1. Welcome!
2nd Grade Open House
Mrs.Martinez

2. Introductions/Sign up Sheets Meet the Teacher Morning Procedures
Agenda forTonight
Introductions/Sign up Sheets
Meet the Teacher
Morning Procedures
Attendance Policies
Classroom Schedule
Home Learning Policy/Student Binders
Classroom Procedures and Rules
Uniform Policy
Volunteer Hours
Pick-up Procedures
Parent Conferences
School Supplies
Second Grade Changes
Gradebook/School Website & Features
Accelerated Reader/SAT-10
Parent Communication & Social Media

3. Meet the Teacher Mrs. Martinez
I graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a masters degree in mental health therapy.
I am a certified K-6 elementary school teacher.
This is my third year at Doral Academy Elementary.
I was a sped interventionist, and this is my third year teaching second grade.
I am a proud mother of 3 with the ages of 8,11,14

4. Morning Procedures
Children will be allowed to sit outside classroom door at 8:00 a.m.
Classroom door will open at 8:10 a.m.
Students who arrive prior to 8 am will need to enroll in before care. If not, parents will be charged $1.00 per minute.
When students come in they turn in HW, copy HW in agenda, and respond to morning journal/morning work.

5. Attendance Policies
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.
To ensure students make their best effort to be present at school every day, referrals will be issued for the following:
10 tardies = 1 referral
5 unexcused absences = 1 referral
10 early releases = 1 referral

6. 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.

7. Home Learning Policy
Students will be assigned home learning on a daily basis. It is to be completed and returned the day after it is assigned.
Messy assignments and/or assignments missing a name will not be accepted.
It is the students' responsibility to copy their home learning assignments in their Doral Academy agenda every morning. Home learning assignments will also be posted on school website (however, could be subject to change.)
Parents, please check your child's Doral Academy agenda to ensure that your child is keeping up to date with his/her assignments.

8. Student Binders
This binder must be checked EVERYDAY along with the agenda. Agendas MUST be initialed DAILY.
All homework should be placed inside the DAC folder which will be inside the student binder.
Important papers and communication from the school are sent home in this folder.
DAC Folders & Agendas are on sale at the online school store for $12.50.

9. Classroom Procedures/Rules
Rules are posted on the wall.
Rules will be discussed and recited daily. Examples of good and unacceptable behavior will be discussed during the first week of school in order to make sure that students understand them.
Students are required to follow rules, if they do not, it will affect their conduct grade.

10. Behavior Plan
There will not be a Behavior Chart posted on the wall. We will recite and discuss the classroom rules during our morning routine every morning.
If as student breaks one of the rules they will move there clip to “Clam Down”. This warns them that they are breaking a rule and need to
make better choices. We will discuss the unwanted behavior
at a later time in private.
If they continue to break the rules they will be moved to “Crabbby Crab” and a consequence will follow such as sitting out for 5 minutes of recess.
In the event that the student continues to misbehave there clip will be moved to “Shark Attack” and I will send a note to the parents through the agenda.

11. Incentivies
Students who follow the rules all day and stay on “keep swimming” will receive one coin.
Students who rise up to “Fin-tastic, Outstanding Octopus, or Super Star Fish” will receive 2 coins.
Once the student reaches $10 coins they are allowed to use that money to purchase an item from
the treasure box.

12. Uniform Policy
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.

13. Volunteer Hours
Step-by-step instructions on how to become a cleared School Volunteer can be found on our School Website: How to Become a School Volunteer
School wide volunteer opportunities can be found on our School Website via Volunteer Spot
For other volunteer opportunities, please communicate with your child’s teacher.

14. Pick up Procedures
After dismissal parents are not allowed in the building without being accompanied by teacher or administration.
If student is not picked up by 3:15 Parents will be charged $1 per minute late.
Students can only be sent to the after care program if they are pre-registered.

16. Monday - Friday dismissal is at 3:00
except
Wednesday’s dismissal is at 2:00

17. Parent conferences must be scheduled
Parent conferences must be scheduled. I will send home a conference note which will serve as your entrance slip into the building the day of the conference.
Conferences will be scheduled as needed.
Best way to get in touch with me is via .
My Please me as soon as possible in order to add you to my parent contact list for updates and important information! Please include your child’s FULL name in the subject line.
Or you can call school at and I will return your call within 48 hours.

18. School Supplies
Students are only required to take agenda’s, practice books, and student binder home. The student binder will include the DAC folder.
Students are not required to take textbooks home. It will be at the parents discretion if they would like child to take home a textbook.
Textbooks will be available online.
Book bags should not be heavy at all and therefore there is no need for a rolling book bag. Rolling book bags cause many accidents in the hallways with students tripping and falling.

