Welcome Somerset Academy Lakes SLAM Palm Beach Orientation

Welcome Somerset Academy Lakes & SLAM! Palm Beach Orientation Thursday, August 11 th, 2016

Meet the Somerset Lakes Elementary Team Kindergarten and First Grade Brenda Arostegui Second and Third Grade Angela Calvacca Fourth and Fifth Grade Kathleen Mc. Hale

Meet the SLAM! Palm Beach Middle School Team Math and Science Deanne Webb Language Arts, Social Studies Debra Miller

Meet the Somerset Lakes & SLAM! Palm Beach Support Staff Office and Administrative Support Melisa Quintana Security & Physical Education David Smith Classroom Assistant and Specials Facilitator Nathalia Sarro

Who are we?

Somerset Academy Lakes Vision & Mission VISION: Dedicated to providing equitable, high–quality education for all students. MISSION: Somerset Academy promotes a culture that maximizes student achievement and fosters the development of accountable, 21 st century learners in a safe and enriching environment.

SLAM! Palm Beach Mission MISSION: To prepare our middle school students for high school careers and beyond through an innovative and engaging educational program emphasizing sports leadership career exploration. The program will promote higher levels of student engagement in the curriculum through mentoring opportunities, community service projects, career advisors and athletes as role models, allowing for students to build positive relationships with their peers, their teachers and their community.

Great things about your school! • Brand new facility • Safe school environment • Individualized Education Support & Tutoring • Sports-themed instruction • Award-winning educational networks and academic programs

Elementary School Hours

Middle School Hours

Arrival & Dismissal CAFETERIA

Arrival & Dismissal • Use paper plates in car windows. • Display on the driver’s side. • Write Child’s Name and Grade largely in black permanent marker. JOSE JONES 1 st Grade

Food Services Overview • Provided by Palm Beach County Public Schools • Menus are posted on our websites or available in the Main Office Sean Riley, Food Services Manager (561) 434 -3308 or sean. riley@palmbeachschools. org

Lunch Fees & Applying for Free/Reduced Meals Apply for Free/Reduced meals with a paper application or, for faster results, apply online at www. palmbeachschools. org/sfs FREE Breakfast for All Students Reduced Lunch: $0. 40 Elementary School Lunch: $2. 05 Middle School Lunch: $2. 30

Lunch Accounts & Payment Information STUDENT LUNCH ACCOUNT NUMBERS • Automatically generated for all students • Elementary students receive printed 3 -digit pin cards • Middle school students must use their 8 -digit student ID number Teachers will provide these to students on the first day of school.

Lunch Accounts & Payment Information How do I put money into my child’s lunch account? • In the morning go directly to the cafeteria cashier • Send money in a sealed envelope with your child to give to his/her homeroom teacher • Cash or checks ONLY accepted on site • Credit Card Payments: Use your child’s assigned 8 -digit PBCS student ID number and pay online via www. schoolcashonline. com Don’t know your child’s ID number? ? Call or email us!

Breakfast and Lunch Times • 8: 00 am – 8: 30 am = Elementary School Breakfast • 8: 15 am – 8: 45 am = Middle School Breakfast • 11: 30 am – 12: 00 pm = Elementary School Lunch • 12: 00 pm – 12: 00 pm = Middle School Lunch

Volunteer Hours – Stay Committed! • Join our School Advisory Council • Help with Special Events 30 Vo • Lend a Hand in the Classroom lunteer Hours p er Fam 40 Vo ily l u n f t a • Speak or Read to our Studentsmilies wi eer Hours th stu for eleme d e ntary & mi nts in both • Donate Items Needed ddle s chool • Organize our Parent Partners We use Raptor to screen our volunteers and track volunteer hours.

Check out our Websites! www. somersetacademylakes. com www. slampalmbeach. com ü Get the latest news and information. üFind links to Online Resources, Clubs, Athletics, Guidance, Pinnacle and much more! üDon’t forget your Volunteer Commitment!

Parent/Teacher Conferences All Parents must participate in at least (2) two Parent/Teacher conferences per year. • Two Parent-Teacher Conference Nights Annually • Parent-Teacher Conferences can be scheduled at any time by contacting teachers via email or by leaving them a message with our receptionist.

EDLINE Edline is an online (Internet Based) software program that allows parents/guardians and students to check subject averages, test scores, announcements and other information. Parent Introductory Video https: //enus. help. blackboard. com/Edline/Parent/002 Parent Help Site https: //enus. help. blackboard. com/Edline/Parent

Attendance Policy Broward County School Board Policy 5. 5 EXCUSED ABSENCES • • • Student illness Illness of parent/guardian Death in the family Religious holiday of your faith Required court appearance (with official documentation) Weather-related severe conditions Scheduled medical appointment (with official documentation) Student has a communicable condition (with official documentation) Other special considerations of necessity approved by the Principal

Attendance Policy Palm Beach County School Board Policy 5. 09 If your child is going to be absent, you must provide written notification within 24 hours to your child’s teacher with the reason for the absence

Patterns of Non-Attendance Palm Beach County School Board Policy 5. 09 • Administration may request additional documentation for subsequent absences. • Grades may be affected. • Annual promotion may be in jeopardy. • A conference with administration may be required. • Social Services may be contacted. Keep in mind: EARLY SIGN-OUTS AND TARDY ARRIVALS accumulate and contribute toward student absence records.

