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PHYLLIS R. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

840 NE 87TH STREET MIAMI, FL 33138

(305) 756-3800

8:20AM 1:50PM PREKINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIRST GRADE 8:35AM 3:05PM SECOND THROUGH FIFTH GRADE WEDNESDAY ALL GRADES DISMISSED AT 1:50PM

ADULT ESOL CLASSES

6:00PM 9:00PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

http://phyllisruthmiller.weebly.com

AFTERSCHOOL HOURS 1:50PM 6:00PM

@PhyllisRMiller

http://phyllisruthmiller.weebly.com/

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Miami-Dade County Public Schools

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida

Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair

Dr. Martin Karp, Vice Chair

Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall

Ms. Susie V. Castillo

Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman

Dr. Steve Gallon III

Ms. Lubby Navarro

Dr. Marta Prez

Ms. Mari Tere Rojas

Bryce Febres, Student Advisor

M r . A l b e r t o M . C a r v a l h o

Superintendent of Schools

Mrs. Valtena G. Brown

Deputy Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer, School Operations

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Vision Statement

We provide a world class education for every student.

Mission Statement

To be the preeminent provider of the highest quality education that empowers all students to be

productive lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

Values

Excellence - We pursue the highest standards in academic achievement and organizational performance.

Equity - We foster an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap.

Student Focus - We foster an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap.

Innovation - We encourage creativity and adaptability to new ideas and methods that will support and improve student learning.

Accountability - We accept responsibility for our successes and challenges and seek to transparently share our work in an ethical manner, as we strive towards continuous improvement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from Principal

Message from Assistant Principal

Schools Mission Statement

Alma Mater (as applicable) Biography of person the school is named after (as applicable) Faculty Roster (as applicable) Feeder Pattern Schools (as applicable) School Information

Bell Schedule (as applicable)

Early Sign Out

Late Arrival

Lost and Found School Policy (as applicable)

Opening and Closing Hours of Schools (as applicable)

Important Dates

Back to School Nights - Open House (as applicable)

Interim Progress Report & Report Card Distribution

School Calendar of Events (as applicable)

Academic Programs Student Progression Plan (SPP)

Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD)

Clinic (full-service as applicable)

Closing of School Dismissal

Bicycles/Skateboards (as applicable)

Rainy Day Dismissal (as applicable)

Students Drop-Off Pick-up (as applicable) Elevator (as applicable)

Emergency Contact Information

Fieldtrips

Homework

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Interscholastic Athletics/Intramurals (as applicable)

Mealtime Environment

Free Breakfast

Free/Reduced Price Lunch Program

Meal Prices

PAYPAMS

Peanut-Allergies/Peanut-Free School

Newsletter (as applicable)

Parent Academy

Protocols for Addressing Concerns

Recess

Safety and Security

Code Yellow/Code Red

Emergency Operations Plan

Fire Drills

Visitors

School Activities/Clubs

School Center for Special Instructions (SCSI) (as applicable)

School Class Pictures Process

School Transportation

Special Education

Student Records

Student Services

Student Success Centers

Toolkits

Back to School Toolkit

Transgender

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Verification of Residency

Volunteer Program Appendix A School Calendars

Appendix B School Board Policies and State Statutes

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Message from the Principal

Dear Phyllis R. Miller Parents, Students and Staff,

It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary school

community. I look forward to forming collegial partnership to ensure that each child succeeds

and to build on the schools history of academic success.

It is our mission to help your child feel welcomed and a part of the Phyllis Ruth Miller

Elementary family. We strive to ensure that each child reaches his/her academic potential

through rigorous curriculum, engaging hands-on activities, and caring teachers. We utilize

research-based practices, technology, and a plethora of instructional strategies combined with

pertinent data analysis to ensure academic growth and achievement.

It is my heartfelt privilege to serve as the Principal. I sincerely believe that a school environment

that is collaborative draws on the strength of all stakeholders and fosters a positive school

climate that makes a difference in the lives of our students. I look forward to working with all of

the wonderful students, parents, and stakeholders to continue the tradition of excellence.

Sincerely,

Donna M. Lewis, PhD

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Message from the Assistant Principal

It is with great pleasure that I welcome all of you back to Phyllis Ruth Miller

Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year. I am so very proud to serve as your

Assistant Principal, and I am looking forward to working with each and every

one of you. As we continue our journey towards aiming for excellence, our

theme this year will be to Shoot for the moon; Even if you miss you will land

among the stars! I am confident that, through the efforts of all stakeholders, we

will continue to strive towards excellence by cultivating a safe, nurturing learning

environment that is reflective of high-quality education and promotes

academic success.

Sincerely,

Kristin E. Hayes

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PHYLLIS R. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shoot for the moon; Even if you miss you will land among the Stars!

Aiming for Excellence!

School Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide the highest quality education in and ever

changing digital and media society. The entire staff is dedicated to

implementing the new Florida State Standards. We will ensure that our

students are provided with the tools needed to maximize their learning

potential.

Vision Statement

Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School, in collaboration with our multi-

cultural families and community members, will motivate all students to

exercise critical judgement, be informed and involved citizens, and benefit

from their endless life-long learning opportunities.

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PHYLLIS RUTH MILLER

Phyllis Ruth Miller was appointed the Miami-Dade County Public School Board in 1972.

She was elected for two additional terms and served as the Chair for three years. She

was the first female to hold the post as chairman of the Dade County School Board. In

1993 her educational advocacy work was recognized by dedication of the Phyllis Ruth

Miller Elementary School located in Miami Shores.

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TEACHER ROSTER

2017 2018

TEACHERS GRADE

Daley, Ketty VPK

Stewart, Linda Headstart

Martinez, Sylvia PK/K

Gonzalez, Rosy PK/K

Pita, Marcia PK/K

Argarate, Erynn KG

Bibbins, DJara KG

Taylor, Karen 1st

Parissi, Alma 1st

Villanueva, Haydee 1st

De La Grana, Lucia 1st

Roddy, Pamela 1st

Farmer, Lashelle 1st

Shephard, Tonya 2nd

Keyes, Ashlie 2nd

Cothiere, Linda 2nd

Ashey, Daniel 2nd

Pozo, Olga 2nd

Small, Deloris 2nd

Pearson, Mirriame 3rd

Louis, Bety 3rd

Williams, Sherrie 3rd

Jackson, Jennifer 3rd

Peoples, Anita 3rd

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TEACHERS GRADE

Parks-Wenze, Lesa (Gifted) 3rd

Rodriguez, Astrid 4th

Arguello, Yahoska 4th

Velazco, Madelin 4th

Shillingford, Terehas (Gifted) 4th

Parpia, Shehzi 4th

Mertil, Louineze 5th

Rodriguez, Rosa 5th

Rogers, Qiana 5th

Knowles, Pamela (Gifted) 5th

Acosta, Abdiel Art

Jenkins, Rachel Music

VanCott, Eric Physical Education

Gay, Howard Physical Education

Johnson, Carla Speech

Duncan, Marilyn SPED

Perez, Adela ESOL

St. Louis, Marie BCC/CCHL

Penafiel, Patricia Reading Coach

De La Grana, Lucia Gifted/Spanish

Johnson, Dian C