Welcome to Mrs. Pastrana’s Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies Class

Our Agenda Expectations Uniform Policy Homework Policy Teacher/School Website Attendance Policy Communication Volunteer Hours Room Parent Payments/Class Fees Teacher Wish list Grading Curriculum F.S.A. Information Key West

Student Expectations Be in class, seated, and working on morning routine by 8:15am. Say good-bye at the driveway and walk to the building’s cafeteria. Must bring their book bags, materials, agendas, and homework to school everyday. Students are not permitted to bring permanent markers, toys, trading cards, hats, I-pods, electronic games, etc. to school. Third missed assignment, improper uniform, and misbehavior may lead to a detention. Three detentions for the same reason may lead to a referral with an administrator. Chewing gum is NOT allowed!

Uniform Policy Somerset Logo on Shirts “SASP” on bottoms Black belt ALL black shoes Regular length socks/ankle-NO knee highs or colored socks Somerset Logo on sweaters (dark blue) Uniform Policy is strictly enforced

Home-Learning Policy It is the student’s responsibility to copy HW in their agendas DAILY. Home Learning is also posted on the School’s website weekly. In addition to the homework assigned in class, per subject, students are required to complete a minimum of 45 minutes weekly; and 2 lessons passed (70% or above) per week in I-Ready. Home-learning must be completed entirely, neatly, and in pencil in your child’s own handwriting in order to receive full credit. If a student is absent, they are still responsible for completing the homework for that day the best they can and bringing it the following day when they return to class. Third missed or incomplete HW assignment will result in a lower HW grade. Special projects will be assigned periodically throughout the year.

Teacher Websites Go to www.elementary.somersetacademysilverpalms.net Click on the drop down menu “About Us” then click on “Staff Directory” Once you are the staff directory please click teacher’s name ex. “Marianne Triana” Click on the class at the bottom.

Teacher Websites Click on “Add to my class list” and create an account. You will then get an email to activate the account. Please click on the activation button and you will begin getting emails about our class homework and due dates!

Attendance Policy If your child is absent: Send an Absent Notification Form with him/her stating the reason for the absence and the dates they were absent, in order for it to be marked excused. Your child has 72 hours to return an ANF form to his/her homeroom teacher. Without an excused ANF, make up work will not be entered in the grade book. A Z (F) will be given for the missed assignment. Fifth tardy will result in a referral and a meeting with administration.

Communication Communication is the key factor to the continued success of your child in school. Read and Sign the agenda daily. Primary source of contact and communication is via the agenda, Class Dojo, or email: Vpastrana@somersetsilverpalms.net Please make sure you check Class Dojo daily. Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences are scheduled in advance with Ms. Jeffrey and myself.

Volunteer Hours Must complete 30 hours (15 additional hours for each sibling) Volunteer hours can be achieved by: Becoming a part of the SASP parent club Donating candy or incentive items to the class Donating items for in-class activities Purchasing any of the items on the wish list (Retain Receipt) Every hour is equivalent to $3.33 Attending school field trips or assisting in the class. (Must be cleared by the county and school; meaning finger printing and a photo I.D.) * View Teacher’s wishlist

Room Parent/Parent Club Room Parent/ Parent Club *Please sign up to be my Room Parent: Room Parent communicates with other parents and helps directly in setting up activities/teacher needs(I will give you the information to share) *Parent Club: sign up to be involved in school activities/ functions

Payments All payments must be made online via the school store. Class Fees: Due November 2, 2018 (Art: $5, Music: $5). If fees are not payed, students will not be able to participate in school activities. Directions to log on are as follows: Go to www.somersetsilverpalms.net Click on Elementary, and then School Store

Teacher Wish List Kleenex • White Copy Paper • Germ-X (hand sanitizer) • HP LaserJet P1102w printer Ink #85A (Black or color) • Thermal Laminating Sheets 8 1/2 X 11 • Paper Mate color pens (fine point) • Blue or black pens • Glade Plug-in refills (any scent) • Different color post-its (with lines) • Different color highlighters • Mr. Sketch Scented markers • Lysol Spray • Color Card Stock • Bookshelf (Target) • Electrical sharpener • Electric Wax Burner (with any scent wax) If you would like to purchase any of these items to count towards your volunteer hours, please bring them to our class with a receipt. Parents need to complete a total of 30 volunteer hours and an additional 15 hours per sibling. You will receive 1 hour for each $3.33 you spend towards a class donation.

Grading Grade Weights Tests: 60% Class work: 30 % Percentages 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 and below = F Grade Weights Tests: 60% Class work: 30 % Participation, Technology & Projects 10% Spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension (Skills Tests), and grammar test. Social Studies test every 3 weeks. Reviews are done in class prior to the test.

Reading Curriculum In our class we are using a variety of different resources… Wonders Reading book Performance Coach Wordly Wise (Vocabulary) I-Ready Read Works

FSA Testing Which FSA assessment are we taking? When is it? Writing ELA Math When is it? FSA Writing, Reading, and Math dates coming soon! Where can I get support? View following slide and handout provided today.

Fsassessments.org

Key West Historical Tour Date: January 17, 2019 Cost: Coming soon! Half or Full payment due by October 30, 2018. Second Half due by November 30, 2018. No Refunds! Teachers and Administration will be chaperoning. No parents are allowed to chaperone. More information will be sent home.

Special Thanks Mrs. Linale (Assistant Principal) and Mrs. Santana (Lead Teacher). The security and cafeteria staff for helping our students feel safe in our school. To all the parents that came today to show how important their child’s education means to them!!!

Thank You Parents!