1. Welcome to Ms. Spencer’s 2nd Grade Open House
Please make sure to sign in.
Find a desk to sit at.
At the desk please fill out:
Transportation and Emergency Contact Form
Permission to watch PG movie
Parent Survey
LEAVE THESE THREE FORMS WITH ME TODAY
Make sure to fill out Backpack tag (Child’s name, Grade, Transportation mode (LEAP, Carpool, Bus, etc.) and hang it on your child’s backpack.
Classroom Management plan is on my school web page.
Welcome to Ms. Spencer’s 2nd Grade Open House

2. Welcome to Ms. Spencer’s 2nd Grade Class

3. Welcome to Somerset Academy’s Open House. I am Ms
Welcome to Somerset Academy’s Open House! I am Ms. Spencer and I am very delighted to be your child’s 2nd grade teacher. Together, we are going to have a great school year!
Welcome!

4. Education Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University
3 years in education
Education

5. The 2nd grade curriculum consists of Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.
Somerset Academy will follow the Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) and Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) Writing is now infused within English and LA.
We will be utilizing Journeys Reading, Science, and Go Math Curriculum by Harcourt. We will also incorporate Scholastic Newsletters, I-Ready, and the Magic Tree House novels for additional learning and enrichment.
Curriculum

6. Grades and Pinnacle 90% – 100% A Tests: 45% 80% - 89% B Classwork: 30%
Quizzes: 10 %
60% - 69% D
Homework: 10%
59% and below F
Projects: 5%
Pinnacle is our student database system. Parents can access their child’s current grades.
You will receive a user name and password.
Certain settings will allow you to receive a “warning ” when your child goes below a specific grade.
Grades and Pinnacle

7. Ms. Spencer’s Class Schedule
8:30 – 10: Reading / Language Arts (Snack)
10:00 – 10: Math
10:40 – 11: Specials (Thur./PE 1:50-2:25)
11: : Wrap Up Math
11:45 – 12: Science/Social Studies
12:10 – 12: Lunch
12:40 – 1: Recess
1:10 – 1: Wrap Up Science / Social Studies
1:45 – 2: SSR
2:25-2: Dismissal Procedures
Ms. Spencer’s Class Schedule

8. Specials Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Music 10:40 – 11:15
Art
STEM PE
1:50 – 2:225
Spanish

9. Rules
Rewards
Consequences
Class Dojo
Classroom Management

10. Planner
Planners are used daily and provide much 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.
You can purchase the planner on-line (Activity Name: PLANNER SET – 2nd Grade – Ms. Spencer) Have your child bring receipt and his /her planner will be delivered to my classroom.
Planner Fee – $8.00

11. Homework
* Homework is assigned everyday (Mon-Thurs.) and turned in the last day of the week for a grade. Students should expect approximately 30 minutes daily in order to reinforce material covered in class. Students will record their homework daily inside their planner. It will also be available on my Web Page and weekly update. Please keep all homework assignments including the composition notebook (This is where your child will complete their vocabulary and spelling homework) inside the Red Homework Folder.

12. Homework - Continued Vocabulary Homework
Mondays : Vocabulary – Define words 1-8
Tuesdays : Sentences for each vocabulary word (Not Spelling )
Wednesdays : Readers Notebook Page
Thursdays : Spelling Words 5x each.
Fridays : No homework
Math
Students complete the assigned pages for each night and turn them in at the end of the week.
Reading
Students are required to read minutes every weeknight any book or story of their choice.
IREADY– Students will have I-Ready HW and will be given a grade based
on lessons passed. Criteria TBA
Homework - Continued

13. Tests
Tests/Assessments are (45%) and count toward your child’s final average.
A Vocabulary Test, Spelling Quiz, and Reading Test will be given at the end of the week. In addition, your child will alternate between taking a phonics quiz and/or grammar quiz at the end of the week. Your child will not be allowed to take home the Journeys Reading Textbook. You can access the book on-line through Thinkcentral.com (Passwords coming soon)
Math/Science/Social Studies Tests will not be weekly. It depends on when we complete the chapter. I will notify you in advance before a test.
Please check Pinnacle weekly to track your child’s progress.

