1. Dra. Magdaleno-Yntema
&
Ms. Franco

2. School Information Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
DDCES is a Bilingual Charter School whose mission is to provide
students with a comprehensive
dual curriculum and bicultural/bilingual education.
Office: (305)

3. Dr. Magdaleno-Yntema
Born in California, raised in Florida: from the Golden State to the Sunshine State.
Graduated from the University of Miami with a Ph.D. in Romance Studies.
Graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a Master’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature.
Mother to a handsome 2.5 year old boy.

4. Ms. Franco Born in Bogota, Colombia. . Moved to Miami at 6 years old.
Graduated from FIU with a
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
with ESOL and Reading Endorsement.
2 beautiful dogs, Ash and Kevin.

5. School Safety
DDCES has an assigned police officer to monitor our school.
3 security guards
Morning and afternoon shift
Entrance door is locked at ALL times! In order to come into the school you must buzz the office at the door.
You can not enter through the side doors.
No Cell Phone Use in the Car Line
Car dismissal: Students will not be placed in a car without a hanging decal

6. School Safety Parent ID Badges:
Badges from last year are still valid until October 11th.
A special sticker will be given to parents once they are cleared as a volunteer.
Volunteer Clearance-parents must first complete the process on the Dade Schools portal. Once they receive the stating they are clear, they come to the office to complete the process.
Dade Schools Portal for volunteer clearance begins August 16th .
October 11th -Parents without the badge and sticker will need to check into the office for a visitor’s sticker. NO EXCEPTIONS.

7. Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School has a mandatory uniform policy.
All school polos, pants, & skirts must have the DDCES logo.
The polos must be teal.
All students must wear closed-toed shoes.
(Please visit the student handbook for the revised uniform policy).
*Sweater must be engraved.
PTO Shirt REQUIRED to attend Field Trips
Purchase Uniforms
Ibiley Uniforms
10564 SW 8th Street

8. Communication Email ahmagdaleno@dadeschools.net Communication Folder
Important handouts will be sent home in this folder.
Go Green Communicator
Download the NEW -DDCES App!
Search for Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School

9. Teacher Page on www.ddces.org
About
Faculty and Staff
Dra. Magdaleno-Yntema
Direct Link: Dr. Ariana H. Magdaleno-Yntema

10. Remind 101
Code: rdm.at/drmagda

11. -Attendance is ESSENTIAL to success in school!
-After 8:30 AM the student will be considered TARDY. Students will be allowed inside the classroom starting at 8:15
-If your child is ABSENT an excused note must be signed and turned in no later than 3 days after the absence.
- An excused note is a Doctor’s note or a note from the parent stating the child was sick. Other reasons for absence will be determined and approved by administration.
- Excused absences include illness, death in the family, or for religious reasons.

12. 3 detentions = privilege to attend a school event will be revoked.
Perfect Attendance means PERFECT!
(No tardies and no absences).
Tardy Policy
3 tardies = 1 detention
3 detentions = privilege to attend a school event will be revoked.

13. **Only entrance is through 52nd ST **
FIRST 2 DAYS OF SCHOOL ONLY
8/19/19 – 8/20/19
Parent Student drop-off & pick up
Parent must park and drop off their child in the classroom by 8:30 AM & pick up by 4:15 pm. (Unless they go to aftercare)
Arrival Procedure Beginning on Wednesday, August 21st
Drive through entrance is on 52nd ST
Parents will be asked to leave the cafeteria at 8:00 AM.
After 8:30 am student is tardy!
**NO parking on SOUTH side of DDCES **

14. Two Dismissal Options:
No dismissal is permitted half an hour before the end of the school day, unless authorized by administration. (3:30 pm)
Two Dismissal Options:
1) Parent Pick-up (Park Car)
Dr. Magdaleno-Yntema’s classroom (207)
2) Drive thru (52nd St)
A tag will be given to display on window
** PLEASE let the Homeroom teacher know in writing 24 hours prior if there are any dismissal changes. **

15. New Policy
School Entrance is on 52nd St
If an effort to limit interruptions to our educational program, any items that need to be delivered to students must be brought to the main office in the morning no later than 9:30 am. There are no guarantees that any items left after 9:30 am will be delivered to your child/teacher on that same day. Deliveries will only take place between 8:30-9:30 am. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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16. Volunteers
Each family has to volunteer 20 volunteer hours throughout the school year.
Must volunteer, donation of school supplies does not count.
All volunteers must be cleared by Miami Dade County Public Schools.
Orientation: 8/30/19 at 9:00 am
Parent Volunteer Link at DDCES
Homeroom helpers!
If you are interested in being a room parent, please notify the teacher. (1st meeting will be held on September 3rd at 9am ).

