Welcome to Mater Gardens Academy 2015-2016 School Year

Welcome to my First Grade class. My name is Ms. Pino Welcome to my First Grade class! My name is Ms. Pino. I will be your child’s teacher for 2015-2016 school year. I am looking forward to working together with you in order to make this school year a rewarding learning experience for your child.

Please feel free to contact me via email at : mpino@matergardens Please feel free to contact me via email at : mpino@matergardens.com cell: 305-810-9879 Check out my classroom webpage every Friday for new updates! www.matergardens.com

Grading Scale Examples Grading weight Classification 50% Test/quizzes Multiple choice, short answers, curriculum connected test, unit and chapter test 30% classwork Class work, notebooks, journals, presentations 10% projects Portfolios, models, multimedia, research home learning Homework, mini project, family enrichment

Classroom Rules Listen when your teacher is talking During the first week of school we will discuss the importance of good behavior in school.  The classroom rules will be: Listen when your teacher is talking Follow directions quickly Keep your hands and feet to yourself Raise your hand to speak or stand Be safe, be kind, be honest

Class Room Economy Teaches financial responsibility Students can 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 the end of 2 weeks

Class economy I can earn money $4- did their job and behaved (class dojo) $2- if they did their job but did not behave $0- if they failed to do their job $2 each week (bonus) for all homework completed $1 each week (bonus) if homework is partially completed $0 each week (bonus) if they did not submit homework

Class Economy: I can be FINED $1 out of uniform $1 missing supplies $1 disrespect $1 no homework $1 off task $1 rule breaker $1 bad cafeteria behavior

Home learning Homework will be given out on a weekly basis.  Students will receive their homework packet every Monday in their Homework Folder and it will be collected on Friday.  Please sit down with your child and read with them AT LEAST 20 minutes a day!  This is extremely important for them, as it will help them to become better readers.  Make sure to initial and go over their homework with them before turning it in.  Students that complete their Homework Packet for the week will receive a sticker.  If they have all of their stickers for the month they will earn a special treat from the treasure box. Homework is a review of what was covered during the school day.  It is important that students complete their homework on a daily basis to help them retain the information taught.  Students who miss 10 homework assignments will be given a referral.

Attendance Your child’s progress is influenced by his/her daily participation in class. Their attendance to class is extremely important to that progress. As a result Mater Gardens Academy has the following attendance policy in place: For every 3 unexcused absences a referral will be given. For every 10 tardies a referral will be given. *** If your child is absent, please make sure to send a note to excuse their absence.

Volunteer Hours Mater Gardens Academy requires parents to provide 30 hours of volunteer time/parental involvement each school year (per family) and an addition 15 for every sibling. Volunteer hours can be arranged with the teacher. You can volunteer your time by helping at school or at home. To redeem school volunteered hours, parents MUST sign in and out at the main office. Field trip participation Take home projects Parental involvement in school Assist in the lunchroom Organize special events Donations from the teacher’s wish list MAKE sure to send the receipt of your purchase with your child’s name on it! Please note: Every $5.00 spent = 1 volunteer hour. Hours must be completed prior to the last day of school of the current school year. Failure to complete the hours will result in non-registration for the following school year

Uniform Policy Students are required to wear the proper uniform. If the student is found out of compliance, he/she will be sent to the office and the parent/guardian will be notified. The student will not be able to return to class until the proper uniform is brought to school. Please note that for every 3 times a student is found out of compliance with the uniform policy, he/she will receive a referral. On Fridays, students have the option of wearing BLUE jeans for $1.00, if the student chooses not to wear blue jeans the regular uniform attire is required. (No shorts, colored jeans or capris are permitted.)

Proper Uniform Boys Girls Navy, White, or Teal Polo Shirt w/ LOGO Shirts MUST be tucked in Straight cut, full length Navy Blue or Khaki pants Belts must be worn at ALL times (SOLID black) Solid black shoes including black soles. No color at all allowed on the shoes. MGA laces will be permitted SOLID white socks only SOLID navy blue sweater w/ LOGO On cold days a SOLID white, navy or teal long sleeve shirt can be worn under uniform shirt Navy, White, or Teal Polo Shirt w/ LOGO Shirts MUST be tucked in Navy or Khaki skirt. Straight cut, full length Navy Blue or Khaki pants may be worn as well. Belts must be worn at ALL times (SOLID black) Solid black shoes including black soles. No color at all allowed on the shoes. MGA laces will be permitted SOLID white socks only SOLID navy blue sweater w/ LOGO On cold days a SOLID white, navy or teal long sleeve shirt can be worn under uniform shirt. No tights under skirt allowed.

Wish List: Laminating Pouches: scotch thermal laminating pouches Fighting fish (class pet) Android tablets (4) Character band aids Post – It presentation size wall pad Side walk chalk Small binder clips Class set of over size paper clips (approx. 4 inches long) Snacks: goldfish, cereal, cookies Seasonal decorations Seasonal stickers

Policies for accepting money Money and Forms Policies for accepting money Money form must be filled out when turning in money. (form is on my website) Form and money must be in a sealed envelope with student’s name on the outside. All money for field trips and activities will be accepted in cash only. Please send exact change.

CLASS MESSENGER www.classmessenger .com or download the app FREE school Ms. pino Class name: general school wide Teacher’s name: MGA Parent committee Class Code: Q3D7XH Class name: First Grade Teacher’s name: Pino Class Code: X2VQ6U

Message from 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