1. Welcome
Ms. Durso

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. Math
Go Math
Interactive Notebook
Quizzes
Tests
IXL
On ThinkCentral

6. 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!!!!!!

7. 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

8. 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.

9. Questions