1. Welcome! 1. Please make sure to sign in before you are seated. 2. Look for the folder with your child’s name on it. (PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PAPERS FROM THE FOLDER. ) 3. Please place ALL School supplies in the back table. 4. As you wait, please fill out the STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET that is placed on the desk. Let’s Begin! Please include in pencil pouch: 3 pencils 1 glue stick 1 scissors 1 highlighter 1 box of crayons 1 red pen

2. Welcome Parents! Ms. Corona’s 3 rd Grade Class 2015-2016 School Year

3. School Supplies Things to Stay in Class Textbooks Binder(unless needed for HW) Classroom Journal Workbooks not assigned for HW Things to Go Home Daily Doral Home Learning Folder & Agenda Supplies Pouch AR Book from School Library Home Learning Notebook Binder (only if needed)

4. School Supplies Parents please label your child’s plastic dividers and place in the 1 inch white binder. 6 plastic pocket dividers labeled : 1.Readers Response 2.Target Skills 3.Language Arts 4.Math 5.Content 6.Data

5. Special Areas Supplies ArtMusicPhysical EducationSpanish 3 rd -1 Ziploc Big Bag XXL (2’ x 2.7’) -Pencil Sharpener with lid -Pencils -Babywipes -100 4” x 6” blank index cards -28 Crayola oil pastel pack -Mr Sketch Markers -Magic Rub Erasers -Pack of No.2 Pencils -1 Black Two Pocket Folder -Line Paper in Folder -Musical Staff Paper -Pencil Sharpener -Pack of 4”x 6” Lined Index Cards *Musical Staff Paper can be downloaded from the Music Webpages -Black Tennis Shoes or Athletic Sneakers -Red Duo-tang Folder -Paper -1 Yellow Poly/Plastic duo-tang folder with prongs & pockets filled with 5 clear protector sheets. -1 box of colored pencils -1 Composition notebook (bring the same vocabulary notebook from the previous school year or a new one) -1 story book from list given

6. Duties of the students at home Students of 3 rd - 5 th Grade should read, each quarter, 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. 2015-2016 Mrs. 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.

7. 3 rd Grade (1)YELLOW Poly/Plastic duo- tang folder with prongs & pockets filled with 5 clear protector sheets. (1) Box of color pencils (1) Composition notebook (bring the same vocabulary notebook from the previous school year or a new one). * (1) One story book (AR). Choose from the following list: El gato de las mil narices: Robleda. Moguel,Margarita El ratoncito pequeño Salas-Porras. Pipina Vamos a la granja de la abuela. Franco, Betsy Como mamá. Muñoz, Isabel Querido dragón va a la estación de bomberos. Hillert, Margaret Soy el fuego. Marzollo, Jean Desastre en la cocina. Munoz, Isabel ¡No digas eso! Amos, Janine Spanish Supply List

8. Art Supplies

9. MR. ALVAREZ’S & MS. LOSADA’S MUSIC CLASS 2015-2016

10. The Musical Year at a Glance 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.* 3RD 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 For Students To Give To Ms. Losada and Mr. Alvarez: -White Board Cleaner (Bottle or Wipes)

12. Physical Education Program  Promote the development of physical fitness, movement competencies, team sports and sportsmanship  Fitness Components (Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Muscle Strength and Endurance, Flexibility, Agility, Speed, Balance)  Anatomy and Physiology  Health and Nutrition  Fitness Gram (Mile Run, Push Ups, Sit Ups, Sit and Reach, Shuttle Run, PACER)  Positive Self Image and Confidence 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

13. Our Class Information Classroom Rules (posted on wall) Class Dojo Rewards Class Tickets Consequences: Verbal Warning Note Home No Recess Call To parent

14. Home Learning Students have daily home learning. They will copy assignments in their agendas every morning. Class Website. Weekly Topics Test Dates & Upcoming Events Important Announcements Home Learning Assignments (Agenda) www.doralacademyes.org *Daily Reading (30 minutes)*

