Mrs. Bauza and Mrs. Toledo

Feb. 8, 2012
REMINDERS OF UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS:
The Spanish Home Learning has been uploaded.

-Thurs. Feb. 14th - Valentine's Day is  I Love to Read Day
Activities include: Wear Valentines colors (comfortable attire with sneakers for P.E.),
Valentine Cards Exchange and Story Teller
Please send $2.00 by Feb. 10th for this special treat!!!!

Fri. Feb. 17th  - JUMP ROPE FOR HEART DAY  
 Please review the envelope sent home from Mr. Tandlich, JUMP ROPE to stay HEALTHY & collect $ to support the American Heart Association. With a $5.00 collection you are eligible to particate in the outdoor activities!!!

LAST DAY TO SEND CLASS PICTURE MONEY $9.00 with appropriate envelope

Mon. Feb. 20th -  PRESIDENTS' DAY - NO SCHOOL
Thurs. Feb. 23rd - CLASS PICTURES

Feb. 2, 2012
PARENTS,
Thank you for sending your child to school with their Spanish dictionary.
If you have not yet purchased one I am recommending - Larousse Student Dictionary 
                                                                                                              Spanish-English/English-Spanish 
                                                                                                               ISBN 978-2-03-542065-7  $10.95
Jan. 30, 2012

READING:AR is taking place in our classroom.
Please monitor your child's reading as they will be testing and acquiring points for READING their library books!

SPANISH:
Please bring a Spanish Dictionary to class!!!!

MATH:
Please check-out www.thinkcentral.com for Practice Activities.
Ch. 6 Test is this week!!!!!

Friday, Feb. 3rd - TEACHER PLANNING DAY!!!
NO SCHOOL


Jan. 24, 2012
Today is Digital Learning Day!!!!!

PARENTS: Please access the link below today.
This effort is critical to the success of the Superintendent's wireless initiative.

http://www.digitallearningday.org/or through the M-DCPS Employee Portal.

Friday, Jan. 20th (tomorrow) is January Dress Up Day!!!
Wear your Favorite Jeans & a Great Shirt for just a $1.00 each.


Monday, January 9, 2012

Happy Monday!  Here are a few helpful reminders for this week.
1.  Please allow your child to bring in his Math Home Learning Workbook to school everyday this week.  We will be going over Home Learning in class.
2.  Please DO NOT WORK AHEAD in the Math Home Learning this week.  We are learning new strategies and working ahead may cause confusion for your child.
3.  Please join us on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 for a K-8  Reading Parent Night. Flyers were  sent home last week with your child. Children who attend will earn a "No Home Learning Pass".
4.  Please be aware that all home learning is due on Friday. Please review ALL completed work at home to provide your child with support.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011
Hello parents!
Today your child attended a Fire Safety presentation.  They were given a brochure to review with you at home.  

Also, if you attended the "Bullying Presentation" last week, we just were supplied with the list of parents that attended.  If you attended this presentation, your child will receive their Home Learning pass and extra credit this week.  Thank you for your patience!

In addition, we will be collecting $5.00 for our class holiday party.  The money collected will be used to purchase food, paper goods (table cloth/napkins) and drinks for the children.  A notice will be sent home tomorrow.  However, you may send the money with your child ahead of time.

Thank you!

Monday, December 5, 2011
Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend!
Here are some helpful reminders for this week...

1.  Home Learning for TODAY is the following:

      Reading:  Reading Log and Ticket to Read for 20 minutes

      Spanish:  Ticket to Read for 20 minutes

      Math:  IXL Skill G.5

2.  The BGEC Holiday Store will be open Tomorrow, December 6th - Friday, Dec. 9th

3.  Our school is conducting a BOOK DRIVE.  A donation would be greatly appreciated!  All donated books should be NEW and sent to school by Friday, Dec. 9th.  All students who donate a book for the BOOK DRIVE will earn stickers and a "No Home Learning Pass". 
Thank you for your support!

