OPEN HOUSE2015 - 2016

2nd grade Advanced Ms. Nilda Bazze- Bermudez

Agenda for Tonight Introductions/Sign up SheetsMeet the TeacherMorning ProceduresAttendance PoliciesClassroom ScheduleHome Learning Policy/Student BindersClassroom Procedures and RulesUniform PolicyVolunteer HoursPick-up ProceduresParent ConferencesSchool SuppliesSecond Grade ChangesGradebook/School Website & FeaturesAccelerated Reader/SAT-10

Meet the Teacher

This is my 8th year in Doral Academy Charter.

I have a bachelors in elementary education.

I kids.

I have two boys; Aiden (6) and Ashton (2).

Morning Procedures ▪ Children will be allowed to sit outside classroom door at

8:00 a.m.

▪ Classroom door will open at 8:10 a.m.

▪ Students who arrive prior to 8 am will need to enrolled in before care. If not parents will be charged $1.00 per minute.

▪ When students come in they turn in HW folder, copy HW in agenda, and respond to morning journal.

Attendance Procedures

Tardies

Students are to be in their seat by 8:30. Any student coming in after that time will be issued a tardy.

After 10 unexcused tardies, students will be issued a referral.

Attendance Policies

Absences

When a child is absent, a note to justify the absence is required within 48 ▪ hours upon returning to school. It will not be accepted after.

The administration determines whether a note is excused or unexcused ▪ (see parent handbook)

After 5 consecutive days absent, a mandatory doctors/hospital note is ▪ required.

After 5 unexcused absences, student will be issued a referral.

After 10 EXCUSED ( parent notes) absences have been issued for a student, any other absence requires a doctors note in order to be excused.

Attendance Policies

Early Dismissal

Students who wish to be dismissed early (on a regular school day) are required to provide proof of a medical/dental appointment within forty-eight (48) hours of such appointment.  Notes submitted more than forty-eight (48) hours after an early dismissal will not be accepted, and the early dismissal will be deemed unexcused.   After ten (10) unexcused early dismissals, the student will be issued a referral form that will be placed in the student’s permanent record.

No student will be released half hour before dismissal

Class Schedule ▪ Monday- Music & P.E.

▪ Tuesday- Spanish & P.E.

▪ Wednesday- P.E.

▪ Thursday- Art & P.E.

▪ Friday- Spanish & P.E.

Lunch - 11:20 -11:50 amBirthday Celebrations will take place

during lunch only.

Art - Ms. A Rodriguez

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year!

A Welcome Packet with specific art supplies by grade, classroom rules and expectations, art projects and home learning will be sent home the first week of school.

Supply list for all students to be kept in the art room listed below:-1 Ziploc Big Bag (2’ x 2.7”) *can reuse bags from previous years-Baby wipes-Tissues-Watercolors-Crayola Oil Pastels

All information related to Art will be posted and up to date on my DAC webpage. For any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at:

arodriguez@doralacademyes.org

MR. ALVAREZ’S & MS. LOSADA’S MUSIC CLASS

2015-2016

Music Supplies for 2nd Grade

2ND GRADE CLASSES

For Students To Bring/Have For Music Class:

-Pack of No.2 Pencils (Sharpened)

-1 Black Two Pocket Folder (clearly marked with child’s name)

-Line Paper in Folder (placed inside folder)

-Musical Staff Paper (notebook or loose-leaf placed inside folder)

-Pencil Sharpener

-Index Cards

Physical Education Program

Promote the development of physical fitness, movement competencies, team sports and sportsmanship

Fitness Components (Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Muscle Strength and Endurance, Flexibility, Agility, Speed, Balance)

Anatomy and Physiology

Health and Nutrition

Fitness Gram (Mile Run, Push Ups, Sit Ups, Sit and Reach, Shuttle Run, PACER)

Positive Self Image and Confidence

Supplies/Volunteer Hours

Mandatory Athletic Shoes

Red PE Folder

Highly Recommended

Water Bottle/Jug

Sunscreen

Hat

Sunglasses

Volunteer Hours Copy Paper

Ziploc Bags

Baby Wipes

Tissues

Ice Packs

Band-Aids

Duties of the students at home• Students of 3rd - 5th Grade should read, each period, a book in

Spanish adapted to their level and understanding, and take the AR test.