15. Student Grades All students’ grades are available online on the parent portal! http://www.dadeschools.net Click on Parents Click “Login to Portal”

16. Our Daily Class Schedule

17. ONLY during lunch (12:00 pm) Cupcakes and Juice 21 students Birthday Celebrations

18. Online Store Tutorial 1. Log on to our school website www.doralacademy.org and select school (DAC or JAM)www.doralacademy.org 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.***

19. $ School Fees $ For Sale: Agenda School Folder Field Trip T-Shirt Please us the online Store for your convenience. Lunch is $3.25 / Breakfast $2.25 ($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)

20. Doral Academy Attendance Policy Classroom door opens at 8:10 and instruction begins promptly at 8:30. Students are marked tardy after 8:30 Tardies (5-7-10 Rule) 5 tardies: Notification to parent (phone call or email) 7 tardies: Written notice sent home to parents 10 tardies: Referral issued. 3 Referrals = Expulsion

21. 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. Absences (3-5-7 Rule) 3 Absences: Parent will be contacted by phone or email 5 Absences: Student will receive the 1 st referral 7 Absences: Notification letter sent home 10 Absences: Student will receive the 2 nd referral. 3 Referrals = Expulsion

22. Doral Academy Attendance Policy Early Dismissal Students will be penalized for excessive early dismissals. 5 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.

23. Morning Traffic Flow

24. Dismissal Procedures Parent Pickup 3 rd grade will dismiss in the same area as 2 nd Grade (Carlos Albizu Parking) Child must notify me when leaving Please, no “mini-conferences” at dismissal Rainy Day Dismissal Bus Students are picked up by our assistant and escorted to the bus area. 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!!)

25. Dismissal Map

26. Policies @ 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 yet again, 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.

27. Uniform Policy Students should come to school in their Doral Academy uniform everyday. *Remember black shoes with white socks are a MUST. Rolling book bags are NOT allowed. Every Friday is Jean Day for $1.00.Students are allowed to wear jeans and Doral Academy t-shirt.

28. Florida Standards Assessment All third graders in the state of Florida will be taking the FSA Reading and Math standardized test. The state of Florida requires all 3 rd graders to pass this assessment in order to be promoted to 4 th grade. This test will be taken during Spring 2016. The testing window (tentative dates) will be March 28- April 8, 2016. More information will be given during FSA Parent Night.

29. Programs Offered at Doral Academy Accelerated Reader (AR) I-Ready Reflex Math WonderWorks Reading Intervention Soar to Success Math Intervention *Parental support is PRICELESS!*

30. I-Ready 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. I-Ready will be counted as a grade at the end of every academic quarter. Please DO NOT assist your child at home in completing the assignments.

31. Accelerated Reader Students will receive an individualized AR goal and are expected to meet it on a weekly basis. It 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. www.arbookfind.com www.arbookfind.com

32. Summer Reading

33. Volunteer Hours All families must complete 30 volunteer hours for the 2015/2016 school year Families participating in “Before and After Care” programs for the duration of the entire school year, receive 15 hours per program (15-before care & 15-after care). Please check class web page and emails for volunteer opportunities. There is a wish list attached to the open house packet. 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.

34. Volunteers Level 1 - Complete a database background check Level 2 - Complete a fingerprint background check Day chaperones for field trips Classroom volunteers Overnight chaperones Tutors 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 www.dadeschools.net www.dadeschools.net

35. Scholastic Book Clubs Online Ordering www.scholastic.com www.scholastic.com Free books for our class! Volunteer Opportunities Wish List Class Website

36. Contact Information Email is preferred! Email: kcorona@doralacademyes.org

37. Any Questions? Before you go.. Please take yellow folder and complete all forms at home and RETURN ON MONDAY. DROP OFF THE STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET IN THE BINS ACCORDING TO HOW YOUR STUDENT GOES HOME.