4.  Please be aware that incomplete Home Learning assignments will affect your child's academic grades and effort at the end of the semester.  If a Home Learning Notice is sent home, kindly:
 1.  Review the notice/missing assignments
 2.  Sign the notice
 3.  Have your child complete the missing assignments
 4.  Return notice and COMPLETED assignments to school as soon as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation.

********************CONGRATULATIONS IXL "MATHLETES"********************
Way to go!  Congratulations to the following students for completing 5 hours or more of practice time on IXL.com!
Jessica.... 9 hours
Brianna.... 5 hours, 37 min.
Ariel...5 hours, 33 min.
Kathy....5 hours, 25 min.
Caleb....5 hours, 25 min.
Natalie...5 hours, 15 min.
Sophia....5 hours, 7 min.
Alex....5 hours
AWESOME JOB!!!!!

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Bullying Presentation will take place at 5:15 p.m.!!!
Parents MUST R.S.V.P. Mrs. Riveron at ariveron20@dadeschools.net

November 30, 2011
Parents, please take advantage of this presentation.   ***Read below.
 
All students of parents that attend will receive extra credit in Social Studies & a
NO HOME LEARNING PASS!!!
Bob Graham Education Center
Presentation: Parent’s Guide to Bullying and Harassment
When: December 1, 2011
Where: Media Center

RIVERDEEP correction
http://riverdeep.dadeschools.net


November 28, 2011
HOME LEARNING
Reading
go to www.riverdeep.com
username/password: student I.D.
Do Silly Stories
Math
go to IXL.com
L.1 and L.2 - Add & Subtract numbers Up to 20

Home Learning for the remainder of the week will be on your child's Agenda tomorrow 11/29

November 21, 2011

Hip, Hip, HORRAY!!!!
NO HOME LEARNING this week!!!!!

November 17, 2011
Thanks for bringing in more cans KIDS, YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!  
Tomorrow is the last day!!! We'll win an ice cream party if we all donate!!!

WE HAD ALMOST ALL FEAST MONEY IN TODAY ;
if you have not been able to send money for FEAST, please do so by tomorrow Friday, Nov. 18th.
FINAL ORDER TO KFC is due Mon. Nov. 21st.
We would love 100% participation so we can ALL FEAST as one BIG HAPPY FAMILY!!!

Remember to wear your FUNNEST FALL ATTIRE tomorrow for just $1.00 each (jeans & shirt); P.T.S.A. flyers went home yesterday!

Thanks in advance!!!

Nievis Estevez, Marlene Fiallo Moronta & Esly Valdeon are our FEAST VOLUNTEERS!!!!
Thank You for your prompt reply!!!

November 16, 2011
TWO VOLUNTEERS are needed for our Thanksgiving Feast!
If you are able to volunteer of your time to pick up the lunch
please email Ms. Bauza Angelabauza@dadeschools.net
 or Ms. Toledo Ltoledo3@dadeschools.net.
First two parents to reply will be selected.  THANKS!!!!

THANKS TO:  Melanie, Mateo & Ariel for donating cans for the FOOD DRIVE!!! HOORAY!!!!

Kelly, Alexandra, Lauren, Eddie L., Brianna, Alex, Yoiset, Lewis Robert, Isa, Antonio L. Michelle, & Mateo are AWESOME!!!!  They ALREADY brought in their FEAST Money!  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! 

November 14, 2011
Please read the important reminders below:
1. Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15, 2011.
2. Friday, November 18, 2011 is PTSA Dress Up Day- Fall Harvest Colors.
3. ALL HOME LEARNING is now DUE on FRIDAYS.  Home Learning is no longer due on Mondays.
4. Our class Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011.  A permission slip will  be sent home today.
5. STAR Test Reports have been sent home.  Please review this information.  This report will explain your child's AR reading level as well as their ZPD (zone of proximal development).  Both levels are on your child's "Technology Ticket" bookmark.
6. Please practice reading the words on the word list sent home with your child.
7. Report Cards will be sent home tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15, 2011.
8.  Teacher Contact:
Mrs. Bauza     Angelabauza@dadeschools.net
Mrs. Toledo     Ltoledo3@dadeschools.net


November 9, 2011

TOMORROW, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH IS THE LAST DAY TO COLLECT PICTURE MONEY!!!!!  
Please send the envelope with your child tomorrow if you would like to purchase pictures. 

