Daniel Shourds,

Principal

Academics Come First Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, &

Writing

Specials: Music, Art, P.E. Spanish,

Computers, & STEAM weekly

Hands on Science

Extended school day for grades 3-8

Integrated Technology

Before school and after school

tutoring

ESE, Gifted & ESOL programs

provided Push-in and Pull-out model

LUNCH Palm Beach Schools

Lunch menus on website or available in front office

Prices: Lunch $2.05/Middle $2.40

Pay directly to the lunch lady

Separate checks must be written for lunches and other school items.

School Hours K - 2nd School Hours: 8:40 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Drop Off Time: 8:15 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Breakfast 8:15 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.

Pick-Up Time: 2:40 p.m.

3rd – 5th School Hours: 8:40 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Drop Off Time: 8:15 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.

Breakfast 8:15 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.

Pick-Up Time: 3:10 p.m.

6th – 8th School Hours: 8:40 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Drop Off Time: 8:15 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.

Breakfast 8:15 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.

Pick-Up Time: 3:30 p.m.

Extended School Hours

Morning Care Hours: 7: 20 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. (charges apply)

Sibling Care Hours: 2:40 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

(for siblings of older students only)

After Care Hours: 2:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (charges apply)

After Care Info & Website: Pay monthly or sign up for package deals for 4 and

8 day packages

Uniform Policy and Expectations Middle School Light Blue or Red Polo Khaki or navy shorts/skorts

Elementary School White button down shirts Grey or Royal Blue Polo Khaki or navy shorts/skorts

Everyone Cold Weather – Navy Cardigan, Hood Sweatshirt , and Fleece

Jacket with Logo (No other jackets) White under shirts or leggings may be worn in cold weather. Shirt tucked in with a belt (P.E. shirt does not need to be tucked in.) No make-up, hats, or distracting accessories. No Heelys or distracting shoes. No high socks or patterned leggings. Uniforms must be worn everyday – no exceptions!

All uniforms must come from the All Uniform Wear Store. Logos must be on all shirts and the name on all pant pockets.

Volunteer Hours

Each family must complete 30 volunteer hours

All parents need to log into Volunteer check-in system in office and sign the

Somerset Boca agreement before they will be permitted onto campus to volunteer.

Contact the teacher to arrange volunteer times in the classroom and watch for

emails to sign up on Sign Up Genius for school wide events.

Special Volunteer Back to school Volunteer deal

Adaptive Growth Measure & Diagnos

A single K–12 adaptive Diagnostic for reading and

mathematics that pinpoints student needs down to

the sub-skill level, and ongoing progress monitoring

shows whether students are on track to achieve

end-of-year targets.

Teacher-Led Instruction

Provides rigorous, on-grade-level instruction and

practice with Ready® and additional downloadable

lessons to help meet individual student or small

group needs.

Student Instruction & Practice

Provides personalized student instruction targeted

to students’ unique areas of needs and mobile apps to boost achievement.

Reports

Easy-to-use reporting and ongoing progress

monitoring provide educators with real-time insights

for each student at the class, school, and district

level.

J

Fun News Mrs. Trew’s class had an in house field trip with Farmer

Jay. He came to talk about how fruits and vegetables

help bodies, and how to grow our own! The kids had a

great time learning about farming, and even got to take

some prizes home!

Fun News Ms. Poss’ Class did the

Protect a Pilgrim STEM Challenge!

Fun News

2nd Grade had a nice Harvest breakfast!

Meet the Masters Van Gogh

Monet

Homer

Picasso

Cassatt

Mondrian

Escher

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

Join our PAC committee and support our school.

PAC helps to coordinate:

Book Fair

Fun Run

Spring Gala

Family Events

Teacher Appreciation Week

Etc.

~Join the fun!!

Registration Window Re-registration of Current Students

January 14-25

Public Registration forms available from the school office and on the internet beginning

Boca Resident Registration - Period 1 (ending at 3pm March 16) February 25 - March 8

Open Public Registration - Period 2 (ending at 3pm March 29th) March 11th – March 29th

(Office is closed for spring break March 18 – March 22nd)

Open Public Registration - Period 3 Ongoing

Public Registration ends March 29th

Posting of lottery recipients on the internet by April 5th

Deadline for receipt of acceptance letter from lottery recipients April 12

Registration Packets must be completed April 26

Application available on website February 22rd 5pm

Office open 9am-2pm

Stay Connected

Students and parents should make sure to stay

connected and be active members of the

Mustang family!

Look for us on FACEBOOK too!

Check out the Somerset Academy Boca website www.somersetboca.com

Get the latest news and information Find links to Online Resources, Special Events, School

Information and much more!

Go Mustangs!