Pre-K/New Student
Parent Orientation
Aillette A. Rodriguez-Diaz
Assistant Principal
05/23/2017
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Principal: Alberto M. Carvalho
Assistant Principal (PK-5): Aillette A. Rodriguez-Diaz
Assistant Principal (6-12): Patty Fleri
Pre-K Teachers:
Ms. Dennis
Ms. Hernandez
Ms. Mir
Ms. Barge
School Uniforms - Boys
Uniforms
Formal Mondays – BOYS
Shirt: Oxford Long or Short Sleeve Shirt (White or Light Blue)
Tie: Navy blue tie or navy blue with light blue plaid tie
Pants: Navy blue Flat Front, Pant Back Elastic, or Pleated Pants Husky.
Shorts: Bermuda Back Elastic, Bermuda Flat Front, or Bermuda Pleated
Black belt
Shoes: Black sneakers or black comfortable shoes
Tuesdays – Fridays
Shirt: Oxford Shirt (White or Light Blue)
Polos: Dry Fit, Pique, or Unisex Spandex (White or Light Blue)
Pants: Navy Blue Flat Front Pant, Pant Back Elastic, or Pleated Pants Husky
Shorts: Bermuda Back Elastic, Bermuda Flat Front, or Bermuda Pleated
School
Uniforms
Girls
Formal Mondays - GIRLS
Shirt: Female ¾ Oxford Premium or short sleeve button down (White or Light Blue)
Skirt: Navy blue or Blue Plaid #1 210 Skirt W. Bik New, Navy Blue Girls Basic Scoote,
Navy blue or Blue Plaid #1 390 Culotte, or Navy Blue or Blue Plaid #1 693 Jumper
Pants: Navy Girls Skinny Pant, Premium Girls Straight Pant, Navy Blue Girl Curv Pocket
Value, Navy Girl Straight Pant Husky
Shorts: Navy Blue Girls Bermuda Shorts
Tie: Navy Blue or Blue Plaid X-Tie
Shoes: Black sneakers or comfortable closed-toe shoes
Tuesdays – Fridays
Shirt: Female ¾ Oxford Premium or short sleeve button down (White or Light Blue)
Polos: Female Polo with Stretch or Polo Dry Fit (White or Light Blue)
Skirt: Navy blue or Blue Plaid #1 210 Skirt W. Bik New, Navy Blue Girls Basic Scoote,
Navy blue or Blue Plaid #1 390 Culotte, or Navy Blue or Blue Plaid #1 693 Jumper
Pants: Navy Girls Skinny Pant, Premium Girls Straight Pant, Navy Blue Girl Curv Pocket
Value, Navy Girl Straight Pant Husky
Shorts: Navy Blue Girls Bermuda Shorts
VPK – Fee-Based
Overview
The Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Education Standards describe skills that four-yearold children should know and be able to do by the
end of their VPK experience. Fully recognizing
parents as their child’s first teacher, as well as things
they can do at home to create developmentally
appropriate learning environments for their
children.
Curriculum: Scholastic Big Day &
International Education/EFL
In Big Day for Pre-K, each day is organized around three Big
Experiences—Whole-Group, Circle Time, and Story Time
lessons—that provide an anchor for conversation, play, and
learning.
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Social-Emotional Development
Oral Language and Vocabulary
Emergent Reading
Emergent Writing
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Fine Arts
Physical Development
Technology
Classroom Schedule
• 8:20 a.m.
• 8:20-9:40
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9:00-9:40
9:45-10:00
10:00-10:45
10:45-11:05
11:05-11:35
11:45-12:15
12:15-12:30
12:30-1:00
1:05-1:35
1:35
1:50
School starts
Circle time/Small group (days of the week,
morning songs, helpers, oral language of the
day is, centers)
Small Group: Literacy and Math
Snack time - 15 minutes
Learning Centers and Clean Up
Large group read aloud
Lunch $11.25 per week – Cash or Check
Playground
Music and Movement
Large group EFL Spanish
Nap-time 
Wake-up/Pack-up
School Dismissal
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Book Bag WITHOUT wheels (for safety)
Pacon Cardstock 8.5*11, 10 White
Primary Composition Books Black on Top, 100ct.
