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Welcome Parents! • Please sign the “Sign In” Sheet • Find your seat &

Welcome Parents! • Please sign the “Sign In” Sheet • Find your seat & complete small student information card. This will be turned in today. • Place any supplies toward back of room. Please sort supplies after presentation.

Welcome Parents! Mrs. Moose’s 3 rd Grade Class 2018 -2019 School Year

Welcome Parents! Mrs. Moose’s 3 rd Grade Class 2018 -2019 School Year

Getting to know Mrs. Moose I’m from Miami born and raised I’m married and

Getting to know Mrs. Moose I’m from Miami born and raised I’m married and have two little girls Sophia 6 & Bella 2 This is my 7 th year teaching I have a Masters Degree from Florida International University. • I taught 4 th last year here at DAC • •

 • • Grade level curriculum with acceleration in core subjects. Student are selected

• • Grade level curriculum with acceleration in core subjects. Student are selected based on performance, teacher recommendation and Gifted qualification.

What ‘s on the menu for the ACCEL 3 rd grade class this year?

What ‘s on the menu for the ACCEL 3 rd grade class this year? • Students will be exposed to various types of literature. • Class will be held to higher order thinking questions. Open-ended responses and tasks. • Group activities which enable children to process and think abstractly. • Instruction will be accelerated.

Our Class Information • Classroom Rules • Rewards • • Positive Praise Treats/Treasure box

Our Class Information • Classroom Rules • Rewards • • Positive Praise Treats/Treasure box Letters home Quarterly incentives • Consequences • No Recess • Parent email/Notices • Detention **If any parent would like to donate treats for our classroom rewards, please let me know.

Home Learning • Students have daily home learning. They will copy assignments in their

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

Perfect Attendance Policy STUDENT UNIFORMS • • Uniform tops must be a solid color

Perfect Attendance Policy STUDENT UNIFORMS • • Uniform tops must be a solid color and bear the Doral Academy JAM corresponding school logo award Perfect Attendance to • Full length pants are required students with zero absences and may be black, grey, khaki or and zero tardies. Please brown note that the DAC/JAM • Closed toe shoes are required at policy is different from the all times. standard MDCPS policyshould for not • Sweaters/cardigans awarding have perfect visible labels on them (ex: attendance PINK, Old Navy, etc. ) • 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

Student Uniform STUDENT UNIFORMS • Uniform tops must be a solid color and bear

Student Uniform STUDENT UNIFORMS • Uniform tops must be a solid color and bear the corresponding school logo • Full length pants are required and may be black, grey, khaki or brown • Closed toe shoes are required at all times. • Sweaters/cardigans should not have visible labels on them (ex: PINK, Old Navy, etc. ) 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.

Volunteer Hours STUDENT UNIFORMS • Step-by-step instructions on how to become a cleared School

Volunteer Hours STUDENT UNIFORMS • Step-by-step instructions on how to become a cleared School Volunteer can be found on our school website • School-wide volunteer opportunities can also be found on our school website, located under the parent tab, under PIA, through • For alternative volunteer opportunities, please feel free to contact me

Volunteers The School Volunteer Program consists of electronic registration and background checks. There are

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

Download this APP to stay in tune with school wide events and news. Join

Download this APP to stay in tune with school wide events and news. Join our group code: 24790

Rolling Book Bags STUDENT UNIFORMS • • • Uniform tops must be a solid

Rolling Book Bags STUDENT UNIFORMS • • • Uniform tops must be a solid color and bear theto be In order for students corresponding school logo exempt • from the “no Full length pants are required rolling book bag” rule, a and may be black, grey, khaki or doctor must fill out the brown Physician Statement Form • Closed toe shoes are required at available at the nurse’s all times. desk • Sweaters/cardigans should not labels onbook them (ex: Students have withvisible a rolling PINK, not Old Navy, bag who do haveetc. ) 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

Honor. STUDENT Roll UNIFORMS • Uniform tops must be a solid color and bear

Honor. STUDENT Roll UNIFORMS • Uniform tops must be a solid color and bear the corresponding school logo • Full length pants are required and may be black, grey, khaki or brown • Closed toe shoes are required at all times. • Sweaters/cardigans should not have visible labels on them (ex: PINK, Old Navy, etc. ) • 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd quarter Honor Roll will be held inside classrooms with students only • 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 the 4 th Quarter Honor Roll

Recess • In an effort to provide students with frequent unstructured play time, 20

Recess • In an effort to provide students with frequent unstructured play time, 20 minutes of recess has been added to all teacher schedules in grades 2 nd-5 th. • Please note that while every effort will be made to abide by the recess schedule, teachers may forgo recess based on personal discretion and unforeseen weather conditions.

