MAY-JUNE 2012 Kenwood K-8 Center Newsletter FINAL
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MAY-JUNE 2012 Kenwood K-8 Center Newsletter FINAL
Kenwood K-8 Center Kenwood Times Volume 2, Issue 4 May/June 2012 Please visit this site for updates: http://www.kenwood.dadeschools.net/ Principal’s Corner Inside this issue: Mrs. Moraima Almeida-Perez Upper Academy. We honor Ms. Carla Gordon on her As we approach the closing of retirement, with gratitude for the 2011-2012 school year, her many years of service to we once again take time to our students, school, and acknowledge the hard work, community. We also thank all dedication and success of our the wonderful parents, volunstudents, parents, faculty and teers and staff whose constaff. It has been a challeng- stant support and enthusiasm ing year, and yet we have have contributed to our succontinued to maintain the cess. traditions of excellence and achievement that have alWe encourage our students ways defined our school. It is to continue learning during my great pleasure to conthe summer months. One of gratulate each and every one the best things students can of you for this year’s accomdo over the summer is to plishments. keep reading. Included on our school’s website are recThe end of a school year also ommended summer reading marks the beginning of new lists and activities for stujourneys. We celebrate the dents at all grade levels. hard work of our eighth grade students and congratulate Once again, thank you for them as they move on to high your dedication to the stuschool, as well as our fifth dents of Kenwood K-8 Cengrade students who are conter. We wish you a restful tinuing their journey into our Dear Parents/Guardians: and re-energizing summer, and look forward to working with you next school year! Moraima Almeida-Perez, Principal Have a wonderful, safe summer break. We will see you on Monday, August 20th 2012-2013 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Hours For Opening and Closing of School Elementary Schools K - 8 Centers Kenwood Café News, 2 Art News 3 Counselor’s Corner, Student of the Month-April 4 Synergy, FEA, Student of the Month-May 5 Honored Teachers; FCAT Pep Rally;“Send off” to 5th Grade 6 Cheerleader 2012-2013 7 Kenwood K-8 Center Info; Reading PLUS info 8 Special points of interest: • 8:30-2:30 during the summer, please feel free to pick up Kenwood’s crest for your child’s uniform...just $3.00 each. Grades Pre-K, K,1 8:20 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. Grades 2 - 5/6 8:35 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. • August 17: 9:30 am Kindergarten Cookie Orientation Grades Pre-K, K,1 8:20 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. • August 20th -new year begins! Get a colored calendar at: Grades 2 - 8 8:35 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, all elementary and K-8 students are dismissed at 1:50 p.m. Middle Schools Grades 6 – 8 Senior High Schools Grades 9 – 12 9:10 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. 7:20 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. www.dadeschools.net • 2012-2013 Grade level summer reading lists see the online newsletter • 2012-2013 Grade level school supplies lists-see the online newsletter From the Kenwood Café Wow! Here we are, down the final stretch. How quickly a year passes. Before it comes to an end, I want to pass along some information which may be helpful to you. Student Meal Balances: Students remaining in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools will have their balances, positive or negative, carried over to the new school year. This applies to students remaining in Kenwood as well as those moving on to high school and those who will be transferring to another public school within the county. Free or reduced meal status: For those currently approved, these benefits will carry over for the first 30 days of the new school year. A new application is required every year. To expedite this process, I encourage you to go on line at http:// nutrition.dadeschools.net to complete a new application before school begins. New meal applications will be included in the “Opening of School” packet which will be sent home with your child(ren). I encourage all of you to complete this application and return it promptly so that