Promoting School Safety - "Be Safe" Anonymous Reporting System

M-DCPS is launching a NEW District Anonymous Reporting System (BeSafe) that includes TEXTING, WEB-BASED reporting, and PHONE reporting of any school safety concerns. BeSafe allows students to anonymously  submit incidents of crime, weapons, drug violations or other safety concerns in schools; thus reducing fear of retribution and preventing additional incidents. BeSafe can be used to address any crime, disorder, or disruptive behavior and is a particularly effective prevention tool to encourage students to submit incidents that threaten the security of the school environment.

Effective May 3, 2010, BeSafe will be available using any of the following 3 Options:

• WEB-BASED Reporting: Links will be placed on the dadeschools.net pages that will redirect the user to besafe.dadeschools.net  An anonymous reporting form can be completed and submitted at this time. Direct Access: http://besafe.dadeschools.net


• TEXTING: Using cell phones, a text message is sent to 274637 (CRIMES) with the text message beginning with the keyword “BESAFE”; followed by the anonymous tip.


• PHONE Reporting: Continue to utilize 305-995-COPS

Field Day

Field Day will take place on Friday, April 30, 2010. Only students in grades 2 - 5 will participate in the field day events. Students are encouraged to bring the following items to school:

• Sunblock


• Water bottle


• Shorts


• Hat and/or other gear to help protect from the sun


• Closed toed shoes

District's Summer Reading Lists and Suggested Activities for K-12 students

The Miami-Dade County Public School district has provided a summer reading list and suggested activities for K-12 students. Parents are encouraged to use these valuable resourced to ensure that learning continues to take place during summer recess.

Community Forum on the Housing Crisis

Attorney General Bill McCollum will be sponsoring a Community Forum on the Housing Crisis. For more information, please click here.

WLRN Ready to Learn (RTL) Earth Day & Literacy Open House

WLRN Ready to Learn (RTL) is hosting its 4th Annual Open House, on  Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 10:00 am – 1:00 p.m. at the WLRN studios located at 172 NE 15th Street, Miami, Florida 33132. WLRN Ready to Learn is an early childhood education program that provides parents and children’s caregivers with the training and resources needed to help children begin school ready to learn. The event coincides with Earth Day.

There will be photo opportunities with PBS Kids’ Sid the Science kid and Maya & Miguel. All young visitors will receive a special edition of Sid the Science Kid the Trouble With Germs book and free goodie bags.
For more information, call 305-995-4783 or visit www.wlrn.org/readytolearn.

Sports Day

Friday, April 15, 2010 is Sports Day. Students are permitted to wear a shirt representing their favorite sports team. Please remember, students may not wear open toed shoes.

Earth Miami on Jungle Island

FREE Family Day at

 

earth miami on Jungle Island 

 

 Sunday, April 18th, 2010

10 am - 6 pm 

 

 *Enjoy exhibits, tours, and family activities.

*Learn how you and your children can make a positive difference in our environment. 

     *Find out about new GREEN technologies.   

 

 

For FREE Admission come to The Parent Academy table in 

 entrance plaza at Jungle Island on Sunday, April 18th.

 

 

 Discounted Parking $4 in Jungle Island Lot 

 

   for more information, please click here. 

 

 

Jungle Island - 1111 Jungle Island Trail on the I-395 Causeway   

We have Only Days to Act!

The Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs has issued the following important message:

This afternoon, President of the Florida PTA, Karin Brown,  had an opportunity to speak with Governor Crist.  He advised that he is still considering all sides of SB6.  He claims to want to make the best decision for children, teachers and education in the State of Florida.   Governor Crist mentioned to Karin Brown that, while he has heard overwhelming outcry from the teachers, he would like to hear more from the parents, students and community partners within our school community.   THE GOVERNOR WILL SIGN, ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, BY FRIDAY.    We will continue to fight.  Once again, please contact the Governor of Florida, and ask him to VETO this legislation.   Please forward this email on to your neighbors, your friends, your relatives, and even speak to companies with which you do business.  Ask them to take just a moment and send an email, or make a call.   We know we can make a difference! Let’s flood the Governor’s email, voice mail and fax machine, beginning right NOW!   You can email at charlie.crist@myflorida.com   You can call at 1.850.488.7146 or 1.850.488.4441 You can FAX his office at 1.850.487.0801   You may FAX from your home computer by using www.faxzero.com

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Thursday, April 22, 2010 has been proclaimed "Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day" in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In recognition thereof the opportunity to participate in this important event will be extended to all Miami-Dade County Public School Children (Girls and Boys), ages 8 -18, to learn firsthand the exciting career options open to them. The age and maturity of the participating students should be considered by the parents or guardian, and advanced arrangements should be made with the parents' employer. Safety is a primary concern for all participants.

All the forms have been distributed to students. Parents must sign and return all forms to school by Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Parents who abide by these guldelines will be permitted to have their children participate in this event and the day will be recorded as an official school field trip and will not be counted as an absence from school for the participant.

VPK Lottery

The lottery for the 2010-2011 school year's VPK Program will take place April 15, 2010. The lottery will be held in the school's cafeteria at 8:45 am.

Grade 5 Field Trip Meeting

The fifth grade teachers will hold a very important meeting for all 5th grade parents regarding the upcoming 5th grade field trip to the Walt Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:45 am. The meeting will be held in the school’s Media Center. The teachers will discuss the tentative itinerary and will be available to answer any questions or concerns.