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Mrs. J. Diaz’s and Ms. Fernandez’s 4th Grade Class
Open HouseWelcome Parents!
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Mater Academy Elementary
Mater Academy earned it’s 12th Consecutive “A”!!!!
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Welcome to 4th Grade!
• Welcome to our 4th grade classroom!• If you have any questions during my
presentation, please feel free to raise your hand.
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All About Mrs. Diaz
• My background– I was born and raised in Hialeah, Florida– I have nine years of teaching experience– (This is my tenth year teaching)– I have a Bachelor’s degree in
Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Reading.
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All About Ms. Fernandez
• My background– I was born and raised in Miami, Fl. – I have been teaching for 5 years and the
last 4 have been in the fourth grade.– I have a Bachelor’s degree from Florida
International University in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in Educational Leadership.
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My Goals
• To give my students the academic and social skills they need to progress to 5th grade.
• To provide my students with strategies to score well on the end of year assessment.
• To provide your child with a safe and secure environment and to make new friends and discover new interests.
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Mrs. Diaz’s Class Schedule
Special Areas
Monday: Spanish8:30-9:30
Tuesday: Spanish8:30-9:30
Wednesday:None
Thursday: Music
Friday: Art
8:30-9:30
8:00-8:30 Bell WorkMorning Procedures
8:30-9:30 Special Areas9:30-11:05 Reading
11:05-11:35 Lunch
11:40-12:15 Writing and Switch at 12:15
12:15-1:45 Reading1:45-2:30 Writing2:30-3:00 Physical Education
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Mrs. Fernandez’s Class Schedule
Special Areas
Monday: Spanish8:30-9:30
Tuesday: Spanish8:30-9:30
Wednesday:None
Thursday: Music
8:30-9:30
Friday: Art
8:30-9:30
8:00-8:30 Bell WorkMorning Procedures
8:30-9:30 Special Areas9:30-11:05 Math
11:05-11:35 Lunch
11:40-12:15 Social Studies/Science and Switch at 12:15
12:15-1:45 Math 1:45-2:30 Social Studies/Science2:30-3:00 Physical Education
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Class Subjects
• The subjects Mrs. Diaz teaches are:– Reading –Writing
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Reading
• We will become familiar with all the Reading skills
• Main Idea, Author’s Purpose, Compare and Contrast, Vocabulary, Cause and Effect, Fact and Opinion, Sequencing, Facts and Details, 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
• Your child will learn to write: expository, opinion, narrative and historical narrative, essays.
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Ms. Fernandez Class Subjects
• The subjects Ms. Fernandez’s teaches are: Math, Science, and Social Studies.
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Math, Science, and Social Studies
• We will demonstrate understanding of all benchmark skills required for fourth grade.
• This year in math the students will cover multi-digit multiplication, long division, geometry, etc.
• Mater Academy has implemented" Character Education”. Your child will learn about the Six Pillars of Good Character which are: Respect, Caring, Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Fairness, and Citizenship. We will also focus on current events utilizing Time For Kids Magazine.
• Weekly labs will be conducted to facilitate students understanding of Science concepts.
• We will be utilizing Instructional Technology 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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Grading scale
K-12 Grades Numerical Value Verbal Interpretation Grade Point Value A 90-100% Outstanding progress 3.50 – 4.00
B 80-89% Above average progress 2.50 – 3.49 C 70-79% Average progress 1.50 – 2.49 D 60-69% Lowest acceptable progress 1.00 – 1.49 F 0-59% Failure 0.99 – 0 I 0 Incomplete 0
Grade Breakdown
Assessments 50%Class Work 25%Projects 15%Homework Completion 5%Achieve/Reading Plus 5%
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Mrs. Diaz: Spanish, Music, & Art
• Spanish: Ms. Jimenez• Music: Mr. Odio• Art: Ms. Paula• P.E.: Coach Borrell
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Ms. Fernandez Spanish, Music, and Art
• Spanish: Mrs. Rojas• Music: Mr. Odio• Art: Ms. Paula • P.E. Coach White
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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.
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Mrs. Diaz’s Rewards & Consequences
• Rewards No Homework coupons/candy. Breakfast Club, ice-cream party, etc. for
completing homework monthly.• Consequences
Loss of privileges, note home, parent conference, referral
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Ms. Fernandez’s Rewards & Consequences
• Rewards Treasure Box/Candy. Breakfast Club, ice-cream party, etc. for
completing homework monthly.• Consequences
Loss of privileges, note home, parent conference, referral
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Homework
• I assign homework Monday-Friday. • Your child’s homework is due daily. If you miss 3
homework assignments, your child will sign the Homework binder, you will be notified and your child will serve a detention.
• Reading Plus is a mandatory homework assignment that must be done every night and all tasks should be completed by Sunday. Students need 80% for the lesson to count.
• At the end of the month if you complete ALL of your homework assignments you will receive breakfast or an ice cream party!
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Tardiness
• School starts at 8:30 a.m. • If students aren’t 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.
• PLEASE try not be absent.
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Important Reminders
• Home Learning is an essential part of your child’s 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 doctor’s note) After 3 unexcused absences, your child will receive a referral.
• Ten tardies result in a referral. Leaving early ten times 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 Jeans 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
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TeacherWebsite
• Mrs. Diaz Materelementary.com Ms. Fernandez
Materelementary.com
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Important Websites
• Reading Pluswww.readingplus.com• ConnectEd (Reading book and resources)www.eduplace.com
• Think Central (Math Textbook/Resources)www.thinkcentral.com• Pearson Success (Science Textbook/Resources)www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
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Communication
• The best way is via e-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]
• Please subscribe so you may receive website updates!• Call the school: (305) 698- 9900 and leave a message; I cannot
leave the classroom to answer phone calls.• Send a note with your child.• The school delivers automated messages through ConnectEd• Please contact Mrs. Diaz or Ms. Fernandez first to resolve any
issues.
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Let’s Have a Great Year!Any Questions?