom and/or Dad…

Please take the time to write me a note and leave at my desk, Ms. Rodriguez and I will read it

tomorrow!

Welcome to Kindergarten

Ms. Rodriguez

“SUPERKIDS”

2015-2016

Areas to be Discussed

Academics Behavior Procedures/Policies School Forms Questions/Answers Room Parent

Academics

Daily Schedule 8:00-8:30 Bell ringer /Homeroom 8:15-9:45 Reading/ Language Arts 9:50 Snack 10:00-10:15 Calendar Math/Math 10:15-10:50 Specials- once a week (PE, Spanish, Music, Panther

Principles, Code Academy) 10:55-11:40 Math cont. 11:45-12:15 Lunch 12:30-1:00 Recess- except PE days

1:00-1:50 Social Studies/Science 2:00 Dismissal

Specials

Monday: Physical EducationTuesday: SpanishWednesday: MusicThursday: Panther Principles (Character Ed.)

Friday: Code Academy (Computer Science)

Your child will have a different teacher for each special

Curriculum The kindergarten curriculum

consists of Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Our curriculum follows the Florida State Standards, providing your child with a well-rounded and complete education.

Report Cards- Standard based Journeys Reading Series

Curriculum Cont. Go Math! Series

– Number and Operations– Geometry and Patterns– Measurement and Time

Social Studies & Science are thematic units taught in conjunction with reading and math.

Homework Homework guidelines will be distributed quarterly once

we begin. However daily reading begins on the first day of school. Sight words will be assigned on a monthly basis beginning in September.

Your child’s red folder is their homework folder. Your

child’s homework folder must come to school on a daily basis along with the school planner.

Book reports/Projects – At times, there will be a special report due. These reports are to be created and presented by each student. Reports are to be turned in on the due date.

Daily SnackPlease send a healthy snack

with your child every day in their book bag (not in their lunch box).

A water bottle is also recommended.

Behavior

Classroom Rules1. Listen when others are speaking.2. Follow directions to complete

tasks.3. Work quietly & do not disturb

others.4. Keep your hands and feet to

yourself. 5. Show respect for school and

personal property.6. Work and play in a

safe manner. 6

Classroom Management PlanAs I firmly believe that life-long success depends on selfdiscipline, I have developed a classroom discipline plan that affords every student the opportunity to manage his/her own behavior.

If a student chooses to break a rule:1. Verbal warning2. Name on board3. Name on board with √ (no free time)

4. Note to parents5. Severe disruption-refer to office

RewardsTo encourage students to follow classroom rules, I will reinforce appropriate behavior with: Verbal praise and recognition Bunny Money Class store at the end of the week Fun Friday Activities Work/homework Pass

Procedures & Policies

Communication

Parent involvement and constant communication between us is essential for your child’s success.

The best way to communicate with me is through email, sending a note in the planner or homework folder.

My email address is mrodriguez@somersetacademy.com

Somerset Webpage

All important information regarding my class is always on the Somerset Academy webpage.

Please go to somersetacademy.com, then click on staff directory, and finally click on Ms. Maria Rodriguez.

Feel free to check this site every Friday after 5:00 p.m. for updated information regarding our weekly curriculum and assignments.

Lunch and Birthdays

Lunch and breakfast can be prepaid by check or cash.

Ice Cream and Chocolate Chip Cookies on Fridays $1.00 (these funds cannot be taken out of your child’s account).

Birthday celebrations will only take place on the day of between 12:30 pm and 12:50pm. Cupcakes, napkins and juice boxes are encouraged. Please notify me ahead of time so that we may plan accordingly.

Planners

Planners are required by the school and are $7 (on line payment)

The planner must go home and return to school on a daily basis.

Please check your child’s planner every day for important information. You will find your child’s daily homework in the planner.

Friday Folders Friday folders are the blue folders.

They go home on Fridays with your child’s graded work and come back on Mondays. Please empty the folder unless there is something that needs to be signed and returned to me.

Review with your child

their weekly work

Money Procedures

Please make sure that all money is in an envelope with your child’s name and what the money is for.

I highly encourage that all parents make online payments if available.

Checks are only accepted for lunch account.

Volunteer Hours

Parents need to volunteer 30 hours in the school year.

If you would like to purchase items from our wish list, know that for every 4 dollars you spend you receive 1 hour.

Please keep track of your own hours and staple all receipts to the volunteer form.

Once you have filled out the form I will be happy to sign it and submit to the office for credit.

Without the receipts, you will not receive volunteer hours. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Attendance Be here everyday! Doors open at 7:45. Students are marked tardy if they arrive

after 8:05. If a student is absent the

parent/guardian has 48 hours to excuse it through a note, phone call, or e-mail.

Students with perfect attendance will be rewarded at the end of the school year

with a medal.

Dismissal Carpool pickup is from 2:00 -2:30 p.m. Students who are not picked up by 2:30 will be

signed into the office and there will be a charge of $25.

Early Release Days – dismissal is at 12:00 p.m. If you pick-up from the car lane: Please hang

the red decal from your rearview mirror and make sure to include your child’s name using a dark permanent marker.

Early Pick-up is not allowed after 1:30 p.m. If there is a change in the way that your child

is getting home the best way to notify me is by sending a note or calling before 1:30 p.m.

Conferences

Given by appointment In person- after school 2:40-3:13pm

Twice a year (fall and spring) or if there is a concern

Report Cards are standard based and are given in the 2-4 quarter. The first conference replaces report card for the first quarter.

VolunteersVolunteer hours can be earned inmany ways: PTSO meetings & events Book Fairs Meet the masters program Room parent School wide events Field Trips Donations

Fieldtrips

Three fieldtrips throughout the year

Only registered volunteers with clearance will be allowed to attend. Three volunteers per trip allowed.

Ways to Stay In Touch

Send in a note in our red homework folder or planner. School’s website

www.somersetacademy.com Contact me at

mrodriguez@somersetacademy.com

Somerset Academy Elementary 954-442-0233

Thank You For Coming!

We’re going to have a great year!