Welcome Parents! Mrs. Hernandez 4 th Grade Gifted 2015 – 2016 School Year

Contact Information Phone: (305) 597 – 9999 Send a note in student agenda or paper is preferred!

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Our Schedule TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8:00 - 8:30PLANNING / PICK UP STUDENTS 8:30- 8:45 READING/ WRITING MATH READING/ WRITING 8:45 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:15 9:15 - 9:30 9:30 - 9:45 PE 9: :00 10: :15 SOCIAL SCIENCE 10:15 -10:30 10: :40 SOCIAL SCIENCE SPANISH 10: :00 11: :10 PE 11: :30 11: :45 LUNCH 11: :00 12: :20 ART RECESS 12 TO 12:20 MATH READING/ WRITING RECESS 12: :30 SCIENCE 12: :45 SCIENCE 12:45 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:15 SCIENCE SPANISHMUSIC 1:15 - 1:30 1:30 - 1:45 MATH 1:45 - 2:00 2:00 - 2:15 MATH 2:15 - 2:30 SCIENCE 2:30 - 2:45 2:45 - 3:00 TEACHER: Ms. J Hernandez ROOM: 218 GRADE: 4 SECTION: 409 Spanish Teacher: Ms. Elena Music Teacher: Ms. Losada PE Teacher: Mr. Emerson Barbosa

Our Class Information Classroom Rules: 1.Listen when others are talking. 2.Follow directions. 3.Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 4.Work quietly and do not disturb others. 5.Show respect for school and personal property. 6.Work and play in a safe manner. Rewards: *Verbal Praise *Free Time/Special Privileges *Treasure Box Rewards *Free Home Learning Passes Consequences: Note to parents, may not participate in a school/class event, etc. **If any parent would like to donate treats for our classroom rewards, please let me know. (volunteer hours will be granted) **

Home Learning Students have daily home learning. They will copy assignments in their agendas every morning. Class Website. Weekly Topics Test Dates & Upcoming Events Important Announcements Home Learning Assignments (subject to change) Students are required to complete I-Ready assignments a week Spelling Packets are due on Fridays *3 missed assignments = detention

Accelerated Reader Students will receive an individualized AR goal and are expected to meet it on a quarterly basis.. 30 minutes of silent reading at home is a MUST! Students will receive a quarterly AR grade.. To check if a book is AR and to determine the reading level, go to.

Student Grades All students’ grades are available online on the parent portal! Click on Parents Click “Login to Portal” Gifted Program All teaching will be done at a higher level! Project based program at an accelerated pace! Fun, Meaningful, and Exciting!

Doral Academy Attendance Policy Classroom door opens at 8:10 and instruction begins promptly at 8:30. Students are marked tardy after 8:30. (ALL tardies are unexcused) Tardies ( Rule) 5 tardies: Written note or to parent 7 tardies: Final notice note before referral 10 tardies: Referral issued 3 Referrals = Expulsion

NEW Doral Academy Attendance Policy Excused Parent Notes Only 10 parent notes are allowed in a school year, when you have reached your parent note limit only doctor’s note will be accepted. Notes to excuse an absence will NOT be accepted after 48 hours. Unexcused Absesnses (3 – Rule) 3 unexcused absences – contact to parent by phone or 5 unexcused absences – a referral will be issued 10 unexcused absences – a referral will be given Absences of more than five consecutive days must be excused by a doctor’s note. 3 Referrals = Expulsion

NEW Doral Academy Attendance Policy 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 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. If your child needs to leave early for any excusable reason they must leave before 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Dismissal Procedures Parent Pickup 4 th grade will dismiss in the drop off/ pick up area ( MUST make a RIGHT on 97 th ave after picking up child ) Child must notify me when leaving Decal must be visible on driver’s side visor No “mini-conferences” are allowed at dismissal Rainy Day Dismissal Bus Students will be 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! After Care Students will report directly to after care teacher.

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. Our staff has increased, therefore NO PARKING IS ALLOWED IN THE FRONT!!!! If you must get off the car for any reason you must park in Carlos Albizu University. If you are running late you may NOT leave your child in aftercare unless they are pre-enrolled.

Uniform Policy Students should come to school in their Doral Academy uniform everyday. Rolling book bags are NOT allowed, unless you have a doctor’s note. Every Friday is Jean Day for $1.00.Students are allowed to wear jeans and Doral Academy t-shirt. Payments are made ONLINE Quarterly.

