1. WELCOME TO OUR OPEN HOUSE! 2016-2017

2. SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS & CLASSROOM MATERIALS  Supply List  http://www.imaterelementary.org/ourpages/auto/2016/6/22/46539124/3rd%20Grade%2 02016-2017%20Supply%20List.pdf http://www.imaterelementary.org/ourpages/auto/2016/6/22/46539124/3rd%20Grade%2 02016-2017%20Supply%20List.pdf  *1 inch binder  *Sheet protectors  Summer Assignments  http://www.imaterelementary.org/ourpages/auto/2016/6/9/54272380/Summer%20Reading%20A ssignments%203rd%20-%205th%20Grade.pdf http://www.imaterelementary.org/ourpages/auto/2016/6/9/54272380/Summer%20Reading%20A ssignments%203rd%20-%205th%20Grade.pdf  http://www.imaterelementary.org/ourpages/auto/2016/6/9/54272380/Mathletics%20Summer%2 0Activities.pdf http://www.imaterelementary.org/ourpages/auto/2016/6/9/54272380/Mathletics%20Summer%2 0Activities.pdf

3. GENERAL INFORMATION 2016-2017

4. SCHOOL HOURS  Before care starts at 7:00 am- 8:00 am  Students not enrolled in before care can enter school at 7:50 am for breakfast, otherwise drop off is at 8:00 am (Must be paid for at the Front Office)  Students have silent reading time/morning work from 8:00-8:25 am  After Care is from 3:00pm to 6:30pm (Must be paid for at the Front Office)  Class begins at 8:30am  Students are dismissed promptly at 3:00pm

5. MONITORING  Parents and students can access students’ grades online on a daily basis. Instructions on how to access are on the school’s website.  Parents may accompany students in fieldtrips and activities if they have been cleared by M-DCPS. The form is available in the website.  Sign up to the iMater email list to receive reminders and notifications.

6. DRESS CODE  White, or Navy Blue Polo with LOGO  Navy Blue and White Rugby Long Sleeve Polo  Khaki Bermuda Shorts or Pants with Black Belt (at waist)  ALL Black Sneakers (NO Logos or White Soles)or Black Converse Sneakers  White or Black Socks  Solid Navy Blue Sweaters

7. DRESS CODE  NO’s:  No tucked out shirts  No cargo pants  No pants too big or too tight (skinny)  No excessive jewelry  No Mohawks, Faux-hawks, or hair designs/colors  No headgear

8. DRESS CODE JEAN DAY  Approved School Sponsored Shirts (Spirit Shirt)  Student will need the Spirt Shirt for field trips, or they will not be allowed to attend.  Blue Jeans (Ankle Length)  Any Color Sneakers  NO jeans that have tears, rips or designs  NO jeans that fit too low, too big or too tight (leggings)  NO open toe shoes or crocs  *For $1*  OR…  School Spirit Shirt with school pants, belt and black shoes  *No Cost*

9. SCHOOL & CLASSROOM POLICIES  No Rolling Book-bags  Headsets  Lunch Number  Contacting the Teacher  Phone calls  Phone calls should be made directly to the main office  I will call you during free time or after/before school  Calls will not be returned or made during school hours unless it is an emergency  Via email  Response within 24 hours of receipt

10. TARDIES & ABSENCES  After 5 consecutive absences, a doctor’s note is required.  After 10 handwritten parent-excused notes, a doctor’s note is required.

11. VOLUNTEER HOURS  30 hours MUST be completed by family.  Field Trips  Special School Events  Attach receipt! If receipt is not attached, hours CANNOT be awarded.  Volunteer hours MUST be completed PER CHILD by May in order to participate in different end of the year activities such as Field Day and Awards Ceremonies.  Most wanted items for donations:  Copy paper  Treats (toys, candies, cookies, etc.) for treasure box  Cannon Ink  Walmart, Target, Office Depot gift cards  Laminating Sheets  Required materials, such as those on the supply list, will not be granted volunteer hours

12. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS  Birthdays will be celebrated once a month!  Sept. 21  Oct. 19  Nov. 16  Dec. 21  Jan. 18  Feb. 15  March 15  April 19  May 17  June 7  Please let me know if you will be celebrating your child’s birthday on any of the specified dates, and arrangements will be made.  Any treats would need to be dropped off to the main office the morning of the event, and will be distributed to the children during their lunch period.

