Doral Academy Open House WE COULD ALL MAKE

Doral Academy Open House WE COULD ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE th Grade 2007 -2008 5 IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD 5 th Grade 2016 -2017 Welcome!

WE COULD ALL MAKE A Good evening, I am DIFFERENCE th Grade 2007 -2008 5 IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD Mrs. Open Perez House

Welcome Parents… The goals for our open house are. . . o To help parents understand the work your child will be doing throughout the school year. o To explain my expectations of your child. o To share information about how you, as parents, can support your child’s learning. o Parents are allowed in the school Monday and Tuesday.

Florida Standards Assessment o Students will be assessed in the following subjects: o Reading (Computer-based Testing) o Math (Computer-based Testing) o Writing o Science (FCAT 2. 0) o Testing will take place between March – May 2017. Please plan to attend a Parent Night to discuss more information regarding our Florida Assessments.

Home Learning Policy o Home learning will be posted on the school website and students are responsible for writing it in their agendas every day. o Any graded assignments that is handed in late will be penalized for 20% for every day that it is late. o After 3 missing home learning assignments they will receive a detention and after 3 detentions a Principal’s referral will be issued. o Although Home Learning will be posted on the website, please refer to your child’s agenda in case of any changes.

Volunteer Hours o Every family is responsible for completing 30 volunteer hours o You may donate materials that are on our wish list. o You may come in on special events and volunteer your time. o You will receive 15 hours if your child is in morning care and 15 hours if they are in aftercare. o If hours are not complete, you risk being placed on the waiting list for the following year.

Online Store 1. Log on to our school website www. doralacademyes. org 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. ***

Online Store Mrs. Campos will be available Monday and Tuesday • • • Folder Agenda New Friday Shirts Old Friday Shirts Jean Day (First Quarter) Jean Day (Whole Year) Lunch Free/Reduced Breakfast Free / Reduced $2. 50 $10. 00 $13. 00 $6. 50 $9. 00 $35. 00 $3. 25 $0. 40 $2. 25 $0. 30

Uniform Policy Students out of uniform will receive an administrative consequence which may include but is not limited to detention and Saturday detention. If a student continues to be out of compliance with the uniform policy, a referral will be issued and may result in the loss or suspension of extra curricular activity privileges. o Shirts should be tucked in o Black shoes or sneakers o Belts should be worn o On cooler days, blue or red plain sweat shirts or jackets should be worn

Uniform Policy o On jean day, appropriate blue jeans should be worn (no capris, shorts, painted or ripped jeans) and $1. 00 for our ongoing fundraiser should accompany the child. (Remember to pay for quarter at the online store. ) Uniforms may be purchased at “ALL UNIFORMS”. All uniform shirts must be embroidered with school logo!

Arrival o Classes begin at 8: 30 am. o 5 th grade students must enter through the lobby or through the double doors near C. A. U. o Please be aware that for every 10 tardies your child will receive a referral. o All tardies will be unexcused. o After receiving 3 referrals, your child will be placed on the waiting list.

Arrival

Tardies • After 5 tardies parents will receive a phone call or email. • After 7 tardies a letter will be sent home. • After 10 tardies a students will receive a referral. Absences • Please send a back-to-school note for the reason of the absence. • After 3 unexcused absences parents will receive a phone call or email. • After 5 unexcused absences students will receive a referral.

Dismissal Students cannot be signed out early during the last half hour of the school day. Please keep this in mind for field trip days. Ten early dismissals will result in the student being issued a referral. When picking up your child, please make sure that you have the Doral Academy decal on your car visor with your child’s name and teacher’s name. A person under the age of 18 will not be allowed to pick up your child. Please make sure that children are not put in danger during pick up by having them cross 97 th Ave. Students must be picked up by 3: 15 PM. After 3: 15 PM, you will charged $1. 00 per minute by Leap Services.

Dismissal

School Policies • It is imperative that we teach our students to be responsible. • Please be aware that if a parent brings an item to school, classes will not be interrupted. • Lunch boxes will be taken to the cafeteria and left unsupervised.

Parent Communication through Social Media & Group Texts We are very lucky to live in a world full of technology and mass communication. We ask that you please be mindful of what is posted and texted through social media or group chats, such as What’s App or Messenger. Should any situations arise or should you have any questions or concerns, please come to us first for clarifications or answers. This will avoid the spread of misinformation or rumors. We are a proud TEAM

Electronics Cellphones, i. Pads, and other electronics are not to be used on school grounds. This includes but is not limited to bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, and dismissal. The school will not be responsible for lost or damaged electronics.

Parking Parents are not allowed to park in the staff parking or drive through area! If you need to get off at the school, please park in the Carlos Albizu Parking lot were there are plenty of spaces available.

Birthdays ALL birthday celebrations are to take place in the cafeteria. Parents can provide cupcakes & juice only at lunch time. (Store bought cupcakes are preferred due to allergies. )

Communication o I am always available to discuss any concerns that you may have. o Call the school and leave a message (305) 597 -9999 o Send a letter with your child o Email me @ eperez@doralacademyes. org o I will respond within 24 hours

School Website www. doralacademy. org

In the intermediate grades, we focus on preparing the student for Middle School. We promote and encourage independence. Please help your children be responsible.

o Reading / Language Arts o STAR / AR o o Subjects Every student will be taking the STAR test on a quarter basis to assess their reading level Students should be checking out books from the library at their reading level Students will be given a quarterly reading goal based on their individual independent reading level… (Meeting their goal is two GRADES PER QUARTER!) Students will be required to read for at least 30 minutes daily o Summer Reading Assignments o Due by Wednesday, August 24 th o i. Ready o Wonders Series o Chapter Books o Language Arts o Writing (tied to Wonders) o Social Studies

Physical Education Mr. Lopez Ms. Dani Mr. Montero Mr. BARBOSA mlopezmarin@doralacademyes. org dramos@doralacademyes. org dmontero@doralacademyes. org ebarbosa@doralacademyes. org

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 in by Friday August 26 th. MUST be entirely completed and turned

Supplies/Volunteer Hours Mandatory v Copy Paper v Athletic Shoes v Ziploc Bags v Red PE Folder v Baby Wipes v Highly Recommended v Water Bottle/Jug v Sunscreen v Hat v Sunglasses Tissues v Ice Packs v Band-Aids v Duct Tape v Canopy

Join A Team and/or Club Boys and Girls Basketball Team, and Boys and Girls Basketball Club. Ø Coach Barbosa, Coach Lopez and Coach Del Cristo. Cheerleading • Student Athletes must purchase School Insurance. • You can find purchase information on our school online store. • www. doralacademyes. org under the feature Store. Student Accident Insurance Program. $20. 00 one time fee for the school year. 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

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

2016 -2017 Duties of the students at home • Mrs. Iris Sanchez _ • • 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. 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 nonfulfillment of the task. Classroom behavior affects grades.

Spanish Supply List 5 th Grade • (1)YELLOW Poly/Plastic duo-tang folder with prongs & pockets filled with line paper and 5 clear protector sheets. • (1) Line Paper

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

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. *

Music Supplies for 5 th Grade 5 TH 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

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

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

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 email Ms. Losada (plosada@doralacademyes. org) and Mr. Alvarez (juanalvarez@doralacademyes. org). This is the best way to reach us.

For coming to Open House!