Academics Come First • Required Reading • Highly Qualified Daily • Required I-Ready • Practice • • Progress Monitoring • • RTI – Response to • Intervention All ath letes must Intensive courses maint ain a m inimu Push and Pull m 2. 0 GPA model and g oo behav d Tutoring stand ior in Virtual School partic g to ipate. Options Teachers

Core Elementary Classes & Curriculum Materials • • ELA/Reading: Wonders Mathematics: Go Math Social Studies: Social Studies Weekly Science: Science Weekly and Science Fusion • Specials Area Subject: PE, Art, Spanish, Media Science, Music, I-ready

Core Middle School Classes & Curriculum Materials • • • ELA: Springboard Mathematics: Springboard Reading for all students Social Studies: Mc. Graw Hill Series Science: Science Fusion and Interactive Science Specials Area Electives Wheel: PE, Sports Marketing, Sports Medicine, Sports Media Production OR Intensive Math Middle School students are on a 6 period schedule rotation.

Elementary Uniform Policy Tops • Official uniform polo with official embroidered school logo (teal or gray) • Peter – pan collared white blouse with official embroidered school logo. • All shirts must be neatly tucked into bottoms at all times (excluding P. E. attire). Bottoms: • Official uniform shorts, pants, skirts or skorts with official embroidered school logo (khaki or black) • Official school plaid skort or skirt • All bottoms must be worn at the waist (not below). Black solid belts must be worn on bottoms with belt loops. • Tight-fitted pants and very loose pants ARE NOT allowed. Official uniform shorts and skorts must be purchased from the All Uniform Wear and may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. IF YOUR UNIFORMS ARE NOT YET READY, PLEASE SIMPLY WEAR BLACK OR KHAKI BOTTOMS WITH A BLUE, GRAY OR WHITE SOLID COLORED SHIRT.

Middle School Uniform Policy Tops • Official uniform polo with official embroidered school logo (red or white) • All shirts must be neatly tucked into bottoms at all times (excluding P. E. attire). Bottoms: • Official uniform shorts or pantswith official embroidered school logo (khaki or black) • All bottoms must be worn at the waist (not below). Black solid belts must be worn on bottoms with belt loops. • Tight-fitted pants and very loose pants ARE NOT allowed. Official uniform shorts must be purchased from the All Uniform Wear and may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. IF YOUR UNIFORMS ARE NOT YET READY, PLEASE SIMPLY WEAR BLACK OR KHAKI BOTTOMS WITH A RED OR WHITE SOLID COLORED SHIRT.

Shoes and Cold Weather Uniform Policy Shoes: • Black-closed toe full coverage shoes • Two color sneakers- no lights, neon colors, spikes or other distractions • Black or white socks Cold Weather Days: • Solid hoodless sweatshirts without logos or writing (black or gray) • Solid cardigan without logos or writing (black, navy, or gray) • Solid colored red, black, or gray sweatpants for P. E. All Uniform Wear 4833 Okeechobee Blvd. , Bay 105 West Palm Beach, FL 33407

P. E. Uniforms • Red official athletic shorts (sold by school) - $10. 00 • Gray and Red Official “SLAM! Athletics” T-shirt (sold by school) - $10. 00 • Sneakers • Socks (white, gray or black only) IF YOUR UNIFORMS ARE NOT YET READY, PLEASE WEAR SOLID-COLORED ATHLETICS SHORTS IN BLACK, GRAY, RED, OR BLUE WITH A GRAY OR WHITE TSHIRT.

Spirit Days and Dress Down Days SPIRIT DAYS • Spirit Shirt (sold by school) - $10. 00 in House Team Colors • Jeans for $1. 00 OR uniform pants for free • Sneakers DRESS DOWN DAYS • Shirt of your choice or schooldesignated color or style (special occasions and events) - $1. 00 unless a school designated event • Jeans - $1. 00 • Sneakers (any colors) • Must abide by the “What Not to Wear” guidelines

What Not to Wear!!! (…unless there is a special event allowing it) • Tight fitting pants or shorts, leggings, sweatpants (Somerset or SLAM! sweatpants ARE allowed) • Clothing with questionable or offensive or suggestive words or graphics • Extremely baggy pants or shorts, harem pants, joggers • No sleeveless or strapless • Studded, chain, or rope belts • Cargo pants or shorts • Pajamas • Visible underwear, boxer shorts, bra straps or sheer clothing • Bedroom slippers • Bottoms shorter than 3 inches above the knee • Open-toe shoes • High heels/pumps • Oversized or districting jewelry or other body adornments including nails • Cropped shirts • Bandanas, hats, do-rags • Sunglasses • Jeans with rips, holes, or excessive designs

Student Safety • • Security Guard Student Uniform Policy Video Cameras Code of Student Conduct Raptor School Check-in System Fingerprinting Requirement for All Staff Monthly School-wide Safety Drills

Before & After School Care Program • Morning Care = 7: 00 am – School Start • After Care = Dismissal – 6: 00 pm • Provides homework assistance, recreation, snacks, and enrichment activities • Parents must sign children in and out daily • Registration available tonight • Discounts available for multiple siblings

Sibling Care Program • Provides supervision until older siblings are dismissed at 3: 15 pm • Older siblings must sign younger siblings in and out daily by 3: 30 pm • Registration available tonight for elementary students only

First Day of School Documents… To Be Returned ASAP ü Report to Homeroom Class with school supplies. These can also be dropped off during our “Meet and Greet” ü Walk Kindergarten – 1 st grade students directly to the classroom door for the first week of school only. ü Sign and return the following within the first week of school: • • Free/Reduced Meal Lunch application or apply online Student Code of Conduct Emergency Contact/Authorized Pick-up Form Student Accident Insurance Card Media Release Form Spirit & P. E. Shirt Order Form Planner Order Form Computer Use/Internet Policy Agreement Form

IMPORTANT DATES • Friday, August 12 th, 2016 Meet and Greet from 1: 00 pm -2: 00 pm Monday, August 15 th, 2016 First day of school • Thursday, August 25 th, 2016 Open House Night Elementary: 5: 30 pm Middle School: 6: 45 pm

Thank You We will be available for questions.