Ms. Mahoney’s Marvelous Class Welcome to Ms. Mahoney’s Marvelous Class 2018-2019 Hello. My name is

Curriculum Reading – Journey’s Common Core Writing – Top Score Writing Math – Common Core Go Math Science – Science Fusion Social Studies- Harcourt (United States) iReady – online program for reading and math Incorporate newspaper articles, magazines, and novels into their learning and enrichment.

Independence Day: August 20th Parents can walk students to class on August 15-17th Distractions: not allowed in classroom Smart Watches Fidget Spinners Goo/Slime Peanut Allergies Severe allergies in 5th grade. For safety reasons, peanut butter/nutella are not allowed for lunch or snack

Grades and Pinnacle Pinnacle Weights Tests – 45% Classwork – 30% Quizzes – 10% Homework – 10% Projects – 5% 100% – 90% A 89% - 80% B 79% - 70% C 69% - 60% D 59% and below F Pinnacle is our student database system. Parents will be able to access their child’s grades through this system. Login information will be distributed in the upcoming weeks. We encourage parents to look at Pinnacle frequently (at least once a week) to check your child’s progress.

Pinnacle Directions https://gb.browardschools.com/pinnacle/gradebook/ Username: Student#@my.browardschools.com Password: PMM/DD/YYYY (Date of Birth) Example: User: 0612345678@my.browardschools.com Password: P07/25/2001 (Date of Birth) ***Please be advised that Parent Pinnacle Access will be available after Labor Day (per the county). ***

Schedule 8:15-8:45 Morning Work 8:45-9:30 Writing 9:30-10:30 ELA 10:30-11:30 Math 11:30-12:15 Science 12:20-12:50 Lunch 12:55-1:20 Recess 1:20-1:50 Specials 1:50-2:25 Social Studies 2:25-2:30 Dismissal

Specials Schedule Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 P.E. Wear PE uniform Spanish Music Binder & recorder Art DEAR IREady STEM Specials are very different in 5th grade. We are on a 7 day rotating schedule. This means if science is on a Monday this week, then it will be on Wedesday next week. So STEM will be every 7 school days

Classroom Management Rules (Be a Superhero) Rewards Groups (tallies) Individuals (punch cards/Clips) Class (Compliment System- Build a Super Hero)

Planner Planners are used daily and provide important information such as the year long calendar of school activities, homework, testing dates, spelling/vocabulary words and notes from school to home. Reviewing the planner nightly will give you an opportunity to check and discuss your child’s homework and progress. Your child’s planner will have the most current homework assignment & testing dates.

Homework Webpage – must sign up for HOMEWORK NOTIFICATION Parent Vault – instructions link on the webpage Homework Nightly math/reading/language arts/science Occasionally social studies Incomplete Class Work = extra homework Missing/late homework = -10% every day late Think Central – Go Math, Science Fusion, and Journeys Password distributed soon

Spelling/Vocabulary/Writing/Grammar Homework Assigned each night Monday-Thursday. Test Every Friday Math Homework GO MATH workbook page(s) assigned each night Monday-Thursday Reading Reader’s Notebook page (s). Also, It is required for students to read any age appropriate book or story of choice for 15-30 minutes every weeknight. Science Reading to prepare for discussion, Think Central Quiz, Finish CW. **Once the lessons are taught, Students can complete homework in class during free time.**

Assessments Assessments count for 45% of your child’s final average. Reading/ ELA Tests- At the end of each week, our assessments will include: Spelling, Vocabulary Definitions, Grammar, and Reading Comprehension. Reading Comprehension tests are open book (locating information). Math, Social Studies, and Science Tests: will vary based on the length of the chapter. Students will receive a study guide the night before. Students are not permitted to take text books home, but are available online on Thinkcentral.com Hello. My name is

Parking: Rose Price Park Rose Price Park will be available for parking during arrival and dismissal times ONLY. Please DO NOT park there during any other time of the day. If you are visiting Somerset for conferences or volunteering, please visit the security guardhouse located on Somerset Way and they will assist you in parking

Morning and Sibling Care Regular Morning Care 7:15-8:15 $100.00 per month paid online Deposit and registration online Sibling Care 7:30-8:15 $100.00 per year Only available for students with Middle / High siblings. Online registration required Shuttle Care 7:30 am Shuttle from South to North Campus (7:00 for M/H) 2nd - 5th grade shuttle riders will go to room # 2 and #4 No fee, but registration required . Breakfast 7:50-8:15

Parent Volunteer Hours Parents must complete a total of 30 volunteer hours. If you have additional children in the middle or high school, you must add 10 additional hours for each child. These hours may be completed by helping out in the classroom or school, purchasing supplies for the class, volunteering for events/projects, or chaperoning on field trips. ( 15 hours due: February / 15 hours due: May). Hours can no longer be paid off using an obligation. If an item from my WISH LIST is purchased, PLEASE complete a Volunteer Record Form and attach the receipt. I will sign the form and turn it in to the office. Please keep in mind that parents are able to monitor and check their volunteer hours on-line.   1) Go onto: www.paymyschoolfees.com 2) Log in: ########## (student ID number) 3) Password: mm/dd/yyyy (student’s birthday) (*** slashes are required***)

Parent Volunteer Hours Room Parent- any parent(s) interested in becoming a room parent for our class, please send me an email. Duties will include decorating doors, participating in school events, organizing and communicating with class parents for special occasions, etc. Meet the Masters- any parent(s) who would like to volunteer for our Arts education program, please fill in the form or send me an email. “Photo” Parent- any parent who would like to take charge of the pictures for our class and make the slideshow/CDs at the end of the year, please send me an email.

