Welcome to

Fourth GradeMath and Science

Welcome SpeechesDr. Weissman and PTSA Channel 15Superintendent Message

Contact Information

Best way to contact me is by e-mailE-Mail kechegaray@dadeschools.netE-mail can be accessed through our class website. Web: mrsdisla.wikispaces.com click my name

under staff

(I am fluent in Spanish)Parent Conferences

Scheduled times before and during school

Usually 7:50 am

Vision/MissionChildren come firstBecome active and independent learners.

TeamworkAcademic Achievement

• Breakfast is free every morning in the cafeteria from 7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.

• September 19, 2014 is the end of the fall grace period for students to be served lunch with their prior year's free or reduced price meal status. Please be sure to fill out a lunch form.

• Lunch forms available online at www.dadeschools.net

Attendance PolicyAbsence note – within 3 days of absence

What is an excused absence?

Tardy Policy(8:36 am)

Class Schedule8:35-9:35 Math or Science9:35-10:40 Math or Science10:40-11:40 Reading/Language Arts (Mrs. Gay)11:40-12:40 Reading Language Arts (Mrs.

Gay)12:45-1:15LUNCH (Small Healthy Snack

allowed)1:15-2:00 Art/Music/PE2:00-3:05 Social Studies 2:30-3:05 Spanish S. Mon. & Tues.

Fourth Grade FocusFlorida Standard Curriculum

Social Sciences Focus on Florida Projects Current Events

Science Science Experiments Online Textbook Projects Science Fair (Sept-Nov.) Closed Book Tests

Mathematics Go Math Common Core www.thinkcentral.com Math Maintenance Multiplication

Use of technology Blogging Typing and printing school

assignments

Class Procedures/PolicyClass work Home learningAgendaCell phonesPortfoliosParent Internet

Viewer (PIV)Weekly Progress

ReportsClass Behavior Plan

Effort/ConductGrading Scale

A 90-100% 4.0

B 80-89%3.0

C 70-79%2.0

D 60-69%1.0

F 0-59 %0

We are going GREENMost information will now be found under the

parent portal. We encourage all parents to request paperless

Interim Reports and Report Cards. Listen to the Connect Ed messages for all

School Announcements/Information

Parents and students who wish to start receiving automated email subscriptions can do so via the Electronic Gradebook link in the parent or student portals.

The Florida StandardsWhy Are We Changing?The Florida StandardsWhy Are We Changing?

Emphasize success in college and careers Prepare students with 21st century skillsProvide more rigorous content and

application of knowledge Place emphasis on critical and analytical

thinkingEstablish clear, consistent guidelines for

instruction

The Florida StandardsWhat Subjects Are Included?The Florida StandardsWhat Subjects Are Included?

Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) and Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) provide a clear set of goals and expectations

Florida Standards Assessment 2014-2015 Schedule

March 2-13, 2015 FSA English Language Arts Writing Component

March 23-April 10, 2015FSA Grades 3-4 English Language Arts and

Mathematics

Additional InformationVolunteer forms (Parent Portal)

Field trips

Under parent or community link. Must resubmit volunteer #PTSA join for $10.00http://worknotes.com/FL/SunnyIslesBeach/

SIBPTSA/newsflash1.aspx School Wall of Giving http://theparentacademy.dadeschools.net/

Wish ListTreatsClass library

NovelsFiction/Non Fiction

Classroom SuppliesInk for the Lexmark E352dn Cartridge number E250A11AInk for the Canon Image Class

D530 Toner Cartridge AI-278/CAN128

Our Class Web PageClass WebsiteUpdated weeklyKeeps you informed on all things occurring in

our class.Gives you a peek to what is happening in

school.Allows you to print certain forms needed for

home learning.

Our Kids Come First So Please Remember To:

Check home learningCheck grades on-lineStay in contact with the teacher

Notes in the agendaEmailCallParent/teacher conference

Participate in any way you can!