it can be sent out for processing. Please note that one application can be completed for all your children registered in Miami-Dade Public Schools even if they attend different schools. Just a reminder, please monitor the balance in your child’s meal account. You are responsible for ensuring there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of their meal. Siblings may not use each other’s meal number at the register. If one child has extra funds you would like transferred to the brother or sister, this can be done by simply calling me to make the transfer. Thank you for supporting our program. I hope those of you who don’t take advantage of school food service will give us a try. We offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables daily, our offerings are low fat and low sodium. Remember breakfast, THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY, is FREE to all students. Enjoy your summer. Eat healthy, get moving, stay hydrated and have fun! submitted by Linda Boccio, Kenwood K-8 Center’s Food Service Manager, and Staff Joke #1 Why couldn’t the monkey catch the banana? (answer on page 8) Mrs. Carla Gordon Retiring Most people look forward to retirement, but for me, this is a very bitter-sweet time in my life. Everybody knows I love teaching and that I can't wait for the summer to be over so I can go back to school. Kenwood has been a huge part of my life. Many years ago, and we won't say how many, I interned at Kenwood and started my teaching career here. After I raised my children, I came back to Kenwood-my home away from home. Although my husband and I plan to move to the Boca area, a part of me will always be here at Kenwood. I just love the super kids I've had the pleasure of teaching, and their super parents whom I've had the pleasure of meeting. I will try and keep busy with traveling, visiting my grandchildren and shopping, and shopping, and shopping but you can be sure I will be back to visit all of you here. Thank you all for my wonderful memories. I have been truly blessed to have Kenwood, and all of you - children, parents, co-workers - a part of my life. submitted by Carla Gordon Kenwood K-8 Center will miss you terribly! Page 2 Kenwood Times Elementary Art News Samantha Quincoses (third grade) May 12- 30. Some of Ms, Goldhagen’s photos were se- and her sister, Zarabeth Quincoses, Holly Velli- lected for the Dade Art Educator’s Summer (4th grade) had their art projects ac- gan- 2 pro- At Teachers Show. The show is at the cepted in The Annual Countywide Stu- jects, Caro- Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Na- lina ture Center and is from May 20 through Eliot Tamer’s projects dent Art Show. The exposition was held at the Artworks Student Gallery/ Bake- Quinones- 2 projects, Eliot Tamers- 2 house complex. The opening was May projects, and Adriana Coto. Their pro- 11, 2012. jects were inspired from field trip visits The following fifth to the Cape Florida Lighthouse, South the summer. Exhibit on view daily. Ms. Goldhagen has donated two of her photographs to Ocean Bank Florida Arts center, and The Wolfsonian- and The Education FIU. Fund Auction-Art of Ms. Goldhagen’s Art students Grades 2-5 Adriana Carolina Quinones’s Coto’s project projects participated in the Fine Arts Elementary Program on May16. The Art dis- grade Art students have their art proth jects accepted into the 30 play was in the Annual Mu- seum & Technology Education Programs Student Showcase: The exposition is at the Bass Museum on Miami Beach from Rafaella Chavez and Kamila Romero by their projects Annex hallway One of Ms. Goldhagen’s the Found Objects. The auction photos took place on May 24 that was selected at the Moore Building in Wynwood at six PM. Congratulations, Ms. Goldhagen! by Ms. Alice Goldhagen, and began at 6:30 submitted Elementary Art Teacher PM. MORE Art News-Fairchild Challenge (FC) Awards In the fall for the Fashion The following fourth grade Art students make calls to his fellow peers, collects Design entry – the Parade of from Ms. Goldhagen’s class received Animals- included Julian certificates for their Environmental So- He takes pride in his environment one Sierra and Zarabeth Quin- cans, and crush cans was self motivated. lution Action projects Part 4: Patrick can at a time. Gabriel’s fine example