DDCES
8/27/2015
September 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
6
20
27
Thursday
Friday
2
3
4
Cheerleading Clinic
3:15-4:30 pm
Cheerleading Tryouts
4:15 – 5:30 pm
School Spirit Day
Wear jeans and a school
spirit shirt for $1. Proceeds
go to PTO.
7
8
9
10
11
No School: Labor Day
Portuguese classes
celebrate Brazilian
Independence Day: In class
Open House:
PreK & K 6:00 pm
1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade: 7:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
9 am: School Cafeteria
Brazilian Author visits
DDCES 9 am
Patriot Day
School Spirit Day
Wear jeans and a school
spirit shirt for $1. Proceeds
go to PTO.
17
Brazilian Independence Day
13
Wednesday
14
15
16
No School: Teacher Planning
Day
Afterschool Enrichment
Programs Begin!
Technology Night for 3rd
graders and parents 7-8 pm
21
22
28
29
Picture Day! Students wear
their school uniform.
18
Saturday
5
12
19
School Spirit Day
Wear jeans and a school
spirit shirt for $1. Proceeds
go to PTO.
23
24
25
26
No School: Teacher Planning
Day
Interim Progress Reports go
home
School Spirit Day
Wear jeans and a school
spirit shirt for $1. Proceeds
go to PTO.
Chess Tournament at DDCES
30
ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
On Monday August 31, 2015, arrival procedures indicated below will become effective. Please remember that complimentary delicious breakfast
is served in our dining room for students from 7:45 am - 8:15 am on a daily basis.
Grades
Mon, Tues, Thurs,
Fri
School Hours
Wednesday
School Hours
Arrival Location
Morning Pick Up
Time by Teacher
PK3-PK4
8:30-2:00
8:30-2:00
Preschool Classroom 8:00 am
K—1st Grade
8:30-3:00
8:30-2:00
Cafeteria
8:15 am
2nd—3rd Grade
8:30-4:00
8:30-3:00
Cafeteria
8:15 am
*Supervision is provided in the identified arrival locations only. Students will be picked up by their teacher at the designated time/location and
escorted to their classroom. These procedures will help ensure staff is able to properly supervised and prepare students for an orderly and timely
start of the day.
ARRIVAL
Drive Thru Drop Off Option
Students can be dropped off at the vehicle drop-off/loading
area on the side or in the front of the building. Vehicles will
only be allowed to drive in to our pick area coming from 52
Street. Staff will be available to greet and escort students to
their designated arrival locations. Teachers will not be
available for a conference at this time. Conferences must be
scheduled in advance. When exiting, only a right turn
towards 53 Street will be permitted.
Pedestrian Option
If you choose to park and walk your child to school, the only
available entrance for walkers will be at the main entrance
of the school. All parents must depart the building by 8:30
am so that instruction can begin on time. Teachers will not
be available for a conference at this time. Conferences must
be scheduled in advance.
DISMISSAL
Drive Thru Pick Up Option
Students will be escorted by their teachers to the Drive Thru
Pick Up Area. Families will be provided a dashboard sign to
be displayed indicating the name of the student(s) being
picked up. Vehicles will only be allowed to drive in to our
pick area coming from 52 Street. For their safety, students
will not be loaded into a vehicle at any other area along the
line other than at the designated pick-up point at the front
of the line. Students will not be allowed to walk away from
the dismissal line-up area to load a vehicle away from the
drop-off/pick up area. Vehicles are to enter single file
through the vehicle drop-off and pick-up lane and remain in
single file. Teachers will not be available for a conference at
this time. Conferences must be scheduled in advance.
When exiting, only a right turn towards 53 Street will be
permitted.
Pedestrian Option
If you choose to park and walk to pick up your child, please
proceed to the designated classroom to pick up your child.
The only available entrance for walkers will be at the main
entrance of the school. We ask that you do so quietly in
order to avoid disturbing classes or after care programs that
are in session. Teachers will not be available for a
conference at this time. Conferences must be scheduled in
advance.
*For after school care, please park and visit the main office to pick up your child.
Front entrance for
after school care
pedestrian pick up
or drop off.
~
~
--.-
~
~
~
~
~
I
I
I
I
~
t
I
a
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
D I ~
I
I
I
I
I
.I
I
I
I
l
II
I
I
j
I
Entrance right turn
I
I only.~
I
~
I
I
~
I
I
~
I
~
IEnter through
I52nd street
~
only!