19. School Supplies Hi! I’m Nurse Cathy!
In order for students to be exempt from the “no rolling book bag” rule, a doctor must fill out the Physician Statement Form available at the nurse’s desk
Students with a rolling book bag who do not have the required form on file will be asked to call home for a replacement book bag
School nurse will keep a master list of all students requiring a rolling book bag
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring our students’ safety 

20. Second Grade Changes
Second grade is a turning point in your child’s education. In this class your child will become responsible and learn that only they are accountable for their work and actions. For that reason:
No more home learning packets. They are responsible for copying, packing for, and completing Home Learning everyday.
Special Areas (Music, Art, P.E, and Spanish)
Parents are allowed to participate in birthday celebrations as long as prior notice is given to teacher. Birthday parties are done during lunch.

21. Grade Book
Parents will be able to see students grades on the parent portal.
To log in use child’s ID number and birth date.
If you have any problems, you may contact the front desk for assistance.

22. Online Store Tutorial
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.***

23. Our Website Features Links to:
Ability to post weekly homework, announcements, school calendar, and events!
Important documents are also available to download.
Home Learning is subject to change online. Go by what your child wrote on their agenda.
Links to:
School grade book
Parent Portal
School Volunteer Sign Up
Textbooks
Online Store
Special Area Classes

24. Accelerated Reader (AR)
A reading program based on your child’s individual reading level. At the beginning of each quarter the STAR test is administered. From that assessment I gather your child’s individual “Reading Range”
Students will be receiving an index card with their individual reading levels. It will also contain the students quarterly goal. Every week we check points.
If students weekly point goal is reached, they will receive home learning passes, treats, free time, etc.
At home they must read at least minutes everyday to help reach their weekly point goal.
Every 9 weeks a grade is given based on student goal performance in A.R.

25. SAT-10
The Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition is a multiple choice assessment that measures student progress toward high academic standards in reading and math.
SAT-10 will be administered April, 2018
More information will be provided in January

26. Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!
Art - Mrs. A Clancy
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 *can reuse bags from previous years
-Pack of Pencils
-Prang Oval 8 Watercolors (please do not get the following kind of Prang watercolors: washable, glitter and/or metallic)
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:

27. *NEW* 2nd & 3rd Grade Art Club
4th & 5th Grade Art Club
Audition information will be given in September. Art Club will on selected Wednesdays at 7:30 am – 8:25 am in the Art Room.
*NEW* 2nd & 3rd Grade Art Club
Audition information will be given in October. Art Club will meet on selected Wednesdays at 7:30 am- 8:25 am in the Art Room.
Art Club members will be required to participate in Art Gallery Night.

28. MR. ALVAREZ’S & MS. LOSADA’S MUSIC CLASS 2017-2018

29. The Musical Year at a Glance
QUARTER 1
Music Theory, Rhythm Reading, Solfege, Composers & Musical Eras
QUARTER 2
World Music/Holiday Music, Recorder, Rhythm Reading, Solfege, Composers and Musical Eras
QUARTER 3
Music Theory Review, Recorder, Instrument Families, Rhythm Reading, Solfege, Composers and Musical Eras
QUARTER 4
Musicals, Composers, Recorder, Rhythm Reading, Solfege, Composers and Musical Eras
*The quarterly topics are subject to change throughout the year.*

30. Music Supplies for 2nd & 3rd Grade
2ND 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)
-Pencil Sharpener
-Index Cards
3RD GRADE CLASSES
For 3rd Grade Students To Give To Ms. Losada and Mr. Alvarez:
-Hand Sanitizer or Hand Wipes

31. 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.
More detailed information about the Music Department including home learning assignments, projects, and more can be found in the Music Welcome Packet and 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 us.

32.
Ms. 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.
Duties of the students at home
Home Learning: Students should study their vocabularies (meaning and spelling) at home. Vocabularies will be updated in Ms. Elena page in the school webpage.
Tests/ Quizzes: All tests will be announced a minimum of a week in advance.
AR Test (3-5Grades only): Students must to read at least 1 book and take the AR Test each quarter.
Students will receive a Z (0%) if they have not taken the Test by the due date.
Responsibilities of students that will be reflected in their grades
The non- attendance does not justify
the non- fulfillment of the task .
Classroom behavior affect grades .

34. Ms. Dani dramos@doralacademyes.org
Physical Education
Mr. Lopez
Ms. Dani
Mr. Montero
Mr. BARBOSA

35. Physical Education Program
In this program students will learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by implementing physical activity in their daily routine and mindful dietary choices. The promotion of better health habits is our number one priority.
Very Important! Our Welcome Packet with specific information about Physical Education supplies and other necessary forms (ex. Physical Education Excuse Letter, and/or Contact Information form) are included with your Home Room Teacher’s Welcome Packet.
Parent Contact Information Form MUST be entirely completed and turned in by Friday August 25th.

36. Physical Education Apparel and Grading Policy
Mandatory
Athletic Shoes
Red PE Folder
Highly Recommended
Water Bottle/Jug
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Grading Policy
One Grade per week
Grades (100 Point Scale)
Skill Test
Participation
Team Work / Cooperation
Written Assignment
Written Test
Behavior in Class
Proper Uniform

37. Thank you For your Support and cooperation.
Any Questions, coaches will be in their classrooms during open house hours.

38. Thank you for
swimming by!