(754) 322-8700
Fax (754) 322-8740 THE
TRADEWINDS
EAGLE Michael A. Breslaw, Principal
Tracy A. Gruendel, Intern Principal
Nadia Greenwood, Intern Assistant Principal
Tuesday,
January 17, 2017 For your child’s safety, ALL visitors MUST check in and receive a visitor’s pass. From the Principal’s Desk:
Welcome to the third nine weeks of this school year as we find ourselves busier than ever at Tradewinds. On
Wednesday evening, we will complete our STEM Family Nights with Grade 4 and 5. Our monthly SAC
meeting will take place on Thursday and then our Grade 2 and 3 Young Authors will present on February
2nd. Over the next few weeks, all of our students will be involved with PTA’s new fundraiser called APEX.
Please ask your child(ren) about the character trait message they learned from our visiting APEX athletes.
The fundraiser will conclude with a Fun Run on Friday, January 27th and all students will receive a nutritious
shaved ice treat from Kona Ice, compliments from administration.
As Tradewinds moves forward with digital initiatives that support the district’s strategic academic and
continuous improvement goals, we are excited to have seven interactive classroom/presentation systems at
our school. Teachers will receive professional learning associated with this project as we create model digital
classrooms for teaching and learning. Information regarding our new technology, called Recordex Simplicity
Touch Collaborative System can be found at http://www.recordexusa.com/. As parents visit our school, you
will find this technology throughout our general and special education classrooms as well as our media
center.
The first of our morning extended learning camps will begin within the next few weeks. This camp is
designed for English Language Learners and will be instructed by our teachers, coordinated by Mrs.
Quezada, ESOL Resource Teacher. Please return these forms to your child’s teacher and contact Mrs.
Quezada ([email protected]) with any questions.
By this time, more than half of our students have completed their I-Ready diagnostic assessments in Reading
and Mathematics and should be working on their specific learning paths. Teachers will provide students
with login information, if they haven’t already and student usage will be closely monitored. Each student’s
learning path is differentiated to meet their academic needs and aligned to the standards. Our new computer
lab, Room 153 is now available for students from 7:30-7:55 each morning.
Community members Interested in accessing our 2016-2017 School Improvement Plan, can do so at
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/ospa/select_school.asp. Select Schools, Find School By Cadre, Cadre 4 and
Tradewinds-3481.
The Broward Standards Assessment (BSA) is the benchmark to spring’s Florida Standards Assessment (FSA).
Please note the schedule below and that all assessments are computer-based.
Grades 4 and 5 – BSA English and Language Arts (January 24 – Session 1 and January 25 – Session 2)
Grade 4 and 5 – BSA Mathematics (January 26 – Session 1 and January 27 – Session 2)
Grade 3 – BSA English and Language Arts (January 30 – Session 1 and January 31 – Session 2)
Grade 3 – BSA Mathematics (February 1 - Session 1 and February 2 - Session 2)
Grade 5 – BSA (FCAT 2.0) Science (January 31 – Session 1 and February 1 - Session 2)
Calendar of Events:
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 17
Start 3rd Quarter (47 Days)
Feb. 2
PTA’s Fundraiser Ends
Jan. 18
6:30 pm STEM Night Grades 4 & 5
Issue Report Cards
Jan. 19
2:20 pm SAC Meeting
6:30 pm Young Author’s Night Gr. 2 & 3
Jan. 23
PTA’s APEX Fundraiser Begins Feb. 3
Honors Assemblies
Jan. 24-27
Daggerwing Nature Ctr. Gr. 1
Birthday Table
Jan. 30
Schoolhouse Museum Gr. 2
Feb. 6
100th Day
Jan. 31
Kids of Character Award
6 pm
SAF & PTA Meeting Mission Statement: A diverse community of learners and educators striving toward educational excellence for all.
If you need assistance reading or understanding this newsletter, please call or visit the school.
Help Your Child Learn to Set and Achieve Goals
1. At the beginning of the week, help your child
identify one challenging but attainable goal.
For example, read one book per week.
2. Have your child write the goal down. Post it on
the refrigerator or a bulletin board.
3. Discuss how to accomplish this goal. Help
your child break it down into smaller steps. For
example, read two chapters every day.
4. Ask how things are going during the week.
Discuss possible solutions if problems come up.
5. At the end of the week, help your child evaluate
how he did. Most important, praise your child
for trying. Then set a new goal.
Reassignment • Magnet • Nova Application
Window for 2017-2018 School Year is Open
The window for parents/guardians to submit
their child’s application for magnet programs,
Nova schools and school reassignments takes
place until February 8, 2017.
Parents are
encouraged to use the online application. To
assist parents in exploring School Choice options
for their student(s), information is available.
Please visit the School Choice website at
www.browardschools.com/schoolchoice. Magnet
Programs is one of the options available. Copies
of the 2017-2018 Magnet Brochure are available in
our office.
For Open House dates go to
www.browardschoolsinnovativeprograms.com.
The College Academy @ Broward College
Reminders to Parents
The College Academy is a full-time dual
√
New
home
and work telephone numbers are
enrollment public high school located at Broward
needed in order to contact you in case of an
College. Students attend during their junior and
emergency.
Please update us with new
senior year of high school and may elect to attend
information.
either the North or Central campus; however,
students living south of Sunrise Boulevard will not √ Report your child’s absence daily by calling the
school office at (754) 322-8700.
be provided SBBC transportation to North
√ Park only in the west side parking lot. Do not
campus.
park in the bus loop. This area is designated for
The program is designed for academically talented
school buses and emergency vehicles only. Do
or gifted high school students who wish to
not leave valuables displayed.
participate in an accelerated high school √ Free Breakfast is served from 7:30 until 7:50 a.m.
experience.
Each
student
receives
an
Please drop off students on time as we are unable
individualized two-year educational plan that
to serve students arriving late.
incorporates rigorous core curriculum and courses √ Due to changes in weather, please remind your
in a student’s major area of career/academic
child to dress appropriately. A jacket or sweater
interest. The College Academy (CA) prepares
should be brought to school to use, especially
students for upper division admission and studies.
early in the morning.
CA’s composite SAT and ACT scores are the
Character Education – R E S P E C T
highest in the county and ranks among the top
schools in the state. 100% of CA students are Help your child learn to show respect from
admitted to colleges and universities throughout himself and others. Here are more examples:
 treat others the way you would like to be
the nation.
treated.
Tenth grade students who meet the eligibility  complete all assigned work.
criteria and are interested in an accelerated  accept other for who they are.
learning experience are encouraged to apply.  say “please,” “thank you,” “please be quiet” or
Students will complete their last two years of high
“I’m sorry.”
school and simultaneously graduate with both a
Title 1 Corner
high school diploma and an Associates in Arts
degree. Tuition and books are provided at no cost The 2017 Title 1 Annual Parent Seminar, “Family
Engagement,” is Saturday, January 28, from 7:30
for College Academy students.
a.m. to 3 p.m. at Signature Grand, 6900 St. Rd. 84,
The online application is available January 12th at in Davie. Please see Ms. Kendrick, our Guidance
collegeacademy.browardschools.com
under Counselor, if you are interested in learning
Admissions. Please call Dr. Weinstein, Guidance strategies and skills to foster your child’s success.
Director, College Academy @ BC at 754-321-6900.
Breakfast, lunch and prizes will be provided.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational
Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with
Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities /ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.
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