Our Awards Assembly for the first marking period was held in our classroom on Friday, November 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am. It was wonderful to see so many parents and grandparents in attendance!
Please be aware that the MDCPS district has implemented a new honor roll criteria that our school will be following. It is listed on page 32 of the school handbook. (Available online)
Students may begin taking A.R. tests for the second marking period on Monday Oct. 27th.
All fifth grade students took the STAR test during the first few weeks of school. The results were used to determine the individual A.R. Goal for the first semester. Every student in a Gifted or TEAM class is expected to meet their goal. Each student will receive two grades that are averaged into their final reading grade each marking period. One grade is their percentage of goal. The second grade is their percentage correct. Students should try to maintain a score of 80% or above for their percentage correct. All tests that are taken must be within their reading range.
Please remind your child to read each evening for 30 minutes. This is a home learning requirement. Students will not have a problem reaching their goal if they adhere to this schedule.
There will be no more Take Home Tuesday folders for 5-8th grade. Weekly announcements will be available on the schools website: http://mles.dadeschools.net
*Flyers will be going out this week to join the PTA. Please join as soon as possible as the PTA sponsors many events for the students. Your participation is appreciated. The first class to achieve 100% will receive a popcorn party!
1 5 15 17 Monday Friday Monday Wednesday Holiday-No school - Labor Day Grandparent's Day 9:00am OPEN HOUSE 6:30-7:30 Progress Reports Go Home 9 20 Thursday Monday Teacher planning day-no school Last day to meet A.R. Goal 4 Tuesday Teacher planning day-no school 11 12 Tues. Wednesday Legal holiday Veterans Day Report Cards sent home 14 26 Friday Wednesday Honor Roll Assembly 1st M.P. )10:00am Progress Reports go home (2M.P) 6 23 Monday Thursday Spring Recess Take Your Child To Work Day 25 20 28 Monday Wednesday Thursday Holiday- No school- Memorial Day Author's Gallery 5th Grades Awards Ceremony at Signature GrandAugust 2008 18 Monday First day of school
September 200830 Tuesday Teacher planning day-no school
October 20088 Wednesday Walk Your Child to School Day. 23 Thursday End first grading period 24 Friday Teacher planning day-No school 27 Monday Begin second grading period
November 200827 Thursday Thanksgiving holiday -no school 28 Friday No school
December 200822 Monday Winter recess
January 20095 Monday Back to school 13 Tuesday Elementary early release parent/teacher conferences 15 Thursday End of second grading period 16 Friday Teacher planning day 19 Monday Legal holiday- Martin Luther King, Jr. 20 Tuesday Beginning of third marking period
February 20096 Friday Teacher planning day 16 Monday Legal Holiday- Presidents Day
March 200926 Thursday End of third marking period 27 Friday Teacher planning day 30 Monday Beginning of fourth marking period
April 200928 Tuesday Elementary evening - parent/teacher conferences
May 2009
June 20094 Thursday End of fourth grading period- Last day of school 5 Friday Teacher planning day <><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
