Spring/Summer 2010

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER

Mrs. Rosy Calvo, Principal

Mrs. Ana Del Cristo, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Susan Fisch, Assistant Principal

Mr. Carlos Salcedo, Assistant Principal

A+ SCHOOL

10 Consecutive

Years!!!

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER

RECEIVES $5,000.00 CHECK

FROM TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES

Once again Miami Lakes K-8 Center thanks the

Town of Miami Lakes for their generosity. They

have presented our school with a check for $5,000.

This money will be spent for technology and tutor-

ing.

We are grateful for the continued support of the

Town for their commitment to the schools in Miami

Lakes and their understanding that student

achievement is tied to community involvement.

Miami Lakes K-8 Center Wins Top District P.T.A. Award!

DISNEY MAGIC MUSIC DAYS

AWARD

M ore than 100 students from our three dance teams performed on stage at

Disney World earning the coveted Mickey Magic Music Days Award for our

school. The Ollie Dancers, Salsa Dancers and Cheerleaders of Miami Lakes K-8 Cen-

ter gave a tantalizing performance at Disney’s Magic Kingdom stage. The exhilarat-

ing performance took place on May 7, 2010. The dancers, led by Mrs. Cala, were up-

beat and had moves that hypnotized the audience. The Salsa dancers, led by Mrs.

Bonilla and Mrs. Campa, awed the audience with their Latin moves. The Cheerlead-

ers, led by Mrs. Marra and Mrs. Maceo, had a flawless upbeat routine that impressed

the audience. It was a beautiful day to show Disney just who can ROCK their stage.

Congratulations goes to the Miami Lakes K-8 Center P.T.A.! On Thursday, May 27, 2010, the P.T.A. Board was honored by the Miami-

Dade Council of P.T.A./P.T.S.A. as this year’s winner of the District Standard of Excellence Award.

Along with that very prestigious honor, the following categories yielded finalists for the school:

Program of Impact Award finalist: Nelson Rodriguez, PTA President

The Pillar of P.T.A. School Site Employee Award finalist: Ibis Mendoza, Media Specialist

Paul Bell Principal of the Year Award finalist: Rosy Calvo, Principal

The Town of Miami Lakes honored the Miami Lakes P.T.A. once again as the Town Council

and Mayor Pizzi presented them with the Key to the Town.

Mrs. Perla Tabares Hantman, our School Board Member, also recognized our P.T.A. at the

School Board meeting of June 16, 2010. The Resolution recognized the MIAMI LAKES K-8

CENTER PTA/PTSA BOARD AS THE WINNER OF THE DISTRICT STANDARD OF EX-

CELLENCE AWARD .

We are very proud of the Miami Lakes P.T.A. and all of their accomplishments!. We thank

Mr. Nelson Rodriguez and his board for countless hours of dedication to our school!

Schedule of Events

April 30 - No Uniform, Animal Kingdom 4th Grade,

MS Field Day

May 1 - 8th Gr. Dance

May 5 - EESAC Meeting @ 2:45 p.m. Media Center

May 6 - Progress Reports go home

May 7 - Disney Field Trip - Selected groups

May 12 - Authors’ Gallery

Pre-K-Gr. 3 (4:30-6:00 p.m.) Gr. 4-8 6:30-8:00 p.m.,

PTA Elections 6:00-6:30 p.m.

May 14 - Pre-K Cap and Gown,

Actor’s Playhouse 3rd Gr., Busch Gardens 7th Gr.

May 17 - Parent Wkshp. Session I PLC Café 9:00 a.m.

Transition to Kindergarten

NJHS Induction @ HML 6:00 p.m.

May 21 - No Uniform Day, Island’s of Adv. 8th Gr.

May 24 - Parent Wkshp. Session I PLC Café 9:00 a.m.

Transition to Kindergarten

May 25 - International Foreign Lang. Show @ HML

May 27 - MS Finals begin—see calendar,

PTA Awards/Recognition Ceremony

June 1 - Honor Roll Grades K & 2

June 2 - Honor Roll Grades 1 & 3, 8th Gr. Dave &

Busters

June 3 - Honor Roll Grades 4, Pre-K

June 4 - 5th Grade Dance

June 7 & 8 - Honor Roll Grades 5 Media Center,

Early Release, Elem. 1:45, MS 2:00

June 9 - Honor Roll Grades 6 & 7,

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - STUDENTS,

Early Release Elem. 1:45, MS 2:00

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER

August 23 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L2?GradeLevel=-1:6&Subject=Language+Arts

http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/index.pperl\

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Miami Lakes K-8 Center PTA Bi-Annual Scholastic Book Fair Huge Success!!!