Art - Mrs. A Clancy Welcome to the 2018 -2019 school year! A Welcome

Art - Mrs. A Clancy Welcome to the 2018 -2019 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* -2 Black Sharpies -Pack of Sharpened pencils -Plastic Ruler -Sharpener 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: aclancy@doralacademyes. org

* SUPPLIES A la clase de español 2018 -2019 Please label the supplies: (SPANISH

* SUPPLIES A la clase de español 2018 -2019 Please label the supplies: (SPANISH - Student name - Grade) 3 rd Grade (1) White Binder 1/2 inch filled with line paper and 5 clear sheet protectors. (2) Pack line paper (1) Pack clear sheet protectors (1) Red Pen I am Ms. Elena and I will be your child's Spanish teacher for the upcoming school year 2018 -2019. My academic goal is to create a dynamic environment that inspires and encourages the children to speak, read and write Spanish through fun and interesting techniques such as lectures, songs, movies, graphics, games, and activities. I know to achieve this goal it is essential that children read more books in Spanish and this can only be accomplished with your collaboration. Duties of the students at home § Home Learning: Students should study their vocabularies (meaning and spelling) at home. Vocabularies will be updated in Ms. Elena page in the school webpage. § Tests/ Quizzes: All tests will be announced a minimum of a week in advance. § AR Test (3 -5 Grades only): Students must to read 1 book and take the AR Test each quarter. v Students will receive a Z (0%) if they have not taken the Test by the due date. I’m looking forward to a happy and productive school year. As always thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Ms. Elena Sarnago esarnago@doralacademyes. org

MR. ALVAREZ’S & MS. LOSADA’S MUSIC CLASS 2018 -2019

MR. ALVAREZ’S & MS. LOSADA’S MUSIC CLASS 2018 -2019

Physical Education Mr. ESCOLÀ nescola@doralacademyes. org Ms. FERNANDEZ afernandez@doralacademyes. org Mr. Montero Mr. BARBOSA

Physical Education Mr. ESCOLÀ nescola@doralacademyes. org Ms. FERNANDEZ afernandez@doralacademyes. org Mr. Montero Mr. BARBOSA dmontero@doralacademyes. org ebarbosa@doralacademyes. org

Our Daily Class Schedule

Our Daily Class Schedule

Birthday Celebrations • ONLY during lunch (11: 30 -12: 00 pm) Celebration is limited

Birthday Celebrations • ONLY during lunch (11: 30 -12: 00 pm) Celebration is limited to our lunchtime only! • Cupcakes and Juice • 25 students

 • For Sale: $ School Fees $ • Agenda • School Folder •

• For Sale: $ School Fees $ • 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)

O Online Store Tutorial 1. Log on to our school website www. doralacademy. org

O Online Store Tutorial 1. Log on to our school website www. doralacademy. 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 Prices • • • Folder Agenda Friday Shirts Jean Day (All Year)

Online Store Prices • • • Folder Agenda Friday Shirts Jean Day (All Year) Jean Day (1 st Quarter) Lunch Free/Reduced Breakfast Free / Reduced $2. 50 $10. 00 $13. 00 $35. 00 $9. 00 $3. 25 $0. 40 $2. 25 $0. 30

Dismissal Procedures Parent Pickup • 3 rd grade will dismiss in the same area

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 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!!) Bus • Students are picked up by our assistant and escorted to the bus area.

Policies @ D. A. C. • NO items (home learning, book bags, projects, etc.

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.

Florida Standards Assessment • All third graders in the state of Florida will be

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 2019. • The testing window (tentative dates) will be April 1 -12 th (Reading). • May 1 -14 th (Math).

Programs Offered at Doral Academy • Accelerated Reader (AR) • I-Ready • Reflex Math

Programs Offered at Doral Academy • Accelerated Reader (AR) • I-Ready • Reflex Math • Wonder. Works Reading Intervention *Parental support is PRICELESS!*

I-Ready • I-Ready is an online program to help students improve reading skills. •

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 are required to complete 45 minutes on a weekly basis!! • 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.

Accelerated Reader • Students will receive an individualized AR goal and are expected to

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

Summer Reading r

Summer Reading r

Wish List • Wax scented squares • Scholastic book orders • Small trinkets for

Wish List • Wax scented squares • Scholastic book orders • Small trinkets for the treasure box • Wrapped Candies

PARENT COMMUNICATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA & GROUP TEXTS We are lucky to live in

PARENT COMMUNICATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA & GROUP TEXTS We are 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.

Contact Information • Email: mmustelier@doralacademyes. org • Send a note in student agenda or

Contact Information • Email: mmustelier@doralacademyes. org • Send a note in student agenda or paper Email is preferred!

Concluding Thought… An apple for the teacher Is really nothing new Except when you

Concluding Thought… An apple for the teacher Is really nothing new Except when you remember Parents are teachers too! You are your child’s first teacher, so I will look to your help and insights in order to help me understand your child. My goal is for your child to reach his or her full potential!

Any Questions?

Any Questions?