Miss Estevez

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Miss Estevezs 3rd Grade Class

• Welcome Parents!

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About Mater

• Mater Academy earned its 12th Consecutive
  A!!!!
• We are Title 1
• Extra funding from the government
• Based on amount of students with Free or Reduced
  Lunch

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Welcome to 4th Grade!

• Welcome to our 4th grade classroom!
• Ms. Gilmores class is located in Room 212
• Miss Estevezs class is located in Room 216

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All About Ms. Gilmore

• My background
• I was born and raised in Miami, Florida
• This is my sixth year as a teacher
• I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary
  Education with ESOL Endorsement
• I am currently attending Graduate School for my
  Masters in Educational Leadership.

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All About Miss Estevez

• My background
• I was born and raised in Hialeah/Miami Lakes,
  Florida
• This is my fourth year as a teacher
• I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary
  Education with ESOL Endorsement
• I will be returning to school this Spring to
  pursue my Masters degree in Education.

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Our Goals

• To give our students the academic and social
  skills they need to progress to 5th grade.
• To provide our students with strategies to score
  well on the end of the year State Standardized
  test.
• To provide your child with a safe and secure
  environment and to make new friends and discover
  new interests.

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Class Schedule
Special Areas Monday Spanish 200-300 Tuesday Spanish 200-300 Wednesday NONE Thursday Art 200-300 Friday Music 200-300
800-830 Bell Work Morning Procedures Bell Work Morning Procedures Bell Work Morning Procedures Bell Work Morning Procedures Bell Work Morning Procedures
830-900 P.E. P.E. P.E. P.E. P.E.
900-1040 Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science
1040-1110 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1110-200 Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science
200-300 Math Math Math Math Math
245 Bus Rider Dismissal Bus Rider Dismissal Bus Rider Dismissal Bus Rider Dismissal Bus Rider Dismissal
300-315 Aftercare//Parent Pick Up Dismissal Aftercare//Parent Pick Up Dismissal Aftercare//Parent Pick Up Dismissal Aftercare//Parent Pick Up Dismissal Aftercare//Parent Pick Up Dismissal
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Class Subjects

• The subjects Ms. Gilmore covers are
• Reading
• Writing
• The subjects Miss Estevez covers are
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

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Reading

• We will become familiar with all the State
  Standardized Test tasks
• Main Idea, Authors Purpose, Compare and
  Contrast, Vocabulary, Cause and Effect, Fact and
  Opinion, Sequencing, Fact and Detail, and
  Problem/ Solution
• We will read fiction and nonfiction text
• We will learn new vocabulary words to comprehend
  our stories better.

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Writing

• Respond to readings/analytical writing
• Your child will write opinion and narrative
  essays.
• Does anyone know the difference?

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Math, Science, and Social Studies

• We will demonstrate understanding of all
  benchmark skills required for 4th grade.
• Students will learn place value into the decimal
  places, multiply multi-digit numbers, how to
  divide, and reducing fractions.
• Weekly labs will be conducted to facilitate
  students understanding of Science concepts.
• Students will learn all about Florida History.

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Grading Scale
K-12 Grades Numerical Value A
90-100 B 80-89
C 70-79 D
60-69 F 0-59
I Incomplete 0 Z Did not turn in
double 0
Grade Breakdown Tests 50 Quizzes/Classwork
25 Projects 15 Homework 5 Technology 5
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Spanish, Music Art

• Miss Estevezs Students
• Spanish Ms. Rojas
• Music Mr. Odio
• Art Ms. Paula
• P.E. Coach White

• Ms. Gilmores Students
• Spanish Ms. Jimenez
• Music Mr. Odio
• Art Ms. Paula
• P.E. Coach Borrell

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Instructional Technology

• It is very important that your child have daily
  access to a computer with working internet.
• School is leaning more towards technology than
  paper based.
• Students must complete all of the assignments
  assigned per category on Reading Plus when
  Reading Plus begins. As of now, please do not
  have the students log on at home.

