“Home of the Mustangs”
Apr. 3 –Apr.7, 2017
Week 31
Dr. Earl Burth
Principal
Assistant Principal
Peter Galera
VALUES MATTER: HONESTY
Monday, April 3, 2017
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Take Attendance by 9:00 a.m.
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Middle School- Even Day
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Grade Level Planning -Science
5th Grade-8:40-9:30 am
4th Grade-11:05-12:05 am
3rd Grade-12:05-1:05 pm
2nd Grade- 1:05-2:05 pm
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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Take Attendance by 9:00 a.m.
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Middle School- Odd Day
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Grade Level Planning -Literacy
5th Grade-8:40-9:30 am
4th Grade-11:05-12:05 am
3rd Grade-12:05-1:05 pm
2nd Grade- 1:05-2:05 pm
iReady Instructional Usage:
Math- 53 average Minutes
Literacy- 60 average Minutes
WAY TO GO LITERACY!
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
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Take Attendance by 9:00 a.m.
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Middle School- Even Day
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Grade 4-8 FSA-Pep Rally
Thursday, April 6, 2017
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Take Attendance by 9:00 am
Middle School-Odd Day
Grade Level Planning -Math
5th Grade-8:40-9:30 am
4th Grade-11:05-12:05 am
3rd Grade-12:05-1:05 pm
2nd Grade- 1:05-2:05 pm
Friday, April 7, 2017
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Take Attendance by 9:00 a.m.
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Middle School-Even Day
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Elementary, middle, and senior high school modules that contain science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) standards-aligned lessons
and activities have been developed for use with students during the month of
April.
WORK HOURS
Work Hours
Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grades – 8:05 am – 3:10 pm
Second through Fifth Grades and Special Areas – 8:20 am – 3:25 pm
Sixth through Eighth Grades and Electives – 8:05 am – 3:25 pm
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To download the modules, directions for the live twitter chat, and other
relevant Earth Day activities, please visit the Seasonal Packets link at the
Department of Science website: http://science.dadeschools.net/earthDayE-MH.html
Morning Line Up and Pick Up
Pre-Kindergarten through First Grade students will report to the
Cafeteria where supervision will be available starting at 7:40 a.m.
Students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade will be picked up by their
teachers by 8:15 a.m.
The 10th Annual Miami International
Agriculture, Horse & Cattle Show (MIAHCS) to
be held April 14 through 16, 2017.
To disseminate information about the 10th Annual Miami International
Agriculture, Horse & Cattle Show (MIAHCS) to be held April 14 through
17, 2017.
Second Grade and Third Grade students will report to the ESE Building
where supervision will be available starting at 7:40 a.m. Students in
second and third grade will be picked up by their teachers by 8:30 a.m.
Fourth Grade students will report to the Media Center where supervision
will be available starting at 7:40 a.m. Students in third and fourth grade
will be picked up by their teachers by 8:30 a.m.
The Office of Miami-Dade County District 10 Commissioner Javier D.
Souto invites you to the three-day show coordinated to promote Florida
agribusiness industries on an international level.
The event will be held Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16, 2017 at
the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th
Street, Miami, Florida; and will attract agribusiness interests from Latin
America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Australia along with business
representatives and visitors from throughout the United States. See
attached flyer.
Fifth Grade through Eighth Grade students will report to the Middle
School Building where supervision will be available starting at 7:40 a.m.
Students in fifth through eighth grade will be picked up by their teachers
by 8:30 a.m.
Featured will be showcases of horticulture products, cattle, and other
livestock, as well as entertainment such as: 5 Star Rodeo, Jousting &
Sword Fighting on Horseback, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Dancing &
Leaping Spanish Andalusian Horses, Plants and Flower Displays,
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Kids Fun Zone, and Food Trucks.
Earth Day Observance 2017 and Available Supplemental
Instructional Resources
To inform principals, assistant principals and science teachers about the
observance of Earth Day 2017 and available supplemental instructional
resources, to include #MDCPSEarthDay live Twitter chat.
All proceeds of this event will benefit the South Florida Autism Charter
School, a nonprofit organization that provides free services to qualified
recipients in Miami-Dade County.
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The Department of Mathematics and Science is providing principals,
assistant principals and teachers with information regarding the observance of
Earth Day 2017 and the available supplemental resources, to include
#MDCPSEarthDay live Twitter chat.
For more information, please call 305-222-2166 or visit the website at
www.miamicattleshow.org.
For additional information about CTE curriculum connections, please
contact Ms. Diana Collingwood, CTE Agriculture Instructional Supervisor
at 305-693-3030 or by email at [email protected].
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Approved School Board Agenda Item H-4 that was proffered by Ms. Perla
Tabares Hantman on February 15, 2017, requested that staff proclaim April 22,
2017 as Earth Day in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) - see
attachment.