Pictured below—Chick-Fil-A Cow and book

M iami Lakes K-8 opened their bi-annual Scholastic “All You Can Read” Book Fair Diner

the weeks of April 12 through April 19, 2010. Ibis Mendoza, the Media Special-ist transformed the Media Center into a neighborhood diner. The students were greeted by Rock Around The Clock music and mesmerized by a trip back in time to Happy Days.

The Chick-Fil-A Cow made a special visit to the book fair and found a great book that he couldn’t wait to start reading. Many of our neighborhood restaurants sponsored the event and donated gift certificates to students to support literacy.

SHAKING UP THE

EARTH

T he Ollie Dancers of Miami Lakes K-8 Center gave a

thrilling performance at the Miami Lakes Annual

Earth Day Fair. The fair took place at the Royal Oaks Park

on April 24, 2010. The dancers, led by Mrs. Cala, were

energetic and left a lasting impression. It was a beautiful

day to show our planet that we care and will continue to

help.

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We would like to congratulate the follow-

ing teachers. They were chosen as Teach-

ers of the Month for going above and be-

yond the call of duty.

Mr. Bonet

Ms. Bonilla

Ms. Cala

Ms. Carrillo

Mr. Carpenter

Ms. Ciccioli

Ms. Cino

Ms. Costero

Ms. Dufresne

Ms. Marra

Ms. Matallana

Ms. Mendoza

Ms. Santana

Ms. Sherman

Ms. Uria

Teachers of the Month

Thank you for all

that you do on a

daily basis!!!

Your Administrative

Team

O n Friday, April 23rd Miami Lakes K-8 Center music

students performed their Spring Concert at Hialeah

Miami Lakes Senior High. Music instructors Mrs. Cino,

Mrs. Sherman, and Mr. Carpenter showcased their gui-

tar, orchestra, piano, and chorus students. There was a

beautiful mix of music from J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C, to

The Beatles Yellow Submarine, to Michael Jackson’s Beat

It. The students were also very well-behaved which

allowed the program to run smoothly.

The concert began with angelic voices of the Elementary

Chorus. Orchestra 1 students performed a classical piece

that demonstrated beautiful control of the bow. Another

Orchestra 1 class performed an exciting arrangement of

In the Hall of the Mountain King that kept the audience

on the edge of their chairs and wanting more. The ad-

vanced Orchestra showed their excellence in both Classi-

cal and Classic Rock. The guitar classes showed their

knowledge of rhythm, lead, and soloing on both acoustic

and electric guitars. Piano students exhibited maturity

when performing solos and duets on the grand piano.

For the past four years our music program has been grow-

ing in number and talent. On this night, we had over 150

students performing and helping backstage. According to

Mrs. Cino, “This was our best concert ever.” Mrs. Calvo

wrote, “The talent demonstrated by our students is only

brought out through excellent teaching, thorough plan-

ning and hours of hard work. The kids were extremely

well-prepared and their behavior was outstanding.”

We would like to thank the Miami Lakes Civic Associa-

tion for their $2,000 contribution to the MLK-8 Music De-

partment.

In the words of Chelsea Smith, “Encore! Encore! Encore!”

Miami Lakes K-8

Center Music

Extravaganza:

From Bach to Rock

http://mles.dadeschools.net/

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER

PARTICIPATED IN

TRACK AND FIELD EVENT

M rs. Ray’s third grade students participated in a track and field

event on April 23, 2010 at Braddock Senior High.

Softball Throw - Adrian Cordero placed 1st George Diaz placed 2nd

60 MeterRace-Adrian Cordero placed 2nd

100 Meter Race - Adrian Cordero placed 2nd George Diaz placed 3rd

(Samantha Villafranca placed 3rd in the girl’s 100 meter race)

Presidential Active Lifestyle Award - Mone’t Collins, Adrian

Cordero, George Diaz, Jeffrey Joseph, Kendria Thomas and

Samantha Villafranca

This was presented at an awards presentation on May 10, 2010 at

Felix Varela Senior High School for the participation in the “I Can

Do It, You Can Do It” Program. Students have been learning the

importance of choosing healthy foods and to exercise every day.

Students have participated in physical activity for 30 minutes a day

supporting their commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

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MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER CELEBRATED ANOTHER

SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL AUTHORS’ GALLERY

O ver 2,000 Miami Lakes K-8 Center student authored/illustrated books were on display at our

Annual Authors’ Gallery on May 12th! Every student participated by writing and publishing

their own original book. This night was the time to showcase their work to their family and

friends. The displays of books were arranged by classrooms and the children proudly stood

by as the adults read their work. The special area departments published more than 500 original stu-

dent books in addition to the homerooms. These were proudly displayed as well. Middle school stu-

dents showcased their technology projects during this evening as well.

