Dra. Magdaleno-Yntema & Ms. Franco

School Information Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School DDCES is a Bilingual Charter School whose mission is to provide students with a comprehensive dual curriculum and bicultural/bilingual education. http://www.ddces.org Office: (305) 569-2223

Dr. Magdaleno-Yntema Born in California, raised in Florida: from the Golden State to the Sunshine State. Graduated from the University of Miami with a Ph.D. in Romance Studies. Graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a Master’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature. Mother to a handsome 2.5 year old boy.

Ms. Franco Born in Bogota, Colombia. . Moved to Miami at 6 years old. Graduated from FIU with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with ESOL and Reading Endorsement. 2 beautiful dogs, Ash and Kevin.

School Safety DDCES has an assigned police officer to monitor our school. 3 security guards Morning and afternoon shift Entrance door is locked at ALL times! In order to come into the school you must buzz the office at the door. You can not enter through the side doors. No Cell Phone Use in the Car Line Car dismissal: Students will not be placed in a car without a hanging decal

School Safety Parent ID Badges: Badges from last year are still valid until October 11th. A special sticker will be given to parents once they are cleared as a volunteer. Volunteer Clearance-parents must first complete the process on the Dade Schools portal. Once they receive the email stating they are clear, they come to the office to complete the process. Dade Schools Portal for volunteer clearance begins August 16th . October 11th -Parents without the 2019-2020 badge and sticker will need to check into the office for a visitor’s sticker. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School has a mandatory uniform policy. All school polos, pants, & skirts must have the DDCES logo. The polos must be teal. All students must wear closed-toed shoes. (Please visit the student handbook for the revised uniform policy). *Sweater must be engraved. PTO Shirt REQUIRED to attend Field Trips Purchase Uniforms Ibiley Uniforms 10564 SW 8th Street

Communication Email ahmagdaleno@dadeschools.net Communication Folder Important handouts will be sent home in this folder. Go Green Communicator Download the NEW -DDCES App! Search for Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School

Teacher Page on www.ddces.org https://www.ddces.org About Faculty and Staff Dra. Magdaleno-Yntema Direct Link: Dr. Ariana H. Magdaleno-Yntema

Remind 101 Code: rdm.at/drmagda

-Attendance is ESSENTIAL to success in school! -After 8:30 AM the student will be considered TARDY. Students will be allowed inside the classroom starting at 8:15 -If your child is ABSENT an excused note must be signed and turned in no later than 3 days after the absence. - An excused note is a Doctor’s note or a note from the parent stating the child was sick. Other reasons for absence will be determined and approved by administration. - Excused absences include illness, death in the family, or for religious reasons.

3 detentions = privilege to attend a school event will be revoked. Perfect Attendance means PERFECT! (No tardies and no absences). Tardy Policy 3 tardies = 1 detention 3 detentions = privilege to attend a school event will be revoked.

**Only entrance is through 52nd ST ** FIRST 2 DAYS OF SCHOOL ONLY 8/19/19 – 8/20/19 Parent Student drop-off & pick up Parent must park and drop off their child in the classroom by 8:30 AM & pick up by 4:15 pm. (Unless they go to aftercare) Arrival Procedure Beginning on Wednesday, August 21st Drive through entrance is on 52nd ST Parents will be asked to leave the cafeteria at 8:00 AM. After 8:30 am student is tardy! **NO parking on SOUTH side of DDCES **

Two Dismissal Options: No dismissal is permitted half an hour before the end of the school day, unless authorized by administration. (3:30 pm) Two Dismissal Options: 1) Parent Pick-up (Park Car) Dr. Magdaleno-Yntema’s classroom (207) 2) Drive thru (52nd St) A tag will be given to display on window ** PLEASE let the Homeroom teacher know in writing 24 hours prior if there are any dismissal changes. **

New Policy School Entrance is on 52nd St If an effort to limit interruptions to our educational program, any items that need to be delivered to students must be brought to the main office in the morning no later than 9:30 am. There are no guarantees that any items left after 9:30 am will be delivered to your child/teacher on that same day. Deliveries will only take place between 8:30-9:30 am. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. remind.com/join/vergara222 remind.com/join/mendez222

Volunteers Each family has to volunteer 20 volunteer hours throughout the school year. Must volunteer, donation of school supplies does not count. All volunteers must be cleared by Miami Dade County Public Schools. Orientation: 8/30/19 at 9:00 am Parent Volunteer Link at DDCES Homeroom helpers! If you are interested in being a room parent, please notify the teacher. (1st meeting will be held on September 3rd at 9am ).

