Sunset Elementary School

Dr. Marlene Leyte-Vidal

Principal

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

VALUES MATTER: COOPERATION 1

2 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

ASC Payment Due

Enrichment Session 3 Classes

Begin

Lucky Grams – 5th Grade Fundraiser

Sponsored by PTA

Grade 1 Author Visit

@ 9:00 a.m. Cafeteria

3 SIPA - Spanish Art

Workshop

Grade 2 SP/IE @ 8:35 a.m.

Cafeteria

Grade 5 SP/IE @ 2:00 p.m.

Cafeteria

Lucky Grams

4

Grades 4 & 5 FSA Parent Workshop @ 9:00 a.m. Cafeteria

Lucky Grams

History Bee Club

@ 3:05 p.m. Rm. 805

Talent Show Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Cafeteria

5

ECO Club Activities 7:30 – 8:20 a.m.

Lucky Grams

NEHS Student Meeting @ 2:00 p.m. Cafeteria

6

German Book Club 7:45 A.M. @ Rm. 10

Grade 3

FSA Parent Workshop @ 9:00 a.m. Cafeteria

Lucky Grams

Grade 5 Cinemagique

@ 2:00 p.m.

7

Superintendent 5K Run/Walk @

7:30 a.m.

8

International Women’s

Day

9

VPK PAYMENT DUE

10

French Book Club 7:45 a.m. @ Rm. B1

PTA Executive Board Meeting @

7:45 a.m.

Lucky Grams

11

Lucky Grams

Grade 5 Cinemagique @ 2:00 p.m.

History Bee Club @ 3:05 p.m. Rm. 805

Talent Show Dress Rehearsal @ 3:00 p.m.

Cafeteria

Book Fair Reading Night 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Media Center

Talent Show @ 7:00 p.m. Cafeteria

12

SEED Board Meeting @ 7:45 a.m.

Grade 5 Cinemagique

@ 2:00 p.m.

Lucky Grams

Spring Book Fair Begins

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Media Center

13

Spanish Book Club @ 7:45 a.m. STEM Lab

Spring Book Fair

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Media Center

Lucky Grams

14

FIPA Gala @ 7:00 p.m. Miami Tower

GIPA Gala @ 7:00 p.m. Coco Plum

Woman’s Club

15

16

Spring Book Fair 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Media Center

Lucky Grams

17

French Day (During Language &

Content Classes)

Spring Book Fair 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Media Center

Last Day of Lucky Grams

18

EESAC Meeting 7:45 a.m.

Spring Book Fair

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Media Center

19 ECO Club Activities

7:30 – 8:20 a.m.

Grade 3 SP Field Trip

Multicultural Student Exchange Field Trip

Spring Book Fair 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Media Center

NEHS Induction Ceremony @ 6:00 p.m.

Cafeteria

20

Grade 2 Book Club Meeting @ 7:45 a.m.

Rm. 8

End of 3rd Grading Period

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24

25

26

27

28

29 30

VPK PAYMENT DUE

4th Grading Period Begins

31

“Racing to the Heart of the Matter…every child, every minute, every choice counts!”

S P R I N G R E C E S S – S C H O O L R E S U M E S M A R C H 3 0 T H

Magnet Schools of America 2020 Student Poster Contest Finalist

Santiago EspinosaCongratulations to

Santiago Espinosa5th grade student in Mrs. Rojo’s class

for being selected as one of the top five

in the Elementary category!

Join us in voting by going to the link below and following the steps:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0sWlvhw6bZ9UDpFVCEtrSgRkEDtjFpXzM5Txf23dQXhlrqQ/viewform?fbzx=4290

975194124353685.

1. Enter email

2. On a scale from 1 to 5, rate each poster in all the categories (Elementary, Middle, High School)

3. Rate Santiago’s a 5

4. Submit on last page

Voting Deadline is February 29th

1 IT’S MY OWN RESUME/ Page Tittle Here

CONNECTION A NEWSLETTER FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARENTS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

- A Parent Guide to the Novel Coronavirus

- Love and Kindness Day

- Florida Prepaid College Plans

Volume 12 | Issue #60 |

February 2020

Vanessa M. Valle, an English

Language Arts teacher at Hialeah

Gardens Senior High School, has

been named the 2021 Francisco R.

Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher

of the Year. Valle has been teaching

at Miami-Dade County Public

Schools for 15 years, and much

like her school’s mascot, considers

herself a gladiator willing to fight

towards making student dreams

become a reality. She says that 75

percent of her work as a teacher is

challenging students to believe in

themselves; the other 25 percent

is implementing active learning

practices for content acquisition.

This philosophy, along with heart,

perseverance and dedication has

allowed her to create an enjoyable

and engaging atmosphere where

students are transformed. A deeply

committed advocate for young

people, Valle is a mentor and sponsor

of the Take Stock in Children

program and the “Real Talk” mental

health support group at her school.

She spearheaded the inception of

the very first National Academies

Foundation Law Academy in the

nation and has worked tirelessly to

bring a campus courtroom to her

school.

The runner-up is Stephen M. Pereira

Jr. from School for Advanced Studies

– Wolfson Campus.

Kalyn Lee, a teacher at Miami Carol

City Senior High School, is the 2020

Rookie Teacher of the Year and

Alexander Chumbley from MAST @

Homestead is the runner-up.

VANESSA M. VALLE NAMED M-DCPS TEACHER OF THE YEAR, KALYN LEE ROOKIE TEACHER

1 CONNECTION

More than 25,000 participants gathered at the STEAM Expo to challenge their creativity, ingenuity & problem-solving skills.

2 CONNECTION

To commemorate the second

anniversary of the Marjory

Stoneman Douglas High School

tragedy, Miami-Dade County

Public Schools (M-DCPS) joined its

neighbors in Broward, as well as

school districts across the country,

in honoring the 17 victims who lost

their lives on that fateful day. The

entire district observed a moment

of silence at 10:17 a.m. on Friday,

February 14.

M-DCPS’ Values Matter Miami

Initiative will focus on kindness

during this month and all schools

were asked to promote “Love and

Kindness Day” on Valentine’s Day.

Activities included a Kindness

Corner, a Be Kind Scavenger Hunt,

a Kindness Chain, and a Kindness

Tree.

In addition, the District’s

Department of Mental Health

Services provided each school with

resources and services that support

mental wellness efforts.

PARENT E-TIPS

Primary:Make Reading a Social Activity

http://bit.ly/39cBN1u

Secondary:Learning is About More

Than Grades

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It’s never too early to save for

college. In fact, the earlier a family

begins saving, the lower the cost per

month. We want to make sure you

know about an affordable, flexible

option for college savings that is

guaranteed by the State of Florida,

and has already helped more than

500,000 students attend college.

Florida Prepaid College Plans offers

prepaid tuition plans for a variety

of budgets during Open Enrollment,

which runs through April 30, 2020.

You can lock in tomorrow’s tuition

costs with guaranteed plans starting

at $44 per month, the lowest

pricing in five years. Enroll today at

myfloridaprepaid.com!

M-DCPS HONORS MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS VICTIMS WITH DAY OF LOVE AND KINDNESS

FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE PLANS

SCHOOL BOARDMEETINGS

March 1110 a.m.Instructional Material Public Hearing

March 1811 a.m.Regular Meeting

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

March 23 – 27Spring Recess

3 IT’S MY OWN RESUME/ Page Tittle Here

@MDCPS@EscuelasMDCPS@MiamiSup

@MiamiSchools@AlbertoMCarvalho1

@MiamiSchools@MiamiSup @MiamiSchools

Stay connected with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Make sure you follow us on social media for the latest news and updates regarding the school district.

#MDCPSConnects

SOCIAL MEDIA

www.dadeschools.net

Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair

Dr. Steve Gallon III, Vice Chair

Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall

Susie V. Castillo

Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman

Dr. Martin Karp

Lubby Navarro

The School Board of

Miami-Dade County,

Florida

Dr. Marta Pérez

Mari Tere Rojas

Alberto M. Carvalho

Superintendent of Schools

Christopher Badillo

Student Advisor to the School Board

Produced by the Office of Communications

Daisy González-DiegoChief Communications Officer

Due to increased concern in the

community about the spread of the

2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-

nCoV), Miami-Dade County Public

Schools wants to ensure that

parents/guardians have the correct

information about the virus, how

to protect yourself and your child,

and what to do if you suspect a

possible case. The 2019-nCoV is a

new respiratory virus originated

in Wuhan, Hubel Province China.

