1. Welcome to Fourth Grade Math and Science

2. Welcome Speeches Dr. Weissman and PTSA Channel 15 Superintendent Message

3. Contact Information Best way to contact me is by e-mail E-Mailkechegaray@dadeschools.netkechegaray@dadeschools.net Website: http://teacherweb.com/FL/NSESIBK- 8/MrsDisla/newsflash1.aspxhttp://teacherweb.com/FL/NSESIBK- 8/MrsDisla/newsflash1.aspx click my name under staff (I am fluent in Spanish) Parent Conferences Scheduled times before and during school Usually 7:50 am

4. Vision/Mission Children come first Become active and independent learners. Teamwork Academic Achievement

5. Breakfast is free every morning in the cafeteria from 7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. Lunch forms available online / set up for lunch account www.dadeschools.netwww.dadeschools.net

6. Attendance Policy Absence note – within 3 days of absence What is an excused absence? Tardy Policy (8:36 am)

7. Class Schedule 8:35-9:00Social Studies (Block 1) 9:00-10:25 Math / Science (Block 1) 10:25-12:25 Reading/Language Arts (Mrs. Gay) 12:25-1:00LUNCH 1:00-2:00 Art/Music/PE 2:00-3:05Spanish EFL

8. Fourth Grade Focus Florida Standard Curriculum Social Sciences Values Matter Focus on Florida Projects Current Events Science Science Experiments Online Textbook Projects Science Fair (Sept-Nov.) Closed Book Tests Mathematics Go Math Common Core Problem Solving Multiplication Use of technology iReady (60 minutes a week) Tenmarks Typing and printing school assignments Power Point Research for Projects Kahoot (BYOD)

9. Class Procedures/Policy Class work Home learning Agenda Cell phones Portfolios Parent Internet Viewer (PIV) Weekly Progress Reports Class Behavior Plan Effort/Conduct Grading Scale A90-100%4.0 B80-89%3.0 C70-79%2.0 D60-69%1.0 F0-59 %0

10. We are going GREEN Most information will now be found under the parent portal. We encourage all parents to request paperless Interim Reports and Report Cards. Listen to the Connect Ed messages for all School Announcements/Information Parents and students who wish to start receiving automated email subscriptions can do so via the Electronic Gradebook link in the parent or student portals.

11. The Florida Standards Emphasize success in college and careers Prepare students with 21 st century skills Provide more rigorous content and application of knowledge Place emphasis on critical and analytical thinking Establish clear, consistent guidelines for instruction

12. The Florida Standards What Subjects Are Included? Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) and Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) provide a clear set of goals and expectations Further information will be given during FSA night sometime later in the year.

13. Florida Standards Assessment 2015-2016 Schedule February 29-March 11, 2016 FSA English Language Arts Writing Component March 28-April 8, 2016 FSA Grades 3-4 English Language Arts and Mathematics

14. Additional Information Volunteer forms (Parent Portal) Field trips Under parent or community link. Must resubmit volunteer # PTSA join for $10.00 http://worknotes.com/FL/SunnyIslesBeach/SIBPTSA/newsfl ash1.aspx School Wall of Giving http://theparentacademy.dadeschools.net/

15. Wish List Treats for Raffles Class library Novels Fiction/Non Fiction Copy Paper White/Color Glue sticks Classroom Supplies Ink for the Lexmark MS312dn Cartridge number E250A11A Ink for the Canon Image Class D530 Toner Cartridge AI-278/CAN128

16. Our Class Web Page Class Website Updated weekly Keeps you informed on all things occurring in our class. Gives you a peek to what is happening in school. Allows you to print certain forms needed for home learning.

17. Our Kids Come First So Please Remember To: Check home learning Check grades on-line Stay in contact with the teacher Notes in the agenda Email Call Parent/teacher conference Participate in any way you can!