2 Pocket Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio, Assorted Colors
Baby Wipes, Scented, Alcohol-free 80 ct.
Small Washable Glue Sticks
Bevel Eraser, Pint, Latex-Free
Forest Choice #2 Wood Case Pencil, Latex-Free Eraser, Pre-sharpened 12 Ct.
Crayola Crayons, 24 ct.
SunWorks Construction Paper 9*12, 50ct, 10 Assorted Colors
Kleenex Facial Tissues, 160 ct.0 White
Softsoap Antibacterial Soap 7.5 oz.
Hand Sanitizer with Pump, 8 oz.
Disinfecting Wipes, Pop-up Canister (for surfaces, not for hands), 75 ct.
Dry erase markers (pack)
Fat pencils (pack)
Pencil Pouch
* All students should have all materials labeled.
VPK Assessments
Print Knowledge
Phonological Awareness
Mathematics
Oral Language/Vocabulary
* 3 Assessments per year
* Teacher conducts parent conferences to discuss
progress
* Gives a sense of direction as to the child’s strength
* Provides guidance for small group instruction
School Hours and After-Care
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Pre – K – 1st Grade: 8:20 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.
2nd – 5th Grade: 8:35 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Dismissal for ALL students is 1:50 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Drive-thru drop off/pick-up.
– The first 3 days of school…4th Day of School – Independence
Day @ iPrep!
• After-School Care PK – 8th Grade: Daily till 6:00 p.m.
– $8.00 per day or $7.00 per day if F/R Lunch
– Story-hour (1 or 5 Day) $4.00 per day
– After-School Care Enrichment Classes: Early Public Speaking
(K-1), Debate (2nd – 5th), Pre-K Soccer, Multi-sports, Zumba,
Lego Imagination, Spanish, Karate
– Pre-K Enrichment Classes (Start in January)
2017-2018 School Calendar
• www.dadeschools.net (Click on Calendars)
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Join the PTA!!!
President: Christina Gay
VP (Aide to the President): Natalie Snyder
VP (ES): Lauri Sanders
VP (MS): Aileen Fan
VP (HS): Yoli Muller
Corresponding Secretary: Elizabeth Saury
Recording Secretary: Marinelly Maldonado
Treasurer: Merlande Moise
Important Information
• School starts: August 21st at 8:20 a.m.
• On Saturday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. MEET AND GREET your
child’s teacher. (PK ONLY)
• Pre-K Payments: Accepted August 8th – August 11th 9:00 a.m. –
2:00 p.m. CASH OR CHECK.
* On August 11th: Collections will end at 12:00 p.m.
• After-care Payments: 8th – 11th or 14th – 16th 9:00 – 2:00 p.m.
ONLINE PAYMENTS PREFERRED.
• Please label all belongings.
• Attendance: Please make sure arrives to school on time and if they
are going to be absent please provide a note). Please sign the
monthly attendance at the Main Office every 1st week of the
month.
• School Uniforms: Ibiley Voucher – redeem in 10 days – one per
family.
• If you change your address, please inform school.
School Information
• iPrep Academy: 1500 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 101, Miami,
FL 33132
• Telephone: (305) 523-8390
• Fax: (305) 523-8393
• Aillette A. Rodriguez-Diaz, AP
([email protected])
• Laura Hernandez, LT ([email protected])
• Haydee Bolado, Secretary ([email protected])
• Alyssa Chavez, Community School Specialist
([email protected])
• Lissette Icaza ([email protected]) and Ivy Galindo,
ASC Managers ([email protected])
Website
• iprep.dadeschools.net
Questions
At this time, I’d be more than happy
to answer a few questions.