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 2017 -2018 Welcome!

WE COULD ALL MAKE A Good evening, we are DIFFERENCE th Grade 2007 -2008 5 IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD Ms. Gazzo &Open Ms. House Martinez

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 2018. Please plan to attend a Parent Night to discuss more information regarding our Florida Assessments.

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

Subjects o Mathematics o Common Core Standards o Go Math! Series o Online resource o Tests o i. Ready o Science o NGSSS (FCAT 2. 0) o Fusion Series o Online resource o Gizmos o Lab Reports

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 • Every family is responsible for completing 30 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

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. ***

NEW SHIRTS!!

Online Store • • • Folder $2. 50 Agenda $10. 00 NEW black Doral Mom and Dad shirts $15. 00 New Friday Shirts $13. 00 Jean Day (First Quarter) $9. 00 Jean Day (Whole Year) $35. 00 Lunch $3. 25 Lunch Free/Reduced $0. 40 Breakfast $2. 25 Breakfast Free / Reduced $0. 30

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.

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 Classes begin at 8: 30 am

Perfect attendance policy • Doral Academy and JAM award 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: – 5 unexcused absences = 1 referral – 10 tardies = 1 referral – 10 early releases = 1 referral

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 or other school events. 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.

Honor roll • 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd 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 • 4 th 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 participate in these end of year events.

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. Any electronic devices including, but not limited to, cell phones, i. Pads or smart watches that are seen or heard will be confiscated. The school will not be responsible for lost or damaged electronics.

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!

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 Remind 101 o Send a letter with your child o Email me at rgazzo@doralacademyes. org or ymartinez@doralacademyes. org o I will respond within 24 hours

Remind 101 o Ms. Gazzo’s Homeroom (Morning Class) o Enter this number: 81010 o Type this message: @msgazzos o Ms. Gazzo’s (Afternoon Class) o Enter this number: 81010 o Type this message: @68 b 3 h 4

School Website www. doralacademy. org

End of Year Field Trip More details to come soon…

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

Art - Mrs. A Clancy Welcome to the 2017 -2018 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 -Pack of Pencils -Prang Oval 8 Watercolors (please do not get the following kind of Prang watercolors: washable, glitter and/or metallic) 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 email me at: arodriguez@doralacademyes. org

Art Club 4 th & 5 th Grade Art Club Audition information will be given in September. Art Club will on selected Wednesdays at 7: 30 am – 8: 25 am in the Art Room. *NEW* 2 nd & 3 rd Grade Art Club Audition information will be given in October. Art Club will meet on selected Wednesdays at 7: 30 am- 8: 25 am in the Art Room. Art Club members will be required to participate in Art Gallery Night.

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.

2017 -2018 Duties of the students at home § Home Learning: Students should study their vocabularies (meaning and spelling) at home. Vocabularies Mrs. Alicia Caminos will be updated in Mrs. Caminos page in the school webpage. § Tests/ Quizzes: All tests will be announced a minimum of a week in My goal is to create a dynamic advance. environment that inspires and encourages the children to speak, read § AR Test (3 -5 Grades only): Students must to read at least 1 book and write in Spanish through take the AR Test each quarter. interesting techniques of teaching and v Students will receive a Z (0%) if they learning such as songs, readings, have not taken the Test by the due movies , games, and writing activities date. that will be used , among others. Responsibilities of students that Email: will be reflected in their grades acaminos@doralacademyes. org The non- attendance does not justify the non- fulfillment of the task. v. Classroom behavior affect grades.

MR. ALVAREZ’S & MS. LOSADA’S MUSIC CLASS 2017 -2018

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.

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!