• Students must study the vocabulary. (It will be graded)• Tasks and projects will be copied by the student on their agenda

and placed on the school website. Responsibilities of students that will be reflected in their grades• Finish reading a book and AR test by due date. • Home learning assignment should reflect careful attention to

presentation and its content.• The non- attendance does not justify the non- fulfillment of the

task . • Classroom behavior affects grades .

Mrs. Alicia Caminos

My goal is to create a dynamic environment that inspires and encourages the children to speak, read and write in Spanish through interesting techniques of teaching and learning such as songs, readings, movies , games, and writing activities that will be used , among others.

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2nd Grade 2nd Grade

(1)YELLOW Poly/Plastic duo-tang folder with prongs & pockets filled with 5 clear protector sheets.

(1) Ream of copy paper (1) Composition notebook

(1) One story book (AR). Choose from the following list:

No puedo bajar: Howard. Reginald - Los colores y el número 10 .Sargent, Daina - ¿Qué día es hoy? Tremble/Moran - Bizcocho encuentra un amigo. Capuchilla, Alyssa

Satin - ¡Primer día de clases! . Mangieri, Catherine - ¡ Se me cayó un diente!. Wilhelm, Hans - Daniel y su mascota. Ada Alma Flor - Bizcocho va a la escuela. Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Spanish Supply List and Books List

In order to be able to reach a greater number of students and strengthen their Spanish Knowledge through fun activities appropriate to their level , this year our Club will be divided into 3 levels

Basic: 1st and 2nd Grade

Intermediate: 3rd and 4th Grade

Advanced: 5th and 6th Grade

Each group will meet twice a month from 2:05 to 3:00 pm.

* For more information

Spanish teachers will available during the Open House in the 2nd floor room # 215.

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Home Learning Policy▪ Students will be assigned home learning on a daily basis. It is to

be completed and returned the day after it is assigned.

▪ Messy assignments and/or assignments missing a name will not be accepted. When a student does not turn in 3 or more home learning assignments during each nine weeks, he/she will be issued a detention.

▪ It is the students' responsibility to copy their home learning assignments in their Doral Academy agenda every morning. Home learning assignments will also be posted on School notes.

▪ Parents, please check your child's Doral Academy agenda to ensure that your child is keeping up to date with his/her assignments.

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Classroom Rules

Rules will be created together as a class and everyone signs them accepting them as our rules.Rules are posted on the wall. Students are required to follow rules, if they do not it will affect conduct grade.

This binder must be checked EVERYDAY along with the agenda and home learning folder.

All homework should be placed inside the DAC folder which will be inside the student binder.

Important papers and communication from the school are sent home in this folder.

Student Binders

Uniform Policy All uniforms must be purchased at “All Uniform Wear”.

Tops must be tucked into the pants or skirts.

Black belt must be worn at all times.

Please make sure your child has a white uniform shirt as this is what is needed for the yearbook picture. A red shirt is also required for class picture day.

Only long jeans are allowed on Jean Day Friday for $1.00 (please no jean shorts, jean skirts, or capri pants). MUST be paid through our online store.

Students may wear the Doral Academy shirt on Fridays. This shirt will be needed for field trips. Shirts are $12.35.

Volunteer Hours

▪ Every family must complete 30 volunteer hours.

▪ We love to have parents involved in school activities in order to fulfill their volunteer hour obligation. However, we understand that many of you have little free time to spare. If this is your case, we accept items for the classroom, gift cards, and cash donations.

▪ $2 spent = 1 hour of service.

▪ If you sign up to our online store by Wednesday, 26th you will receive 1 volunteer hour.

▪ If you have more than one student in Doral Elementary, you can split the hours between them.

▪ Please feel free to checkout my wish list on the white board.

▪ To be credited for volunteer hours for items sent in, receipts are needed in order to apply the correct amount of hours as well as for accounting purposes. Please write your child’s name of the receipt.

▪ In order to volunteer for fieldtrips you must have clearance from the county. You may attain clearance through the Parent Portal online through dadeschools.net

Pickup Procedures ▪ Students are dismissed by the Carlos Albizu pathway.

After dismissal parents are not allowed in the building without being accompanied by teacher or administration.

A Dismissal Map is included in packet.

If student is not picked up by 3:15 Parents will be charged $1 per minute late to the after care program.

Parent Conferences Parent conferences must be scheduled. I will send home a conference note which

will serve as your entrance slip into the building the day of the conference. *Sign-up sheets are available now.

Conferences will be scheduled as needed.

Best way to get in touch with me is via email.

