1. Things to do while you wait…
Welcome to Open House!!!
Things to do while you wait…
Please make sure to sign in and fill out the other important sign-up sheets
Contact information sheet (everyone must fill out)
Room Parent sheet
St. Augustine (optional)
Meet the Masters (optional)

2. Ms. Ziadie’s & Ms. Sanchez’s
Welcome to
Ms. Ziadie’s & Ms. Sanchez’s
Class!

3. Welcome!
Welcome to Somerset Academy’s Open House! I am Ms. Ziadie and I am very delighted to be your child’s 4th grade math and science teacher. This is my twelfth year teaching at Somerset Academy. I currently hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Florida International University. I have two amazing sons, who attend Somerset. Our Teacher Assistant is Ms. Berrios and together, we are pleased to be part of your child’s learning journey this year.

4. Welcome!
I am Ms. Sanchez! This will be my third year at Somerset Academy. I will be your child’s reading, writing, and social studies teacher. I am currently obtaining my Master’s Degree in Reading Education at FIU. I have one amazing cat, who does not attend Somerset.

5. Curriculum
The 4th grade 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.
We utilize Journeys, Go Math, and Science Fusion textbooks and workbooks. Along with the textbooks, I will also incorporate Scholastic News, educational websites, digital resources, and 4th grade novels into their learning and enrichment.
Novels include: 1. The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davis
2. Holes by Louis Sachar

6. Florida Standards Assessment (F.S.A.)
Measures performance standards in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics
Emphasizes critical thinking and assess students’ higher-order thinking skills
Multiple choice
Multi-select
Two part question
Testing Schedule:
March 5–March 9, 2018: FSA Writing (Tentatively paper based)
April 16–May 11, 2018: FSA Mathematics (Computer based)
April 16–May 11, 2018: FSA English/Language Arts (Computer based)
Somerset FSA tutoring
More information will be provided in October

7. Grades and Pinnacle 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. You may also set the parameters to become notified on you child’s progress if your child falls below your desired percentage. Login information will be distributed in the upcoming weeks.
Classwork/Homework = 45%
Assessments (Tests and Quizzes) = 45%
Projects = 5%
iStation and TTM = 5%

8. Ms. Ziadie’s Schedule 8:15-8:30 Morning Business 8:30-10:00 Math
10:05-10:40 Specials
10:45-10:55 Science
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:30-12:00 Recess
12:00-12:20 Science
12:20-12:30 Switch
12:30-1: Math
1:50-2:20   Science
2:20-2:30    Dismissal
Specials Schedule
Monday- STEM at 8:45-9:20
Tuesday- PE at 10:05-10:40
Wednesday- Spanish at 10:05-10:40
Thursday- Music at 10:05-10:40
Friday- The Art of Leadership at 10:05-10:40

9. Ms. Sanchez’s Schedule 8:15-8:30 Morning Business
8:30-10:05    Reading/Writing
10:05-10:40 Specials
10:45-10:55 Social Studies
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:30-12:00 Recess
12:00-12:20 Social Studies
12:20-12:30 Switch
12:30-1: Reading/Writing
1:50-2:20   Social Studies
2:20-2:30    Dismissal
Specials Schedule
Monday- The Art of Leadership at 10:05-10:40
Tuesday- STEM at 10:05-10:40
Wednesday- PE at 10:05-10:40
Thursday- Spanish at 8:45-9:20
Friday- Music at 10:05-10:40

10. Classroom Management Rules Rewards Consequences Compliment System
Groups
Individuals
Consequences
Compliment System

11. Planner
Students are responsible for copying down their homework in their planner at the beginning of each class. The planners are the most reliable source of updated information.
Planners are used daily and provide important information such as the year long calendar of school activities, homework, 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. It will also give me the opportunity to communicate with you if needed.
Please check your child’s planner every night.

12. Binder Organization DOT Binder- Ms Sanchez (1”)
Vocabulary
Spelling
Logs and References
Writing
Reading
FSA Skills
Social Studies
Extra Paper
Homework Binder- Sanchez/Ziadie (1/2”)
Reading
Spelling/Vocab
Social Studies
Math
Science
TEAM Binder-Ms. Ziadie (1 ½”)
Logs/References
Daily Math
Math Vocabulary
Math Homework
Math Mid-chapter, Math FSA Skill
Science Vocabulary
Science Units

13. Homework Homework is assigned daily and turned in the following day.
Students should expect approximately an hour of homework daily in order to reinforce material covered in class and maintain their grades.
Your child will have homework Monday through Friday. Every FRIDAY, Ms. Sanchez will update her web page with the following weeks work, spelling and vocabulary words, homework, important dates, upcoming events, reminders, etc. on Ms. Ziadie will update hers daily.
On Fridays, the students must copy down the following week’s spelling and vocabulary words from my webpage into their planner to show on Monday.
If a homework assignment is late by one day, the student will automatically receive a 75%. However, if they earn a score lower than 75% then that will be the percentage given. Homework assignments cannot be turned in after the one day added time and will receive a zero. Please note that we will indicate on your child’s planner when homework was not turned in or incomplete.

14. Homework
This year we will be using a No Homework Punch Card. In addition to other Honor Roll criteria, your child will only be allowed 6 chances to miss homework before they lose their privilege to earn Honor Roll.
This punch card will be located in your child’s Homework Binder.