by coses from Dr. Model’s 4th grade Syn- Valerius, Scarlett Sanchez, Amelie his actions has encouraged our Catalysts ergy class. These students used recycled Alvarez, Lynsey Millares, Vanessa (Environmental Student Body of Synergy) missed media materials to create their Gordon, Gabriel Diez. Jonathon to daily find ways they can make a differ- masks. Dominguez, Tyson Reifenberg, ence. He always reaches out toward oth- Gianpaul Asper, Sophia Rojas, ers to offer a helping hand.” The 2011-2012 Fairchild Challenge for Zarabeth Quincoses, Julian Sierra, Elementary School had three of Ms. Gold- Paula La Mendola, Dylan Petit, Pat- The FC Challenge for Elementary Schools selected Dr. Sanda hagen’s fourth grade art students- Paula rick Martin, Alex Batista, Brian La Mendola, Emory Sharkey, and Patrick Martin Art projects showcased at the FC Elementary Awards Ceremony. The theme was Beautiful Blooms Catalyst Can Collectors Environment Action Model’s 4th grade Synergy studentsNicole Cisneros, Paula La Mendola, Dylan Petit, and Tyson Reifenberg. Teacher. Throughout the year Huerta. Honorable Mention for his project. Power. The winners were from Dr. mental Role Model mas and Tomas de la of Florida. Patrick Martin received an The poetry entry theme was flower Model as the Environ- Gutierrez, Mica Tho- Dr. Model’s 4th Grade Synergy students (listed above) collected recycled cans to adopt a Challenge Five entry was award winning for Gabriel Diez. The FC for Elementary cheetah- King George- from Zoo Miami. Congratulations, Ms. Goldha- Gabriel Diez Schools selected Gabriel Diez as a student Environmental “Role gen and Dr. Model! submitted by Ms. Alice Goldhagen and Dr. Model, Elementary Art Teacher and Synergy Model”. Gabriel’s daily dedication to Volume 2, Issue 4 Page 3 From the Counselor’s Corner A few congratulations are in order for our Kenwood Upper Academy Students. First, congratulations to: Nicole Arevalo Marlon Calvo Carolina de la Huerta They were participants in the 2011‐ 12 Duke TIP 7th grade Talent Search. The Duke University Talent Identifi‐ cation Program (TIP) identified these academically promising 7th graders based on the standardized test scores they achieved on the FCAT while in 6th grade. They were invited to take the SAT as 7th graders, which allows them greater insight into their academic abilities. In addition, they gain valuable benefits and re‐ sources through their 10th grade year. A special congratulation’s goes to Nicole Arevalo with a qualifying score for state recognition and the Academy for Summer Studies. Secondly, a special congratulation’s goes to 6th grader, Naomi Gomez. She was nominated by her teachers and selected as an Exemplary Student Nominee for the Haitian Heritage Cul‐ tural Month Opening Celebra‐ tion. Congratulations and keep up the good work! Lastly, congratulations to all Kenwood students and parents for making it through another successful school year! To the class of 2012 we wish you much luck as you move onto high school. Remember this quote below: Marlon Calvo, Nicole Arevalo and Carolina de la Huerta Naomi Gomez “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Submitted by Mrs. Ariana Gutierrez, School Counselor Eleanor Roosevelt Joke #3 Why do scientists “Laughter is an love baseball? instant vacation.” (answer on page 8) Milton Berle Milton Berle April Student of the Month: Cooperation Kindergarten/Pre-K Ms. Diaz: Ashani Lillie Ms. T. Garcia: Camila Junco Ms. Matamoros Samantha Benimeli Ms. Noble: Frederick Geronimo Ms. Rodriguez: Marina Tsujimoto Ms. Velazquez: Aiden Alonso First Grade Ms. Arevalo: Gianna Robles Ms. Cartagena: Zoe Hendershott Ms. N. Garcia: Zion Cabral Ms. Gonzalez: Ashley Arguello Ms. Henry: Stephanie Diaz Page 4 Second Grade Ms. Calzadilla : Ms. Funcia: Ms. Manressa: Ms. Mayor: Ms. Montero: Ms. Pascau: Ms. Pedrique: Third Grade Ms. Cepero: Ms. Cereijo: Ms. Cruz: Ms. Granda: Ms. Leal: Ms. Sampredo: Armando Mantilla Derick Fiallo Rafaella Chavez Jayda Chapman Ke’Asia Swint Jade Marquez Carmel Koch Salma Iglesias Alexa Escobar Bryain Almonte Amanda Calero Estrella Anciani Lucas Caporale submitted by Dr. Schumacher Fourth Grade Ms. Batista: Kevin Zeng Ms. Fong: Sabrina Portuondo Ms. Guthrie: Ian Valdes Ms. Jackson: Emily Simkovsky Dr. Model: Brian Gutierrez Ms. Sanchez: Paula