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Mrs. Vazquez E-mail: vvazquez@matergardens.com Website: www.matergardens.com Class Messenger app code: C6ZEQ3

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

CASHLESS! MGA will be going cashless Money will be submitted online More information to come soon

SAFETY All staff participated in an Active Shooter Simulation required by county Students will participate in at least 2 drills throughout the year Fire Drills ALL visitors MUST be cleared and have proper pass from the office visible at all times

Leader in Me Students are expected to follow 7 Habits Leader in Me Binder ($15 due by Aug. 31st) Agenda Students held accountable Academic & Personal Goals Data tracking Best Work & Achievements

Updated Supply List FRINDLE due Friday, August 24th Leader in Me Binder ($15) Quick Writes Journal FRINDLE due Friday, August 24th

Grading Scale Category: Weighted Percentage: Tests 40% Classwork 25% 40%  Classwork  25%  i-Ready/Presentation/Projects  15%  Home-learning/Quizzes  20% 

Homework Students are responsible for copying it from the board into their agendas daily Will be given pop quizzes iReady Quick Writes – 15 for Q1 Should be reading daily – Accelerated Reader (Grade)

Minutes Completed/Passed: iReady 45 minutes of Reading weekly 45 minutes of Math weekly Minutes Completed/Passed:  Percentage:  45 or more  1 session 70% or higher  100%  44 to 30  70%  29 to 15   60%  14 to 0  0% 

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. At the end of every quarter, an auction will be held. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpS_0oAZQzI&feature=youtu.be

FSA Reading Writing Math Science FSA Parent Night in the Spring

5th Grade Field Trips & Events Islands of Adventure – May 5th Grade Banquet DARE

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. Student must be in school for 2 hours for attendance to count NO pick up last 30 minutes Note must be turned in within 48 hours to be excused. No late notes will be accepted.

Arrival Procedures Students will be picked up from the cafeteria by 7:50 and brought to the classroom. No students are to be in the classroom before the teacher returns from the cafeteria. Parents are not permitted in the building after the first day of school. If you drop off your child after 7:50 then please send them directly to the classroom. Bell rings at 8:00

Dismissal Procedures Book bags 3pm Parents are not allowed upstairs before or after school unless they have signed in and have a visitor pass. Silent Dismissal will begin Day 2 Book bags Book bags with wheels are not allowed. Check supplies with your child and compare with teachers’ requests.

First Day of School Students will be picked up from the cafeteria at 7:45 am For the first day only, parents will be allowed to enter the classroom at 7:50. Parents must exit by 8:25 Parents must pick up students from classroom. Please notify teacher if your child will be going on bus or staying for after care.

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

Uniform Policy Student IDs must be worn at all times. Failure to wear ID will result in uniform violation Please purchase lanyards. NO accessories allowed. Lost IDs must be replaced for $5 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. Uniform violations 1st offense- warning note sent home with pass back to class 2nd offense – parents called to bring proper uniform & detention given 3rd offense – Saturday detention 4th offense – referral

Electronics Cell phone / tablet use is not permitted during school hours unless authorized by teacher for instructional purposes

Birthday Parties Brief end of the day snack to be passed out by teacher Passing out of invitations to outside parties not allowed in class unless ALL students are invited

Volunteer Hours Complete volunteer form available on school’s website, 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. 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 – MUST BE CLEARED ANNUALLY Help during school activities and events Donate supplies from Wish List for the classroom

Must Apply For Clearance By: August 31 @ 5:30 p.m. In Lab

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

Homeroom Parent To assist with: Box Tops Classroom activities/parties MGA fundraising events General & Class Communication Etc. This is a great way to make volunteer hours and be active in your child’s school. Please inform teacher if interested. Interested parents should be flexible and available

Welcome Packet & Important Papers Welcome packet with documents to sign and return will go home with students next week Emergency Contact Info Permission to Walk/Bike Permission to Photograph or Videotape Important Papers due August 31: Lunch application (1 per family) Parent Contract Contact Card Parent Handbook Verification Volunteer Clearance Form

We are going to have a great year!