1. Welcome Parents! Ms. Rodriguez’s 4th Grade Class Gifted & Advanced
Reading/LA/Social Studies
2016 – 2017 School Year

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

3. Our Schedule Ms. Rodriguez

4. Our Schedule Mrs. Lopez/Hernandez

5. Our Class Information
Classroom Rules:
Listen when others are talking.
Follow directions.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Work quietly and do not disturb others.
Show respect for school and personal property.
Work and play in a safe manner.
Rewards:
*Verbal Praise
*Free Time/Special Privileges
*Treasure Box Rewards
*Free Home Learning Passes
Consequences:
Green Card- A in conduct for the day
Yellow Card- B in conduct for the day (verbal warning)
Blue Card- C in conduct for the day (call/notice home)
Orange Card- D in conduct for the day ( detention)
Red Card- F in conduct for the day (referral to office)
**If any parent would like to donate treats for our classroom rewards, please let me know. (volunteer hours will be granted) **

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

7. 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 .

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

9. 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

10. 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
Absences of more than five consecutive days must be excused by a doctor’s note.
3 Referrals = Expulsion

11. NEW Doral Academy Attendance Policy
Early Dismissal
Students will be penalized for excessive early dismissals.
10 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.

12. Dismissal Procedures Parent Pickup
4th grade will dismiss in the drop off/
pick up area (MUST make a RIGHT on 97th ave
after picking up child)
Child must notify me when leaving
No “mini-conferences” are allowed at dismissal
Rainy Day Dismissal
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.
Bus
Students will be escorted to the bus area.

14. 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.

15. Rolling book bags are NOT allowed, unless you have a doctor’s note.
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.

16. Online Store Tutorial 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.***

17. *Morning Care and Afterschool Care at available through Leap Services.
$ School Fees $
For Sale:
Agenda
School Folder
Field Trip T-Shirt
NOW ONLINE
Lunch is $3.25 / Breakfast $ ($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.

18. Florida Standards Assessment
All fourth graders in the state of Florida will be taking the Writing, Reading and Math Florida Standards Assessment.
The 2017 Florida Standards Writing Assessment will be administered in the month of April/May
(specific dates will be given when they are released)
The Reading & Math portion will be computer based
More information will be given during FCAT Parent Night.
Don’t panic 

19. 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.

20. 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
*4th grade students will be attending an out of county field trip, therefore, a level 2 clearance will be required for parents wishing to attend.
Level 1 - Complete a database background check
Level 2 - Complete a fingerprint background check
Day chaperones for field trips
Classroom volunteers
Overnight chaperones
Tutors

22. 4th Grade Novel Kate DiCamillo 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
*Electronic books are acceptable. However, please note that we are not responsible for any lost or damaged items

23. Birthday Celebrations
*Celebrations may take place at the
end of the day with prior arrangements
Birthday Celebrations
During lunch (11:00-11:30am)
Cupcakes and Juice

24. Classroom Wish List
Items for class treasure box (treats, candies, small toys)
2 Small Area Rugs for Classroom Library
Items for recess (basketball, soccer ball, football, jump ropes, etc.)
Electric Pencil Sharpener
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches (8.5x11)
Class Set of Dry Erase Boards (26)
Thick dry erase markers (multi-colored)
Thick dry erase markers (black)
Books for Classroom Library
Class Set of Scissors
Class Set of Glue Bottles
Mr. Sketch Colored Markers (5 packs)
Pack of White Card Stock Paper
3 boxes of sandwich size Ziploc bags
Boxes of Pencils
Lysol Disinfecting spray
Lysol Disinfecting wipes
Gift Cards: (Dollar Tree, Walmart, Office Depot)

25. Scholastic Book Clubs Online Ordering www.scholastic.com
Class Code GLJVQ
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

26. Art - Mrs. A Clancy (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 *can reuse bags from previous years
-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. DORAL ACADEMY CHEERLEADING
Save the Date: Monday, August 29th from 3:30-5:30 pm
Please read all information below and in the Tryout Packet before tryouts.
Must have the Tryout Packet signed and returned no later than Friday, August 26th to try out. Tryout Packet is attached below.
Must have $20 cash- this includes a Doral Cheer Tryout shirt
Girls making the squad will be informed by given from Information Sheet from the Tryout packet on Tuesday, August 30th.
IF you make the team:
New cheerleaders are expected to fill out the Step Ahead registration form and have that payment readily available for Wednesday, August 31st practice at Step Ahead Gym. Any new cheerleaders not present at Wednesday’s practice at Step Ahead will be removed from the squad since we have already begun preparations for competition in December.
Following payments due Wednesday, August 31st Cash Only:
$45.00 Step Ahead Registration Fee with Registration Form signed
$30.00 Step Ahead Monthly Fee for August

28. MR. ALVAREZ’S & MS. LOSADA’S MUSIC CLASS 2016-2017

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:
-1 Ream of Copy Paper

31. 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 box of Tissues

32. Music Supplies for 5th Grade
5TH 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:
-Hand Sanitizer

33. DAC ELEMENTARY CHORUS
DAC Elementary Chorus Auditions for students in 3rd-5th grade will take place after school in the music room. Below are the Dates and Times:
August 25th – Previous Chorus Member Meeting – 3:00pm-3:30pm
August 26th – 5th Grade – 3:00pm-4:30pm
August 29th – 3rd Grade Boys – 3:00pm-4:30pm
August 31st – 3rd Grade Girls – 2:00pm-3:30pm
September 1st – 4th Grade – 3:00pm-4:30pm
September 2nd – Make Ups– 3:00pm-4:00pm
Audition Forms can be found on the Music Department Webpages or through Ms. Losada.
DAC Elementary Chorus results will be posted on Tuesday September 6th.
Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8th in the music room from 3:00pm-4:00pm.
Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm-4:30pm.

34. JAM VOCAL ENSEMBLE
JAM Middle School Chorus Interest Meeting for students in 6th-8th grade will be held after school on Tuesday September 6th.
For those interested in participating rehearsals will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm.

35. 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 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.

36.
Duties of the students at home
Students of 3rd - 5th Grade should read, each period, 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. Alicia Caminos
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.

37. Spanish Supply List 4th Grade
(1)YELLOW Poly/Plastic duo-tang folder with prongs & pockets filled with line paper and 5 clear protector sheets.
(1) Box of Facial Tissues.

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

39. 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 26th.

40. 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
Duct Tape
Canopy

41. Boys and Girls Basketball Team, and Boys and Girls Basketball Club.
Coach Barbosa, Coach Lopez and Coach Del Cristo.
Cheerleading
Coach Anastasia Clancy, and Coach Vanessa Abreu
Seasonal Sports Club (This club will take place in the morning before school).
Coach Lopez
Boys and Girls Volleyball Development Program (Through LEAP Services)
Coach Montero
Join A Team and/or Club
Student Athletes must purchase School Insurance.
You can find purchase information on our school online store.
under the feature Store- Student Accident Insurance Program. $20.00 one time fee for the school year.

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

44. Any Questions?