Lamendola Fifth Grade Ms. Albert: Destiny Martinez Ms. Gordon: Nayla Oliva Ms. V. Herrera: Andrew Mitchell Ms. Kraft: Julian Lacayo Ms. Mitchell-Smith: Daniel Gimenez Ms. Robles: Emily Diaz Ms. Rosenthal: Julian Dominguez Kenwood Times FEA‘s “Teacher For A Day” This year’s “Teacher for a Day” event was a great success. The teachers enjoyed having these wonderful F.E.A. members take over their classes on May 9th Ivanna Perez helped Mrs. Rodriguez’ s Future Educators of America is a service club that involved our entire school. These club members helped our teachers once a week, our school by promoting events, volunteering at the PTSA Winter Festival, and they helped our community by bringing awareness to find a cure for juvenile diabetes. I would like to thank them for all their hard work and dedication. It has been an honor to sponsor such an incredible group of students. submitted by Teresa Cereijo, Third Grade Teacher & Florida’s Future Educators of America (F.E.A.) Sponsor kindergarten class. The Kenwood F.E.A. “Teacher for a Day” students get rewarded for having spent their day as teachers. Andrew Minchola helped Ms. Herrera’s fifth grade News from 4th Grade Catalysts Joke #2 What kind of bow is impossible to tie? (answer on page 6) This is the time of year Synergy’s Catalysts share their endless, priceless and treasured memories of Educators and Staff who have made “A difference in their Education”. Throughout May and June, Catalysts will reveal their revered memories of their parents which bring about a lifetime of joyful thoughts: “Mom even if you could live to be one hundred and fifty years old, I would want to spend a lifetime with you.” “Dad without you I would have less than I deserve.” As the year 2011-2012 comes to an end, I thank the Catalysts and Parents for these cherished memories. submitted by Dr. Sanda Model, 4th Grade Synergy Teacher “The discipline of writing something down is the first step toward making it happen.” Lee Iacocca May Student of the Month: Fairness Kindergarten/Pre-K Ms. Diaz: Dylan Calero Ms. T. Garcia: Brandon Decareau Ms. Matamoros: Angel Fernandez Ms. Noble: Maiya Clough Ms. Rodriguez: Alani Alonso Ms. Velazquez: Anthony Vila, Jr. First Grade Ms. Arevalo: Alessandra Masi Ms. Cartagena: Isabella Almeida Ms. N. Garcia: Emily Lavina Ms. Gonzalez: Dianelys Sanchez Ms. Henry: Anthony Ventura Ms. Montero: Samantha Sanchez Volume 2, Issue 4 Second Grade Ms. Calzadilla : Ms. Funcia: Ms. Manressa: Ms. Mayor: Ms. Pascau: Ms. Pedrique: Third Grade Ms. Cepero: Ms. Cereijo: Ms. Cruz: Ms. Granda: Ms. Leal: Ms. Sampredo: Abigail Hernandez Miah Bermudez Isabella Oropeza Jhoan Chavez Isabella Reyes Karla Gonzalez Gabriella Melo Nicole Sevilla George Sandoval Rohan Prasad Enzo Pineiro Rileigh Robert submitted by Dr. Schumacher Fourth Grade Ms. Batista: Geoffrey Woodman Ms. Fong: Nicolas Monteagudo Ms. Guthrie: Connor Spillman Ms. Jackson: Isabela Rodriguez Dr. Model: Scarlett Sanchez Ms. Sanchez: Micha Thomas Fifth Grade Ms. Albert: Nicolas Gonzalez Ms. Gordon: Adriana Diaz Ms. V. Herrera: Melyssa Rabelo Ms. Kraft: Amaiya Snoke Ms. Mitchell-Smith: Marianna Salvat Ms. Robles: Ronald Chavez Ms. Rosenthal: Alec Rodriguez Page 5 Four Teachers from Kenwood are DRC’s “Educators As Heroes” Ms. Alice Goldhagen, Dr. Sanda Model, Mrs. Maria “PG”, and Mrs. Susan Rosenthal were honored on Saturday, May 12 at Royal Palm Elementary during Dade Reading Council’s Breakfast Membership Board Meeting. Only 28 teachers were nominated throughout the county this year. As an added bonus, fourth grade student, Patrick Martin, nominated Ms. Goldhagen for the Dade Reading Council’s “Educators as Heroes” Award. Ms. Goldhagen attended the Awards and Installation Celebration which was held May 12 at the Royal Palm Elementary cafeteria. (Joke #2) Answer: A rainbow FCAT Scenes From the FCAT “Pep Rally” Teamwork! Let’s Rock that FCAT! The FCAT Student Challenge “Let’s Go, Cougars” Yeah, Cougars To Our Outgoing 5th Grade Students We would like to congratulate all of the 2012-2013 5th grade students going into 6th grade. We wish you good luck in middle school and all your future endeavors. We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. Love your 5th Grade Teachers, Ms. Albert Ms. Goldhagen Ms. Loyd Mrs. Guzman-Robles Mrs. Chehab Mrs. Gordon