Elementary School Orientation Somerset Academy Elementary School Orientation

Meet our leaders: Mrs. Enriquez Elementary Vice Principal Ms. Barber Elementary Assistant Principal Mrs. Trueba Elementary Literacy Leader Mrs. Fernandez Kindergarten Team Leader Mrs. Landa 1st grade Team Leader Mrs. Portela 2nd grade Team Leader Mrs. Anon 3rd grade Team Leader Ms. Ziadie 4th grade Team Leader Mrs. Suarez/Mrs. Flores 5th grade Team Leader Mrs. Capiro “Specials” Team Leader Mrs. Oharriz Registrar/Information Management Technician Mrs. Rhoden Administrative Assistant/LEAP Director Mrs. Gonzalez Parent Coordinator/Activites Mrs. Sotolongo Test Chair Ms. Lucy Canete Cafeteria Manager

Student Support TEAM Sometimes it’s good to have someone to talk to…. Our Student Support Specialists hold group sessions dealing with everything from DIVORCE to BULLYING and many concerns in between and do SO MUCH more for our student body! Referral forms for both students and parents will always be available in the main office. Mrs. Lorena Sakay and her team are available at lsakay@somersetacademy.com

A few words from our PTSO and Meet the masters!

Breakfast and Lunch Services Cafeteria Manager: Ms. Canete 954-442-0233 ext. 620 Breakfast price: $1.50 Lunch price: $3.25 ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLINE! Free and Reduced Lunch-applications will be available in your child’s first day packet of information. Monthly menus are available on our website.

Lunch Application Families are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to complete a Lunch Application Form by September 29th (ONLY 1 FORM PER FAMILY) Part 1: List family members that live in the home Part 2: Complete if you receive State/Government Benefits. Must include case number and beneficiary’s name Part 3: ONLY include name of family member with income Part 3: Select Income Type and include Income Frequency Part 4: Complete personal date section, including Primary Income Provider’s Signature and last 4-digits of social security number Part 5: Choose Ethnicity & Race ONLY COMPLETE FRONT PAGE OF APPLICATION

Independence Day! Wednesday, August 23rd is Independence Day! Students will celebrate their Independence by wearing red, white and blue (uniforms will not need to be worn if students are dressed for Independence Day) After Tuesday, students will not be permitted to be walked into school by mom/dad or guardian.

SOCIAL MEDIA Please work with us to help combat cyber bullying by talking to your children about the dangers associated with the internet. Somerset Academy has a zero tolerance policy for bullying of ANY SORT. Do you want to make sure your child is NEVER involved in a Social Media event?

Visiting our School Parents and families are welcome to visit our school! Please remember to follow procedures for the safety and security of all of our Panthers: Valid FL Drivers License is required Parking is EXTREMELY LIMITED on campus. Elementary Office check-in required A reason to visit….field trip, classroom event or ceremony. Please remember all of the procedures are to keep your children safe!

How is the first day of school going to work How is the first day of school going to work? Drop – off/Pick-up Procedures (PLACE A BACKPACK TAG ON EVERY STUDENT BACKPACK) DROP OFF: PK-2nd grade Somerset Way traffic pattern to front circle. Please get your bright pink tag this evening! 3rd -5th Somerset Way traffic pattern to second circle. Parents will receive hang tags to display with grade level and teacher on the first day. PLEASE BE PATIENT DURING THE FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS. TRAFFIC WILL BE BAD. REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR BEST SMILE!

5:00-5:45- Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade Don’t forget about our Friday, August 25, 2017 5:00-5:45- Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade 6:00-6:45- 2nd and 3rd grade 7:00-7:45- 4th and 5th grade

Thank you for coming tonight! It is now time to meet your child’s teacher/teachers: Pre-Kindergarten through grade 2 in building “A” 3rd through 5th grade in Building “B” Go Panthers!