1. Mrs. Miranda’s 3rd Grade Advanced Class 2017 – 2018 Open House
Welcome Parents!
Mrs. Miranda’s 3rd Grade Advanced
Class – 2018
Open House

2. Getting to know Mrs. Miranda
I graduated from Barry University with a bachelors in Elementary Education.
Fun Fact: 3rd GRADE is my FAVORITE! 
I am the mother of two boys. A ten year old and four year old.
I enjoy riding bike.

3. What ‘s on the menu for the Advanced 3rd grade class this year?
Students will be exposed to various types of literature.
Class will be held to higher order thinking questions. Open-ended responses and tasks.
Group activities which enable children to process and think abstractly.
Instruction will be accelerated.

4. Advanced Academic Curriculum
Students were chosen to be part of this program due to:
* Academic performance year round
*Standardized Tests Scores
*Teacher recommendation
*Attendance
In order for students to continue in the program they must continue to be successful this school year. For them to be able to participate in the program the following school year, students must adhere to the following:
Maintain an “A” or “B” in each subject
Score above average on the Reading and Math FSA

5. School Supplies Things to Go Home Daily
Doral Home Learning Folder & Agenda
Supplies Pouch
AR Book from School Library
Home Learning Notebook
Assigned Home Learning workbooks/Folders
Things to Stay in Class
Textbooks
Folders (unless needed for HL)
Morning Journal
Reading/Writing Notebook
Workbooks not assigned for HL

6. Student UNIFORMS 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.

7. Rolling Book Bags
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. 
Hi! I’m Nurse Cathy!

8. Our Class Information Classroom Rules Rewards Homework Cards
Group Points
Popsicles
Treats
Reward Tickets
Consequences
**If any parent would like to bring treats for our classroom rewards, please let me know. **

9. Home Learning Class Website
Students have daily home learning. They will copy assignments in their agendas.
*Daily Reading (30 minutes)*
Class Website .
Weekly Topics being discussed
Test Dates & Upcoming Events
Important Announcements
Home Learning Assignments (subject to change)

10. Student Grades
All students’ grades are available online on the parent portal!
Any questions please contact me.
Click on Parents
Click “Login to Portal”

11. 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.

12. Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00 - 8:30
8:30- 8:45
SCIENCE
SPANISH
P.E.
8:45 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
9:30 - 9:45
MUSIC
ART
READING/WRITING
S.STUDIES
9: :00
10: :15
10: :30
10: :45
MATH
10: :00
11: :15
11: :35
11: :45
LUNCH 11:35-12:05
11: :05
12:05- 12:10
RECESS 12:05-12:25 HOGSWORTH
12: :25
12: :45
12:45 - 1:00
1:00 - 1:15
1:15 - 1:35
1:35 - 1:45
1:45 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:15
2:15 - 2:30
2:30 - 2:45
2:45 - 3:00
TEACHER: MIRANDA ROOM: GRADE: SECTION: 307
Spanish Teacher: Ms. Elena
Music Teacher: MS. Losada
PE Teacher: MR. LOPEZ

13. $ School Fees $
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. (Enrollment Required)
School Store

14. Online Store Prices Folder $2.50 Agenda $10.00 Friday Shirts $13.00
Jean Day (All Year) $35.00
Jean Day (1st Quarter) $9.00
Lunch $3.25
Lunch Free/Reduced $0.40
Breakfast $2.25
Breakfast Free / Reduced $0.30

15. Attendance Policy
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

16. Morning Traffic Flow

17. Dismissal Procedures Parent Pickup 3rd grade will dismiss in the front
playground except on Wednesdays.
On Wednesday we will dismiss in the
same area as 2nd grade.
Child must notify me when leaving
Please, no “mini-conferences” 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 (Enrollment REQUIRED!!)
Bus
Students are picked up by our assistant and escorted to the bus area.

19. 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.

20. Recess
In an effort to provide students with frequent unstructured play time, 20 minutes of daily recess has been added to all teacher schedules in grades 2nd-5th.
Please note that while every effort will be made to abide by the recess schedule, teachers may forgo recess based on personal discretion and unforeseen weather conditions.

21. Florida Standards Assessment
All third graders in the state of Florida take the Reading and Math FSA.
Students must be proficient in the Reading portion of the FSA to be promoted to fourth grade
The 2018 FSA will be administered in the spring.
The testing window (tentative dates) will be February 26-April 13 (Reading).
April 16th-May 11th(Math). CBT
More information will be given during FSA Parent Night.

22. Programs Offered at Doral Academy
Accelerated Reader (AR)
iReady
WonderWorks Reading Intervention
Soar to Success Math Intervention .
*Parental support is PRICELESS!*

23. iReady
I-Ready is an online program to help students improve reading skills.
Students will be given a username and password to use in both school and home. Username/password will be in the agenda and should be memorized.
For home learning, students will be required to complete the weekly assignments.
Students should not attempt to log in to I-Ready until they are given a username and password, and until they have been instructed to do so by the teacher.
Please DO NOT assist your child at home in completing the assignments.

24. Accelerated Reader
Students will receive an individualized AR goal and are expected to meet it on a quarterly basis.
AR will be counted for a Reading grade at the end of every quarter..
30 minutes of daily silent reading is a MUST!.
To check if a book is AR and to determine the reading level, go to .

25. Summer Reading

26. 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.

27. Birthday Celebrations
During lunch (11:35-12:05)
Cupcakes and Juice
22 students

28. Scholastic Book Clubs Online Ordering www.scholastic.com Code K36PX
When you order we receive Free books for our class!

29. Ms. Elena Sarnago
My goal is to create a dynamic environment that inspires and encourages the children to speak, read and write in Spanish. Students will learn 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 vocabulary (meaning and spelling) at home. Vocabulary will be updated in Ms. Elena’s page on the school webpage.
Tests/ Quizzes: All tests will be announced a minimum of a week in advance.
AR Test (3-5 Grades only): Students must read at least 1 book and take an AR Test each quarter.
Students will receive a Z (0%) if they have not taken the Test by the due date.
Student Responsibilities that will be reflected in their grades
Students are required to complete assignments even when they are absent.
Classroom behavior will also affect grades .

30. 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)
Pack of Pencils
Baby wipes
Clorox wipes
Crayola Oil Pastels 28
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:

31. Ms. Losada Music Class at a Glance
MR. ALVAREZ’S & MS. LOSADA’S MUSIC CLASS
QUARTER 1
Music Theory, Rhythm Reading, Solfege
QUARTER 2
World Music/Holiday Music, Recorder, Rhythm Reading, Solfege 
QUARTER 3
Music Theory Review, Recorder, Instrument Families, Rhythm Reading, Solfege 
QUARTER 4
Musicals, Composers, Recorder, Rhythm Reading, Solfege
*The quarterly topics are subject to change throughout the year.*
Supplies
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
For Students To Give To Ms. Losada :
-Hand Sanitizer

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

33. Physical Education Program
Mandatory Supplies
Athletic Shoes
Red PE Folder
Copy Paper
Recommended Supplies
Water Bottle/Jug
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Grading Policy
One Grade per week
Skill Test
Participation
Team Work / Cooperation
Written Assignment
Written Test
Behavior in Class
Proper Uniform
Promote the development of physical fitness, movement competencies, team sports and sportsmanship
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.

34. Join a Team and/or Club Boys Basketball Team. - Coach Barbosa.
Boys and Girls Basketball Club.
- Coach Barbosa and Coach Del Cristo.
Cheerleading
Coach 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
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.

35. Contact Information
Phone: (305) 597 – 9999
Send a note with student
is preferred! 

36. Thank You for Visiting!
Any Questions?