1. Welcome Parents! To Mrs. Gross first grade class! Make sure you sign in for volunteer hours!

2. Meet the Teacher TIU Graduate BS in K-6 Education 1 ST year teaching at MGA Mom of two beautiful children a boy and a girl Love teaching!

3. Teacher’s Website http://www.matergardens.com/apps/pages/ind ex.jsp?uREC_ID=636465&type=u http://www.matergardens.com/apps/pages/ind ex.jsp?uREC_ID=636465&type=u There you can see: ◦ Class news ◦ Homework ◦ Spelling and Vocabulary words ◦ High-frequency words ◦ Other

4. Parental Involvement Collaboration between parent and teacher = better educational opportunity for students. Parental monitoring of student work helps keep students on task. It contributes to student success!

5. Classroom Rules 1) Arrive to class prepared and on time. 2) Follow directions. 3) Complete work on time. 4) Raise your hand to speak. 5) Do not speak while others are speaking. 6) Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

6. How will you know how your child behaved for the day? At the end of the day: ◦ If they behaved, they will get a point on Class Dojo. ◦ If they did not behave, they will not get a point on Class Dojo.

7. What happens if they break a rule? First time: ◦ I will give them a first warning. Second time: ◦ I will give them a second warning. Third time: ◦ I will take away a point on Class Dojo.

8. Classroom Economy Teaches financial responsibility Students earn classroom currency that is used to pay classroom bills and earn rewards Each student in the class will have a job for 2 weeks (jobs will rotate every 2 weeks) Students will get paid “Reward Dollars” at end of 2 weeks

9. Classroom Economy (cont.) Students will pay $5 rent to teacher ◦ If student cannot afford to pay rent, he/she will not be able to participate in coupon purchase They can buy items with remaining money or save for higher-priced rewards ◦ Rewards include ◦ Write with a pen for the day ◦ Sit at the teacher’s desk ◦ No homework for one day ◦ Bring a toy to school

10. What do I do if I have an issue/concern? Contact Mrs.Gross If not satisfied, contact leadership team but please CC us, as administration will contact us anyway.

11. Grading Scale 90%-100%AOutstanding Progress 80%-89%BAbove Average Progress 70%-79%CAverage Progress 60%-69%DLowest Acceptable Progress 0%-59%FFailure 0%IIncomplete

12. Attendance It is important for students to be in school on time EVERY DAY! If not, it is considered a tardy. If students are absent they must bring in a note with in 2 days so that their absence is EXCUSED. If not, it will be UNEXCUSED. 3 unexcused absences will result in a referral! 10 tardies will result in a referral! Every learning opportunity counts!

13. Arrival/Dismissal School begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. ◦ Students that arrive before 8:15 a.m. are to report to the Cafeteria ◦ Students will be picked up at 8:15 a.m. from the Cafeteria by their teacher Students will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays) ◦ Gate will not be opened prior to this time Students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to go home with someone that is not on the contact card After Care and Bus students will be taken to their location by a teacher

14. Only Excused Absences Student illness Death in family Medical appointment Observance of a religious holiday (when it is mandated for all members of faith to observe holiday) School-sponsored event or activity Educational or enrichment activity that is not sponsored event (must be approved) Other individual student absence beyond control of parent or student, as approved by the principal

15. Homework Homework newsletters will be passed out on the first day of the week.(Monday) Homework is to be completed on lined paper at home and stapled to the back of the newsletter. It will be collected on the last day of the week.(Friday) Homework and newsletter will ALWAYS be posted on my website!

16. Homework (cont.) Homework reinforces what is done in class. Parents should supervise and help students complete homework. Reading is an important part of home learning!

17. Homework Folder This is what goes in the homework folder: ◦ Homework ◦ Anything to be taken home ◦ Anything from home ◦ MUST BRING EVERYDAY TO CLASS Homework Folder

18. Volunteer Hours Parents are to complete 30 volunteer hours per student (15 for each additional child) by the end of the school year. Field trips Helping out in the classroom Class donations Participating in school activities Other opportunities provided by Mater Gardens Academy Please remember to send me your receipts with your child’s name on them or you cannot be granted hours!

19. Uniform Policy It is mandatory for students to wear their uniform every day. Uniform is stated in Parent Contract. How to order: Place order online on Mater Gardens Website under Parents-Make a Payment; distributed on Tuesdays to students. Pants and shoes must follow code ◦ Process: note home, referral On Fridays, students may wear jeans if they bring $1.00

20. Birthdays Will be celebrated last Friday of the month for all students having birthdays that month Last half hour of the day Parents coordinate who brings what

21. MGA Parent Committee First General Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2015 @ Cafeteria 6:00 p.m. (snacks) 6:30 p.m. (meeting) -Open to everyone- -Earn Volunteer Time-

22. Executive Board Ileana Valle, Finance Chair Shantall Vega, Social Chair Alina Garcia, Publicity Chair Marilyn Escobar, Fundraising Chair Maria Perez, Hospitality Chair Contact a Teacher ContactMGA Parent Committee Go to www.ClassMessenger.com Or Or Download the App for FREE

23. Ask Your Teacher For An Application Subcommittees Ask Your Teacher For An Application Shantall Vega Social Chair Marilyn Escobar Fundraising Chair Fundraising Subcommittee is looking for MGA Parents who own a business. Learn how you can promote your company, get volunteer hours, network with the community and help your child’s school. Turn in your application to your child’s teacher by September 10, 2015 Every classroom needs a Homeroom Representative to assist with: Box Tops Classroom activities/parties MGA fundraising events General & Class Communication Etc. This is a great way to make volunteer hours and be active in your child’s school. Turn in your application to your child’s teacher by September 10, 2015 *Interested parents should be flexible & available

24. Contact Information E-mail address: ygross@matergardens.comygross@matergardens.com Website: http://www.matergardens.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=636465&type=u http://www.matergardens.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=636465&type=u School phone number: (305) 512-9775 Principal Lourdes Isla: lisla@matergardens.com

25. Class Messenger Mrs.Gross 1 ST Grade Super Owls! Code. PJMQQY

26. Final Reminders Copy paper donation Treasure box treats Candy/snacks Agenda Box Tops PTO sign-up Parent committees Portal: check grades Awards criteria (letter sent home) Required papers Student portfolio supplies How your child goes home sheet Sign-in sheet-1 volunteer hour Choose time slot for individual conferences Sept. 14 th

27. For Conferences Please see conference sign-up sheet for any personal issues you would like to discuss

28. A message from Mrs. Gross… I am very excited to meet all of you! I know we will have a fantastic school year! Parents always know that your child can and will accomplish more than you believe! Together we are a family and will work as a family!