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1. Welcome! Miami Lakes K-8 Center Open House Miss Morrow http://missemorrow.weebly.com 312078@dadeschools.net 305-822-7757 Ext. 313

2. 2014 – 2015 Open HouseMiami Lakes K-8 Center Important Parent Information Parent Resource Center is located in the Media Center • Parent/Student Handbook – http://mles.dadeschools.net • NEW! Code of Student Conduct -http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/index.htm • School insurance information – http://www.K12StudentInsurance.com • Immunization information - http://comprehensivehealthservices.dadeschools.net/index.asp • Lunch applications – https://freeandreducedmealapp.dadeschools.net Other Important links • Office of Parental Involvement – http://parents.dadeschools.net • Parent Portal – http://www.dadeschools.net/parents/parents.htm • Parent Academy – http://theparentacademy.dadeschools.net • PTA/PTSA – http://pta.dadeschools.net • Common Core Standards– http://commoncore.dadeschools.net • Volunteer Information http://www.engagemiamidade.net/#!community-school-volunteers/c3u5 • Florida KidCare low cost health insurance for children ages birth to 18 – http://www.floridakidcare.org

3. www.bondsforschools.net MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER NORTH REGION Proposed Project Scope: exterior repairs and painting; HVAC upgrades including Energy Management System; security cameras; PA system upgrades; selective flooring replacement; bathroom renovations; acoustical improvements to cafeteria/dining area; new classroom technology. Architect: Martin A.D. Yabor & Associates, Inc. (SBE CERTIFIED, M/WBE HISPANIC MALE) Contractor: Lego Construction Co. (SBE CERTIFIED, M/WBE HISPANIC MALE) Delivery Method: CM @Risk Miscellaneous Project Budget: $773,741 Program Manager: PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF, INC. Status: Pre-Design

4. Attendance Policy • It is ESSENTIAL that students arrive PROMPTLY to class EVERY day. Class starts at 8:35. • Absences will be excused with a parent note for sickness, family emergency, doctor’s appointments, etc. • It is the student’s responsibility to request an admit.

5. Free Breakfast for Students! • For a student’s best performance, it is essential that they eat breakfast every day. • Breakfast is available FREE in the cafeteria for ALL students in the morning beginning at 7:45-8:30.

6. PTSA • The PTSA is a wonderful way to help your student and stay connected throughout the school year. • PTSA has a table in the Elementary building, outside the media center

7. Parent Portal To keep up with your student’s grades, contact teachers, and keep up with important information, please access the free PARENT PORTAL. To sign up, or sign in, please visit http://www.dadeschools.net/parents/parents.htm

8. Parent-Teacher Conferences • Good communication with teachers is essential to student success. • While email is adequate for a quick note, sometimes face-to-face meetings between a teacher, student and parent are essential. • To schedule a conference, call the office.

9. Handwriting • Good handwriting is very important for student success, but some students need more practice. • There are a few online sources for handwriting you can access as parents: http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/practice/index.htm http://www.spellingcity.com/handwriting-practice.html

10. Class Guidelines In an effort to make expectations clear regarding classroom behavior, there are certain guidelines regarding conduct and behavior in-class. The following policies can also be viewed in the class website: • Always show up to classON TIME. Walking in late to class three times will result in the lowering of the Effort Grade one full letter.  Ex: If you have a "B" in effort, and are late to class a third time, you will receive a "C" in effort. • Have ALL your supplies in class every day.  If you come into class missing supplies three times, your effort grade will be lowered one full letter.  Ex: If you have an "A" in effort, and do not bring your supplies a third time, you will receive a "B" in effort.  • Restroom passes will be given only 3 times per semester to each student.  Try to use the restroom before class. In the event of an emergency or medical condition, the three-pass rule may be reevaluated on a case-by-case basis. • ALWAYS treat your classmates with respect - some people have a hard time reading or writing, just like you did once. Be patient and helpful, and when you make a mistake people will be more understanding. • ALWAYS treat your teachers (and substitutes) with respect. They work hard to make the classroom a safe and comfortable learning environment, and to make sure they're doing all they can to help you. Furthermore, they know a LOT more than you do, and probably have a reason for everything they do.

11. Language Arts Florida Standards • The Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) are the standards by which students will be evaluated each day. • Miss Morrow has completed extensive coursework to make sure that she has been the best equipped to prepare students for the new test. • Students will become familiar with the standards through working with them each day.

12. Grading Grading, according to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools System, is broken into 3 parts; academic grades, conduct grades, and effort grades. • Academic grades (A-Z) are used to measure scholastic aptitude and achievement. • Conduct grades (A-F) are determined by the student’s behavior in the classroom. • Work ethic (1-3) is evaluated through the Effort grade. • Late work is not accepted in Miss Morrow’s class. For any concern with absences and missed work, please refer to the section in the Syllabus on “Absences and Make-up Work”.