I
I
"'
H
v
I
a
I
Dismissal pick up and
drop off here.
~
~
~
Exit, right turn only.
..
2015-2016
Cheer Team
Come see what being part of a Cheer Squad is all about!
Cheer Clinic:
What to bring:
September 2nd/ 3:15 PM-4:15 PM
Water bottle
Appropriate Clothing
Cheer Tryouts:
September 3rd/ 4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Sneakers
Location: Outdoor Pavilion
Come one, come all!
2nd & 3rd Graders Only
Cheer At a Glance
2015-2016
Please take this home for your parents’ approval. It contains important
information for all of you to review if you are considering applying for the
position of cheerleader at DDCES.
Clinic & Tryouts: The cheer clinic and tryouts will be held on Wednesday,
September 2nd at 3:15 - 4:15 pm and Thursday, September 3rd from
4:15 – 5:15 pm under the outside pavilion.
Practice Attire: White Shirt, black shorts, and any sneakers
First Parent Meeting: Friday, September 4th from 4:15 – 5:00 pm in
Room 203
Practice Sessions: Practices will be held on Wednesdays from 4:15 PM to
5:15PM beginning on Wednesday, September 16th.
Costs: $145 per child includes (uniform, briefs, socks, bow, pom poms, & shoes)
CONCERNS: Fundraising will be done year round; fundraising efforts will be
used to pay for items above the deposit. Please keep in mind that all costs are
estimated and may vary slightly.
Thank you for your support!
Ms. Hervas & Ms. Vergara
nhervas@dadeschools.net & svergara@dadeschools.net
DDCES 2015- 2016 CHEERLEADING TEAM
LIABILITY RELEASE AND PERMISSION FORM
I hereby give consent to have my child participate in the Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School (DDCES)
cheerleading team tryouts and if accepted to participate on the team, the clinic will take place on September 2, 2015 from
3:15 – 4:15 p.m. and the tryout will take place on September 3, 2015 from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. For these children selected and
notified, practices will take place every Wednesday beginning September 16, 2015, from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Depending on
the different event(s) the cheerleading team is participating in, there may be additional practices or special events in which
the parent/ guardian will be notified ahead of time.
In consideration for my child being allowed to participate in the tryouts or on the team, I hereby release DDCES, its Board
of Directors, employees, officers, volunteers, and agents from liability for any and all claims, including claims of negligence,
resulting in accident, injury, sickness, death, economic loss, etc. of any nature whatsoever to person or property resulting in
any way from or in any fashion arising from, connected with or resulting from participation in the tryouts or on the team.
I, as parent/guardian, understand that cheerleading can be a dangerous sport. By signing this form, we understand that the
possibility of injury does exist and accept all risk and responsibility associated with the sport.
By signing this form, I understand that I am responsible for transportation to and from DDCES. If the child is picked up
late, this form gives consent to have the child attend the aftercare program and I will be charged the fee of $10.00 per 15
minutes. If the child is enrolled in aftercare or any DDCES enrichment program, the child will be walked to his/her
aftercare/enrichment program safely.
I HEREBY GIVE PERMISSION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT TO BE ADMINISTERED TO MY
CHILD IN THE EVENT OF MY ABSENCE OR IN THE EVENT THAT I CANNOT BE REACHED.
Participant name: __________________________________
DATE:
_______________
Insurance Carrier : __________________________ Policy # : _________________________________
(attach a photo copy of medical insurance card) Group#:__________________________________
Preferred Hospital:____________________________
________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
DAYTIME PHONE____________________
DATE
_______________
EVENING PHONE
_____________________
Emergency Contact:
Name: ______________________
Phone Number: ________________
Name: ______________________
Phone Number: ________________
My child will: * Check off only one box that applies
 Be picked up on time by a parent/ guardian. (If there is someone else authorized to pick up your child, parent must let
DDCES know in writing. Valid Identification will be required.)
 Go to DDCES after care program.
 Go to DDCES enrichment program: ________________
Dear DDCES Families,
On behalf of Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School, we would like to invite you to join the Parent
Teacher Organization (PTO).
The DDCES PTO will support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through
parent and community volunteerism. The PTO will coordinate fundraising efforts to support programs,
projects, and equipment that will be used to enhance the school.