Meet the Special Area Teachers

Art - Ms. A Rodriguez Welcome to the 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 me at:

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

Music Supplies for 4th Grade 4TH 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 -$7 for a Recorder (to be purchased in October from the Music Department/Doral Online Store ) For Students To Give To Ms. Losada and Mr. Alvarez: -1 Pack of Expo Markers (Variety of Colors)

Reminders Please bring all materials during the first week of school. Students will receive their first home learning assignment of the year during the first week of school – due the second week of school. Elementary Chorus Auditions for students in 3rd-5th grade will take place after school the second week of school. More information will be announced. Middle School Chorus Interest Meeting for students in 6th-7th grade will be held after school during the first week of school. Exact date and time will be announced. More detailed information about the Music Department including home learning assignments, projects, and more can be found on the Music Department Webpages on the DAC/JAM Website. If parents have any questions or concerns about the Music Department, please feel free to Ms. Losada and Mr. Alvarez This is the best way to reach

Physical Education Mr. Lopez Ms. Dani Ms. Montero

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

Mr. Lopez. Ms. Dani. Mr. Montero. Ms. Da ni “your body hears everything your mind says. Stay positive!” MR. Montero

Duties of the students at home Students of 3 rd - 5 th Grade should read, each quarter, 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. Elena Sarnago 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.

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: 1 st & 2 nd Grade (Ms. Sánchez) Intermediate: 3 rd & 4 th Gr.(Ms. Caminos) Advanced: 5 th & 6 th Grade (Ms. Elena) 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 2 nd floor room #

2 nd 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

4 th Grade (1)YELLOW Poly/Plastic duo- tang folder with prongs & pockets filled with 5 clear protector sheets. (1) composition notebook (bring the same vocabulary note book from the previous school year or a new one). (2) Two expo dry eraser markers. * ( 1) One story book (AR). Choose from the following list : Jorge el curioso. El jonrón Zappy, Erica ¡Adiós, Ratoncito! Harris, Robie H. ¿ Dónde está Eric? Muñoz, Isabel La carta de Paula Jones, Christianne C Clifford y la tormenta Bridwell, Norman Jorge el curioso limpia el reguero. Krensky, Stephen Spanish Supply List

Important changes to keep in mind! iReady is replacing Reading Plus, beginning in September. In order to encourage better study habits, Science and Math tests will not be open book. All payments MUST be made online using our new system.

Online Store Tutorial 1. Log on to our school website 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 Tutorial

$ School Fees $ For Sale: Agenda School Folder Field Trip T-Shirt NOW ONLINE 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 A.M.) Late Pick-up Fee: $1.00 per minute (after 3:15 P.M.) *Morning Care and Afterschool Care at available through Leap Services.

Florida Standards Assessment All fourth graders in the state of Florida will be taking the Writing, Reading and Math Florida Standards Assessment. The 2016 Florida Standards Writing Assessment will be administered the first week of March The Reading & Math portion will be given the last week of March More information will be given during FCAT Parent Night. Don’t panic

Volunteer Hours All families must complete 30 volunteer hours for the school year Families participating in the before and after care programs for the duration of the entire school year, receive 15 hours per program. Please check class web page and s for volunteer opportunities. 1 volunteer hour given per $2 spent. Please turn in receipts with any donations. Families with more than one child at Doral Academy Elementary may split their hours between teachers.

Volunteers Level 1 - Complete a database background check Level 2 - Complete a fingerprint background check Day chaperones for field trips Classroom volunteers Overnight chaperones Tutors 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

4 th Grade Novel We will begin the year with our First novel: The Tale of Despereaux by: Kate DiCamillo Students need to have the book by 9/1

During lunch (11:30-12:00pm) Cupcakes and Juice 20 students Birthday Celebrations

Classroom Wish List Items for class treasure box (treats, candies, small toys) Class Set of Dry Erase Boards (24) Mr. Sketch Colored Markers (5 packs) Chart Paper Pad Checks for scholastic made out to Scholastics Book Club (any amount)

Scholastic Book Clubs Online Ordering Class Code NRW4J Free books for our class! Volunteer Opportunities If you wish to donate books to our classroom library, you may send a check payable to: Scholastics Book Clubs

Any Questions?