Concerned Parent Advocate Workshop

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Grants Administration, and Community Services, along with the Office of Budget Management, is offering a workshop for parents who want to learn more about school finance and budget development. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Miami Springs Senior High, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Parents interested in attending this workshop must register no later than February 16, 2010, via fax to 305-995-1200, or via e-mail to:  striay@dadeschools.net.

United States Census Information

In support of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2010 U.S. Census Action Plan, schools are being provided the following information to disseminate to students and parents regarding the 2010 U.S. Census. This information is also available is spanish.

2010 Testing Calendar

The 2010 Testing Calendar is now available! The SAT-10 will be administered to the students in grades 1 and 2. Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will take the FCAT SSS.

BPOP Workshop-March 4

The next Bilingual Parent Outreach Program seminar will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:30 am. This free workshop will take place in our Media Center and will focus on a Road to a Healthier You-Imporving Your Health.

Class Group Picture Day

Class Group Picture Day will take place on Wednesday, January 27th. Students must wear their regular uniforms. The last day to submit a payment is Tuesday, January 26th.

February Calendar

The February 2010 calendar is now available! Download the new calendar here.

No School-Teacher Planning Day

There is No School on Friday, January 22, 2010. This is a Teacher Planning Day. Classes will resume on Monday, January 25, 2010.

FDLRS South Training Series

FDLRS South is offering free training sessions. These trainings emphasize themes that are central to effective education and caregiving for all young children. Child care and education personnel can receive annual in-service contact hours required by the Department of Children and Families. Click here for additional information.

Navigating Tough Issues

Help your child steer clear of danger and chart a course for success. Please join us for a FREE parent workshop:"Navigating Tough Issues.” Experts from Miami-Dade County Public Schools will present and lead discussions about Bullying, Cybersafety, Adolescent Mental Health, and Violence Prevention. For more information, please click here. 

No School-Martin Luther King, Jr.

There is No School on Monday, January 18, 2010 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

The Very Involved Parent Award

The Very Involved Parent Award recognizes parents who meet specific criteria:

• a child who attends M-DCPS
• involvement in learning at home
• regular school attendance
• teacher conference or communication
• attendance in at least two school events

Parents who meet this criteria should complete and return the VIP Application to the Main Office no later than February 5, 2010. All Very Involved Parents will receive free family admission to The Fair on April 5, 2010.

Regular Clothes Day

Seminole’s PTA is sponsoring a Regular Clothes Day on Monday, January 11th. Students are encouraged to make a one dollar donation to the PTA during these events. Please remember that students are not allowed to wear open-toed shoes.

FDOE Annual ESE Parent Survey

FDOE conducts an annual parent survey designed to provide USDOE, Office of Special Education Programs, with information on how well Florida's schools are supporting the involvement of parents of students with disabilities in their child's education. The survey is open to all parents of children with disabilities receiving exceptional student education (ESE) services from Pre-K through grade 12.The survey will be available online at www.esesurvey.com from February 1, 2010-July 1, 2010. The survey is available in English and Spanish. Paper surveys will be made available to parents who are unable to access a computer.  All survey responses are confidential.  No names will be released in any report. M-DCPS’s focus is to increase the number of parents who respond to the survey and to help schools improve their ability to facilitate parent involvement.

BPOP Workshop-January

The next Bilingual Parent Outreach Program seminar will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 8:30 am. This free workshop will take place in our Media Center and will focus on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).

Regular Clothes Days

Seminole’s PTA is sponsoring Regular Clothes Days on Tuesday, January 5th and Wednesday, January 6th. Students are encouraged to make a one dollar donation to the PTA during these events. Please remember that students are not allowed to wear open-toed shoes.