Through PTO involvement, you will have a stronger connection to the school as you stay informed about all
upcoming activities. Most importantly, research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s
schools, the schools perform better overall.
All year long, the PTO will provide support for many activities that directly benefit students, teachers, and
parents. We invite you to join today.
PTO membership dues are $10 annually per family.
Additionally, as more information regarding meeting dates becomes available, we will inform you. In the
meantime, the PTO email address is ddcespto@gmail.com.
Kindly show your support and make your check payable to Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School PTO
(cash is also acceptable). Please return the bottom portion with your check or cash as soon as possible. Your
support is greatly appreciated.
PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) 2015-2016 MEMBERSHIP FORM
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Child or children’s Names:
Homeroom Teacher:
__________________
I am interested in volunteering for weekday and weeknight events.
I am interested in volunteering for weekend events.
Number of adults wanting to participate from this household:
I would like to receive PTO information via email - Yes
$10 cash
$10 check
___ check #_________
or No
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year at Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School. We are excited to
work with the families. As the PTO gets organized, we will be communicating dates as they are set.
Our first fundraiser is Friday Jeans Day. For a $1 donation, students may wear jeans and a Downtown Doral
Charter uniform polo or school spirit shirt. There are 35 Fridays this school year, excluding holidays and
Teacher Planning Days. At this time, you have the opportunity to pre-pay the entire school year for $25. The
benefit to you is a $10 savings and you will not have to remember to send $1 each Friday.
If you would like to pre-pay your child’s Jeans Day, please fill out the form and below and return it to your
child’s teacher along with cash or a check made payable to DDCES PTO. All payments must be submitted no
later than Friday, August 28th, 2015. Place the form and payment in an envelope labeled “DDCES PTO Jean
Day”.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School PTO
ddcespto@gmail.com
Jeans Day at DDCES
Student’s Name
Grade
Homeroom Teacher’s Name
I am enclosing $25 cash
or a $25 check
for the 35 Jeans Days for the school year.
I understand that if my child is absent on a Friday, I will not receive a refund.
Parent Signature
(Please initial).
HOP TO IT!
Help our school earn money for new
playground equipment by attaching a
Box Top to each hopscotch square.
NAME___________________________________________
GRADE__________________________________________
TEACHER’S NAME_______________________________
About the Founder
MIRIAM MONTES DE OCA
Miriam Montes de Oca was born in Venezuela and raised in
Miami, FL. She received her training at Ballet Concerto School
where she also obtained her graduation degree. She attended
New World School of the Arts and many Summer programs
including Joffrey Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Boston Ballet
and Milwaukee Ballet. She was a member of Southern Ballet
Theater and Bay Ballet Theater. Currently, Mrs. Montes de
Oca teaches full-time at child-care centers and pre-schools.
Her repertoire consists of Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz,
Contemporary Dance and Gymnastics.
Mrs. Montes de Oca has had the pleasure of teaching ballet for
the past 22 years and has been running her own ballet program
for the past 16 years. Throughout that time she has learned and
help little dancers as they grow into this art form and learn to
love it.
little ballerinas
From the creator of Children’s Dance at School
P.O. Box 4211
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Telephone: 305.826.1914
registration form
creative outlet for physical and emotional spirit. These
classes help youngsters establish a good body image while
building strong, straight spines, good social skills and having
fun while learning.
1. The Ballet classes will be held once a week. Each class is
45 minutes long and is held on school grounds.
2. Classes are offered 1 time per week at a charge of $60.00
per student per month for a 4 week month.
(address is on the cover of this form). Please be sure to
write child’s name on check.
4. The tuition is due on the 1st of each month.
If payment is not received by the 5th of the month, there
will be a $10.00 late fee added to your monthly payment.
and return to Little Ballerinas
Student's Name
Student’s Age
Parent's or Guardian's Name
Street Address 1
Street Address 2
5. There will be no refunds for missed classes and there will
be a $25.00 returned check fee.
City/State/Zip
6. Important phone numbers are:
Home Phone#
.587.0353
You may also e-mail us at balletm2010@hotmail.com.
Student's Date of Birth
7. A presentation will be held at the end of the school year.
Email Address
Friends and family are all welcome to attend.
8. Ballet Clothing:
Black or pink leotards and pink ballet slippers.
School Name
Annual Registration Fee: $20.00
Please include check for $80.00 made
payable to: Miriam Montes de Oca