2. Welcome to Ms. Donates’ and Ms. Farrar’s 3 rd Grade Classroom

3. Hello! Hello, hello! It’s a brand new year. Filled with fun and learning, Nothing to fear. Sit back and listen, Lend me an ear, We are your child’s teacher for the rest of this year.!

4. We are Ms. Donates and Ms. Farrar

5. In Our Classroom 1. We say PLEASE and THANK YOU. 2. We respect each other. 3. We work in teams and participate. 4. We learn from mistakes. 5. We are creative and on task. 6. We celebrate each others success. 7. We try our best. 8. We Read, Write, Learn, Think and Interact.

6. Importanttimes

7. Beginning of school day: 8:25 A.M. End of School day: Every day at 3:05 P. M. except Wednesday at 1:50 P.M. Lunch: 11:35-12:05 Special Area: 10:05-11:05

8. What happens When my child is absent or late absent?

9. Attendance 1. Must be in school every day unless sick or death in family. 2. Written note the next day for excusal. 3. Be on time. Instruction starts 8:30-3:05. 4. Three tardies during 9 weeks period will result in not getting Perfect Attendance certificate. 5. Early dismissal- Please make appointments after school, teacher workday.

10. Changes for the 2014-2015

11. L Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies Curriculum 1. Rigorous Standards 2. High Order Thinking 3.Technology 4.Collaborative Group Activities 5.Hands- On Solving Problem Activities, Independent Activities. 6.More “THEY DO” than “Teacher Does” 7. New State Test will include multiple choice, short and long response. 8. Interim Assessments 9. More thinking process skills.

12. School Rules

13. Uniforms Please have your child in uniform. A uniform is a safe way to identify students that belong only to this campus. Any issue you can consult with Ms. Aleman.

14. Homework

15. Homework -every night for 45 minutes. In addition your child should be reading for 30 minutes each night.

16. Student Portal Students Nothing is More Powerful Than a good Education. Forgot Password? What you need to know before logging in... User name type: student ID It takes 24 hours after you are registered with the Student Portal to be able to change your initial password in the Password Management/P-Synch system. www.dadeschools.net

17. Miami Dade Public Library 1398 SW 1 St Miami, FL 33135Little Havana Get Directions Phone number(305) 643-8574 Business websitemdpls.orgmdpls.org

18. Anyquestions?