It is being closely monitored by

the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC). Reported

illnesses of 2019-nCoV have ranged

from infected individuals with little

or no symptoms to individuals who

are severely ill and dying. Public

health officials are unclear as to

how 2019-nCoV spreads from

person to person.

The symptoms include mild to

severe respiratory illness with

fever, cough, and difficulty

breathing. Having these symptoms

alone does not mean that someone

has the virus. Symptoms may

appear in as few as two days or

as long as 14 days after exposure.

According to the CDC, the greatest

risk of infection is for individuals

who have traveled to Wuhan

China. These symptoms mimic

flu-like symptoms and there are

currently no specific treatments for

2019-nCoV. However, preventive

measures for the 2019-nCoV are

similar to other respiratory viruses

such as the flu. Flu symptoms can

include a cough, sore throat, fever,

runny or stuffy nose, body aches,

headaches, chills, feeling tired

and may include vomiting and

diarrhea. Some people with the

flu may not experience all these

symptoms. If your child has these

symptoms, contact your healthcare

provider immediately. Don’t wait

for symptoms to worsen! Parents/

guardians are encouraged to keep

children home when sick.

According to the CDC, proper

handwashing with soap and water

is one of the best ways to prevent

illness. Demonstrate proper

handwashing for 20 seconds and

have your child visit https://www.

cdc.gov/handwashing/index.

html to watch a video on proper

handwashing. Demonstrate to

your child how to cover their nose

and mouth with a tissue when

coughing or sneezing. They should

throw the tissue away after use

and wash their hands. If a tissue

is not available, THEY SHOULD

NOT USE THEIR HANDS. They

should cover their mouth and nose

with their sleeve. Children should

avoid touching their eyes, nose, or

mouth as germs spread this way. If

possible, avoid people who are sick

and clean and disinfect frequently

touched surfaces or objects.

For additional questions or

concerns regarding the 2019-nCoV,

parents/guardians can call 311.

A PARENT GUIDE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (2019-NCOV)

3 CONNECTION

REMINDER BEFORE & AFTER CARE

PAYMENT START DATE IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24.

Payment must be made via the online FOCUS system.

Steps to follow can be found on the school’s website.

PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 2.

This will cover March 3rd thru April 6th .

AS SUCH NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND

A PROGRAM OR CLASS FOR WHICH A SERVICE

PERIOD PAYMENT HAS NOT BEEN MADE.

Please note that Enrollment is not completed until

payment has been processed.

Thank You.

SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Please join us for a Grade 3

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)

Informational Parent Meeting

Friday, March 6, 2020 at 9 AM

School Cafeteria

Topics will include:

Reading and Mathematics FSA

Grade 3 Portfolios

Grade 3 Promotion Requirements

SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Please join us for a

Grades 4 and 5 Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)

Informational Parent Meeting

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 9 AM

School Cafeteria

Topics will include:

Writing, Reading, and Math FSA

Science (5th Grade Only)

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@FIPAmiamiFIPA

SIPA

GIPA GalaOur annual gala is right around the corner! Please put Saturday, March 14th on your calendar and plan to join us for an unforgettable night out with other parents and teachers in support of our program.

GIPA BookThe 2019-2020 GIPA Book is now available for pre-order at a discount-ed price. Please visit our website, GIPA.org, for details!

Buy your Commemorative Brick Today!

New �yer with current prices is attached.

The Gala is less than one month away! Get your tickets now to a wonderful evening at our new location and support the French program.

GIPA is now on Instagram! Connect with us @gipamiami

Summer CampViva el Español summer camp is o�er-ing special rates for Sunset families. See the attached �yer for details.