13. OUR CLASSROO M 2016 - 2017

14. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES  Rules  Students will be on time and prepared for class.  Follow directions at ALL times  Students will keep hands, feet and objects to ourselves.  Students will raise hands to speak and get of our seats.  Show respect at all times

15. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES  Rewards:  Verbal Praise  Awards  Treasure box/Tickets  Homework pass  Parent note

16. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES  Consequences  Behavior Chart  Parent Contact  Note  Email  Phone Call  Parent/Teacher Meeting

17. CLASS SCHEDULE  Section 1  Special Areas will meet on a weekly basis. The schedule will be provided to students within the first week of school

18. CLASSROOM SCHEDULE 8:00am-8:25am – Student Arrive  Copy homework in agenda, which is posted on the board  Take out homework to be checked and collected  Silent Reading  Bathroom 8:30am-Instruction begins  Pledge of Allegiance  Review Daily Agenda

19. HOME KEEPING!  Field Trips!  Parents must be cleared through MDCPS in order to be eligible to attend trips.  Volunteers are chosen on a first-come first-serve basis for trips, and will be notified when selected.  Medications!  If the students need to take ANY medications throughout the school year, documentation must be filled out in the main office. This includes Tylenol, Advil, etc.  If the student is on antibiotics, the same procedure may be followed, or parents can come in to the main office to administer medication.

20. CLASSWORK, HOME LEARNING, & ASSESSMENTS 2016 - 2017

21. HOME LEARNING POLICY  Home learning is assigned daily  Students are required to copy the home learning on their agendas  Home learning is also posted on the school’s website  Home learning is not optional. If the student misses three homework assignments, the student will be required to serve a 30 minute detention. The student will be required to serve a one hour detention next time he/she misses three homework assignments  The student is responsible for makeup work  If the student is absent, he/she is responsible for his/her classwork and homework. If it is not brought in within the allotted time period, the student will receive an F for each of those assignments.  i-station & Mathletics  Students will be assigned computer based home-learning on a weekly basis which must be completed in order for students to receive full credit.

22. CLASSWORK  Interactive Journals  Students are required to keep an interactive notebook for each subject. They have been provided with a checklist that will guide them when completing an assignment in the journal.  Required features: Table of contents, page numbers, date in each assignment, legible handwriting, underlining of titles with one color per subject.

23. ASSESSMENTS All classroom assessments, including tests, classwork, quizzes, Home Learning, oral presentations, and projects will be weighted on the grading scale.  Assessments – 40%  Classwork – 20%  Quizzes – 20%  Home Leaning, oral presentations, and projects – 20%

24. RESOURCES 2016 - 2017

25. CURRICULUM Programs required:  Connect Ed  Reading  Rigor  Vocabulary  Spelling  Social Studies  iStation (Reading)  Mathletics (Math)  iReady (Diagnostics)

26. SCHOOL WEBSITE  http://www.imaterelementary.org/ http://www.imaterelementary.org/  Students and Parents  Faculty and Staff  ex. “Ms. S. Morales”  Class website will be available with class information, updates, important dates and HL.  Section 1

27. STATE EXAMS 2016-2017

28. FLORIDA STANDARDS ASSESSMENTS  Reading  Test dates are:  PLEASE NO TRAVEL!!  Student Portfolio:  Beginning in January

29. THANK YOU! 2015-2016 Ms. S. Morales Email: smorales@imaterelementary.org Parent Communication: Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:00am Monday - Friday 3:15pm-4:15pm