Miss Estevez’s 3rd Grade Class

Miss Estevez’s 3rd Grade ClassWelcome Parents!

About Mater Mater Academy

earned it’s 12th Consecutive “A”!!!!

We are Title 1 Extra funding from

the government Based on amount of

students with Free or Reduced Lunch

Welcome to 4th Grade!

Welcome to our 4th grade classroom!

Ms. Gilmore’s class is located in Room 212

Miss Estevez’s class is located in Room 216

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 Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary

Education with ESOL Endorsement I am currently attending Graduate School

for my Master’s in Educational Leadership.

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 Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary

Education with ESOL Endorsement I will be returning to school this Spring to

pursue my Master’s degree in Education.

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.

Class Schedule

Special

Areas

Monday:

Spanish2:00-3:00

Tuesday: Spanish

2:00-3:00

Wednesday:

NONE

Thursday: Art2:00-3:00

Friday: Music2:00-3:00

8:00-8:30Bell Work

Morning Procedures

8:30-9:00 P.E.

9:00-10:40

Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science

10:40-11:10

Lunch

11:10-2:00

Reading/ Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science

2:00-3:00 Math

2:45 Bus Rider Dismissal

3:00-3:15 Aftercare//Parent Pick Up Dismissal

Class Subjects The subjects Ms. Gilmore covers

are: Reading Writing

The subjects Miss Estevez covers are: Mathematics Science Social Studies

Reading We will become familiar with all the State

Standardized Test tasks Main Idea, Author’s 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.

Writing Respond to

readings/analytical writing Your child will write

opinion and narrative essays.

Does anyone know the difference?

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.

Grading ScaleK-12 Grades Numerical Value

A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69 F 0-59% I Incomplete 0Z Did not turn in

double 0

Grade Breakdown

Tests 50%Quizzes/Classwork 25%Projects 15%Homework 5%Technology 5%

Spanish, Music & ArtMiss Estevez’s

Students: Spanish: Ms. Rojas Music: Mr. Odio Art: Ms. Paula P.E.: Coach White

Ms. Gilmore’s Students:

Spanish: Ms. Jimenez Music: Mr. Odio Art: Ms. Paula P.E.: Coach Borrell

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.

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:1. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.2. Be a friend help and share with others.3. Walk do not run, in or out of the classroom.4. Listen carefully, respect your teacher and others when they are

speaking.5. Do not leave your seat without permission.6. No negative comments, facial expressions, or reactions.

Rewards & Consequences Rewards Praise, candy, stickers, and special

lunch. Consequences

Loss of privileges, detention, parent conference, and referral.

Homework I assign homework everyday including

WEEKENDS. Your child’s 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.

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.

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.

Uniform Policy3rd-5th Grade students must wear:Khaki Pants with the Mater Academy Logo on the backGold Polo shirts with Hunter Green trimBelts 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.

Volunteer Hours Parents must complete 30 volunteer hours with

their child’s 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 teacher’s Wish List. $1 = 1 hour

School Communication Parent Portal School Website ConnectEd Messages Teacher > Assistant Principal >

Principal

Lunch Procedures Fill out application to see if you

qualify for Free or Reduced lunch. Pay outstanding balances to Nancy

in the Cafeteria.

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.

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.

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 Wednesday’s. We get out every Wednesday at 2pm.

School Website

www.materelementary.com

Important Websites Reading Pluswww.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 Gizmo’s (Online Science Labs)www.explorelearning.com

How should you contact us?

The best way is via e-mail: sgilmore@materelementary.comkestevez@materelementary.com Call the school: (305) 698- 9900

and leave a message with the receptionist

Send a note with your child

Let’s Have a Great Year!Any Questions?