1. Mrs.Agbejule’s First Grade Class.

2. Welcome to Somerset Academy’s Open House
Welcome to Somerset Academy’s Open House! I am delighted to be your child’s first grade teachers. Together we are going to have a fabulous school year!

3. Important Information
Morning Shuttle:
7:00am M/H
7:30am Elementary
Lunch: $3.25 (complete free & reduced lunch form)
Breakfast: $1.50
Parents may walk their students to class Aug th.
August 20th is ”Independence Day” and students will walk alone to class.
Parents may walk their students to class Aug th.
August 16th is ”Independence Day” and students will walk alone to class. Students can wear red, white, and blue on this day.

4. Important Information
Morning Shuttle:
7:00am M/H
7:30am Elementary
Lunch: $3.25 (complete free & reduced lunch form)
Breakfast: $1.50
Parents may walk their students to class Aug th.
August 20th is ”Independence Day” and students will walk alone to class.
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.

5. Important Information
Morning Shuttle:
7:00am M/H
7:30am Elementary
Lunch: $3.25 (complete free & reduced lunch form)
Breakfast: $1.50
Parents may walk their students to class Aug th.
August 20th is ”Independence Day” and students will walk alone to class.
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

6. 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.

7. 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!

8. 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

9. 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.
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10. 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.

11. Our First Grade Schedule
8:15- 8:30 Bellwork
8:30 – 10:00 Reading / Language Art
10:00 -11:00 Math
11:00-11:30 Recess
11:40 -12:10 Lunch
12:15 – 12:45 Science/ Social Studies 
12:45-1:05 Snack/ SR/ Homework 
1:05 -1:45 Specials
1:45 – 2:20 Writing
2:20 - 2:25 - Dismissal

12. Specials Mrs. Agbejule’s students Monday- Spanish Tuesday- P.E
Wednesday- Art
Thursday- Music
Friday- STEM

13. Daily Snack Please send your child with a daily healthy snack.
Healthy snacks include all types of fruits, cereal or granola bars, cheese, yogurt, raisins, carrots, celery sticks etc….
Please only send in individualized
packaged snack. This is a snack
that should be quick to eat because
it is during our SSR time. (Silent Reading)

14. Free and Reduce Lunch
We encourage all parents to fill the form for free and reduce lunch.
Part 1: List family members that live in the home
Part 2: Complete if you receive State/Government Benefits. Must include case number and beneficiary’s name
Part 3: ONLY include name of family member with income
Part 3: Select Income Type and include Income Frequency
Part 4: Complete personal date section, including Primary Income Provider’s Signature and last 4-digits of social security number
Part 5: Choose Ethnicity & Race
ONLY COMPLETE FRONT PAGE OF APPLICATION

15. Birthday Parties
Birthday celebrations will be celebrated during Snack time monthly.
Please inform us ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.

16. Volunteer Hours
 Parent volunteers are a great asset to the classroom dynamic. The children and I invite you to come to the school to volunteer your time and talents. We will value you as a volunteer, and appreciate your dedication to the children as a supportive helper, role model, and guide. 
Parents need to volunteer 30 hours in the school year.

17. Communication is Key!
Communication is an important part of the success of your child. We will post weekly updates each and every week on our class page.
The best way to communicate with us is through or by writing a note.
Our addresses are

18. Weekly Newsletter
All important information regarding school upcoming school events is always on the class weekly newsletter called Next Week at a Glance.

19. Curriculum
The 1st 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. Common core helps us to learn more!- More hands on, less worksheets, teaches independence.

20. Grades 100% - 90% - A. 89% - 80% - B. 79% - 70% - C. 69% - 60% - D
59% and below F

21. Grades
Grade book % o Tests 45%
o Classwork       30%
o Quizzes 10%
o Homework 10%
o Projects 5%

22. Parent Login Directions
Username:
Password: PMM/DD/YYYY (Date of Birth)
Example:
User:
Password: P07/25/2001 (Date of Birth)
Please be advised that Parent Pinnacle Access
will be available after Labor Day (per the county).

23. Friday Folder
Friday folders are the Somerset folders. They go home on Fridays, and come back on Mondays.
Please empty the folder, unless I need something to be signed and sent back to me.

24. Planner
Students are required to purchase a planner. Please make sure your child takes their planner home everyday and brings it back to school on a daily basis.

25. Homework
All spelling and writing homework must be completed in the composition notebook and placed inside the blue folder along with Math homework page.
Homework will be given and checked daily.
Spelling words can be found in your child’s agenda and Math Homework pages will be sent home with your child. In addition, to the Reading Log that must be filled out every night.
Homework will be graded.

26. Money Procedures
Please make sure that all money is placed in an envelope with your child’s name and what the money is for.

27. ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLINE!
Cafeteria Manager:
ext. 620
Breakfast price: $2.50
Lunch price: $3.50
ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLINE!
Monthly menus are available on our website.
Free and Reduced Lunch-applications will be available in your child’s first day packet of information.

28. Behavior System
Every student has a clothespin with their number on it. The clothespins are clipped on the right or left side of the chart. Students start their day on “green”. They move down the chart throughout the day depending on their behavior.
Also there will be a compliment class system. Every time an adult says something nice about the class a pin will move up on the WOW chart.
Once the pin reaches the top the class will
have a party!!

29. Rewards Verbal praise/recognition Positive note or call to parents
Friday treasure box
Tickets/stickers
Class party

30. Field Trips Three fieldtrips throughout the year.
Only registered volunteers will be allowed to attend.

31. We are truly excited to be teaching your child
We are truly excited to be teaching your child! We 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 We hope to inspire and educate them. We know we will have a successful year!
Final Note