3. to Somerset Academy’s Open House!
I am Ms. Scornavacca and I am very delighted to be your child’s 3rd grade teacher. Together, we are going to have a great school year!

4. Curriculum
-The 3rd grade curriculum consists of English Language Arts (Reading), Math, Science, and Social Studies. Our curriculum follows the Florida Standards, providing every child with a well-rounded education.
-We will be utilizing “Journeys”, “Go Math”, and “Florida Science” textbooks/workbooks to supplement the curriculum. Along with the textbooks, we will also incorporate Scholastic articles, magazines, and novels into their learning and enrichment.

5. Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)
-The Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) is the state exam which will assess students in English Language Arts(ELA) and Mathematics.
-This test will provide a more authentic assessment of the Florida Standards, because it will include more than multiple choice questions. Students will be asked to create graphs, interact with test content and write and respond in different ways than on traditional tests. New question types will assess students’ higher-order thinking skills in keeping with the higher expectations of the Florida Standards.
Assessment Dates: March 2 April 8th
-Somerset FSA Tutoring Program-
Registration will be before winter break and classes will commence in January.

6. Mandatory Retention Year
-According to Florida law, third graders who do not have a score of Level 2 or above on the statewide Florida Standards Assessment ̶ English Language Arts (Reading) must be retained (not promoted to grade 4).
-Children who demonstrate the required reading level through a student portfolio, or a state-approved alternative standardized reading test.
-All third grade students will be given 8 portfolio projects which will be completed in class. If students can pass ALL of the ELA standards throughout these portfolios, they will be promoted to 4th grade.
-If the student is unable to pass the portfolio or the alternative test, they are required to attend summer school where they must pass an assessment to be promoted to 4th grade.

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.
-We encourage parents to look at Pinnacle frequently (at least once a week) to check your child’s progress.

8. Pinnacle https://gb.browardschools.com/pinnacle/gradebook/
   Parent Login Directions
Username:
Password: PMM/DD/YYYY (Date of Birth)
Example:
User:
Password: P07/25/2001 (Date of Birth)

9. Schedule: 8:15 – 8:30 Bell Work 8:30 – 10:30 Reading/Language Arts
10:30 – 10:45 Snack
10:45 – 11:15 Science / Social Studies
11:20 – 11: Specials
11:50 – 12:50 Math
12:50 – 1:20 Lunch
1:20 – 1: Silent Reading / Catch-up Science, S.S.
1:50 - 2: Recess
2:20- 2:30 Pack-up & Dismissal

10. Specials
Specials are very different in 3rd grade. We are on a 6 day rotating schedule. This means if STEM is on a Monday this week, then it will be on Wednesday next week. So STEM will be every 7 school days.
1. STEM
2. PE
3. Spanish
4. Music
5. Art
6. Library
7. iReady Computer Lab

11. Classroom Management -Rewards Groups- Points
Individuals- Special Privileges
-Compliment System-“Stars in a Jar”

12. Planner
-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 & SIGNING 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!
*Students will be keeping their planner and homework folder in a 3-ring binder.

13. Homework
-Students should expect approximately one hour of homework daily in order to reinforce material covered and maintain their grades.
-Your child will have regular subject content area homework Monday through Thursday, and occasionally on Friday. Homework will also be posted on my Web-Page on
-On Fridays, the new Spelling and Vocabulary words will be posted on my website. Students must copy down these words in their Planner to show on Monday.

14. Homework Spelling & Vocabulary Homework Math Homework Reading
Students complete Spelling & Vocabulary assignments according to weekly words & definitions, and will be posted on my website weekly.
Math Homework
Students complete the assigned GO MATH workbook page(s) each night.
Reading
It is required for students to read any age appropriate book or story of choice for 20 minutes every weeknight.

16. Importance of Multiplication Tables
-Starting with Chapter 3 in our Go Math! Series, the children will begin studying Multiplication.
-The multiplication chapters will be followed by division and fractions chapters.
-It is IMPERATIVE that students memorize their multiplication. Start with facts 0, 1, 2,3, 5, 10 IMMEDIATELY. Add the rest in OCTOBER, in order to fully comprehend and master the skills in the following chapters.
-We, as a team, begin multiplication homework by the third week of school in order to prepare the children for the future chapters in our math series.

17. Tests Assessments count for 45% of your child’s final average.
Reading/ ELA test will be at the end of each week, our assessments will include: Spelling, Vocabulary Definitions, Reading Comprehension, and Grammar.
Math, Social Studies, and Science Tests will vary based on the length of the chapter/ unit.
Please keep in mind Reading Comprehension, Social Studies and Science Tests are OPEN BOOK.

18. Communication, Pinnacle & Friday Folders
Communication is an extremely important part of success for your child. I will provide weekly updates online through my Web-Page on Pinnacle is the best way to keep up to date with your child’s progress. We highly encourage that parents check Pinnacle every Friday and make it a routine (log-in information is available on my webpage) As well, Friday folders are sent home every Friday. Please review and keep all papers at home. If any papers need to be signed, please do so and return by Monday.
It is my commitment to help your child succeed by establishing a strong school-home connection created through parent-teacher communication. Please be advised that I will begin conducting conferences in October. The best way to reach me is by or remind. Please feel free to me at with any questions or concerns.

19. 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 keep in mind that parents are able to monitor and check their volunteer hours on-line.
  1) Go onto:
2) Log in: ########## (student ID number)
3) Password: mm/dd/yyyy (student’s birthday)
(*** slashes are required***)

20. Parent Volunteers??
Any parent(s) interested in becoming a room parent for our class, please make sure you sign your name on the sheet. Duties will include decorating doors, participating in school events, organizing and communicating with class parents for special occasions, etc. Please keep in mind that you will be needed during school hours. This may conflict with work schedules or prior commitments, therefore consider your schedules carefully before signing up.

21. Somerset School Uniform are Mandatory
Uniforms
Somerset School Uniform 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

22. New Spirit Store!!! 
Somerset now has an online Spirit Store with brand new Panther Gear for our students! ​
Please stop by the cafeteria today to log into the store, try on some items and simply learn more! ​

23. Lunch n
Monthly menus are available on our website,  lunch payments are available online!   ​
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. ​
NEW PRICES: $2.50 Breakfast and $3.50 Lunch 

24. 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.
For absences: Please fill out the online Student Absence Note on the Somerset website. You will find it under the Parent tab.
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.

25. Drop-off/Pick-up Traffic Pattern
Pines Blvd.
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. 

26. Important Reminders
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. ​
We are a PEANUT/NUT Free Campus. ​
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

27. Reminders
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 SSR time.
Payment methods allowed are online payments, credit cards, money orders or cash.  Checks will be allowed for Lunch accounts only. Once you have completed the form and paid online, please print and sign your confirmation receipt and send in.

28. Dismissal
Carpool pick-up is from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. After 3:00, they will be sent to the Elementary Office and incur a late fee.
Early Release Days – dismissal is at 12:30 p.m.
If you are picking up your child from carpool: Please hang green 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.

29. 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 
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 

30. Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)​
Please take a moment to join our PTSO! ​
Sign-up for $5 and receive 5 hours! 
Thank you for supporting our students, staff & school!​
Somerset Academy
Somerset Academy PTSO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization  ​
100% of the money we raise is invested right back into our school!

31. 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!