Due to the WALK-A-THON Activity this morning, our Spelling Test will not take place tomorrow
Thursday, November 10th instead it will be administered next week Friday, November 18th.

GREEN BOOKMARK MUST BE IN YOUR CHILD'S HOME LEARNING FOLDER!!! 

Our MLC Student Council is starting the annual FOOD DRIVE! 
Please send canned goods with your child!
Canned meats/tuna
Dry/Canned rice & beans
Canned fruits & vegetables
Canned soups
Macaroni & Cheese
Plastic Jars of Peanut Butter & Jelly
Thanks in Advance!

November 8, 2011
REMINDER:  Student must have all their supplies in order to be prepared and ultimately successful in school.  Please look through your child's pencil case to ensure all necessary supplies are available.  Click on Supply List to review our list!!! Thanks in advance.

November 7, 2011

HORRAY Yoiset!! You're Sponge Bob headphones are awesome!!!

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS to Sebastian Sarria for bringing his HEADPHONES!!!!
Do ALL of our kids have their HEADPHONES????
REMEMBER TO KEEP THEM IN YOUR BOOK BAG!!!!!

NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Dear Parents,
ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE ACCESSING THE SPANISH TICKET TO READ?
No worries... simply have your child sign-in to Ticket to Read as they normally would. After they have signed in, please do the following:
1.  Click on the "book" icon in the clubhouse.
2.  Select the book your child would like to read.
3.  When the book loads, look at the right page of the book.
4.  Now look at the top right hand corner of this page.
5.  Find the tab labeled "Read in Spanish".  The font is in BLUE.
6.  When you click on this tab, the text of the book will translate to Spanish.

Hope this helps!  We will be reviewing this in class with the students.


NOVEMBER 1, 2011
SABOR LATINO IS THIS THURSDAY, Nov. 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Cafeteria!!!

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE DINNER!!!!!
Cost: $5.00 per family member.  EFL students are FREE!

Ms. Bauza & Ms. Toledo hope to see you there!!!!

BOOK FAIR IS OPEN AT B.G.E.C.!

If you would like your child to purchase books, please send money with your child as we will be providing time each day this week for them to shop.  Thanks for supporting your P.T.S.A.!

HEADPHONES-
If you have not brought your headphones to class, please do so as soon as possible.
They are to be in a zip-lock bag labeled with child's name.

**Students need to be able to use headphones during the day to access computer-based programs for Reading, Math & Science.**  Headphones must stay in book bag!!!    Thank You!
CONGRATULATIONS Joseph, Jordan and Yoiset for bringing in your headphones, YOU'RE AWESOME!!!

TICKET TO TECHNOLOGY-
All students have taken their bookmarks home and T2R (Ticket to Read) has been assigned for Home Learning.
Please use the bookmark for access website information. 
BOOKMARK MUST STAY IN SHEET PROTECTOR in Home Learning folder!!!!


Reading Plus-
bob330 is the site code to access Reading Plus


 OCTOBER 31, 2011
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

NO HOME LEARNING TONIGHT!
ENJOY YOUR EVENING & BE SAFE!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE HALLOWEEN SURPRISES; THE BOYS AND GIRLS WERE VERY HAPPY!!!


Please NOTE:   Monday, Oct. 17th -
Please send your child with HEADPHONES as soon as possible so that they may utilize the programs in class. 
We will place them in a "ziplock" bag and label them with your child's name. 
We are asking that they be kept in your child's book bag at all times for home and school use.

WHO'LL BE NEXT?????

October 10, 2011
As Technology-Based Programs are slowly being available and functioning in our classroom, we are requesting HEADPHONES. 
KATHY, ALEX, SOFIA, ISABELLA G., BRANDON, & JASMIN FOR BRINGING HEADPHONES!

