Ms. Abreu’s First Grade Class 2017-2018

This is my 3rd year at Doral Academy Elementary. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with ESOL endorsements at Florida International University. This is my 3rd year at Doral Academy Elementary. Fun fact: I am one of the cheerleading coaches at Doral.

TEACHER: Ms. Abreu ROOM: 128 GRADE: 1ST SECTION: 107 Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 - 8:30 PLANNING / PICK UP STUDENTS 8:30- 8:45 READING/WRITING 8:45 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:15 9:15 - 9:30 9:30 - 9:45 9:45 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:15 10:15 -10:30 10:30 - 10:45 10:45 - 11:00 SPANISH 11:00 - 11:20 11:20 - 11:30 LUNCH (11:20-11:50) 11:30 - 11:50 11:50 - 12:00 P.E. SEUSS LANDING 12:00 - 12:20 12:20 - 12:30 MATH 12:30 - 12:45 12:45 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:20 1:15 - 1:20 SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES 1:20 - 1:45 1:45 - 2:00 2:00 - 2:15   2:15 - 2:30 2:30 - 2:45 2:45 - 3:00 TEACHER: Ms. Abreu ROOM: 128 GRADE: 1ST SECTION: 107

3 unexcused absences=verbal warning to parents  5 unexcused absences = 1 referral ​ 10 early releases = 1 referral ​ Doral Academy and JAM awards Perfect Attendance to students with zero absences and zero tardies. Please note that the DAC/JAM policy is different from the standard MDCPS policy for awarding perfect attendance.​ 5-7-10 Rule 5 unexcused tardies=verbal warning to parents 7 unexcused tardies= written letter 10 unexcused tardies= referral To ensure students make their best effort to be present at school every day, referrals will be issued for the following:​ 3-5 Rule 10 tardies = 1 referral ​ 3 unexcused absences=verbal warning to parents 5 unexcused absences = 1 referral ​ 5 unexcused abscences = referral 10 early releases = 1 referral  Classroom door opens at 8:10 and instruction begins promptly at 8:30. Students are marked tardy after 8:30

5 unexcused early dismissals = referral .  5 unexcused absences = 1 referral ​ 10 early releases = 1 referral ​ Early Dismissal Students will be penalized for excessive early dismissals. 5 unexcused early dismissals = referral . For the early dismissal to be considered excused a doctor/dentist note is required within 48 hours of the appointment. No child will be dismissed after 1:30 p.m. If your child needs to leave early for any excusable reason they must leave before 1:30 p.m.  

Morning Routine Behavior Clip Chart Table Points V.I.P. Student

Students are picked up by our assistant and escorted to the bus area. Parent Pick-up Dismissal will take place between 2:00 – 2:15 p.m Child must notify me when leaving No “mini-conferences” at dismissal Any students that are not picked up by 2:15 will be taken to the Media Center and charged $1.00 per minute after 2:15. After Care Students will report directly to after care teacher (Enrollment REQUIRED!!) Bus Students are picked up by our assistant and escorted to the bus area. Reminder! If any changes are made to your child’s usual dismissal area please call the school to notify me!

Policies @ D.A.C. NO items (home learning, book bags, projects, etc.) will be brought to the classroom after instruction has begun. Lunch boxes that are dropped off will be taken directly to the cafeteria and placed on an unsupervised table for your child to pick up during their scheduled lunch period. If you are running late you may NOT leave your child in aftercare unless they are pre-enrolled. You may complete the registration even if your child will not be staying in aftercare. This will give you the option in case you are running late and your child needs to stay in after care. NO rolling book bags are allowed without a doctor’s approval. Nurse Cathy can provide you with the form. All medications MUST be given to Nurse Cathy.

Tops: Polo shirts must be red, white or navy blue and embroidered with the school name and logo. All shirts must be tucked inside pants at all times. Bottoms: Pants/skorts may be navy blue or khaki. Belts must be worn at all times. They must be plain, black, and fastened securely at waist level. Shoes: Black closed toe shoes or sneakers must be worn. No sandals, crocs, boots, heels or platform shoes are allowed. Sweaters: Navy blue uniform sweatshirts and sweaters with embroidered school logo may be worn. Every Friday is Jean Day for $1.00.Students are allowed to wear jeans and a Doral Academy Friday t-shirt.