14. Pinnacle
Pinnacle Parent Access Pinnacle is our online grade book, and it is available for parent access. We are providing this access through our Pinnacle Internet Viewer (PIV) feature. The ability to monitor your child's grades, attendance and any assignment information can now be securely viewed from your Internet Browser at home. This secured access requires an Internet connection and a confidential user name and password issued to the parent by the school.
Directions: Parent Pinnacle Access
1. Log on to:  access through our Somerset homepage under Pinnacle.
2. Enter the User name:  Student’s ID number
   
3. Enter Password: This is the student’s birth date in this form (YYYYMMDD)
4. Choose the School:  Somerset Academy Elementary (Chapel Trail) or Somerset   
                                     Academy Middle/High (Chapel Trail) 
5. Click on Logon

15. Magic Tree House Book Schedule
Midnight on the Moon #8 - TBA
Thanksgiving on Thursday #27 – TBA
**Please keep these books at home until you are asked to send them in.
You may purchase additional Magic Tree House Books for your child to read at home or in class during SSR
Magic Tree House Book Schedule

16. Communication
Communication is an important part of success for your child. I will provide weekly updates via my Somerset Web Page. e=u
The fastest way to reach me is by . Please feel free to me at with any questions or concerns anytime.
Friday folders are sent home each Friday. Please look through it, keep any papers from the left pocket and return anything from the right side on Monday.

17. Parent Volunteer Hours
Parent participation is vital to our school’s success and helps us thrive in so many ways! We encourage volunteerism through a variety of involvement including PTSO, holiday events, field trips, academic competitions, lunch assistance, carpool, etc. We kindly ask each family to complete 30 volunteer hours per school year.
15 hours must be completed by February in order to re- register. All 30 hours must be completed by mid-May in order to obtain a confirmed seat for the following school year.

18. Uniforms 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).
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

19. 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. However I strongly suggest your child arrives by 8:15 am, that is when I will open my doors. 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. 5 tardies = 1 absence. If your child is absent more than five times in a quarter The Broward County School Board may be contacting you regarding the excessive absences.
Absences:
Elementary Attendance Clerk, Jacqueline De Varona
However please Send notification of absence via Somerset Academy Webpage.
-Parents
-Student Absence Note
There you can fill out your child’s information and even upload Dr.’s Note.
If you are planning for a trip or special occasion, you must submit a letter and get prior approval from administration. Failure to get pre-approval may result in unexcused absences on your child’s attendance record.
Please do not plan trips during the month of May. This is when our Primary End of Year Tests take place.
Attendance

20. Dismissal We start dismissal at 2:25 pm.
Carpool pickup is from 2:25 -2:45 p.m.
**If your child is not picked up by 2:45p.m. you will receive a phone call and your child will be placed in a LEAP classroom. You will have to pay a fee of $25.00 for picking up your child late.
Early Release Days – dismissal is at 12:30 p.m.
If you pick-up from the car lane: Please hang colored decal from rearview mirror and make sure to include your child’s name using a dark marker.
Early Pick-up is not allowed after 1:30 P.M.
If someone new is picking up your child, please send me an or call the office. Please inform the person picking up that they will need to show me their driver’s license before I can release your child to them.
Dismissal

21. Field Trips
If your child is going to be attending one of our class field trips you must pay online. This is a 2nd Grade Team Policy.
Field trips must be paid by the due date if not your child will not be able to attend. This is a school wide policy.
Please send in 2 front/back copies of your child’s insurance card (Must have in order to attend fieldtrips).
Spirit Shirt: The 2nd grade Spirit Shirt must be worn on all field trips. You must purchase it on-line (Activity: Spirit Shirts – 2nd grade – Ms. Spencer)

22. New Spirit Store!! www.somersetspiritstore.com
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!
New Spirit Store!!

23. Monthly menus are available on our website, www.somersetacademy.com
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
Lunch

24. Drop off/Pick Up Pattern
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.
~When leaving campus, parents will make a right turn and exit on 196

25. PTSO

26. Important Reminders We are a PEANUT/NUT Free Campus.
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.

27. Reminders *Student of the month –Students’ vote
Birthdays – If you wish you may celebrate your child’s birthday during your child’s lunch time. Cupcakes are the easiest to distribute. Please wait for students to finish eating their lunch before handing out the treat.
Snacks must be healthy (No candy or soda) it should be something he/she can eat within 5 minutes. (Provide utensils if needed)
Reminders

28. Reminders - continued Independence Day:
Friday, August 16th-Students may wear red, white, and blue.
Parents will not be allowed to walk their child to class.
School Forms (Please fill out completely and return to
me no later than Friday, August 23, 2019)
**Please fill out Free and Reduce Lunch.
Reminders - continued

29. 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.
Shuttle

30. I am truly excited to be teaching your child
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!
Final Note