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Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a community. In our community,
  we have rules to help us get along with each
  other.
• Our classroom rules are
• Raise your hand and wait to be called on before
  speaking.
• Be a friend help and share with others.
• Walk do not run, in or out of the classroom.
• Listen carefully, respect your teacher and others
  when they are speaking.
• Do not leave your seat without permission.
• No negative comments, facial expressions, or
  reactions.

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Rewards Consequences

• Rewards
• Praise, candy, stickers, and special lunch.
• Consequences
• Loss of privileges, detention, parent
  conference, and referral.

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Homework

• I assign homework everyday including WEEKENDS.
• Your childs homework is due daily. If your child
  misses 3 homework assignments in a week, your
  child receive a detention.
• At the end of the week I will check the homework
  log from the week to give a completion grade.

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Tardiness

• School starts at 830 a.m.
• If students arent in the classroom by the time
  the announcements begin, your child is considered
  tardy.
• If you are tardy 10 times, you will receive a
  referral.

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Attendance

• It is VERY important that your child come to
  school everyday.
• If your child is absent, you need to bring a note
  from home or a doctor.
• After 3 unexcused absences, you will receive a
  referral.
• After 10 notes the rest need to be from a doctor
  in order for them to be excused.
• PLEASE try not be absent, important material is
  taught every day and the student gets behind when
  they miss.

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Uniform Policy

• 3rd-5th Grade students must wear
• Khaki Pants with the Mater Academy Logo on the
  back
• Gold Polo shirts with Hunter Green trim
• Belts that are all brown or black (shirts MUST be
  tucked in)
• Shoes that are closed all the way around, either
  all brown or black.
• Hair ties must be in the school colors white,
  yellow, green, or hair color.

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Volunteer Hours

• Parents must complete 30 volunteer hours with
  their childs homeroom teacher.
• If you have more than one child you split the
  hours evenly between their teachers.
• Hours can be completed by volunteering for the
  school or teacher.
• Hours can be purchased through donations from the
  teachers Wish List.
• 1 1 hour

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School Communication

• Parent Portal
• School Website
• ConnectEd Messages
• Teacher gt Assistant Principal gt Principal

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Lunch Procedures

• Fill out application to see if you qualify for
  Free or Reduced lunch.
• Pay outstanding balances to Nancy in the
  Cafeteria.

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Important Reminders

• Home Learning is an essential part of your
  childs education, skills taught in the classroom
  are reinforced through homework activities.
  Homework is to be completed daily.
• All absences are marked unexcused until proper
  documentation is received. (i.e. parent or
  doctors note) After 3 unexcused absences, your
  child will receive a referral.
• 10 tardies result in a referral.
• Leaving early 5 times without a doctors note the
  next day will also result in a referral.
• A total of 30 volunteer hours per family should
  to be completed. These may be fulfilled at the
  school or through wish list donations. Please
  provide a receipt with your purchase.

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Important Reminders

• We are a mandatory uniform school. Students must
  wear uniforms to school each day.
• Friday is Jean Day, students may bring in 1 to
  wear their jeans and Mater Academy t-shirt
• Students grades may be viewed through the Parent
  Portal at www.dadeschools.net
• Early Release Days are now on Wednesdays. We get
  out every Wednesday at 2pm.

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School Website

• www.materelementary.com

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Important Websites

• Reading Plus
• www.readingplus.com
• Reading Wonders (Reading Textbook/Resources)
• www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com
• Think Central (Math Textbook/Resources)
• www.thinkcentral.com
• Pearson Success (Science Textbook/Resources)
• www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
• Gizmos (Online Science Labs)
• www.explorelearning.com

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How should you contact us?

• The best way is via e-mail
• sgilmore_at_materelementary.com
• kestevez_at_materelementary.com
• Call the school (305) 698- 9900 and leave a
  message with the receptionist
• Send a note with your child

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Lets Have a Great Year!Any Questions?