KEEP THEM COMING!!!
KELLY, LUCAS, & SOPHIA FOR BRINGING HEADPHONES!  
YOU MADE US PROUD TODAY! !!

October 11, 2011
 BOOK FAIR will take place the week of Monday, October 31st
If you would like your child to purchase books, please send them with their money (on that day) in a plastic bag or envelope labeled BOOK FAIR with their name.  THANKS!!!! 

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

October 18, 2011
We are so very happy with our boys and girls for bringing in their headphones, YOU'RE AWESOME!!!
Jessica,Isabella & Gabriellla Regalado, Melanie, Evan, & Eduardo Moreira

October17, 2011

Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 24-28
Oct. 24 - SOCK DAY (Crazy Socks)
Oct. 25 - SHADE OUT (Crazy Sunglasses)
Oct. 26 - TWIN DAY (Dress like your friend)
Oct. 27 - PEP RALLY 9 Jeans & Red T-Shirt)

"Just Say NO" Dree Free Song"(Tune: "It's a Small World")
*Practice Song at HOME!*    SONG SHEET is in MUSIC FOLDER!

HEADPHONES brought in today were from Antonio,Adriana, Lauren, Lewis Robert, Frank, Natalie, Evan & Alexandra!
HOORAY!!!!!

October 14, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
ARIEL, GRACE, BRIAN, CALEB, MATEO, MICHELLE, BRIANNA, MELANIE, EDDIE, ANTONIO L. FOR REMEMBERING TO BRING THEIR HEADPHONES!!!!! 

*Remember to keep headphones in your bookbag.*

October 12, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
MUSIC VOCABULARY QUIZ

October 7, 2011

Here are a few reminders regarding next week.
1.  The ART teacher, Mrs. Hernandez, has requested that all students bring in pictures of DESERT ANIMALS for class next week.  Art classes are held on Wednesdays.

YOUR CHILD WILL BE RECEIVING A BOOKMARK WITH RECOMMENDED WEB SITES (BRAINPOP, T2R, IXL, Reading Plus) & CORRESPONDING USERNAME & PASSWORDS.
 BOOKMARKER is to stay in Home Learning folder for home & school use!!!!
Reading Plus - Technological Issues are being resolved. I am currently unable to "UNSUSPEND" students.  This message comes up when students "click-away" of do not move through program during expected time.  If a session is not completed, the program will erase sections started.  A full session is usually 20-25 minutes.  Please monitor your child the first few times they go on to ensure proper and effective use.  Otherwise, I  strongly encourage three, thirty minute sessions a week.   
Ticket to Read - Username & Password information has not changed.  However, some students are not enrolled in VPORT, so their username and password will be missing on their marker.  This will be corrected as soon as possible and your child will receive a NEW bookmark.

STAR - Initial test to provide student with a reading level to facilitate the selection of books.

This program is unavailable at this time.  
We will inform you as soon as we know more!!!  
Your cooperation is ALWAYS greatly appreciated.

September 26, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for working on IXL!  We are so proud of you.  Keep up the GREAT work!
Kelly, Kathy, Caleb, Lewis Robert, Isabella G., Jessica, Melanie, Ed M.,
Adriana, Michelle, Ariel, Sebastian, Grace and Lucas

Parents,
Please remember that the Home Learning reference sheet will no longer be posted.  Students will be required to copy their Home Learning independently.
Thank you for your cooperation!


September 22, 2011

Don't forget to wear your Miami Dolphins team gear tomorrow!  Students may "dress down" in their Miami Dolphins attire on Friday, Sept. 23.  This is a PTSA sponsored event.  Please refer to the notice sent home earlier this week for specific information.

Thanks!

September 20, 2011
Dear Parents:
We are asking you to please talk to your children about NOT SHARING OR TRADING FOOD OR SNACKS.  This is a liability because a child may suffer from food allergies.  It can also spread illness.  Thank you.

