Ms. Velez’s Kindergarten Class 2019-2020

I’m Ms. Velez. This will be my first year in Kindergarten I’m Ms. Velez! This will be my first year in Kindergarten! I have taught Pre-K since 2015. I have a CDA, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology! I love animals, spending time with my family, going to Target and traveling!

8:15 – Arrival 8:30 - 10:00 Reading​ 10:00 -10:30 Recess​ 10:30 - 11:00  Calendar Math/Circle Time​ 11:00 -11:30 Lunch ​ 11:30 - 12:30 Math​ 12:30 - 1:05 Specials ​ 1:05- 1:20 Snack​ 1:20- 2:30 Science/S.S. ​ 2:30- 2:45 Dismissal 

Specials Schedule Monday: Stem Tuesday: P.e Wednesday: Spanish Thursday: Music Friday: Art

Daily Snack Healthy, and peanut free. No yogurts Please put snack in the front pocket of your child’s bookbag inside a ziplock bag Please pack a water thermos for recess and snack

-48 hours to excuse absences​ -excuse absences online -Doors open at 8:15​ -Tardy after 8:35​ -48 hours to excuse absences​ -excuse absences online

-Carpool 2:30-3:00 ($25 charge after 3:05)​ -Must have decal on rear view mirror​ -Early release dismissal 12:30​ (No LEAP) If there is a change in how your child will go home please let us know a.s.a.p​ - Traffic Pattern to follow

Please remember: ​ -The gas station is not an authorized loading/unloading zone as it is private property. ​ -As ‘good neighbors’ we want to respect their business and customers.

1. Listen closely and follow directions the first time.​ 2.  Raise a quiet hand. ​ 3.  Use inside voices. ​ 4.  Keep your hands and feet to yourself. ​ 5.  Be kind to others. 6. Try your best

Classroom Management Class Dojo for daily behavior (Treasure box for 30 dojo points) Verbal recognition Marbles for class party/incentive

Curriculum The kindergarten curriculum consists of Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.  Our curriculum follows the Florida Standards providing your child with a well-rounded and complete education.

Math Go Math! Series ​ Three Big Ideas: ​ Number and Operations​ Geometry and Positions​ Measurement and Data

I-Ready/Language 3 Diagnostic Tests​ Math & Reading Homework Have your child complete without assistance Language: Journeys

Folders Red and blue folders stay in the class. Red is for math and Blue is for Language The green folder (classwork) will go home everyday In their homework binder, the money pouch will be attached, please make sure that you write what the money is for

Communication I send daily notifications and reminders through ClassDojo You can communicate with me through email, (mvelez@somersetacademy.com) or ClassDojo Newsletter will be sent through email on Fridays and posted on my website (somersetacademy,com) then click on Ms. Velez through the staff directory We will have two conferences, one in October, and one in May

new prices: Breakfast $2.50​ Lunch -Lunch/breakfast prepaid on-line​ new prices: Breakfast $2.50​ Lunch $3.50​ -Monthly menus are available on our website, www.somersetacademy.com ​ -LUNCH APPLICATIONS: Your child may be eligible for free or reduced priced breakfast or lunch. Applications are available in your beginning of the year packets. Please fill out the application in its entirety and return it to your child’s teacher. You will then receive a notice if you qualified for the program. You are responsible for paying full price for meals until you receive notification stating otherwise. Please reach out to Francia Gonzalez if you have any questions. 

Shuttle ​ North to South​ Grades K-3rd ​ Students must arrive to North Campus no later than 7:30am in front Building A​ Shuttle departs at 7:35am promptly. Late arrivals must be taken to campus by their parents. ​ Sign-up online at www.somersetacademy.com ​ South to North ​ Grades 4th – 5th ​ Students must arrive to South Campus no later than 7:40am​ Shuttle departs at 7:45am promptly. Late arrivals must be taken to campus by their parents. ​ Sign-up online at www.somersetacademy.com 

Math: One nightly page reviewing the day’s taught concept. ​ Your child’s binder is their homework folder.​ Homework will be in a packet, please do not unstaple ​ Their daily homework assignment will be written in their planner. The packet will go home on Monday and will need to be turned in on Fridays. ​​ Math: One nightly page reviewing the day’s taught concept. ​ Reading/Language Arts: Students will review and study monthly sight words, and a worksheet/activity pertaining to the lessons of the week. LEAP/After Care Programs: If your child completes their homework at an afterschool care program, they may need assistance from a parent on some assignments.

Uniforms are mandatory. ​ -All students are required to wear: ​ uniform polo shirts with the Somerset Academy logo in colors which include navy blue, light blue, white and striped blue/white. ​ khaki or dark blue pants with the Somerset Academy embroidery labeled by the pocket.​ ONLY solid navy or a Somerset Academy apparel jackets. ​ Physical Education uniform (K-5th)  ​ -Fridays are SPIRIT and JEANS DAYS! Students are to wear their grade level spirit shirt and JEANS (not distressed). ​ -DRESS DOWN DAYS are the last Friday of every month for $2! Keep in mind students still must adhere to the dress code: ​   Students may not come to school in any of the following:​ Leggings​ Open toed shoes of any sort​ Backless shoes and or “crocs”​ Distressed jeans (jeans day)​ Shorts of any length less than fingertip level  ​ Tank tops/spaghetti straps/sleeveless tops

Online Purchases: Planner, Spirit shirt, Technology Fee, Specials Fee Birthdays: Cupcakes or Donuts with a juice or water. (Goody Bags must be nut-free) Online Purchases: Planner, Spirit shirt, Technology Fee, Specials Fee 3 field Trips during the school year Students are to arrive on campus no earlier that 8:15am unless enrolled in morning care, sibling care, shuttle service or having breakfast. ​ Please pack a poncho for those rainy days. ​ Always have your hanging car tag clearly displayed to help with arrival and dismissal. ​ Early sign-outs must be before 1:30pm. ​ “HANDS FREE SCHOOL ZONE!” Safety is our #1 priority. Vehicle cell phone use is not permitted within the school and can result in a ticket. 

Volunteer Hours -30 hours per family​ -10 additional per sibling​ -Volunteer Form On-line​ -Ways to obtain:​ Field Trips (approved volunteers only)​ Work from home: cut/laminate​ Schoolwide events​ Wish list Purchase

I have a link on my website connected to my Amazon Wish List I have a link on my website connected to my Amazon Wish List! You can purchase items needed for our classroom through the link. Please make sure to send your receipt and Volunteer Hour form in your child's binder so I can sign it and turn it in!

We are going to have a great year! Thank you for coming! We are going to have a great year!