Mrs. Mitchell-Smith Ms. Rojas Mrs. Cover Ms. Herrera Mrs. PG Mrs. Rosenthal Mrs. Fox Mrs. Kraft Coach Pierre Coach Thompson We are so very proud of you! Page 6 Kenwood Times 2012-2013 Cougar Cheerleaders Michelle Alvarez Natali Andrade Nicole Arevalo Alejandra Azel Arielle Bayard Natalia Benavides-Forte Kimberly Canales Mariana Carbonari Juliette Castaneda Ashley Chiron Megan De Guzman Hannah Del Cueto Alyssa Dominguez Samantha Encalada Kathleen Fernandez Samantha Garcia Kaitlin Gordon Samantha Grass Martina Lizano Sabrina Lopez Kara McKinney Keily McKinney Andrea Pena Brittany Perez Victoria Robles Carolina Ruiz Jocelyn Saez Brooke Sanchez Samantha Urena Camila Uribe Stephanie Williams Tiffany Williams 2012-2013 Mini Cougar Cheerleaders Amanda Alvarez Estrella Anciani Samantha Becerra Paola Beltran Alyssa Calero Amanda Calero Natalie Cisneros Nicole Cisneros Sophie Del Cueto Alexa Escobar Salma Iglesias Jackie Leon Bianca Lillie Amanda Lindsay Karina Martin-Hidalgo Rosamaria Maticorena Lynsey Millares Madelyn Munoz Gina Ortiz Carla Pupo Alyssa Quarrie Esperanza Ruiz Emily Simkovsky Micha Thomas Nicole Ventura Sofiya Yevseyeva Congratulations to our new Kenwood K-8 Center Cheerleaders! submitted by Mabel Granda, and Isabel Arevalo, Cheerleading Co-Sponsors Elementary Music News Two of the elementary extracurricular groups performed a concert on May 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.. Over fifty members of the Kenwood Recorder Ensemble and Choir performed for family, friends, faculty and administrators in the Annex Cafe. The recorder ensemble played pieces in a variety of styles and the choir performed the mini-musical "A Kid's Life". Congratulations to ALL of the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who have come early or stayed after school to participate in these activities. Your energy and dedication made this a wonderful performance!! submitted by Mrs. Angela Cover, Elementary Music Teacher Volume 2, Issue 4 Natalie Cisneros, Kelsey Frishman, Isabella Vidal, Michael Arevalo, Kusum Aryal, Patrick Valerius, Victor Uceda, Jacob Canales and George Samaan Page 7 Kenwood K-8 Center Kenwood K-8 Center’s Mission Statement Kenwood’s mission is to foster each student’s academic, 9300 S.W. 79 Avenue Miami, Florida 33156-7431 social and emotional potential in the pursuit of life long learning and effective citizenship. Growth and excellence in reading, writing, and math competencies are emphasized across the curriculum. See us at: et/ schools.n ood.dade w n e k / :/ http We will see you on Monday, August 20th. Remember, you can pick up (Joke #1 ) your crests Answer: during the summer. The banana split! Wherever you go this summer, remember to read! Did You Know That Everything Is on Our Website? ReadingPLUS Info Did you know that you can visit our school site on the web 24/7. Visit us at http://kenwood.dadeschools.net/ You can print out this newsletter in color, too! Just go to the events tab on the left hand side and it will bring you to another page The middle one says “Newspaper”! Remember, we are trying to go “green” next school year! Direct link is: http:// During the summer, please have your child visit Reading PLUS through their portal on www.dadeschools.net. Reading PLUS will only be opened until August 8th. Your child will be featured at the beginning of the school year on the morning announcements if they have logged in and completed 2 sessions or more for 30 minutes each week. How special is that??? All your child has to do is login to the portal and Reading PLUS is an icon listed at the bottom of the first page. Any problems email: [email protected] during the summer in case they get suspended or of there are any other error kenwood.dadeschools.net/ messages you may be receiving. The ReadingPLUS team is always newsletter.htm The 2012-2013 school year supply list for each grade level will be there. Also on there, is the required summer there to help you. According to IRA (International Reading Association) it has been found that some students who do not read during the reading list!!! summer may lose almost one and a half years of reading pro- Joke #3 gress. Don’t let this happen to your child! (answer) They love looking at slides. Page 8 Kenwood Times
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