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CONNECTION A Newsletter for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Parents news.dadeschools.net Keeping Parents Connected and Informed UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS November 22 10:00 a.m. Organization Meeting November 23 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting December 14 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting DATES TO REMEMBER November 23 - Teacher Planning Day November 24 - Thanksgiving November 25 - Recess Day WHITE HOUSE HONORS M-DCPS FOR INNOVATION, PERSONALIZED LEARNING Miami-Dade County Public Schools was recognized at the White House as the leading large school district in innovation and personalized learning for all students, particularly underserved ones. Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho had been invited to attend a discussion convened by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The USDOE’s Office of Innovation and Improvement partnered with the White House Domestic Policy Council to invite a select group of school superintendents from around the country who are leading personalized learning efforts nationwide. M-DCPS was the only school system from Florida among the 35 districts invited to attend the one-day, roundtable discussion at the White House. Some of M-DCPS’ personalized learning includes Digital Convergence – a multi-year initiative that has resulted in the distribution of over 140,000 digital devices to enhance the learning experiences and complement the 11,620 interactive boards previously installed in classrooms and 45 million square feet of physical space configured for Wi-Fi connectivity; iPrep Math – a personalized and blended instructional program in the District’s 49 middle schools that combines adaptive software with face-to-face instruction to encourage an inquiry-based approach to the study of mathematics. GOB PROGRESS CONTINUES ACROSS M-DCPS SCHOOLS On November 6, 2012, county voters approved the issuance of a $1.2 billion General Obligation Bond for renovating facilities, updating technology, building school replacements, expanding student capacity, and enhancing facility safety. Visit http:// pubreport.dadeschools.net/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer. aspx?/capitaldashboard/mainpage to view the dashboard and stay up-to-date on the progress of projects across M-DCPS. IMMERSING STUDENTS IN #STEAM-FOCUSED EDUCATION Miami-Dade County Public Schools aspires to engage and prepare all of our students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) to ensure our community has the next generation of inventors, explorers, innovators, artists and leaders. Rockway Middle School students tour the STEM Mobile Lab, built to ensure that teachers and students are exposed and immersed in state-of-the-art curriculum that supports what is being taught in STEM classrooms. Hundreds of Miami-Dade County Public Schools students spend a day filled with learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the TEN80 STEMFest. Design & Architecture Senior High School students get a sneak peek at costumes from J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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CONNECTIONA Newsletter for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Parents

news.dadeschools.netKeeping Parents Connected and Informed

UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

November 22 10:00 a.m. Organization MeetingNovember 23 11:00 a.m. Regular MeetingDecember 14 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

DATES TO REMEMBER

November 23 - Teacher Planning DayNovember 24 - ThanksgivingNovember 25 - Recess Day

WHITE HOUSE HONORS M-DCPS FOR INNOVATION, PERSONALIZED LEARNINGMiami-Dade County Public Schools was recognized at the White House as the leading large school district in innovation and personalized learning for all students, particularly underserved ones. Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho had been invited to attend a discussion convened by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The USDOE’s Office of Innovation and Improvement partnered with the White House Domestic Policy Council to invite a select group of school superintendents from around the country who are leading personalized learning efforts nationwide. M-DCPS was the only school system from Florida among the 35 districts invited to attend the one-day, roundtable discussion at the White House. Some of M-DCPS’ personalized learning includes Digital Convergence – a multi-year initiative that has resulted in the distribution of over 140,000 digital devices to enhance the learning experiences and complement the 11,620 interactive boards previously installed in classrooms and 45 million square feet of physical space configured for Wi-Fi connectivity; iPrep Math – a personalized and blended instructional program in the District’s 49 middle schools that combines adaptive software with face-to-face instruction to encourage an inquiry-based approach to the study of mathematics.

GOB PROGRESS CONTINUES ACROSS M-DCPS SCHOOLS

On November 6, 2012, county voters approved the issuance of a $1.2 billion General Obligation Bond for renovating facilities, updating technology, building school replacements, expanding student capacity, and enhancing facility safety. Visit http://pubreport.dadeschools.net/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/capitaldashboard/mainpage to view the dashboard and stay up-to-date on the progress of projects across M-DCPS.

IMMERSING STUDENTS IN #STEAM-FOCUSED EDUCATIONMiami-Dade County Public Schools aspires to engage and prepare all of our students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) to ensure our community has the next generation of inventors, explorers, innovators, artists and leaders.

Rockway Middle School students tour the STEM Mobile Lab, built to ensure that teachers and students are exposed and immersed in state-of-the-art curriculum that supports what is being taught in STEM classrooms.

