Honor Roll Breakfast

The Honor Roll Breakfast is taking place on Friday, February 27 at 8:35 a.m. The event will take place in the school’s cafeteria. Students achieving Principal’s and First Honor Roll will be honored at the ceremony. The PTA is sponsoring this event.

2009 Standardized Testing

The 2009 Standardized Testing Calendar is now available. Please make the necessary arrangement to ensure your students attend school during the assessment period. In addition, please take a few minutes to talk to the students about test anxiety and positive ways to release stress.

Black History Month-Recommended Reading List

This recommended reading list, in celebration of Florida's Black History Month, highlights African-American
literature. This list provides an excellent source of suggested books for children of all ages. Just Read, Florida! makes reading a priority in Florida's public schools and among the community groups and volunteer
organizations that support them.

Interim Progress Reports

Interim Progress Reports will be sent home today. Please take the time to review these reports with your children. If you have any questions regarding the Interim Progress Reports, feel free to call the school at 305-261-7071.

No School Monday

There will be No School on Monday, February 16. Happy President’s Day!

Miami Heat FCAT Rewards Program

The Miami Heat would like to congratulate each student who passed the FCAT last year with one free ticket to an upcoming game. This form delineates instructions to students and families on how to secure one free ticket and the restrictions that apply.

Workshop-Raising Children with Special Needs

The Parent Academy is offering a very valuable workshop entitled “Raising a Child with Special Needs.” This workshop is taking place on Wednesday, February 18th from 6 pm to 7 pm at FDLRS South. The workshop will be presented in both English and Spanish. Please see their flyer for more information.

No School-Teacher Workday

There will be no school on Friday, January 6th. This day has been designated as a Teacher Workday.

Medical and Community Services

The Bilingual Parent Outreach Program hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 5 at 8:30 am. This meeting will focus on Medical and Community Services available to the public.

Very Involved Parent Award

Are you a VIP Parent? The Very Involved Parent Award is offered to all parents who satisfy the following criteria:

• Have a child who attends M-DCPS
• Are involved with a child’s learning at home
• Ensure a child has no more than five absences in a semester
• Participate in a Parent-Teacher Conference
• Attend at least two school activities

If you are eligible, please complete the VIP Application and return it to the Main Office by Thursday, February 5th.