1. Mrs. Garcia

2. Meet the Teacher UM Alumni
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Spanish
10th year teaching
Taught 2nd for 4 years, 4th grade 4 years, and 3rd grade 2 years
2nd year at MGA!

3. Wednesdays Only 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
School Hours
School Hours
8:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays Only 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

4. Class Supplies Supply List posted on teacher’s website
Agenda and Leader in Me binder-$15. Will be purchased online. Deadline is August 31st.
Students will have the first week of school to gather and organize supplies.
Sign and Return necessary forms
Teacher Wish List

5. Schedule Schedule/Specials Math 8:00-9:20 Spanish 9:20-10:10 PE
Math
8:00-9:20
Spanish
9:20-10:10 PE
10:10-10:40
D.E.A.R (MWF),
Recess (T, TH)
10:40-11:00
Lunch
11:00-11:30
Reading
11:30-1:10
Music (M,TH) Art (T, F)
1:10-1:40
Writing
1:40-2:10
Science
2:10-2:40
Social Studies
2:40-3:00
Clean-up/ Dismissal
3:00

6. Schedule Wednesday Schedule Math 8:00-9:20 Spanish 9:20-10:10 PE
Math
8:00-9:20
Spanish
9:20-10:10 PE
10:10-10:40
D.E.A.R (MWF),
Recess (T, TH)
10:40-11:00
Lunch
11:00-11:30
Reading
11:30-1:10
Science
1:10-1:40
Social Studies
1:40-2:00
Clean-up/ Dismissal
2:00

7. Attendance Policy Unexcused Absences
For every 3 - a referral will be given
Excused Absences
For every 10 - a referral will be given
Only 10 handwritten notes are acceptable. A doctor’s note is required after 10 absences.
Tardies

8. Homework Policy
Students will be assigned home learning on a daily basis.
Home learning assignments will be recorded in the agenda.
Home learning will reflect the concepts covered in class.
Please review your child’s agenda on a daily basis to stay informed regarding all assignments, tests, due dates and teacher notes.
Lack of HW may affect students grades.

9. Curriculum Rigorous Curriculum New Science Curriculum
FSA Testing in Reading and Math (Exact Dates Forthcoming)

10. Grading Scale
Category:
Weighted Percentage:
Tests
40%
Classwork
25%
iReady/Presentation/Projects
15%
Home-learning/Quizzes
20%
Minutes Completed/Passed:
Percentage:
45 mins or more completed
1 session 70% or higher
100%
44-40 mins completed
90%
39- 35mins completed
80%
34-30 mins completed
70%
29-25 mins completed
60%
24-20 mins completed
50%
19-0 mins completed 0%
If student does not have a passing session of 70% or higher: -10% of the final percentage

11. Grading

12. Classroom Economy
There is a school-wide classroom economy system that will be implemented by all the teachers. It’s an excellent tool for teaching financial responsibility and children will enjoy it as well.
They can earn bonus cash for performance in class, improvement on academics or behavior, compliments from other teachers, and staying organized.
There will be penalties for dishonesty, disrespect, missed homework assignments, and persistent off task behavior.

13. Uniform Policy
Students are expected to wear the correct uniform on a daily basis:
Girls: Culottes or pants in navy or tan. Polo shirt in white, teal, or navy blue with school logo.
Boys: Pants - Navy blue or tan with black belt. Polo shirt in white, teal, or navy with school logo
For both boys and girls: Shoes MUST be solid black, including the bottom soles and shoelaces. Only Mater Gardens shoelaces are allowed. NO WHITE ANYWHERE ON THE SHOE!
Sweaters: Navy blue jacket or cardigan with school logo
Uniforms are mandatory, no exceptions!

14. Parental Involvement
Parents are required to volunteer 30 hours per child and 15 for each additional sibling.
Below are some options for completing the volunteer hours:
Cafeteria assistance
Classroom assistance from home
Special school events
Classroom donations (receipt MUST be turned
into teacher )
Wish list items (receipt MUST be turned into
teacher)
Field trip chaperones
Parents must register online and have a volunteer number in order to participate in field trips. There will usually be two chaperones allowed per field trip.

15. Parental Involvement

16. Dismissal Dismissal will be at 3:00 p.m.
There will be no dismissal five minutes before 3:00 p.m. for any dismissal group, bus, aftercare, parent-pickup, or walkers.
Parents must notify the bus company regarding the dismissal time. The school will send a notification to participating bus companies as well, therefore, we need a list of bus students.
If you are picking up your students, the parking lot gate will not be opened prior to 3:00 p.m.
Before leaving, please sign in how your child will be dismissed for the school year.

17. Communication
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. However, the most effective vehicle is through or Class Messenger, which will be checked on a daily basis.
This will minimize interruptions in the instructional process. Please schedule an appointment for conferences and refrain from interfering with morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal procedures.
Mrs. Garcia’s
Teacher website: Provides you with important announcements, home learning assignments, wish list items, field trips, and special activities.

18. Important Information
Parent Academy: 5:30 PM on Wednesday in the cafeteria (paperwork: lunch application, parent portal, parent pin)
1st day of School- You can walk students to the classroom in the morning. In the afternoon, you will need to pick them up from the classroom as well.
Silent Dismissal will begin the 2nd Day of School.
MGA is going Virtual for cash collection for: Jean Day, Field Trips, Agenda, etc. Payments can be made in credit cards or checks.
Lunch will still need to be paid in cash.
Active Shooter Drills- will be taking place throughout the school year.
Summer Projects will be collected the second week of school. They will be graded.

19. Questions
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