Mrs. J. Diaz’s and Ms. Fernandez’s 4th Grade Class

Open HouseWelcome Parents!

Mater Academy Elementary

Mater Academy earned it’s 12th Consecutive “A”!!!!

Welcome to 4th Grade!

• Welcome to our 4th grade classroom!• If you have any questions during my

presentation, please feel free to raise your hand.

All About Mrs. Diaz

• My background– I was born and raised in Hialeah, Florida– I have nine years of teaching experience– (This is my tenth year teaching)– I have a Bachelor’s degree in

Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Reading.

All About Ms. Fernandez

• My background– I was born and raised in Miami, Fl. – I have been teaching for 5 years and the

last 4 have been in the fourth grade.– I have a Bachelor’s degree from Florida

International University in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in Educational Leadership.

My Goals

• To give my students the academic and social skills they need to progress to 5th grade.

• To provide my students with strategies to score well on the end of year assessment.

• To provide your child with a safe and secure environment and to make new friends and discover new interests.

Mrs. Diaz’s Class Schedule

Special Areas

Monday: Spanish8:30-9:30

Tuesday: Spanish8:30-9:30

Wednesday:None

Thursday: Music

Friday: Art

8:30-9:30

8:00-8:30 Bell WorkMorning Procedures

8:30-9:30 Special Areas9:30-11:05 Reading

11:05-11:35 Lunch

11:40-12:15 Writing and Switch at 12:15

12:15-1:45 Reading1:45-2:30 Writing2:30-3:00 Physical Education

Mrs. Fernandez’s Class Schedule

Special Areas

Monday: Spanish8:30-9:30

Tuesday: Spanish8:30-9:30

Wednesday:None

Thursday: Music

8:30-9:30

Friday: Art

8:30-9:30

8:00-8:30 Bell WorkMorning Procedures

8:30-9:30 Special Areas9:30-11:05 Math

11:05-11:35 Lunch

11:40-12:15 Social Studies/Science and Switch at 12:15

12:15-1:45 Math 1:45-2:30 Social Studies/Science2:30-3:00 Physical Education

Class Subjects

• The subjects Mrs. Diaz teaches are:– Reading –Writing

Reading

• We will become familiar with all the Reading skills

• Main Idea, Author’s Purpose, Compare and Contrast, Vocabulary, Cause and Effect, Fact and Opinion, Sequencing, Facts and Details, and Problem/ Solution

• We will read fiction and nonfiction text• We will learn new vocabulary words to

comprehend our stories better.

Writing

• Your child will learn to write: expository, opinion, narrative and historical narrative, essays.

Ms. Fernandez Class Subjects

• The subjects Ms. Fernandez’s teaches are: Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Math, Science, and Social Studies

• We will demonstrate understanding of all benchmark skills required for fourth grade.

• This year in math the students will cover multi-digit multiplication, long division, geometry, etc.

• Mater Academy has implemented" Character Education”. Your child will learn about the Six Pillars of Good Character which are: Respect, Caring, Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Fairness, and Citizenship. We will also focus on current events utilizing Time For Kids Magazine.

• Weekly labs will be conducted to facilitate students understanding of Science concepts.

• We will be utilizing Instructional Technology 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Grading scale

K-12 Grades Numerical Value Verbal Interpretation Grade Point Value A 90-100% Outstanding progress 3.50 – 4.00

B 80-89% Above average progress 2.50 – 3.49 C 70-79% Average progress 1.50 – 2.49 D 60-69% Lowest acceptable progress 1.00 – 1.49 F 0-59% Failure 0.99 – 0 I 0 Incomplete 0

Grade Breakdown

Assessments 50%Class Work 25%Projects 15%Homework Completion 5%Achieve/Reading Plus 5%

Mrs. Diaz: Spanish, Music, & Art

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

Ms. Fernandez Spanish, Music, and Art

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

Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

Mrs. Diaz’s Rewards & Consequences

• Rewards No Homework coupons/candy. Breakfast Club, ice-cream party, etc. for

completing homework monthly.• Consequences

Loss of privileges, note home, parent conference, referral

Ms. Fernandez’s Rewards & Consequences

• Rewards Treasure Box/Candy. Breakfast Club, ice-cream party, etc. for

completing homework monthly.• Consequences

Loss of privileges, note home, parent conference, referral

Homework

• I assign homework Monday-Friday. • Your child’s homework is due daily. If you miss 3

homework assignments, your child will sign the Homework binder, you will be notified and your child will serve a detention.

• Reading Plus is a mandatory homework assignment that must be done every night and all tasks should be completed by Sunday. Students need 80% for the lesson to count.

• At the end of the month if you complete ALL of your homework assignments you will receive breakfast or an ice cream party!

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.

• PLEASE try not be absent.

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.

• Ten tardies result in a referral. Leaving early ten times 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 Jeans 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

TeacherWebsite

• Mrs. Diaz Materelementary.com Ms. Fernandez

Materelementary.com

Important Websites

• Reading Pluswww.readingplus.com• ConnectEd (Reading book and resources)www.eduplace.com

• Think Central (Math Textbook/Resources)www.thinkcentral.com• Pearson Success (Science Textbook/Resources)www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Communication

• The best way is via e-mail: jdiaz@materelementary.com and sfernandez@materelementary.com

• Please subscribe so you may receive website updates!• Call the school: (305) 698- 9900 and leave a message; I cannot

leave the classroom to answer phone calls.• Send a note with your child.• The school delivers automated messages through ConnectEd• Please contact Mrs. Diaz or Ms. Fernandez first to resolve any

issues.

Let’s Have a Great Year!Any Questions?