1. WELCOME
TO THIRD GRADE
Ms. Martinez

2. meet your teacher Ms. Martinez
I graduated from Florida International University.
I have a niece and nephew who I love very much!
This is second year teaching 3rd grade!
I am a huge animal LOVER!
I love to go to the beach, going to Disney and traveling!

3. meet our TA
MRS. Elica
This is my second year as an Assistant at Mater Academy , but have been in this building since it opened it’s doors in 2014.
I was born and raised in Hialeah,Fl.
I have been married for 17 years now and have 3 kids.
All 3 of my kids have graduated from Mater Academy Elementary.
My favorite flower is the Sunflower and my favorite animal is the Giraffe.
I love the waters, boating and fishing and I like to read on my free time. 

4. classroom rules Follow directions the first time they are given.
Show respect and use kind words.
Raise your hand to speak.
Always try your best and maintain a positive attitude.
Don’t forget: In this class we are a FAMILY!

5. class dojo Points Awarded for:
+ Parent comment on Dojo progress report- This may be done using the DOJO App or by signing the child's report on Fridays.
+ On Task
+ Completing Homework
+ Participating
+ Helping others
+ Persistence
+ Teamwork
Negative Points:
- Bullying
- Disrespect
- No homework
- Off- task
- Talking out of turn
- Unprepared

6. class dojo

7. class dojo

8. leader in me
our school culture

9. leader in me
OVERVIEW
Is a process designed to help teachers develop leadership skills in their students.
Helps students discover their unique strengths.
Gives all students an opportunity to shine—to become leaders.
Helps infuse the language of the 7 Habits into all the curriculum.

10. leader in me 21ST CENTURY SKILLS Creativity and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication and Collaboration
Flexibility and Adaptability
Initiative and Self-Direction
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
Productivity and Accountability
Leadership and Responsibility

11. What Parents and Business Leaders Want 21st Century Life Skills
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®
INDEPENDENCE
Habits 1–3
Goal setting
Organization
Time management
Planning
Initiative
Responsibility
Self-direction
Personal productivity
Be Proactive®
Begin With the End in Mind®
Put First Things First®
INTERDEPENDENCE
Habits 4–6
Teamwork
Conflict management
Creativity
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Communication
Collaboration
Cross-cultural skills
Think Win-Win®
Seek First to Understand,
Then to Be Understood®
Synergize®
RENEWAL
Habit 7
Fun
Desire to learn
Good health and hygiene
Meaningful work
Emotional stability
Technical skills
Sharpen the Saw®
(Body, Heart, Mind, Spirit)

13. habit 1: be proactive
I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

14. habit 2: begin with the end in mind
I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

15. habit 3: put first things first
I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.

16. habit 4: think win-win
I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. When conflicts arise, I look for a win-win solution.

17. habit 5: seek first to understand, then to be understood
I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoint (paradigm). I listen to others without interrupting; I listen with my ears, my eyes, and my heart. I am confident in voicing my ideas.

18. habit 6: synergize
I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others; even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas because I know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than what any one of us could alone. I look for Third Alternatives.

19. habit 7: sharpen the saw
I eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep (body). I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school (brain). I spend time with family and friends (heart). I take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul). I balance all four parts of myself.

20. today a reader tomorrow a leader
Model the importance of being a reader.
Reading at home is highly encouraged.
Student wall ‘What we’re reading…”
Reading should NOT feel like a task, but more of a reward.

21. daily schedule Language Arts/Reading: 8:30- 10:00 Writing: 10:00-10:30
Lunch: 10:35-11:05
Spanish/ Music/ Art: 11:30-12:30
P.E: 12:40-1:10
Math:1:10-2:10
Science / Social Studies: 2:10-3:00

22. ARRIVAL
Parent car line drop-off:
Elementary parents must enter via the main entrance on 81st Ave to drop off their children at the entrance of the building. Parents must exit by making a right turn at the 80th Ave light. Please note that the school will not have any adult supervision outside of the building until 7:45am. You may register for Before-Care in the Main Office.
Student walk-on:
Students may be walked by an adult to the entrance of the building on the corner of NW 80th Ave and 103rd St. A Mater Academy employee will walk the students from the drop-off area to the entrance of the school.

23. DISMISSAL
Parent car line pick-up:
Elementary parents must enter by making a right turn, traveling westbound, from NW 103rd ST onto NW 80th Avenue, starting at 2:45 pm. Please note that traffic on NW 103rd ST cannot be at a standstill. The Hialeah Gardens Police Department will be closely monitoring this entrance and will direct parents to continue driving. As per the Hialeah Gardens Police Department, under no circumstance will individuals be allowed to cue in line on 103rd ST. If you attempt to stop on NW 103rd ST and wait in your car, you will be directed by police to continue moving with the regular flow of traffic.
Student walk-off:
Students may walk off the elementary campus with a parent consent form. Students will be dismissed by the main entrance on 81st Avenue and 103rd ST.

24. homework Homework assigned every night. (Except Fridays) iReady
3 incomplete HW assignments= no P.E.
Check website for objectives and daily homework
Faculty & Staff>> Ms. Martinez

25. breakfast & lunch Breakfast 8:00-8:30am
Once students have entered the classroom, they may not leave to get breakfast.
Lunch
10:35-11:05 AM
Students may purchase lunch from the cafeteria or may bring lunch from home in their lunchbox.
No soda or peanut foods!

26. arrival & dismissal Arrival
Students must be inside the classrooms at 8:30am. Teachers will pick up students from the courtyard at 8:00 am.
Any student that enters the building after
8:30am will receive a Tardy pass.
Dismissal
Bus students are dismissed at 2:45pm.
Silent Dismissal Program

27. attendance
Students must bring in a note when they are absent (within 3 days of absence).
Only acceptable excused absences are: Student illness, death in family, observance of a mandated religious holiday.
All tardies are considered unexcused.
10 Tardies = 1 referral
3 unexcused absences = 1 referral
5 unexcused Early Dismissal = 1 referral

28. uniform policy White / Yellow Polo Khaki Pants Hunter Green Jacket
T-Shirts/Jeans on Fridays only!

29. parent volunteer hours
(30 Hours Required)
Register online to be a volunteer
Chaperone Field Trips
Donate Gift Cards
Donate supplies for classroom (as needed)
(Please turn in receipts!)
Amazon wish list can be found by scanning QR code on contact card

30. grading scale 90%100%= A 89%-80%=B 79%-70%= C 69%-60%=D
59% and below= F

31. tentative test dates
April FSA Reading
May FSA Math

32. Heres
To A
GREAT
School Year!