Follow Somerset School Uniform Policy. Uniforms Follow Somerset School Uniform Policy. P.E. Days – Students wear their P.E. uniform. Spirit Days - Students can wear their Yellow Spirit shirt/Club shirts and jeans. Dress Down Days – Last Friday of each month and for special events students can dress down for $2 (Please check the school uniform policy on which attire is appropriate for dress down days).

Attendance Somerset Academy follows Broward County Schools Attendance Policy 5.5! This means every minute counts, from absences, tardiness, and early sign outs. School begins at 8:30 am. Students that arrive late to school must have parents sign them in the office and pick-up a late pass before walking to the classroom. Please be aware that your child is now in Building B and the walk is longer. For absences: Please provide a note explaining the reason for your child’s absence the day he or she returns to school. You may also call the hotline or email Mrs. O’harriz at moharriz@somersetacademy.com. If you are planning for a trip or special occasion, you must submit a letter and get prior approval. Failure to get pre-approval may result in unexcused absences on your child’s attendance record.

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

ONLY COMPLETE FRONT PAGE OF APPLICATION 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

Online Payments Please make sure that you pay under HOMEROOM teacher name. Please do not pay under “Financial Obligations”. Please print and send in all receipts. Teachers cannot accept checks under any circumstance (except lunch dues).

Please BE SPECIFIC with BAGPACK TAGS (first day of school) Dismissal Carpool pick-up Middle School circle from 2:25 - 2:30 p.m. After 2:50, they will be sent to the Elementary Office and incur a late fee. Yellow colored decal (your child’s name) NO STOPPING or PARKING Early Pick-up is not allowed after 2:00 P.M. Younger Brothers & Sisters: escorted to Building A for one pick up (grades 2-4) Walker: Any student who leaves campus (Rose Price). Permission for Dismissal is required Bus: escorted to Building A cafeteria Older Sibling: Pick up at 3:00pm by middle/high brother or sister at the assigned room (208, 210, 212, or 214). Permission for Dismissal is required Early Release Days – dismissal is at 12:30 p.m. Please BE SPECIFIC with BAGPACK TAGS (first day of school)

Reminders Lunch is $3.25; accounts are up and running. Lunch payment online At times, it is quite cold in the classrooms. Please send your child with a sweater to school if needed. Students are required to bring a chapter book daily if they complete their work and for S.S.R time. Online payments only. Checks will be allowed for Lunch accounts only. Purchase a spirit shirt & Planner online. Send 2 copies of insurance cards Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are now available: Please refill out the forms I sent home, school didn’t copy back of it.

What’s New for 2018-2019 BRING A USB & Headphones (with name on it) Electronics: IPad, Kindles, phones, and laptops are allowed in the classroom (PLEASE!!!!) Kahoot Lessons/BuzzMath/IXL/Mathantics (games based on lessons I have taught) Educational sites: IReady (Reading & Math), and researching. Projects/presentations: PowerPoint, Word, Publisher BRING A USB & Headphones (with name on it)

WONDER by R.J. Palacio Actual copy of the book instead of an electronic copy. underlining and taking marginal notes When purchasing the book, there are two options… Option 1: Purchase the regular edition of the book (which DOES NOT include the Julian version) and then purchase a supplement called Auggie and Me, which DOES include the Julian chapter along with two other characters’ chapters. Option 2: Purchase the “Julian Edition” of the book, which already has the added Julian chapter included. There should be a round yellow sticker on the cover that says “Julian Edition”. This was a limited edition.

Other Novels to Purchase Actual copy of the book instead of an electronic copy. underlining and taking marginal notes The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis Number the Stars by Lois Lawry I promise, your efforts in finding these books will all be worth it when you see how inspired your children will be by this beautiful story they will be reading! Thank you all for your patience and please let me know if you still have any questions or concerns.

Gifted/Advanced/High Achiever What is the Difference? Same standards and textbooks Incorporate novels, current events, hands on projects Cooperative learning/Discussion Thematic Units/Cross Curricular Faster Pace Experiments, Technology & Research Freedom Effort

Pencil Pouch: 3 pencils, 2 pens, highlighter, pencil sharpener Supplies for Class Pencil Pouch: 3 pencils, 2 pens, highlighter, pencil sharpener Art Bag: crayons, markers, glue, scissors, colored pencils, ruler Folders: please label with child’s name and subject Blue: classwork Red: homework Green: writing Composition books: please label with child’s name and subject Reading interactive journal Math interactive journal Science & Social Studies interactive Journal

Wish List Educational Insights Hot Dots Standards-Based Math - Gr 5 Educational Insights Hot Dots Science Standards-Based Review Cards - Grade 5

Wish List Pacon Presentation Board, 48"X36", Tri-Fold, 24 Boards Color: White **Can be found at the dollar store** Chef Craft 42015 Jumbo Pill Organizer, Clear, 4-Pack

Wish List Master Lock Security Bar, Adjustable Door Security Bar, 265DCCSEN (Single Pack) Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultimate Cosmic Color Collection, Fine and Ultra Fine Points, Assorted Colors, 45 Count

Wish List Moon Glow Sports Prize Wheel 12 Inch-Tabletop Color Spinning Wheel with Stand, 10 Slots, Customize with Included Dry Erase Marker, Made in USA

Final Note I am truly excited to be teaching your child! I know that all children can learn and that it is a collaborative effort between the parents, teacher and student. I am committed to the success of your child and I hope to inspire and educate them. I know we will have a successful year!