1. Welcome to Kindergarten Mrs. Fernandez 2019-2020

2. Meet Me

3. Areas to be Discussed
Academics
Behavior
General

4. Academics

5. Daily Schedule P 8:30 - 10:00 Reading 10:00 -10:30 Recess
10: : Calendar Math
11:00 -11:30 Lunch
11: : Math
12:30 - 1:05 Specials
1:05- 1:20 Snack
1:20- 2:30 Science/S.S.
2:30- 2:45 Dismissal P

6. Specials Monday: *Art Mrs. Roche Tuesday: *STEM Mr. Lee
Wednesday: *P.E. Mrs. Capiro
Thursday: *Spanish
Friday: *Music Mrs. Khalfina

7. 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.

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

9. I- Ready 3 Diagnostic Tests Math & Reading Homework3
Have your child complete w/o assistance. d

10. Homework
For the first three weeks you will focus on shoe tying and helping your child learn their birthday, phone number and address.
Your child’s blue folder is their homework folder.
Your child’s blue folder must come to school on a daily basis.
Beginning week three we will begin our homework routine for the remainder of the year.
Math: One nightly page reviewing the day’s taught concept.
Reading/Language Arts: Students will review and study monthly sight words.
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.

11. Daily Snack
Please send a healthy snack with your child every day in their book bag. Snack should be in a Ziploc bag on the outside pocket and water is the only drink allowed.

12. Behavior

13. Classroom Rules
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.

14. Rewards Verbal praise and recognition Compliment Party
Stamps and treasure box

15. Blue Study Folder/Planners
Check every night for notes/letters and homework
Initial each day in the planner
Return to school the next day
Ask your child every night about what we did today.

16. General Items

17. Communication
Parent involvement and constant communication between us is essential for your child’s success.
The best way to communicate with us is through or via behavior chart.
Our address:

18. Somerset Webpage
All important information regarding our class is always on the Somerset Academy webpage.
Please go to somersetacademy.com, then click on staff directory, and finally click on Ms. Sarah Fernandez
Feel free to check this site every Friday after 5:00 p.m. for updated information regarding our weekly curriculum and assignments.

19. Lunch
Monthly menus are available on our website,
Online 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
We are a PEANUT/NUT Free Campus.

20. Birthdays
Birthday celebrations will only take place on the Friday of their birthday week at 1:50. Please notify me ahead of time so that we may plan accordingly.
Cupcakes or donuts
Napkins
Mini water bottles

21. Planners
Planners are required by the school and are $8. (purchase online)
The planner will be used as a writing tool daily to strengthen motor skills

22. Friday Folders
Friday folders are the Somerset folders. They go home on Fridays and come back on Mondays. Please empty the folder unless there is something that needs to be signed and returned to us.

23. Money Procedures
Please make sure that all money is in an envelope with your child’s name and what the money is for.
Always place $ inside the pouch in the blue h.w. folder.
We highly encourage that all parents make online payments for everything possible.

24. Volunteer Hours Parents need to volunteer 30 hours in the school year.
10 additional per sibling (max 50)
Please see our wish list on the board.
Once you have filled out the volunteer form we will be happy to sign it.

25. Volunteers
Field Trips
Work From Home
Schoolwide Events

26. Uniform Policy 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, or ripped).
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

27. Education Infographic
Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)
Please take a moment to join our PTSO!
Sign-up for $5 and receive 5 hours!
How we raised money
Welcome
Back Bash
Fun Run
Box Tops SA
PTSO
Book Fair
Membership
Holiday Store
Somerset Academy PTSO at work!
Library Books
Lap top Computers
Science Program
5th Grade Dance Celebration
Teacher Appreciation
Club & Sports Team Donations
How we’ve spent money
Welcome Back Bash
Fun Run
Book Fair at South
Holiday Store
Book Fair at North
Teacher Appreciation
5th Grade Dance
PTSO Events
Thank you for supporting our students, staff & school!
Somerset Academy PTSO
Somerset Academy PTSO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization
100% of the money we raise is invested right back into our school!

28. 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!

29. Attendance Be here everyday! Doors open at 8:15.
Students are marked tardy if they arrive after 8:35.
If a student is absent the parent/guardian has 48 hours to excuse it through the online attendance form. After 48 hours you must have a doctor’s note.

30. Arrival/Dismissal Map
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.
Morning Shuttle Times (South to North) 7:15am M/H and 7:45am Elem  
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31. Arrival/Dismissal
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.

32. Shuttle North to South South to North 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.

33. Dismissal Carpool pickup is from 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Students who are not picked up by 3:05 will be signed into the office and there will be a charge of $25 added to your volunteer hours.
Early Release Days – dismissal is at 12:30 p.m.
If you pick-up from the car lane: Please hang red colored decal from your rearview mirror and make sure to include your child’s name using a dark permanent marker.
If there is a change in the way that your child is getting home the best way to notify me is by sending a note or calling before 1:30 p.m.

34. Conferences Given by appointment In person or by phone
Twice a year (fall and spring) or if there is a concern

35. Fieldtrips Three fieldtrips throughout the year
Only registered volunteers will be allowed to attend.
Online payments only

36. Independence Day!
Friday August 16th Have your child wear red, white and blue! This will be the first day they will walk independently to their class.

37. Ways to Stay In Touch Send in a note in the planner
School’s website
Contact me at
Somerset Academy Elementary

38. We’re going to have a great year!
Thank You For Coming!
We’re going to have a great year!