Welcome Ms. Durso

A little about Me Mother of 2, starting Monday it miraculously increases to 48!! Born in Uruguay but raised in this beautiful country-mostly Broward County. Fluent in English and Spanish Alma Mater- FAU 12 full years of teaching (4-5th grade, 5- 4th grade, and 3- 3rd grade)

The Good, the bad, the ugly 4 state mandated tests- Writing, Reading, Math, Science Morning Arrival: 8:00 students should be in their seats- look at our tight schedule!!!! Homework Policy- there is copy in red folders. Behavior- Binder, tickets, marbles

Agendas vs. website Every student must have an agenda- please check it nightly for the first two weeks (building a habit and holding the student responsible) The most up-to-date assignments are in the agenda Dates for tests will be in both

Math Go Math Interactive Notebook Quizzes Tests IXL On ThinkCentral

Science-Reverse Classroom Science Fussion-on ThinkCenral Interactive Binder with colorpages FCAT Binder Quizzes Tests Digital Lessons Students MUST complete homework to be successful and reread their notes- in other words-STUDY!!!!!!

Payments Dress Down- must be turned in by Thursdays (cannot accept on Fridays) Checks- $15.00 or more (nothing below $15) Must be made out to Ben Gamla (not cash) unless it is for a specific club ALL payments turned into the homeroom classroom is for the child in the homeroom

Uniforms All students need to have a grade level shirt for fieldtrips Legging are not permitted as uniform pants in Ben Gamla; they may be worn under the uniform skirt or dress. Must wear closed-toe shoes.

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