SIPASUNSETSTORE.COMJoin Sunset's Spanish International Parents Association and buy your required Spanish reading books on our new website: sipasunsetstore.com!For more information, email us at sipasunset@gmail.com

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! Step by Step Languages| 7550 SW 57 Ave #106 Miami, Fl 33143|

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305-666-6609

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CAMP A 3-6 yrs

CAMP B 7-11 yrs

CAMP A 3-6 yrs !

CAMP A 3-6 yrs !

CAMP B 7-11 yrs CAMP B 7-11 yrs !

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Thank you so much for supporting our event! We are SOLD OUT! Our online auction is LIVE! Please visit: accelevents.com/e/sunsetseed20 and start bidding!

We will NOT have tickets for sale at the door and we do NOT have a wait list.

We are at max capacity! Thank you for your support!

Art WorkshopsWe are hosting workshops about Spanish artists where students will create their own art. See the �yer for more information.

Starry Night

Price Quantity Size Woman FIPA tee-shirt S-M-L-XL

$15

PRE -

Please return to:

- FIPA mailbox in the school office,

OR

- FIPA PO Box 430845, Miami, Florida,

33243-0845

Order BEFORE

February 29th

for a delivery in

March 2020

SCHOOL YEAR

2019 / 2020

MEMBERSHIP & ORDER FORM

Please return to FIPA: P.O. Box 430845, Miami,

Florida, 33243-0845, or to your child’s French

teacher.

You can do everything online at

www.fipamiami.org (and pay in 5 installments)

Parent 1 name (first and last) _______________________________________________________________________

Parent 2 name (first and last) _______________________________________________________________________

Email______________________________________________ Phone number ________________________________

My company (or a company I know) might be interested in donating to this program: Yes / No

Student(s)

Information:

Membership* (choose one)

Price Total

Platinum annual membership for one family with students enrolled in the French IS program

+ backpack + drawstring bag + t-shirt (according available sizes) + two tickets to our

Parents Night Out event + two tickets to our annual gala!

$1000

Gold annual membership for one family with students enrolled in the French IS program

+ backpack + drawstring bag + t-shirt (according available sizes) $500

Family annual membership for one family with students enrolled in the French IS program

+ t-shirt (according available sizes)

$250

Basic annual membership for one student in the French IS program (or as “friend of Fipa”)

$130

Set of French Notebooks and Workbooks fee

Only for Sunset and Coconut Grove

Price Quantity Total

Used in French classes all year; distributed directly to your

child’s French teachers for use in class (1 set per student)

$30

GOODIES Price Qty & Size Total

Child T-Shirt – white child S, M, or L

$15

$10

Child T-Shirt – grey child S, M, or L

$15

$10

Drawstring bag “We Love

FIPA”

$8

Jansport backpack “We

Love FIPA”

$50

Any additional donations* are welcome!

*Membership and additional donations

are tax deductible. (You’ll receive an

automatic email)

Date Total

Method of payment Cash ⃝ Check ⃝ Square ⃝

first name last name school grade

I/we   understand   that   membership   confirms   my/our   agreement   to   receive   email  communication   from   GIPA, as well as the   release   of   photos taken   at   GIPA   events   and/or  at   school   and   their   use   and   publication   consistent   with   GIPA’s   mission.   Pictures   may  include  student  photos  taken  for  the  annual  GIPA  Book and/or use on social media.  

Parent’s  signature                        Date  

Mother's  first  name    Mother's  last  name    Mother's  email  ________________   __________________________    __________________________  Father's  first  name    Father's  last  name                        Father's  email  __________________________________________________  ___________________  ____    _______  Street  address                                                                                                                                                             City        State      Zip  ___________________________  ____________________________  __________________________  Mother’s  cell  #    Father's  cell  #    Home  phone  #  __________________  _____________________    _____  __________________          IE  /  IS  Child  first  name                            Child  last  name     Grade        School        (for  grades  6-­‐12)  

__________________  _____________________    _____  __________________          IE  /  IS  Child  first  name                            Child  last  name     Grade        School        (for  grades  6-­‐12)  

__________________  _____________________    _____  __________________          IE  /  IS  Child  first  name                            Child  last  name     Grade        School        (for  grades  6-­‐12)  

Mother  /  Father  would  like  to  volunteer  for:__________________________________________Circle all that applies (Oktoberfest, Gala, GIPA Book, "anything", etc.)