“At the end of the day the most Parent Associations We invite you to learn more about: PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) PIPA (Portuguese International Parent Association) SIPA (Spanish International Parent Association) Please visit their booth located in the cafeteria after meet and greet! School Entrance is on 52nd St remind.com/join/vergara222 remind.com/join/mendez222 “At the end of the day the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents.” - Jane D. Hull

Science Lab Facilitator Specials Mr. Almonte & Ms. Trehan Physical Education Ms. Plata Science Coach & Ms. Ocampo Science Lab Facilitator Ms. Mercado & Ms. Espinoza Counselor Ms. Rodriguez & Mr. Rivera Music Ms. Mendez & Ms. Gomez-Martinez Art

Supplies Please bring all supplies labeled with student's name by Monday, August 19, 2019. Ms. Rodriguez (Music) : Plastic, 2 pocket, 3 prong folder of any color with their name printed on the front cover. Copy is available on www.ddces.org **All summer reading assignments will be due Wednesday, August 28, 2019. School Entrance is on 52nd St remind.com/join/vergara222 remind.com/join/mendez222 Remind them they will have a laptop to take home. Remind them they will get it at Technology Night in September.

Language Arts & Writing Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:30-10:00 Lengua 9:00am to 10:00am Discovery Lab WEEK A 10:00-11:00 Contenido 11:00-12:00 Math 12:00-12:30 LUNCH 12:30-1:00 Social Studies 1:00-1:30 Science 1:30-2:30 PE ART Early Dismissal MUSIC 2:30-4:00 Language Arts & Writing 4:00 Type your txt here

Classroom Rules are posted clearly at all times and students are expected to follow them.

3 Behavior Alerts = 1 detention Name ________________ Date _____________ I have repeatedly chosen not to follow one or more of our class rules today. I will not do it again.   Talk outs   Not following directions   Not participating   Off task   Bad attitude   Not keeping hands to self   Disrespect for others Student __________________________ Parent __________________________ 3 Behavior Alerts = 1 detention 3 detentions = privilege to attend a school event will be revoked.

Grades can be checked through Parent Portal: F 59 - 0% Grades can be checked through Parent Portal: www.dadeschools.net

A Home Learning packet will be posted on the DDCES website under teachers name (Math given on a daily basis and it can change). Homework will be given on a daily basis. Homework newsletter will be found online and posted in our class. Type your text here

Type your text here As per the DDCES Homework Policy: K & 1st Grade: 30 minutes per night, five days 2nd & 3rd Grade: 45 minutes per night, five days 4th & 5th Grade: 60 minutes per night, five days These times do not reflect the additional 30 minutes of required reading for all students K-5. Participation in the Dual Language Program and/or Gifted Program often requires additional home learning assignments on a daily basis. Type your text here

Type your text here Label your journals with each subject’s theme. Reading Language Arts/Writing STEAM/Science Math Spanish – Lengua Spanish- Contenido (1) Spanish- Contenido (2) Extra (1) Type your text here

Breakfast/Lunch 7:45 am until 8:15am in the cafeteria. Free breakfast will be available everyday from 7:45 am until 8:15am in the cafeteria. Lunch is available to all students. Daily lunch is $2.25 PayPAMS.com to activate account. *Please stop by the cafeteria to meet the staff!

Snacks School Entrance is on 52nd St Each child should bring a small labeled bag with a healthy snack on a daily basis. remind.com/join/vergara222 remind.com/join/mendez222 Suggestions Apples Grapes Crackers Gold fish Pretzels

Birthdays Birthdays can be celebrated during snack time Can include: Cupcakes with juice Cookies with juice Water bottles 25 students in each class

The envelope must be labeled with…. Please send the cash or check inside a closed envelope ($10.00 or less). Everything else will be paid through the school’s online store. The envelope must be labeled with…. Date Teacher’s name Student’s name Reason for payment Amount

After-School Care We invite you to visit the after school activity fair in the cafeteria! Morning Care 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM (Must Pay). (Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:45). Enrichment Activities begin the week of September 16th. After-Care begins at 4:00 PM. Visit DDCES for the list of Enrichment Activities. Online Access and Payments

After-School Care This is a friendly reminder that payment for August is due no later than Friday, August 16th, 2019 at 6:00pm. A late fee of $35.00 will incur if payment is not made by the above date. Thank you!

Wish List for Dra. Magdaleno-Yntema’s If you wish to donate an item to our class from the wish list, please choose from the wish list attached to the supply list online. Amazon link. Wish List for Dra. Magdaleno-Yntema’s 5th Grade Class. Thank you! ¡Gracias! Obrigada.

Allergies Please let us know if your child has any allergies we should be aware of.

Do you have any questions or concerns? It is going to be an AWESOME school year!