Hundreds of Miami-Dade County Public Schools students spend a day filled with learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the TEN80 STEMFest.

Design & Architecture Senior High School students get a sneak peek at costumes from J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida

Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Vice Chair

Susie V. CastilloDr. Lawrence S. Feldman

Dr. Wilbert “Tee” HollowayDr. Martin KarpLubby NavarroDr. Marta Pérez

Raquel A. Regalado

Alberto M. CarvalhoSuperintendent of Schools

Sebastian M. LorenzoStudent Advisor to the School Board

Produced by the Office of CommunicationsDaisy Gonzalez-Diego

Chief Communications Officer

Volume 8, Issue 27 Winter 2016

M-DCPS OFFERS STUDENTS DIPLOMA PATHWAYS TO SUCCESSM-DCPS wants to ensure that parents and students are aware of the different diploma options that are available in Florida and in our district. This information will allow students to plan their academic trajectory early on and will also encourage them to take more rigorous courses, which will in turn make them more competitive as they prepare for college and careers. For more information, speak to your school’s CAP Advisor or school counselor.

#VALUESMATTERMIAMI - M-DCPS STUDENTS, COMMUNITY SUPPORT HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS FOR HAITI

Continuing the rich tradition of service to others in times of disaster, M-DCPS students, employees and families came together to donate funds and nearly 3,000 boxes full of baby food, dry food, medical supplies, batteries, flashlights, backpacks, and school supplies to help the many victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.

WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR THIS YEAR? #MDCPSGIVESTHANKS

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and M-DCPS is re-launching its #MDCPSGivesThanks social media campaign. Students, teachers and administrators across the district will be highlighting what they are thankful and grateful for this year. To view the posts, visit twitter and search for the hashtag #MDCPSGivesThanks.

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CONEXIÓNBoletín de noticias para los padres de familia de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado Miami-Dade

news.dadeschools.netManteniendo a los padres de familia conectados e informados

PRÓXIMAS REUNIONES DE LA JUNTA ESCOLAR

22 de noviembre 10:00 a.m. Reunión organizativa23 de noviembre 11:00 a.m. Reunión regular14 de diciembre 11:00 a.m. Reunión regular

FECHAS PARA RECORDAR

23 de noviembre - Día de Planificación del Maestro24 de noviembre - Día de Acción de Gracias25 de noviembre - Receso

CONTINÚA EL PROGRESO DEL GOB EN LAS M-DCPS

El 6 de noviembre del 2012, los votantes aprobaron el referendo del Bono de Obligación General (GOB) por $1.2 mil millones para modernizar y reemplazar escuelas, actualizaciones tecnológicas, estaciones para estudiantes y mejoras en la seguridad. Para ver el progreso de los proyectos en todo el Distrito, visite http://pubreport.dadeschools.net/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/capitaldashboard/mainpage.

ESTUDIANTES PARTICIPAN EN EDUCACIÓN #STEAM-FOCUSEDLas M-DCPS aspira a preparar a sus estudiantes para que participen en las ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería, artes y matemáticas (STEAM) lo que garantiza a nuestra comunidad la próxima generación de inventores, exploradores, innovadores, artistas y líderes.

Estudiantes de Rockway Middle visitan el laboratorio móvil STEM, creado para asegurar que maestros y estudiantes estén inmersos en un currículo moderno que apoya lo que se enseña en las aulas STEM.

Cientos de estudiantes de las M-DCPS pasaron un día aprendiendo ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas durante TEN80 STEMFest.

Alumnos de DASH observan los trajes de la película Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them basada en el libro de J.K. Rowling.

LA CASA BLANCA HONRA A LAS M-DCPS POR INNOVACIONES Y ENSEÑANZA PERSONALIZADALa Casa Blanca reconoció a M-DCPS como distrito escolar líder en la innovación y enseñanza personalizada para todos sus estudiantes, particularmente para los más necesitados. El Depto. de Educación de los EE.UU. (USDOE) invitó al Superintendente Carvalho al diálogo sobre la educación personalizada.

La Oficina de Innovation and Improvement de la USDOE se asoció con el Domestic Policy Council de la Casa Blanca para invitar a un grupo de superintendentes escolares del país líderes en la nación en cuanto a enseñanza personalizada. M-DCPS fue el único distrito escolar de la Florida entre los 35 invitados a la mesa redonda en la Casa Blanca.