2017 myON Spring Break Reading Challenge
The purpose of this briefing is to inform administrators and teachers
about the 2017 myON Spring Break Reading Challenge.
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The M-DCPS Department of Science wants to ensure that students,
parents, and staff remember to appreciate nature and learn ways to help keep the
planet clean and protect our environment.
Instructional Technology and the English Language Arts/Reading
Department, in collaboration with myON, are encouraging all students in
grades PreK through 8 to participate in the 2017 myON Spring Break
Reading Challenge to promote the continued development of critical
reading skills.
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Therefore, the Department of Science, in collaboration with NBC Learn and
a panel of environmental experts, will host a live twitter chat on Friday, April 21,
2017 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Teachers, students, and parents are encouraged to join in
through their twitter accounts using #MDCPSEarthDay.
2017 myON Spring Break Reading Challenge Details:
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The Reading Challenge is for students in grades PreK through 8.
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It will run from Friday, April 7, 2017, through Monday, April 17, 2017.
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For more information on Reflex, please refer to Weekly Briefing
#18150 (see attached).
If you have any questions or require additional information regarding
the contents of this briefing, please contact Maria Diaz-Gonzalez, District
Supervisor, Elementary Mathematics, at [email protected];
Olema Herrera, District Supervisor, Instructional Technology, at
[email protected]; or Annie Klein, District Supervisor,
Middle School Mathematics, at [email protected].
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The top five students will be recognized for the most ”Time Spent
Reading” in the myON software program.
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The top five readers will be awarded with an Apple iPad Mini.
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Schools of the top five winners will be notified via email.
COPIES
Each grade level has been assigned a specific day of the week to have
copies made. This means that at no other time will you be allowed to
get copies made. Approval from the assistant principal and principal
must be secured before copies are made.
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Students should log in through the Student Portal using their unique
credentials, click on the Apps/Services/Sites tab and click on the myON
Application (no additional login credentials required).
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Please share the 2017 myON Reading Spring Break Challenge Flyer
with students (see attached).
Teachers in the 2nd through 8th grade are encouraged to make better
use of the dry erase board and the smart board projector as they plan for
more application-based assessments. The schedule for duplicating
services is as follows:
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For more information on myON, please refer to Weekly Briefing
#19968 (see attached). If you have any questions or require additional
information regarding the contents of this briefing, please contact
Vanessa De La Pena, Executive Director, Elementary Language Arts, at
[email protected]; Olema Herrera, District Supervisor,
Instructional Technology, at [email protected]; or Karen
Spigler, Executive Director, Secondary Language Arts, at
[email protected].
The schedule for duplicating services is as follows:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Pre-K, Kindergarten, Music, Art & P.E.
1st Grade & Bilingual/ESOL
2nd & 3rd Grades
4th & 5th Grades
6th, 7th, 8th Grades & SPED
2017 Reflex Math Spring Break Challenge
SCHOOL STAFF ABSENCE LINE
The purpose of this briefing is to inform administrators and teachers
about the 2017 Reflex Math Spring Break Ninja Challenge.
. Please call the School Staff Sub
Locator, Ms. Idy Hernandez, 786-2555354 to report all employee absences. It
is important that you speak clearly and
leave your employee #, type of absence
and how many days you will be out. In
addition, you may also use text message, or email. Make every effort to
do so before 7:00 pm
Instructional Technology and the Mathematics Department, in
collaboration with Reflex, are challenging all students in grades 2 through
8 to be a part of the 2017 Reflex Math Spring Break Ninja Challenge to
promote the continued development of basic math fact fluency.
2017 Reflex Math Spring Break Ninja Challenge Details:
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The Math Challenge is for students in grades 2 through 8.
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It will run from Friday, April 7, 2017, through Monday, April 17,
2017.
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The top seven (one per grade level) Reflex Math Ninja District
Champions will be awarded a Reflex Prize Package based on their
performance on ALL three of the following categories:
1. “Highest Green Light Percentage”
2. “Highest Average Daily Use”
3. “Most Facts Gained”
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Schools of the top seven winners will be notified via email.
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Teachers must have classes set up in order for students to begin
mastering their basic math facts.
o Teachers should log in through the Employee Portal using their
unique credentials, click on the Apps/Services/Sites tab and click on the
Reflex Application (no additional login credentials required).
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Students should log in through the Student Portal using their
unique credentials, click on the Apps/Services/Sites tab and click on the
Reflex Application (no additional login credentials required).
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Please share the 2017 Reflex Math Spring Break Ninja Challenge
Flyer with students (see attached).
BUS PICK-UP AREA
Students should be escorted by a staff member to the designated bus
pick-up area during dismissal. At no time should students be sent
unsupervised. Students that are unaccompanied by an adult will be sent
back to their teacher.
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