Annual Membership Application for School Year 2019/2020 (valid from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020)

I/we  commit  to  support  my/our  child/children’s  German  International  Education  by  joining  GIPA  at  the  following  membership  level:  

$ 1000 Diamond $ 500 Gold $ 250 Silver $100 Basic per child=$____ $ ____ monthly (only by Credit Card Payment)

Visit www.gipa.org/membership for more information and to learn about Membership benefits!

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Ask your employer about matching contributions!

Please make checks payable to GIPA and mail them with this form to the address on top. Payment:

Check #: _______ (payable to GIPA) or Credit Card: MasterCard Visa

Card Number: ________________________________________________________________________

Valid thru: ______/20_____ Verification Code: _______ Name on Card: ___________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Member information (Please print clearly)

How to address correspondence: "Dear _________________ Family,"

________________   __________________________    __________________________  

WearehostingartworkshopsinthecafeteriafacilitatedbyartistsYalindaCarames,MilaHajjar,andMariamTamborenea.ThestudentswillcreateartinspiredbySpanishartists:u  ISandIEfirstgraderswilllearnaboutJoanMiró,Thursday,Feb.27,8:35a.m.u  ISandIEsecondgraderswilllearnaboutAbrahamLaCalle,Tuesday,March3,8:35a.m.u  ISandIEthirdgraderswilllearnaboutEduardoArroyo,Friday,Feb.28,8:35a.m.u  ISandIEfourthgraderswilllearnaboutJoséManuelMerello,Thursday,Feb.27,2p.m.u  ISandIEfifthgraderswilllearnaboutMarujaMallo,Tuesday,March3,2p.m.Studentsareaskedtobringthinandthickmarkers,crayons,pencils,sharpeners,erasers,andscissors.Clearedvolunteersareneededtohelp:https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/3204422/false#/invitationThechildren’sartworkwillbeplacedongiftsandkeepsakesforfamilyandfriendsthroughtheSquare1Artfundraiser.

   "Special  Sunset  Elementary  fees"  Up  to  $400  OFF    

Call  Roberto  at:  (786)  201  5376                          Please use code "SUNSET2020" when registering online

LEVELS:  ELEMENTARY  TO  ADVANCED*  

   *Campers are grouped according to their age and level of linguist competence

Held  at  :  Riviera  Presbyterian  Church    5275 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, 33143

  Step by Step Languages| 7550 SW 57 Ave #106 Miami, Fl 33143|

www.vivaelespanol.com

305-666-6609

 

CAMP A 3-6 yrs

CAMP B 7-11 yrs

CAMP A 3-6 yrs  

CAMP A 3-6 yrs  

CAMP B 7-11 yrs CAMP B 7-11 yrs  

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Checkoutournewwebsiteformembershipandbookpurchases!sipasunsetstore.com

Membership$20foronestudentinISespañolprogram$30fortwostudentsinISespañolprogram

$45forthreeormorestudentsinISespañolprogramTheclasswiththehighestSIPAmembershipwinsachurrosandheladofiesta!

Bookpurchases

Requiredreadingbooksforgrades1-5areavailable.Bookswillbedeliveredtoyourchild’sclassroom.

YoucanalsobuyourSIPAT-shirtonthewebsitefor$15!

SpanishInternationalParentsAssociation

The Student Educational Enrichment Drive [SEED]

would like to thank all our sponsors for supporting our

upcoming Great Gatsby Gala.

Presale tickets and sponsorship opportunities

available now at: www.sunsetseed.net/shop

PMS 356

BUY YOUR COMMEMORATIVE BRICK

TODAY!

With your brick purchase, you will be invited to

“BREAKFAST AND BRICKS” A special event for you and your friends to place your bricks in the ground together while enjoying a

yummy breakfast!

Order online http://sunsetseed.net

100% of proceeds are used to fund Sunset technology initiatives.

* Bricks purchased prior to the student's 5th grade year do not qualify for invitation to the 5th Grade Breakfast & Bricks Celebration.

FIFTH GRADERS Leave your mark on Sunset Elementary

4x8 Red.................$100

8x8 Red.................$500