El aprendizaje personalizado de las M-DCPS incluye Digital Convergence – una iniciativa de varios años, que ha distribuido más de 140,000 dispositivos electrónicos para mejorar la experiencia del aprendizaje, además de los 11,620 tableros interactivos instalados en los salones de clases y 45 millones de pies cuadrados configurados con conexión inalámbrica; iPrep Math – un programa instruccional personalizado y combinado que se ofrece en las 49 escuelas intermedias del Distrito que combina la computación adaptativa con la instrucción en clase animando así el uso de la investigación en el estudio de las matemáticas.

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Volumen 8, Publicación 27 Invierno 2016

LAS M-DCPS OFRECEN DIPLOMA PATHWAYS TO SUCCESSM-DCPS desea que padres y estudiantes estén al tanto de las diferentes opciones para diplomas que existen en la Florida y en nuestro distrito. Esto ayudará a los estudiantes a planificar temprano su trayectoria académica y a animarlos a que tomen cursos que sean más rigurosos, que los harán más competitivos para universidades y carreras. Para más información, hable con el asesor CAP o con el consejero escolar.

La Junta Escolar del Condado Miami-Dade, Florida

Perla Tabares Hantman, PresidentaDra. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Vicepresidenta

Susie V. CastilloDr. Lawrence S. Feldman

Dr. Wilbert “Tee” HollowayDr. Martin KarpLubby Navarro

Dra. Marta PérezRaquel A. Regalado

Alberto M. CarvalhoSuperintendente de Escuelas

Sebastián M. LorenzoEstudiante Asesor de la Junta Escolar

Producido por la Oficina de ComunicacionesDaisy González-Diego

Jefa Principal de Comunicaciones

#VALUESMATTERMIAMI – ESTUDIANTES DE LAS M-DCPS Y LA COMUNIDAD BRINDAN AYUDA A HAITÍ POR HURACÁN

Fieles a la tradición de brindar ayuda en épocas de desastre, estudiantes, empleados y familias de las M-DCPS se unieron para donar fondos y aproximadamente 3,000 cajas con alimentos de bebé, alimentos secos, suministros médicos, baterías, linternas, mochilas y útiles escolares para los muchos damnificados del Huracán Matthew en Haití.

¿QUÉ AGRADECES EN ESTE AÑO? #MDCPSGIVESTHANKS

Se acerca el Día de Acción de Gracias y las M-DCPS vuelven a lanzar en Twitter su campaña de medios sociales #MDCPSGivesThanks. Personal del Distrito estará compartiendo el por qué dan gracias este año. Para ver las publicaciones, visite twitter y busque el hashtag #MDCPSGivesThanks

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KONEKSYONYon Bilten pou Paran Lekòl Leta Miami-Dade County

news.dadeschools.netKenbe Paran Enfòme e Konekte

PWOCHEN REYINYON KOMISYON KONSÈY LEKÒL

22 novanm 10:00 dimaten Reyinyon Òganizasyonèl23 novanm 11:00 dimaten Reyinyon Regilye14 desanm 11:00 dimaten Reyinyon Regilye

DAT POU NOU SONJE

23 novanm - Jounen pou Pwofesè Fè Planifikasyon24 novanm - “Thanksgiving” (Jou Remèsiman)25 novanm - Jou Konje

MEZON BLANCH ONORE M-DCPS POU INOVASYON, APRANTISAJ PÈSONALIZEYo te rekonèt Lekòl Leta Miami-Dade County jodi a nan Mezon Blanch kòm pi gwo distri lekòl nan inovasyon ak aprantisaj pèsonalize pou tout elèv e an patikilye elèv defavorize yo. Sipèentandan Lekòl yo Alberto M. Carvalho te jwenn envitasyon pou ale nan yon diskisyon Depatman Edikasyon Etazini ak Mezon Blanch te òganize

Biwo Inovasyon ak Amelyorasyon USDOE te fè patenarya avèk Konsil Regilasyon Domestik Mezon Blanch la pou envite yon gwoup sipèentandan lekòl yo chwazi, ki soti nan tout peyi a ki ap dirije efò aprantisaj pèsonalize atravè peyi a. M-DCPS te sèl sistèm lekòl ki soti nan Florid pami 35 distri yo te envite nan reyinyon diskisyon ki dire yon jounen nan Mezon Blanch.

Pami kèk aprantisaj pèsonalize M-DCPS yo genyen Konvèjans Dijital – yon inisyativ plizyè ane ki se rezilta distribisyon plis pase 140,000 aparèy dijital pou amelyore eksperyans aprantisaj e konplemante 11,620 tablo blan entèraktif nou te deja enstale nan salklas ak 45 milyon pye kare espas fizik ki te konfigire pou konektivite Wi-Fi; Matematik iPrep – yon pwogram enstriksyonèl pèsonalize e melanje nan 49 lekòl mwayen Distri a ki konbine pwogram òdinatè adaptif avèk enstriksyon fasafas pou ankouraje yon apwòch ki baze sou kesyònman nan etid matematik.