Good Morning!
The IXL Math Program is set and ready to go! Here is what you need to do to log your child on...
1. Click on the Math Websites tab on our website.
2. Click on the IXL.com  link.
3. To sign- in use the following information: 
    Username:  firstlast446
                        example  angelabauza446 (Your child's first and last name, followed by the numbers 446, no spaces, all lower case)
     Password: bobgraham (all lower case)
Students may work on the following activities: A.1,  A.2,  A.6,  E.1,  E.2,  F.1,  F.2,  L.1,  L.2, M.1

In addition, we have set up the RUBRIC for conduct grades pertaining to the discipline plan.  At the end of the grading period, your child's "zeros" will be added and the conduct grade will be determined by the rubric listed below. Please review.
0-10 zeros..........A
11-18 zeros........B
19-26 zeros........C
27-32 zeros........D
33 zeros and up....F

September 15, 2011

The Home Learning Agenda Reference Sheet has been uploaded for this week.  Please keep in mind that next week will be the LAST week we provide a Home Learning Agenda Reference Sheet.  Students will be required to copy their Home Learning assignments independently.  We appreciate your cooperation.

September 14, 2011
Art Home Learning-  Mrs. Hernandez, the Art teacher, has requested that students bring in a picture of a rain forest animal.  This picture may be in color or black and white. 

September 13, 2011

Please be advised that your child will earn a "0" on their behavior chart if they fail to bring in their supplies or complete their Home Learning. 
This "0" will be given for not "Following Directions". 
Being prepared for class allows for academic success. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

September 12, 2011

There is NO Home Learning assigned for tonight (Sept.12).  Students have been asked to read, study Spanish High Frequency Words, and study addition/subtraction facts.

Please remember to send your child to school EVERYDAY with their supplies.  Students need FIVE sharpened pencils everyday. In addition, other items such as glue or crayons may need to be replenished. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

September 9, 2011

Dear Parents....
Please advise your child to pick 6 spelling words, instead of 6 vocabulary words, to complete their sentence writing assignment for Home Learning this week.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Good Morning!  We hope you have all had a great week so far! The following are some helpful reminders for this week.
1.  Home Learning for this week has been posted.  Thank you for your patience!
2.  Students have been copying their Home Learning on a DAILY basis. 
3.  Tomorrow, FRIDAY, SEPT. 9, 2011, STUDENTS MAY WEAR RED- WHITE- BLUE.  This is NOT a fund raiser. 
4.  All Home Learning is due on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011.

In addition, some students have brought in their "Arthur and DW" mask!  THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!  We are so excited to see the rest of the students' masks this upcoming Monday!  We will be using them for a "Reader's Theater"  activity next week. 

Sept. 7, 2011
Please review the following school criteria for awards.
Principal's Honor Roll
* 3.5 GPA and above to include all subject areas for current grading period
* All 1's in effort
* 3.5 GPA or higher in conduct
* No grades below B in academics
* No grades below B in conduct

Bobcat Honor Roll
* 3.0 GPA and above to include all subject areas for current grading period
* All 1's in effort & at most (3) 2's
* 3.0 GPA or higher in conduct
* No grades below B in academics
* No grades below B in conduct

Citizenship Award
* 3.5 GPA and above in conduct for current grading period
* All 1's in effort & at most (1) 2
* No grades below B in conduct

Perfect Attendance Award
* Student must be in attendance each day of the grading period

Sept. 1, 2011
Please remember that ALL Home Learning is due tomorrow, September 2, 2011.  Please, don't forget, to send your child's:
1. yellow Home Learning folder
2.  Math Practice workbook (please DO NOT tear out pages)
3.  Home Learning journal
4. Language Arts and Reading hand-out

In addition, there is no school Monday, Sept. 5, 2011.  Please check our "Calendar" link to view the entire school year calendar.


AUGUST 31, 2011

Thank you for attending our annual OPEN HOUSE!!!!
We hope our presentation was informative.
We encourage you to visit our website at least twice a week.
Please click on NEWSFLASH and subscribe to receive alerts via email whenever updates are conducted.
Please remember to review our Discipline Plan and Home Learning Policy.
Visit our school website to review our Attendance Policy.