Bell Work 2.Way 3. C O F F E E 4. IS IS IS IS

Mrs. Forte E-mail: yforte@matergardens.com Website: www.matergardens.com Class Messenger app code: RU2HXR Or go to https://www.classmessenger.com and search for Mrs. Forte’s 4th Grade

Homework Students are responsible for copying it from the board into their agendas. For every three homework assignments not turned in, the student will be given a detention. After the 10th missed homework, the student will receive a referral.

Grading Scale

My Classroom Economy Students pay rent for their desk. Every student has a job with a salary. Fines and bonuses are earned. Every month salary is paid, rent is collected, and students can visit the classroom store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpS_0oAZQzI&feature=youtu.be

The Leader In Me Summer Reading Project due the first week of school 7 Habits will be emphasized throughout the year

Parent Portal www.dadeschools.net Parents Login to Parent Portal Enter username and password

Attendance Policy For every 3 unexcused absences a referral is given. For every 10 excused absences a referral is given. For every 10 tardies a referral is given.

Volunteer Hours The first thing you need to do in order to volunteer, is to fill out the volunteer form, attach a copy of your driver’s license, and turn it in to the main office. You should be aware that if the parents do not complete the hours required, their child/children will not be registered at the school the following school year. All this information is stated in the Mater Gardens parent contract.

Volunteer Hours cont. As usual, 30 volunteer hours are required per child, unless you have multiple children in the school, in which case only 15 hours are required for each additional child. Half of the volunteer hours must be completed by the end of the 2nd quarter.

Ways to accumulate hours… Chaperone on a field trip Help during school activities such as the Hispanic Heritage event, spring carnival, etc. Donate supplies from Wish List for the classroom

4th Grade Uniform Policy Pants or skorts: solid khaki or navy blue (no cargo pants or super skinny) Shirts: Polo short-sleeved shirts in white, turquoise, and/or navy blue with school emblem. Shoes: Solid black (including soles and logos, no exceptions) closed toe sneakers, or Mary Janes with one strap. Ballerina shoes and TOMS are not permitted. Socks are solid white and worn at all times. Mater Gardens' shoe laces are optional and available at Mater Gardens. Cold weather: Solid navy blue jacket (without brand logos). The undershirt must be school colors (white, turquoise, or navy blue). Belt: Solid black There will be no exceptions to the uniform policy. Any student out of uniform will be sent to the office until they are in proper uniform. After 3 violations of not being in correct uniform the student will be issued a referral to administration.

Other Information Cell phone / tablet use is not permitted during school hours unless authorized by teacher for instructional purposes. Box Tops

Communication Procedures Always contact teacher first If not satisfied, contact leadership team member but also CC me (since I will be contacted regardless by administration)

Dismissal Procedures Parents are not allowed upstairs before or after school unless they have signed in and have a visitor pass. If your child goes on bus, please fill in bus log. Students cannot leave 30 min. before dismissal time. Monday, August 21 will be an early release day due to the solar eclipse. We will dismiss at 2:00PM.

Parent handbook verification, Aug. 28 Volunteer sign up, Aug.28 ITEMS AND DEADLINES Lunch application, Aug.25 Parent contract, Aug.28 Contact card, Aug.28 Parent handbook verification, Aug. 28 Volunteer sign up, Aug.28 Book bags Book bags with wheels are not allowed. Check supplies with your child and compare with teachers’ requests.

Technology/Resources www.fsassessments.org i-Ready Accelerated Reader Brainpop

We are going to have a great year!