PWOGRÈ GOB YO AP KONTINYE ATRAVÈ LEKÒL M-DCPS YO

Nan dat 6 novanm 2012, votè nan konte a te apwouve piblikasyon yon Bon Obligasyon Jeneral $1.2 milya pou renove etablisman lekòl, amelyore teknoloji, ranplase bilding lekòl, ogmante kapasite elèv, e amelyore sekirite nan lekòl. Vizite http:// pubreport.dadeschools.net/ ReportServer/ Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/capitaldashboard/mainpage pou w ka wè tablo enfòmasyon an e rete enfòme sou pwogrè ki ap fèt atravè M-DCPS.

PLONJE ELÈV NAN EDIKASYON KI #BAZE SOU STEAMLekol Leta Miami-Dade County gen aspirasyon pou li angaje e prepare tout elèv nou yo nan “Science, Technology, Engineering, Art ak Mathematics (STEAM)” (Syans, Teknoloji, Jeni, Ar ak Matematik) pou asire pwochen envantè, innovatè, atis ak lidè soti nan kominote nou an.

Elèv Lekòl Mwayen Rockway ap vizite Laboratwa Mobil STEM, yo te konstwi pou asire pwofesè ak elèv ekspoze e plonje nan kourikoulòm dènye kri ki sipòte sa y ap anseye nan salklas STEM yo.

Plizyè santèm elèv Lekol Leta Miami-Dade County pase yon jounen ki ranpli avèk aprantisaj syans, teknoloji, jeni ak matematik nan ‘TEN80STEMFest.’

Elèv Lekòl Segondè Design & Architecture ap fè yon koudèy sou kostim ‘J.K Rowling’s Fantastic Beast’ e sou Ki Kote Yo ka Jwenn yo.

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Komisyon Konsèy Lekòl Miami-Dade County, Florid

Madan Perla Tabares Hantman, Chèmann Doktè Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Vis Chèmann

Susie V. CastilloDoktè Lawrence S. Feldman

Doktè Wilbert “Tee” HollowayDoktè Martin Karp

Lubby NavarroDoktè Marta PérezRaquel A. Regalado

Alberto M. CarvalhoSipèentandan Lekòl yo

Sebastian M. LorenzoKonseye Elèv nan Komisyon Konsèy Lekòl la

Se Biwo Kominikasyon ki Pwodui Bilten sa aDaisy Gonzalez-Diego

Ofisye Anchèf Kominikasyon

Volim 8, Nimewo 27 Ivè 2016

#VALUEMATTERMIAMI – ELÈV M-DCPS, EFÒ SIPÒ KOMINOTÈ POU SOULAJE AYITI APRE PASAJ MATTHEW

Nan kontinye tradisyon rich li, ki se sèvi lòt moun nan moman dezas, elèv M-DCPS, anplwaye ak fanmi yo te met tèt ansanm pou bay lajan ak prèske 3,000 bwat ki plen manje pou timoun, manje an gren seche, atik medikal, batri, flach, valiz lekòl, ak founiti klasik pou ede anpil moun ki te viktim Siklòn Matthew ann Ayiti.

POUKISA OU SANTI W REKONESAN ANE SA A? #MDCPSGIVESTHANKS

“Thanksgiving” (Jou Rèmesiman) an prèske rive e M-DCPS ap re-lanse kanpay medya sosyal #MDCPSGivesThanks li a. Elèv, pwofesè ak administratè atravè Distri a ap aksantye sou rezon ki fè yo rekonesan ane sa a. Pou w wè sa yo poste, vizite twitter.com e chèche ‘hashtag” #MDCPSGivesThanks.

M-DCPS AP OFRI ELÈV DIFERAN CHEMEN DIPLÒM POU YO KA FÈ SIKSÈM-DCPS vle asire l paran ak elèv okouran diferan opsyon diplòm ki disponib nan Florid e nan distri nou an. Enfòmasyon sa a ap pèmèt elèv planifye direksyon akademik y ap pran byen bonè e sa ap ankouraje yo pran kou ki gen plis rijidite, ki anfèt ap fè yo vin pi konpetitif pandan y ap prepare yo pou kolèj ak karyè. Pou plis enfomasyon, pale avèk Konseye CAP oubyen konseye lekòl ou a.