Birthday Celebrations ONLY during lunch (11:20 – 11:50) Cupcakes and Juice 20 students

Field Trips Students will participate in 3 fieldtrips this year. ​ It is of utmost importance that you adhere to the assigned deadlines. We are required to submit all field trip paper work one week prior to the scheduled field trip. Chaperones will be selected through a lottery. ​ You must register through the student/parent portal and receive Level 1 clearance. Please see the receptionist for assistance.   Check the office to verify your clearance. ​

School Fees For Sale: School Folder $2.50 Field Trip T-Shirt $13 Lunch is $3.25 / Breakfast $2.25 ($0.40 for reduced price meals) *Applications are available only online* Early Arrival Fee: $1.00 per minute (before 8:00 am) Late Pick-up Fee: $1.00 per minute (after 2:15 pm) *Morning Care and Afterschool Care are available through Leap Services. (Enrollment Required)

Parental support in very important! . Students have daily home learning. The weekly assignments will be posted on our class webpage. You will need to print it out at home. Parental support in very important! . Home Learning is due every Friday. . Daily Reading (30 minutes) . Weekly Reading Log . Please do not go ahead Class Website . Weekly Topics Test Dates & Upcoming Events Important Announcements Home Learning Assignments

Programs and Assessments Standardized Achievement Test (SAT) You will be receiving more information about the following programs and assessments: . STAR Reading Accelerated Reader Reading Eggs Reflex Math FAIR Testing Standardized Achievement Test (SAT)

Accelerated Reader Students will receive an individualized AR book level and goal. They are expected to meet it on a weekly basis. Students will receive their goals during the 2nd week of school. . 30 minutes of daily silent reading is a MUST! . To check if a book is AR and to determine the reading level, go to www.arbookfind.com Students will be allowed to borrow books from the school library or our classroom library. Students are responsible for taking care of our books. Any lost or damaged books will need to be replaced.

All students’ grades are available online on the parent portal! Student Grades All students’ grades are available online on the parent portal! http://www.dadeschools.net Click on Parents Click “Login to Portal” You may set up instant notifications to your email or phone Grading Scale: 90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 59% or lower = F

Volunteer Hours All families must complete 30 volunteer hours for the 2017/2018 school year Families participating in “Before and After Care” programs for the duration of the entire school year, receive 15 hours per program (15-before care & 15-after care). Please check class web page and emails for volunteer opportunities. Families with more than one child at Doral Academy Elementary may split their hours between teachers. If you are unable to volunteer your time, please contact me for additional volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers The School Volunteer Program consists of electronic registration and background checks. There are two different levels of volunteers. Any individual interested in volunteering in Doral Academy MUST register through the Community Portal at www.dadeschools.net Level 1 - Complete a database background check Level 2 - Complete a fingerprint background check Day chaperones for field trips Classroom volunteers Overnight chaperones Tutors

All items can be shipped to: Scholastics You may also purchase books for our classroom library from Scholastics.com using our class code! Class code: R78XQ http://www.scholastic.com/home/Class Code: R7 Classroom Supplies Toys & supplies for treasure box Candy Stanley Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpener Model: EPS10HC Band-Aids Cardstock (Any Color) Gift Cards to: Walmart, Target, Office Depot, Dollar Tree, Amazon All items can be shipped to: Doral Academy Elementary Vanessa Abreu 2450 NW 97 Avenue Doral, Fl 33172

Communication Parent and teacher communication is the key to a successful school year! Please check student behavior chart daily and check folder for any important papers or forms. Class webpage will be updated weekly. Parent-Teacher Conferences Remind 101: Please text @vabreudac to 81010

Honor Roll 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter Honor Roll will be held inside classrooms with students only. This allows: Immediate feedback to students for a job well done Inclusive classroom environment for peers to congratulate and encourage each other. More time for classroom instruction. 4th Quarter and Year Round Honor Roll will be held in the cafeteria followed by the Book Fair and an outdoor celebration. Parents will be invited to partake in these activities. 

Contact Information Email: vabreu@doralacademyes.org (Preferred) Phone: (305) 597 – 9999 Send a note in student folder

Thank You For Coming! Any questions?