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Welcome to Open House!Dolphin Bay ElementaryA Decade of Dynamic Dolphins

2014-2015Principal: Mrs. NelsonAssistant Principal: Mr. Schmidt

Meet Your Teacher!Yuberca SandinoTaught at DBE 12 years

Lets Keep in TouchAGENDAS yuberca.sandino@browardschools.com

NEW THIS YEARFSA, Florida Standards Assessment, created by AIR, The American Institute of Research (replacing FCAT)

FL New Florida Standards

Florida Dept. of Education fldoe.org for more info.

Families Stay Involved!Establish a daily family routine.Monitor out-of-school activities.Model the value of learning, self-discipline, and hard work.Express high, but realistic, expectations for achievement.Encourage reading, writing, and discussions among family members.

Establish daily routine

Designated spot for doing homeworkCheck agendaCheck homework with your childOrganize backpack for the next day.5HomeworkAssigned dailyStudents write HW in the Agendas dailyWe encourage reading at home nightly2nd grade HW approx. 20 mins. per night Teachers review homework with students the following day.Completing and returning HW is noted on the Report card each quarter

Grading PolicyReport Cards issued every quarterInterim reports issued mid-quarter as neededTeachers communicate behavior by writing in student Agendas, during conferences, by email, or by phone.

*Honor Roll: 1s and 2s in all subject areas, and no 3s.

Grading Scale (1)90-100% (2) 70-89% (3) 0-69%

Rules and Expectations2nd gradeParticipates in discussions and activitiesWorks cooperativelyWorks independentlyFollows rules and directions in a variety of settingsRespects othersResolves conflicts appropriatelyCompletes assignments on timeCompletes and returns homeworkUses time constructivelyDemonstrates self controlUses technology appropriatelyShows effortRespects authority

Uniform PolicyUnified Dress Code is in effect at Dolphin Bay Elementary. Uniforms include:Teal, Black, White, Purple or Gray Polo or Crew-Style Shirts with school logoKhaki or Black pants, shorts, or skorts

Fridays only!Students may wear denim blue jeans or denim blue jean shorts with the school spirit shirt which may be purchased from PTA or a uniform shirt

NO colored jeans or leggings

9Early Release DaysSeptember 18, 2014 February 26, 2015October 23, 2014 March 19, 2015December 18, 2014 June 4, 2015

*Please make arrangements to pick up your child at school by 12:00PM or have someone waiting for them at the bus stop.

Florida StandardsView current standards in all subject areas:http://www.flstandards.org/resources/parents_families.aspx Students will be able to:Read and comprehend literature at the high end of text complexity as well as informational texts that include science, social studies and technical textsWrite opinion pieces supporting a point of view with information, write narratives, and informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly Conduct short research projectsListening and Speaking standards are also included

On-line WebsitesThink Central: Reading,Math & Science textbooks & practice Beep > Go Math > Gr 2 www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do ID: Student NumberPW: MMDDYYYY (Students birthday, no slashes)Riverdeep/Destination Learninghttp://riverdeeplms4.broward.k12.fl.us/lmsID: Student NumberPW: 3751

* Please review the inside pages of the agenda where school procedures are listed

13ELA- English/Language Arts120 minute integrated block (Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science)Small group instruction based on skills and levelsLiteracy Stations (reading, grammar, writing, vocabulary)Journeys seriesiReady/SRCRead AloudsTrade Books/NovelsInterdisciplinary UnitsFINDS Research Process

With which two sentences would the author agree?Learning is exciting no matter how you do it.All students should go to school on the Internet.Thousands of students in the same class are too many.Online classrooms are a good alternative to regular ones.Students in the same class should live close to each other.

Sample FSA Reading QSample FSA Writing Test QuestionThe readings talked about clutter and being tidy. Write an essay in which you give your opinion: Is clutter sometimes okay, or should you always try to be neat? Use the information from the passages in your essay.

Manage your time carefully so that you can read the passages; plan your essay; write your essay; and revise and edit your essay.

Be sure to include an introduction; support for your opinion using information from the passages; and a conclusion that is related to your opinion.

Your writing should be in the form of a well-organized, multi-paragraph essay. M A T HGo Math Books & materials90-minute instructional period dailyThink Central resources online, i.e., Carmen SanDiego for skill practice and reviewHands-on learningReal-world connectionsReinforce skills during Station TimeComputer Software: Think Central/iReadyPBL (Project Based Learning)Chapter tests online or hardcopy. EOY assessment will be online in the future.

Sample FSA Math QThe numbers 8 and 6 are added, and the sum is then multiplied by 3.Drag numbers to the boxes and symbols to the circles to represent the expression described. B. Drag numbers to the boxes and symbols to the circles to create an equivalent expression to the one you created in part A.

Sample FSA Math Q

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S C I E N C ETaught 1 hour dailyPrepare for 5th Grade Science FCAT 2.0Reread FOCUS pages (online through BEEP)Digital Lessons & LabsReview Science Journal

Teaching & Learning Strategies: hands-on activities, experiments, virtual labs Online lessons are used daily to reinforce & teach science concepts

Sample Science FCAT 2.0 QAriana uses balloons to investigate static electricity. Which of the following best explains what will happen when she brings two positively charged balloons close to each other? A. The balloons will move apart. B. One balloon will lose its charge. C. The balloons will come together. D. One balloon will gain a negative charge.

Do you recycle? Please save Egg cartons (clean)Old magazines

Teacher wish listTISSUES2 Bags of Herseys kissesMagazine subscriptions

S p e c i a l sMusic - Mrs. White

2. Art - Ms. Protano

3. Physical Education Mr. Bray Coach Boomer

30 minutes daily

Weekly rotations

Support StaffLiteracy Coach Mrs. WellsESE Specialist Ms. RodriguezGuidance Counselor Mrs. Homy

Field TripsAll chaperones must be approved and cleared prior to attending any school-sponsored activity or field trip. Chaperones are limited to 1 adult per 10 students. Teacher counts as 1 adult. Chaperones will be notified by the teacher.

Go to www.getinvolvedineducation.com to register.

Anti-Bullying Policy School Board Policy 5.9 www.browardprevention.orgView Policy 5.9 Parent/Caregiver training module:www.browardschools.com, click on Anti-Bullying icon, scroll down and click on Policy 5.9

Bullying is Repeated, causes Imbalance of Power, and is PurposefulStudents are taught lessons during the first week of schoolMedia Center has an anonymous reporting bully box to report incidents of bullyingAdministration and guidance are always available when needed.

F.Y.I.Attendance /Tardies Students entering the classroom after 8:00 AM are tardy.Children eating breakfast must arrive by 7:45 AM.Please arrive by 7:50 AM to ensure your child is on timeBirthday treats, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, etc. need to be store-bought items during lunch time only. Please NO pizza, outside food items, goodie bags, video cameras, candles, or balloons.

F.Y.I. continuedIf you wish to volunteer in any school sponsored activity you must have a volunteer application approved annually on file www.getinvolvedineducation.com

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Dolphin Bay PTA

Become a member! Forms are available on our website DolphinBayPTA.com. Volunteer - Positive effects on your child!Stay connected:Like us on Dolphin Bay Elementary PTAFollow us on @DolphinBayPTAVisit us at www.DolphinBayPTA.comemail us at dbepta@yahoo.com

Support our fundraising programs/Dolphinfest paypal is accepted at www.DolphinBayPTA.com

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