My email: nbermudez@doralacademyes.org Please email me as soon as possible in order to add you to my parent contact list for updates and important information! Please include your child’s FULL name in the subject line.

Or you can call school at 305-597-9999 and I will return your call as soon as possible.

Supplies Students are only required to take agenda’s, practice books, and student binder

home. The student binder will include the DAC folder.

Students are not required to take textbooks home. It will be at the parents discretion if they would like child to take home a textbook.

Textbooks will be available online.

Book bags should not be heavy at all and therefore there is no need for a rolling book bag. Rolling book bags cause many accidents in the hallways with students tripping and falling.

If a rolling book bag is absolutely necessary due to health reasons, a doctors note must be submitted to the office. Previous doctors notes are not valid.

If a student does not have a doctors note on file and brings in a rolling book bag it will be confiscated by administration and a parent must come in to pick it up.

Supply List Instructions are included in the packet.

Second Grade Changes Second grade is a turning point in your child’s education. In this

class your child will become responsible and learn that only they are accountable for their work and actions. For that reason:

No more home learning packets. They are responsible for copying, packing for, and completing Home Learning everyday.

Special Areas (Music, Art, P.E, and Spanish)

Parents are allowed to participate in birthday celebrations as long as prior notice is given to teacher. Birthday parties are done during lunch.

Grade Book Parents will be able to see students grades. (Information

was sent home in a packet please see Parent Handbook).

To log in use child’s ID number and birth date.

If you have any problems, you may contact the front desk for assistance.

Our Website Features ▪ New web address: www.doralacademy.org

Ability to post weekly homework, announcements, school calendar, and events!

Important documents are also available to download. Home Learning is subject to change.

Links to:

School grade book Parent Portal School Volunteer Sign Up Textbooks Online Store Special Area Classes

Online Store Tutorial

1. Log on to our school website www.doralacademy.org and select school (DAC or JAM)

2. On the HOME PAGE, click on the tab STORE

3. In the ONLINE STORE WEBSITE select a school (DAC or JAM).

4. After selecting the school, you will see all options available (Agenda, Jean Day, Field Trips …).

5. After selecting the item/event, click ADD items to CART.

6. Then LOGIN or CREATE a NEW ACCOUNT.

7. After logging in you can see the items in your cart and proceed with the purchase (here you MUST SELECT A STUDENT)

8. If creating a new account, go to “items in your cart” and proceed with the purchase, but you will be prompted to add a student profile (FULL NAME & STUDENT ID) .Every item/event purchased must be linked to a student (Parents can have one account with more than one student profile.)

*** The Online Store will NOT store your credit card information for security purposes.***

Online Store Prices

• Folder $2.50• Agenda $10.00• Friday Shirts $13.00• Jean Day (Aug – Dec) $17.00• Lunch $3.25• Lunch Free/Reduced $0.40• Breakfast $2.25• Breakfast Free / Reduced $0.30

Accelerated Reader

▪ A reading program based on your child’s individual reading level.

▪ Students will be receiving bookmarks with their individual reading levels. It will also contain the students weekly point goal.

▪ If students weekly point goal is reached, they will receive home learning passes, treats, free time, etc.

▪ At home they must read at least 30- 45 minutes everyday to help reach their weekly point goal.

▪ Every 9 weeks a grade is given based on student goal performance in A.R.

SAT-10 ▪ The Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition is a

multiple choice assessment that measures student progress toward high academic standards in reading and math.

SAT-10 will be administered April, 2016

▪ More information will be provided in January

Advanced Academic Curriculum

Students were chosen to be part of this program based on the following criteria:

▪ Academic performance year round/ Behavior is also monitored

▪ Standardized Tests Scores

▪ Teacher recommendation

▪ Attendance

▪ In order for students to continue in the program, they must continue to be successful this school year. If a student does not adhere to the high standards of this program they will not be eligible to participate the following school year. If student earns a “C” in any quarter, student may be dismissed from Advanced Placement after administrative review.

Advanced Academic Curriculum

What ‘s on the menu for this school year?

▪ Students will be exposed to various types of literature. (Novels)

▪ Class will be exposed to higher order thinking questions, open-ended tasks, and gifted strategies will be implemented.

▪ Group activities which enable children to process and think abstractly.

▪ Instruction will be geared to meet the needs of each individual student .

An apple for the teacherIs really nothing new

Except when you rememberParents are teachers too!

Thank you for coming tonight!I look forward to working with your child!