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Pinecrest Academy South Charter School Welcomes you to our 2017 -2018 Open House PAC

Pinecrest Academy South Charter School Welcomes you to our 2017 -2018 Open House PAC Pirates sail towards a bright future

We are an “A” School Again! • We are an “A” school for the

We are an “A” School Again! • We are an “A” school for the 12 th year in a row! • Our school ranks among the top 2% of the 1, 824 elementary schools in the state of Florida. • We ranked among the top 4% of the 202 elementary schools in Miami Dade County School district. • We are a Silver STEM Designation School (awaiting this year’s designation) • Students have the opportunity to participate in various academic competitions such as Geography Bee, Math Competitions, SECME, Fairchild Challenge, MDCPS Robo Slam, World VEX IQ Robotics competition • Affiliation with National Elementary Honor Society

First Day of School • Parents may walk students in Kindergarten directly to their

First Day of School • Parents may walk students in Kindergarten directly to their classrooms on Monday and Tuesday. As of Wednesday, parents may not enter the hallways or classrooms. • Parents may walk 1 st-5 th grade students directly to their classrooms on Monday. As of Tuesday, parents may not enter the hallways or classrooms. • All supplies should be labeled and may brought throughout the first week of school.

Traffic Concerns • Pinecrest Academy South has been in contact with the Miami-Dade County

Traffic Concerns • Pinecrest Academy South has been in contact with the Miami-Dade County Commissioner's Office for current updates for the construction on 80 th street. • We have been informed that the completion date will be Friday, August 18 th. • The Miami-Dade Commissioner's office will be assisting Pinecrest South by providing police presence throughout the first week of school. • We will be flexible with tardies until construction issues have been resolved.

Solar Eclipse! • Fourth Grade classes will be participating in observing the Solar Eclipse,

Solar Eclipse! • Fourth Grade classes will be participating in observing the Solar Eclipse, on Monday, August 21. Students will be provided with NASA approved solar eclipse glasses and will be given safety guidelines on how to properly use them. • Any student participating MUST have a Field Trip Parent Permission, signed and returned on Monday, August 21 st

First Day Folder • Several important documents will be sent home in the Pinecrest

First Day Folder • Several important documents will be sent home in the Pinecrest folder on the first day of school. These include: • First Day Reminders • Student Data Cards –The blank card must be completed and the pre -printed one must be returned with corrections • Parent & Student Handbook acknowledgement form • P. A. L. S Membership Information • Lunch Application form • School Insurance form • PLTW form with payment • And other important documents

School Communication q You will find the following information on the school website: www.

School Communication q You will find the following information on the school website: www. pinecrestacademysouth. com • Calendar • Lunch Menu Pinecrest Academy South Charter School • School Events, Activities, and Fundraisers • Class website PACSPirates • Clubs and Activities • Photo Album and Videos @PACSPirates • School Supply Lists • Educational Links • Online payment options • School staff email q Automated email and phone message system • Please provide a preferred email address to receive our school wide automated email and phone messages on the parent sign in sheet

Daily Schedule Morning Class (Mrs. Espinoza’s Homeroom)Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies in the

Daily Schedule Morning Class (Mrs. Espinoza’s Homeroom)Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies in the morning Mathematics and Science in the afternoon Afternoon Class- (Mrs. Cavalcanti’s Homeroom) Mathematics and Science in the morning Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies in the afternoon

Curriculum Pinecrest Academy South will follow the Language Arts Florida Standards, the Mathematics Florida

Curriculum Pinecrest Academy South will follow the Language Arts Florida Standards, the Mathematics Florida Standards and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and Social Studies • Language Arts / Reading • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • PLTW • STEM Lessons • Special Areas

Advanced Classes and Gifted Classes Advanced Program Our Advanced program offers a challenging and

Advanced Classes and Gifted Classes Advanced Program Our Advanced program offers a challenging and stimulating curriculum to qualifying students. We incorporate rigorous activities that challenge and motivate learning. Our advanced curriculum is tailored to offering our students an in depth study and to enhance the regular curriculum. Project based learning is incorporated to nurture creativity and independence. Gifted Explorer Program Our Gifted program offers acceleration and enrichment to our gifted students. Project based learning is encouraged to build organization skills and to stimulate the students’ minds. The aim of the Gifted program is to teach the standards with in-depth knowledge of the topic while challenging the students in the process. Students will participate in the VEX IQ or LEGO Robotics program. We envision that our programs will assist our students in fostering a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Project Lead the Way- PLTW • Our school is a Project Lead the Way

