2013-2014 ESEA School Public Accountability Report

To meet federal and state requirements, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)and Miami-Dade County Public Schools have cooperatively prepared a report entitled theNo Child Left Behind (NCLB) School Public Accountability Report. The ESEA School Public Accountability Report is an important information source for parents, school staff and members of the community, as they work together to improve students’ academic performance.

Direct Link to the DBFE’s ESEA Accountability Report: http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/year1314/nclb1314.cfm?dist_schl=13_1811

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Early Dismissal Begins Tues., June 3rd

Parents, please be advised — Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3rd through Thursday, June 5th, students in all grade levels will be dismissed at 1:35 pm. Many thanks for your cooperation as we close out the 2013-2014 school year.

White Hot Heat Day – Thursday, May 22nd

•  The Miami HEAT has advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
• All students are encouraged to wear WHITE in support of the Miami HEAT bringing home yet another NBA Championship.
• Students are required to wear uniform bottoms, but are asked to wear white TOPS to show their support. 
• The Miami HEAT also encourages you to post your photos that day to Instagram using the hashtag #WHITEHOTHEATSTYLE where they will be upload to the HEAT website: www.whitehotheat.com.

 

The Art of Summer at FIU

• Registration for the Art of Summer at FIU is open.
• The camp will take place June 16 to August 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,  for children ages 6-14. Early drop-off is available at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up is available until 6 p.m.
• The eight-week camp is $150/week (total of $1,200) and four-week camp is $175/week (total of $700). Full payment is due upon registration.
• The camp cost includes lunch, snacks, and weekly field trips. Select two “Arts” led by FIU instructors. Pick any two of these activities: art, dance, music or sports.
• Registrations received after May 30, 2014, will incur a $50 late fee.
• Late fees apply for pick-ups after 6 p.m.

For more information, visit: summercamp.fiu.edu, email summercamp@fiu.edu or call (305) 348-4837.
 

YouthSpark Summer Camps thru Microsoft

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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week

This week is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

In recognition of the national campaigns for Children’s Mental Health Awareness, we’d like to take this opportunity to draw attention to the mental health needs of children and adolescents.  A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning.  Mental health is an essential part of a child’s overall health and has an interactive relationship with his or her physical health and ability to succeed in school and society.

The following resources focus on this topic and provide a wealth of information on Children’s Mental Health for educators, students, and their families:

• A Family Guide to Children’s Mental Health Services and Supports 
  • This guidebook published by Florida’s Department of Children and Families provides information on mental health concerns and treatment for children.
•  American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Provides information and resources for families on mental illness and mental health disorders in children and adolescents.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • Provides information on mental illness and links to resources for individuals and families in need.
• National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Thank you for all that you do on a daily basis to support our students with mental health challenges.

My Art My Way Exhibit

Stop by HistoryMiami to view the beautiful artwork created by our very own IND students! For more exhibit information, click the photo below.

We are so proud of our boys and girls! WAY TO GO! 😀

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HOPE Totes for the Homeless

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The RAK Club will begin collecting items on Monday, May 5th through Friday, May 23rd.

Miami Brain Fair at the Museum of Science

On Saturday, March 22 from 10 am – 4 pm, local university scientists will be at the downtown Museum of Science to teach children how the brain works.  Kids can touch a real brain, play with brain puzzles, see electrical activity from their own muscles, and find out if they are a super taster.  Additional fun activities include face painting and puppet shows.

•  Admission is only $1. 
•  More info at www.themiamiproject.org/brainfair. 
• Email:  brainfair@med.miami.edu

Letter to Parents: New Graduation Requirements

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