17. “At the end of the day the most
Parent Associations
We invite you to learn more about:
PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
PIPA (Portuguese International Parent Association)
SIPA (Spanish International Parent Association)
Please visit their booth located in the cafeteria after meet and greet!
School Entrance is on 52nd St
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“At the end of the day the most
overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents.”
- Jane D. Hull

18. Science Lab Facilitator
Specials
Mr. Almonte &
Ms. Trehan
Physical Education
Ms. Plata
Science Coach
&
Ms. Ocampo
Science Lab Facilitator
Ms. Mercado &
Ms. Espinoza
Counselor
Ms. Rodriguez &
Mr. Rivera
Music
Ms. Mendez &
Ms. Gomez-Martinez
Art

19. Supplies
Please bring all supplies labeled with student's name by Monday, August 19, 2019.
Ms. Rodriguez (Music) : Plastic, 2 pocket, 3 prong folder of any color with their name printed on the front cover.
Copy is available on
**All summer reading assignments will be due Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
School Entrance is on 52nd St
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Remind them they will have a laptop to take home. Remind them they will get it at Technology Night in September.

20. Language Arts & Writing
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:30-10:00
Lengua
9:00am to 10:00am
Discovery Lab
WEEK A
10:00-11:00
Contenido
11:00-12:00
Math
12:00-12:30
LUNCH
12:30-1:00
Social Studies
1:00-1:30
Science
1:30-2:30 PE
ART
Early
Dismissal
MUSIC
2:30-4:00
Language Arts & Writing
4:00
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21. Classroom Rules are posted clearly at all times and students are expected to follow them.

22. 3 Behavior Alerts = 1 detention
Name ________________ Date _____________
I have repeatedly chosen not to follow one or more of our class rules today. I will not do it again.
  Talk outs
  Not following directions
  Not participating
  Off task
  Bad attitude
  Not keeping hands to self
  Disrespect for others
Student __________________________
Parent __________________________
3 Behavior Alerts = 1 detention
3 detentions = privilege to attend a school event will be revoked.

23. Grades can be checked through Parent Portal:
F %
Grades can be checked through Parent Portal:

24. A Home Learning packet will be posted on the DDCES website under teachers name (Math given on a daily
basis and it can change).
Homework will be given on a daily basis.
Homework newsletter will be found online and posted in our class.
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25. Type your text here As per the DDCES Homework Policy:
K & 1st Grade: 30 minutes per night, five days
2nd & 3rd Grade: 45 minutes per night, five days
4th & 5th Grade: 60 minutes per night, five days
These times do not reflect the additional 30 minutes
of required reading for all students K-5. Participation
in the Dual Language Program and/or Gifted
Program often requires additional home learning
assignments on a daily basis.
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26. Type your text here Label your journals with each subject’s theme.
Reading
Language Arts/Writing
STEAM/Science
Math
Spanish – Lengua
Spanish- Contenido (1)
Spanish- Contenido (2)
Extra (1)
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27. Breakfast/Lunch 7:45 am until 8:15am in the cafeteria.
Free breakfast will be available everyday from
7:45 am until 8:15am in the cafeteria.
Lunch is available to all students.
Daily lunch is $2.25
PayPAMS.com to activate account.
*Please stop by the cafeteria to meet the staff!

28. Snacks
School Entrance is on 52nd St
Each child should bring a small labeled bag with a healthy snack on a daily basis.
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Suggestions
Apples
Grapes
Crackers
Gold fish
Pretzels

29. Birthdays Birthdays can be celebrated during snack time Can include:
Cupcakes with juice
Cookies with juice
Water bottles
25 students in each class

30. The envelope must be labeled with….
Please send the cash or check inside a closed envelope ($10.00 or less). Everything else will be paid through the school’s online store.
The envelope must be labeled with….
Date
Teacher’s name
Student’s name
Reason for payment
Amount

31. After-School Care We invite you to visit the after school
activity fair in the cafeteria!
Morning Care 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM (Must Pay).
(Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:45).
Enrichment Activities begin the week of September 16th.
After-Care begins at 4:00 PM.
Visit DDCES for the list of Enrichment Activities.
Online Access and Payments

32. After-School Care
This is a friendly reminder that payment for August is due no later than
Friday, August 16th, 2019 at 6:00pm.
A late fee of $35.00 will incur if payment is not made by the above date. Thank you!

33. Wish List for Dra. Magdaleno-Yntema’s
If you wish to donate an item to our class
from the wish list, please choose from the wish list attached to the supply list online.
Amazon link.
Wish List for Dra. Magdaleno-Yntema’s
5th Grade Class.
Thank you! ¡Gracias! Obrigada.

34. Allergies
Please let us know if your child has any allergies we should be aware of.

35. Do you have any questions or concerns?
It is going to be an AWESOME school year!