The art work was exceptional and there were treats for our guests as they enjoyed the original displays

by the students throughout the evening.

Over 2,000 books authored and

illustrated by our students!

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL

DR. SEUSS DAY

AT THE

PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER

M arch 5th was an exciting

day at the PLC!!! As green

eggs and ham were served

in the classrooms, guests,

parent volunteers, staff, and students

were reading Dr. Seuss stories to the

Pre-k, kindergarten and first grade

students.

The students were enthralled as they

listened to some of their favorite Dr.

Seuss stories. Thanks to this special

day, the children will be encouraged

and motivated to continue with their

excellent reading habits.

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER

ANNOUNCES 3RD GRADING PERIOD

BOX TOP WINNERS

We also want to recognize the following classes for their Box

Tops Collecting Power:

Mrs. Turino - 544 Box Tops,

Ms. Garcia - 466, Ms. Y. Gonzalez - 298,

Ms. Wright –108 Box Tops.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE CLASSES

THAT COLLECTED BOX TOPS.

YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY

APPRECIATED.

Group 1

Mrs. Hernandez-2nd Grade

1,309 Box Tops

Mrs. De Zayas -2nd Grade

674 Box Tops

Group 2

Mrs. Russo- 4th Grade

725 Box Tops

Mrs. Raffa – 4th Grade

262 Box Tops

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O n Tuesday, May 18th our seventh and eighth

graders were able to be part of an exclusive presentation

by author Christina Diaz Gonzalez. Mrs. Gonzalez,

debut book, “The Red Umbrella” is about the moving

tale of a 14-year old girl's journey from Cuba to Amer-

ica as part of Operation Pedro Pan—an organized exo-

dus of more than 14,000 unaccompanied children,

whose parents sent them away to escape Fidel Castro's

revolution. The presentation was centered on Mrs. Gonzalez’s road to

becoming an author; she gave an overview of the novel, and allowed our

students an opportunity to ask questions. We are thankful to Mrs. Gon-

zalez, for bringing this very real part of American and Cuban history to

our school.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL

AUTHOR’S VISIT!

http://mles.dadeschools.net/

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER

MEDIA CENTER NEWS

P lease take a look at the link, River-

Deep, which can be accessed from

our Miami Lakes K-8 Center web-

site. Students may use software

from this site free of charge using their Stu-

dent ID# as their Username and Password.

Remember to check out books from the

public library over the summer you may

check to see which books have Accelerated

Reader quizzes by going to Destiny, at des-

tiny.dadeschools.net.

Remember to check out books from

the public library over the summer.

S tudents entering Miami-Dade County Public

School should be enrolled by a parent or legal

guardian. Prior to attending a public school in

Florida for the first time, all students (PK-12)

must present the following:

1. A Student Health Examination (HD Form 3040),

including proof of a tuberculin skin test, reading of

the test, and appropriate follow-up

2. A Certificate of Immunization (HD Form 680)

3. Documentation showing proof of age- Original

Birth Certificate

4. Approved documentation for proof of address FPL

Bill/Warranty Deed or Properly Executed Origi-

nal Lease

5. A completed Disclosure at Time of Registration

form (FM-5740ESH))

The procedures for pre-registration of students currently

enrolled are contained in the documents Elementary or

Secondary Registration and Transmittal Procedures.

Please note that all registration is at the MLC main

office (3-story building).

INITIAL ENTRY KINDERGARTEN

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Miami Lakes K-8 PTA Häagen-Dazs Fund Raiser

T he PTA Häagen-Dazs

Fund Raiser was a

success when, on Tuesday,

May 11th staff and parents

were hard at work behind

the counter serving ice

cream to the Miami Lakes

K-8 Center students and

families. The continued

commitment of the staff, families, and the PTA is inspiration.

Everyone had a wonderful time!

Fairchild Challenge

T he Science Club, under the direction of Mr.

Bonet, planted an amazing butterfly garden.

The garden impressed the Fairchild Garden

Education Outreach Coordinator along with our

students knowledge level. It was rewarding to see the

students faces light up with excitement as the judge

was complimenting them on the garden and their passion

for the environment.

The success of our garden is a true reflection of the in-

credible collaboration we have at our school between ad-

ministrators, teachers, students, parents, and community

members.

Miami Lakes K-8 Center

An A+ School for

10 Consecutive Years!

This issue of Ollie Owl is dedicated to the

EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2010

MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE…

ONE STUDENT AT A TIME!