Project Lead the Way- PLTW • Our school is a Project Lead the Way showcase school as we begin our third year of implementation. • Through PLTW Launch, our Kindergarten through 5 th grade students will begin problem solvers using the engineering design process and critical thinking. The fifth grade gifted students will participate in the PLTW Gateway middle school program. • We have a lab for PLTW. The PLTW teacher is Ms. Raysa Perez. • Other schools in Miami implementing PLTW include Pinecrest Prep Middle High School, Gulliver Academy, and Rivera Preparatory Private School. • PLTW Lab Materials include Launch Log and Project Supplies: (Online Payments) • Kindergarten – Second Grade: $10. 00 • Third - Fifth Grade: $20. 00

Positive Behavior Support PBS, Positive Behavior Support, uses effective instructional strategies, consistent correction procedures,

Positive Behavior Support PBS, Positive Behavior Support, uses effective instructional strategies, consistent correction procedures, logical consequences and positive reinforcement to teach students the skills and behaviors necessary for their current and future success. PBS is implemented at PAC school wide. PAC Expectations Be Respectful Treat others kindly, and take care of school property. Be Responsible Keep your word, do your share of the work, and own up to your actions. Be Safe Act in ways that keep you and others from harm or the possibility of harm.

Grading Policy 1. Standards Based Assessments for Reading include: Benchmark Assessments, Wordly Wise; Language

Grading Policy 1. Standards Based Assessments for Reading include: Benchmark Assessments, Wordly Wise; Language Arts include: Writing, Spelling and Grammar; Social Studies include: Tests, Class work, Projects 2. How parents can view grades online through Parent Portal 3. Weighted Grades for Reading: Benchmarks are 75% and Wordly Wise are 25% 4. Weighted Grades for Language Arts: Writing is 60%; Grammar is 20%; Spelling is 20% 5. Social Studies graded assignments all weigh the same

Home Learning 1. Reading Plus must be completed on a weekly basis. All sessions

Home Learning 1. Reading Plus must be completed on a weekly basis. All sessions must be completed by Sunday midnight and have a comprehension score of 80%. Sessions are checked and posted on Monday. Students who complete all sessions will have Lunch Bunch with the teacher. 2. In addition, students will have reading, grammar and spelling practice (on alternate weeks), and writing practice. At times, they will also have social studies research projects, done in class/home, that will be presented. You will be notified by me in advance. 3. Homework completion will affect effort grades. Please refer to the Class Web Page weekly for

Attendance Policy • Excessive Absences/Tardies/Early Dismissals: – Students who accumulate 10 tardies and/or early

Attendance Policy • Excessive Absences/Tardies/Early Dismissals: – Students who accumulate 10 tardies and/or early dismissals will receive a Warning Notice of Excessive Tardies/Early Dismissals. For every 10 tardies/early dismissals accumulated throughout the year, students will be issued a Notice of Excessive Tardies/Early Dismissals and a Student Case Management Referral (SCM) indicating excessive tardies/early dismissals. – Students exceeding the School's maximum allowed tardies/early dismissals/absences will be referred for a meeting with the School’s Attendance Review Committee. Maximums are as follows: • 10 unexcused absences • 10 excused absences • 20 tardies and/or early dismissals

General Information § Parents are not allowed to drop off book bags, lunch, or

General Information § Parents are not allowed to drop off book bags, lunch, or any other items to be delivered to the classrooms § No Birthday Celebrations will be permitted § Parking spaces are reserved for faculty and staff. Parents may park in the Visitor parking areas only § Look out for information regarding event parking via email or social media

General Procedures § Lunch Procedures and Payments § Conferences / How to contact me.

General Procedures § Lunch Procedures and Payments § Conferences / How to contact me. kespinoza@pinecrestacademysouth. com 305 -386 -0800 § Volunteer Hours § Field Trips 2 this year

Uniform Policy § Pinecrest Academy is a mandatory uniform school Kindergarten – 5 th

Uniform Policy § Pinecrest Academy is a mandatory uniform school Kindergarten – 5 th Grade: • Girls: – – • Navy, yellow, or white polo shirt with school logo embroidered Khaki, plaid or navy blue “skort” or pants (NO SKIRTS) Boys: – – Navy, yellow, or white polo shirt with school logo embroidered Khaki or navy shorts or pants White uniform shirt required for individual school picture day! • Cold Weather Days: – – • Jackets and sweaters are acceptable and must be solid navy blue with NO DESIGNER LOGOS. Navy blue sweatshirts, jackets, and sweaters are available at the uniform company. Solid white or navy turtlenecks, or long sleeve shirts and solid white or navy stockings underneath the uniform are acceptable. Sweatshirts will be on sale in the cafeteria and on the school website. Shoes: – Must be solid color: navy blue, black, brown, or white closed toe shoes or sneakers with solid color socks (no stripes, décor, or logos on socks)

