1. Mrs. Bermudez’s 3rd Grade Class 2017-2018 School Year
Welcome Parents!
Mrs. Bermudez’s 3rd Grade Class
School Year

2. Getting to know Mrs. Bermudez
I graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a bachelors in elementary education and an endorsement in ESOL in 2008.
I have been working at Doral Academy for 11 years!
Fun Fact: I have two boys that attend Doral Academy!

3. Our Class Information Classroom Rules
Rewards
Positive Praise
Letters home 
Lunch Bunch
Quarterly incentives
Class Dojo Rewards
Consequences
No Recess
Parent /Notices
Detention
**If any parent would like to donate treats for our classroom rewards, please let me know.

4. Home Learning Class Website . www.doralacademyes.org
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)

5. Attendance Policy
Doral Academy and JAM awards 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:
10 tardies = 1 referral
5 unexcused absences = 1 referral
10 early releases = 1 referral

6. 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.

7. 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!

8. Recess
In an effort to provide students with frequent unstructured play time, 20 minutes of daily recess has been added to all teacher schedules in grades 2nd-5th.
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.

9. 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

10. Honor Roll
1st, 2nd, and 3rd 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
4th 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 partake in these activities.

11. Special Areas Music- with Ms. Losada on Friday
Art-with Ms. Clancy on Monday
P.E.-with Mr. Barbosa on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Spanish- with Ms. Sanchez on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

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

13. 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.*

14. Music Supplies for 2nd & 3rd Grade
2ND 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)
-Pencil Sharpener
-Index Cards
3RD GRADE CLASSES
For 3rd Grade Students To Give To Ms. Losada and Mr. Alvarez:
-Hand Sanitizer or Hand Wipes

15. Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!
Art - Mrs. A Clancy
Welcome to the 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 me at:

16. *NEW* 2nd & 3rd Grade Art Club
4th & 5th 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* 2nd & 3rd 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.

17. Ms. Dani dramos@doralacademyes.org
Physical Education
Mr. Lopez
Ms. Dani
Mr. Montero
Mr. BARBOSA

18. 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 MUST be entirely completed and turned in by Friday August 25th.

19. Physical Education Apparel and Grading Policy
One Grade per week
Grades (100 Point Scale)
Skill Test
Participation
Team Work / Cooperation
Written Assignment
Written Test
Behavior in Class
Proper Uniform
Mandatory
Athletic Shoes
Red PE Folder
Highly Recommended
Water Bottle/Jug
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses

20. Join A Team and/or Club Boys Basketball Team.
Coach Barbosa.
Boys and Girls Basketball Basketball Club.
Coach Barbosa and Coach Del Cristo.
Cheerleading
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
Join A Team and/or Club
Student Athletes must purchase School Insurance.
You can find purchase information on our school online store.
under the feature Store- Student Accident Insurance Program. $20.00 one time fee for the school year.

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

22. Physical Education Program
Promote the development of physical fitness, movement competencies, team sports and sportsmanship
Fitness Components (Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Muscle Strength and Endurance, Flexibility, Agility, Speed, Balance)
Anatomy and Physiology
Health and Nutrition
Fitness Gram (Mile Run, Push Ups, Sit Ups, Sit and Reach, Shuttle Run, PACER)
Positive Self Image and Confidence

23.
Mrs. Iris Sánchez
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.
Duties of the students at home
Home Learning: Students should study their vocabularies (meaning and spelling) at home. Vocabularies will be updated in Mrs. Sánchez page in the school webpage.
Tests/ Quizzes: All tests will be announced a minimum of a week in advance.
AR Test (3-5Grades only): Students must to read at least 1 book and take the AR Test each quarter.
Students will receive a Z (0%) if they have not taken the Test by the due date.
Responsibilities of students that will be reflected in their grades
The non- attendance does not justify
the non- fulfillment of the task .
Classroom behavior affect grades .

25. Our Daily Class Schedule

26. Birthday Celebrations
ONLY during lunch (11:40 am)
Cupcakes and Juice
22 students

27. $ School Fees $ For Sale:
Agenda $10
School Folder $2.50
Field Trip T-Shirt $13
Please us the online Store for
your convenience.
Lunch is $3.25 / Breakfast $ ($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)

28. O Online Store Tutorial
1. Log on to our school website 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.***

29. Online Store Prices Folder $2.50 Agenda $10.00 Friday Shirts $13.00
Jean Day (All Year) $35.00
Jean Day (1st Quarter) $9.00
Lunch $3.25
Lunch Free/Reduced $0.40
Breakfast $2.25
Breakfast Free / Reduced $0.30

30. Morning Traffic Flow

31. Wednesday Dismissal

32. Dismissal Procedures Parent Pickup
3rd grade will dismiss in the same area as 2nd 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.

33. 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.

34. 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 3rd graders to pass this assessment in order to be promoted to 4th grade.
This test will be taken during Spring 2018.
The testing window (tentative dates) will be February 26-April 13 (Reading).
April 16th-May 11th (Math). CBT
More information will be given during FSA Parent Night.

35. Programs Offered at Doral Academy
Accelerated Reader (AR)
I-Ready
Reflex Math
WonderWorks Reading Intervention
Soar to Success Math Intervention
*Parental support is PRICELESS!*

36. 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 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.

37. 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 .

38. Due date: Friday, August 25, 2017
Summer Reading
Due date: Friday, August 25, 2017

39. 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
Level 1 - Complete a database background check
Level 2 - Complete a fingerprint background check
Day chaperones for field trips
Classroom volunteers
Overnight chaperones
Tutors

40. Wish List Office Depot® Brand Self-Inking Kit, Teacher, Blue/Red
X-ACTO® Powerhouse® Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black
Office Depot® Brand Self-Inking Kit, Teacher, Blue/Red
Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Air Freshener Refill, Radiant Berries, 2 count
   Scholastic book orders MBBKB               
 Fun Time Solar System Rug - 19 inches x 29 inches (Home Depot)
Small trinkets for the treasure box
Wrapped Candies
Stickers

41. Contact Information
Send a note in student agenda or paper
is preferred! 

42. 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!

43. Any Questions?