Padre Pio Program A 
   Mrs. Dyana Mendez-Pagan, Teacher 
                        Mrs. Barbara Chang, Assistant Teacher  
    
Dear students and parents, 
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! I am excited to have your child in my class this year.
 I am looking forward to a happy and productive school year. If you have any questions or 
concerns or if you would like to schedule a conference you can contact me by calling (305) 222-1517 
and leave a message on my voice mailbox 4202. The best form of communication I find more efficient 
is to email me at ppa@stagathatonline.org I look forward to having your child in my classroom! 
 
        Homework:
  • Your child's Home Learning Folder needs to be checked on a 
daily basis. All important notices as well as some of their homework will be kept in this particular folder
  • Your child will write down their homework in their agenda on a daily basis.
  • The agendas will be stamped by Mrs. Chang or myself , and it must be reviewed and initialed by a parent or guardian on a daily basis. 
  • Please review the agenda, and verify the assignments have been completed, sign it, and assure that it is returned everyday.
  • Students will need to read everyday for at least 15 minutes. Please make sure you sign their reading logs everyday. 
  • Homework will be assigned Mon-Fri. It is meant to reinforce any material covered in the classroom. 
Your child may need assistance, however you should not be completing any of the assignments for them. 
 
        Class work 
  • Your child will be graded on class work. It is important for your child to follow directions, 
complete assignments and participate in the classroom. 
 
      Conferences
  • We will meet every trimester to discuss your child's progress. If the need arises we
can meet on other occasions. 
  • Conferences can be scheduled Mon-Thurs before or after school. 
                                
 
  • Reading:
  • Language Arts: 
  • Vocabulary: 
  • Spelling: 
  • Math:  
  • Religion: 
  • Social Studies:   
  • Science: 
  
 
 

Upcoming Tests ClipArt                                             

Spelling- 

Vocabulary- Test for words from Group 1- The Keeping Quilt Group 2- Grandfather's Journey

Reading Comprehension-

Math- Group 2- Multiplication Quiz (0-6) Multiplication Facts

Language Arts-

Social Studies-

Science-

Religion-

 

Your child will have the following special areas:

Mon- Music 11:15-11:45 am

Tues- P.E. 8:50 am-9:35 am

Wed- Computer 9:40-10:30 am

           Library 10:30-11:00 am 

           Art 1:20-2:05 pm                                                                     

Thurs- Music 1:00-1:45 pm       

 Fri- P.E. 10:30- 11:15 am                                                               

                                                 

                                                                    Calendar of Events    

                                                                                                               01/03 Classes Resume

                                                                                                              01/06 All School Mass 8:30 am Early Dismissal 1:00 pm

                                                                                                               01/16 Martin Luther King Day- No School

                                                                              01/17 Home & School Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Balado Conference Room

                                                                                                                    01/18 Yearbook Activities Pictures

                                                                                               01/19 Padre Pio Program Fieldtrip to Biscayne National Park

                                                                                                                        01/27 Raffle Tickets Due

                                                                                                                  

                                                                               

                               January  Birthdays                                                                                   Tatyana Seicentos- 01/

                                           

                                                                   

 

Good Apple of the Month

 

 

recommended Websites:

www.spellingcity.com

www.enchantedlearning.com                                    

www.coolmath4kids.com                              

www.eduplace.com/kids                                                      

http://www.funbrain.com/ 

www.brainpop.com

                               

 

 

                                                                         

 

                                                                                    

 

 

"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."

Henry B. Adams

"With God all  things are possible"

Matthew 19:26