15. Tests Tests count for 45% of your child’s final average.
Each Friday, our tests will include: Spelling, Vocabulary Definitions or Vocab Skill, Grammar, and Reading Comprehension.
Math, Social Studies, and Science Tests will vary based on the length of the chapter.
Please keep in mind, Reading, Social Studies, and Science tests are Open Book. (Due to yearly reproductions, these assessments will not be sent home).
If a student receives lower than a 70% on a test, I will send it home to be signed and returned in their Homework binder.

16. Communication and Friday Folder
No Friday Folders– Papers will be sent home in the Homework binder as they are graded or when given by the office.
Communication is an important part of success for your child. We will provide weekly updates via an distribution list and online through our Web-Pages on Somerset Academy.com
It is our commitment to help your child succeed by establishing a strong school-home connection created through parent-teacher communication. Please be advised that we will begin conducting conferences in October.
Remind is a free, safe, and simple messaging tool that helps teachers share important updates and reminders with students and parents. Subscribe by text, or using the Remind app. All personal information is kept private. Teachers will never see your phone number, nor will you see theirs.
Sanchez Class Code: bb3342c
Ziadie Class Code: ziai

17.
If at any time you wish to discuss your child’s progress, please feel free to set up an appointment with us. The best way to reach us is through .
Ms. Ziadie (Math, Science)
Ms. Sanchez (Reading, Writing, Social Studies)
If you wish to both of us, please type the teacher’s address that you wish to receive a response from in the “To:” line, and you may “CC:” the partner teacher, if you feel necessary. Please note that the first teacher listed in the “send to” box will respond to your .

18. Parent Volunteer Hours
Parents must complete a total of 30 volunteer hours
These hours may be completed by helping out in the classroom or school, purchasing supplies for the class, volunteering for special events or projects, donating snacks, or chaperoning on field trips.
Please visit our WISH LISTS on wishlistr.com for classroom items. Please remember to keep the receipt and attach it to the Volunteer Record Form. I will sign the form and turn it in to the office.
We are happy to announce that we have created a link on our website to facilitate the tracking of your volunteer hours. Please follow the steps below to view your account:
  1) Go onto:
2) Click “Stop (Obligations)”
3) Log on: ########## (student ID number)
4) Password: mm/dd/yyyy (student’s birthday)
(*** slashes are required***)
Room Parent: If you are interested in becoming a room parent for our class, please send me an or indicate it on the sign in sheet.
*Doors: Only decorate doors, not the wall or floor around it.

19. Uniforms Follow Somerset School Uniform Policy.
Fridays: (please check calendar in planner for exact days)
P.E. Days – Students wear their P.E. uniform.
Spirit Days - Students can wear their Orange Spirit shirt/LOVE shirt and jeans.
Dress Down Days – Students can dress down for $2 (Please check the school uniform policy on which attire is appropriate for dress down days).

20. 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. If students are not on campus by 8:35, they will be marked tardy. 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.
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 Mrs. Gonzalez at
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.

21. Dismissal
Carpool pick-up is from 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. After 2:50, they will be sent to the Elementary Office and incur a late fee.
Early Release Days – Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m.
If your picking up your child from carpool: Please hang the colored decal from your rearview mirror and make sure to include your child’s name using a dark marker. This will allow our carpool to run smoothly.
Early Pick-up is not allowed after 2:00 P.M.

22. Morning Sibling Care @ 7:45am - one-time $100 fee
Morning 7:30am- $100 month

23. Reminders Lunch is $3.25; accounts are up and running.
Rose Price Park is allowing parents to park or drop off in their facilities in the morning or afternoon.
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.
As of July 1st 2013, we will not be accepting anymore CHECKS.  Only online payments will be accepted.  Checks will be allowed for Lunch accounts only.
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are now available on-line. Please visit our Somerset Academy Website, select the Parent Tab on the top to locate the document.

24. Forms to be Returned Copy of Insurance Card (Front and back)
Student Data Card
Student/Parent handbook acknowledgement form
Family/Volunteer Application
Broward County- Code of Conduct- 4 pages
Payment Agreement
Parent/Guardian contract
Spirit Shirt (online)
$10 Specials Fee (online)

25. What’s New for 2017-2018 Switching of Classrooms Homework Binder
From Block A to Block B
Homework Binder
- We will be using one homework binder between the two classes so that their organizational
binders will stay in class. This binder will hold all homework for the night, and also include their
No Homework Punch Card
Allergies
We are a nut free grade level. This means students cannot bring in anything that contains nuts for lunch/parties.
STEM/Computer Science (Mr. Lee)
Science experiments and activities
will focus on computer literacy skills including keyboarding, Microsoft Word & PowerPoint, coding (how computer software works), etc.
Art of Leadership (Ms. Oliva)
replacing Brain Games
Educational games with grade-level content

26. What’s New for 2017-2018 St. Augustine
St. Augustine is our “big” fourth grade overnight field trip.
It runs APPROXIMATELY $300 per student and per adult
Price includes St. Augustine t-shirt, hotel stay, and meals.
Dates are pending
Prices may be reduced based on the number of students attending.
* Please sign the St. Augustine sheet if you are interested, so we may get our prices to you as soon as possible.

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