Uniform Policy continued • Hair: – • Hair must be neat, clean, and away

Uniform Policy continued • Hair: – • Hair must be neat, clean, and away from the face. No hats, bandanas or sweatbands may be worn. Hair must not be dyed with unnatural colors, worn unusually, or maintained in an unacceptable condition. Boys’ haircuts must be above the collar and above the ears. Hair length MUST NOT exceed students’ neckline nor cover ears (male students). ALL students must have symmetrical haircuts. “Mohawks”, “Frohawks”, Dreadlocks, or designs of any kind are NOT permitted. The administration will send students home whose hair is unacceptable in condition or length. It is up to the administration’s discretion what is deemed appropriate. Uniform Violations: – Students should have enough uniform tops and bottoms that laundry issues should not interfere with the uniform policy. Any student not wearing a complete school uniform, or in violation of any of the above mentioned infractions, will be issued a Uniform Violation Form for repeated dress code violations.

Dismissal Procedures • Students will be dismissed from their classrooms • The Silent Dismissal

Dismissal Procedures • Students will be dismissed from their classrooms • The Silent Dismissal decal must be displayed on the right side of the dashboard- electronic picture of the Silent Dismissal decal will not be accepted • Parents who walk into the building to pick up their children during dismissal time must have the Silent Dismissal decal • Parents who do not have the Silent Dismissal decal at dismissal time will have to visit the main office and show identification to pick up their child • Anyone picking up your child from school MUST be listed on the Student Data Card

After School Activities § T. E. A. M. S - before and after care

After School Activities § T. E. A. M. S - before and after care program § Outsourced activities(subject to change due to enrollment): § Cheerleading § Soccer § Basketball § Tennis § Dance Visit the cafeteria today for more information

Parent Portal: New Accounts § § § In order to volunteer or view your

Parent Portal: New Accounts § § § In order to volunteer or view your child’s grades you must create a Parent Portal Account on the M-DCPS website. Parent Pin numbers will be issued by the main office. Please bring identification for verification. Please visit the www. dadeschools. net website for detailed instructions on how to create a parent portal account.

§ Parent Portal: Existing Accounts Parents who have a Parent Portal Account from a

§ Parent Portal: Existing Accounts Parents who have a Parent Portal Account from a previous year must log on to the Portal after the first day of school to renew their account for the current school year. § If you forgot your username or password, click on “forgot username/password” on the parent portal login page and the information will be sent to the email associated with your account. § For questions regarding this process, please see the front desk clerk.

Fundraising § Several fundraising opportunities will be available throughout the school year. § These

Fundraising § Several fundraising opportunities will be available throughout the school year. § These funds are essential to maintain continuous improvements in our school. § We are confident that our Pinecrest family will continue to support our school through participation in these events. **Please sign up with our P. A. L. S organization to see how you can help!

School Improvements § § § § § Tutoring opportunities throughout the school year Summer

School Improvements § § § § § Tutoring opportunities throughout the school year Summer Tutoring Program New Intercom System 24 new cameras were added to the existing surveillance system. Recognition Ceremonies and Materials Loot Activities End of Year events and activities Website Maintenance Maintain technology programs such as IXL, Reading Plus, and i. Ready Teacher Assistants

Student Recognition Pinecrest students will be recognized for various accomplishments in the areas of

Student Recognition Pinecrest students will be recognized for various accomplishments in the areas of Academics and Character Development. A lanyard and recognition pins will be given to eligible students during pinning ceremonies. Pinecrest students have the opportunity to earn pins for the following accomplishments: Principal’s Honor Roll * Honor Roll Perfect Attendance Accelerated Reader Pirate of the Month* IXL Participation in clubs and activities sponsored by Pinecrest staff. *Parents will be invited to select ceremonies.

Classroom Wish List • • • Pastel color copy paper Baby wipes Electric pencil

Classroom Wish List • • • Pastel color copy paper Baby wipes Electric pencil sharpener Stapler Bandages Treasure box items

Questions Please stop by the special area classrooms: Spanish- Room 200 Art. Room 202

Questions Please stop by the special area classrooms: Spanish- Room 200 Art. Room 202 Music. Room 203 PE GYM PLTW Room 119 Visit the cafeteria for school spirit items and information on after school activities