HARBORDALE HAPPENINGS · 2017-11-15 · Harbordale Happenings Quarter 1 Newsletter 2017 - 2018 2 The safety of our students and staff continue to be top priority. This is not only

Harbordale Happenings Quarter 1 Newsletter 2017 - 2018 Quarter 1 Newsletter 2015 - 2016 Dear Harbordale Families,

It’s hard to believe the 2014-15 school year has quickly come to a close. This has indeed been a memorable,

busy and fun-filled school year with challenging curriculum, exciting school-wide functions, many family fun-

filled events and standardized assessments for all students. Our students, staff and families have participated in

so many school-wide experiences. Thanks to our outstanding teachers, parents and volunteers, we cannot begin

to list the many opportunities afforded to our students this year to include back-to school activities, fall and

holiday fun, fitness opportunities, field trips, enjoyable assemblies, academic competitions, fabulous

performances and many family fun evenings. Your involvement and commitment truly makes Harbordale the

“Best School in Broward County”.

We are proud of the growth and gains made by each and every Harbordale student this year. This was certainly

due to the outstanding efforts and hard work of our phenomenal staff and terrific students. It is truly a team

effort. The students worked very hard this year to learn new strategies and concepts, aligned to the new and

rigorous Florida Standards and assessment protocols. At this time, we do not anticipate receiving 3rd – 5th grade

FSA student scores until the state has verified the results. This may be possibly in the fall. As we receive

further information, we will pass it along to you.

As this school year comes to a close, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to our teachers, students

and parents who made our year at Harbordale so special. It has been a rewarding experience working with a

dedicated, professional staff and involved parents eager to provide the best educational experiences for all our

students. We look forward to continuing the outstanding programs and high student expectations next school

year.

Additionally, we would like to thank our terrific HSA Board. Under the skilled leadership of Ms. Yolanda Fox-

Newman, the entire HSA Board has worked tirelessly throughout the year to assist our teachers and students.

The new playground equipment, IPAD purchases, adopt-a-class sponsorships, picnic tables and classroom

materials and resources are just a few of the examples of the support given to our teachers and students

throughout the year. We are continuously overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation at the demonstration of

generosity from our families and community members.

As we approach the vacation months, please remember that summer allows families an opportunity refresh and

to enrich and explore other learning experiences with their children. Take small family trips, go the library and

take advantage of resources and programs that our community has to offer. Don’t forget to set aside time to

require children to read and practice math facts each evening in order to maintain or improve academic levels.

We sincerely wish you and your family a safe and healthy summer. Know we will miss our students during the

HARBORDALE HAPPENINGS

900 SE 15 Street – Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 754-323-6050 after hours 954-759-0061 *Fax 754-323-6090

November 16, 2017

Dear Harbordale Families:

The busy fall season is certainly upon us and changes can be felt everywhere! It’s hard to believe we are

already well into the 2nd quarter of school as we head quickly into the hustle, bustle of the holiday

season. Students and teachers continue to focus on new Florida State Standards, challenging curriculum

and new skills and strategies each day. With the implementation of the Florida State Standards and new,

more demanding assessments, we are continuously striving to “raise the bar” and increase the rigor for

our students.

Although inconvenient, we are so thankful we were spared the wrath of Hurricane Irma. Our thoughts

and prayers, however, are with those countries and communities that experienced devastation due to the

storms and record wind, rain and floods. Due to our seven missed hurricane days, the district has

designated October 19th and December 22nd as make-up days. Both days will be full days, rather than

the previously scheduled early release days.

Wow! Despite our seven missed days, we have certainly had a busy beginning of the year. Parent

Curriculum Meetings, Student Council elections, the selection of WHBD, Safety Patrols, Peace Rangers

and Recycling Teams, 4th and 5th Grade Chorus, the 4th and 5th Grade D4/D5 Program, Meet the

Masters, our annual HSA Fall SuperSale and Adopt-a-class and several student assemblies and field

trips are just some of our recent activities. Let’s not forget about our biggest event, Pumpkin Pizzazz! It

was a great evening for all and a good way to enjoy the fall season. Additionally, due to the hurricane,

our Welcome Back Social at Southport Raw Bar has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 9th. We

hope to see you there.

Mark your calendars…our terrific 4th and 5th Grade Chorus will be performing at “Christmas on Las

Olas” on Tuesday, November 28th, 6:00 p.m. As in the past, we will be performing on the stage near

The Cheesecake Factory. Under the direction of Mr. Ciotti, all our students have been working very

hard preparing for this special holiday event. We are proud to brag…Harbordale has performed at this

community event for more than thirty years. We hope to see many families come out and support our

school at this traditional holiday evening. There will be a repeat performance on Thursday, December

21st, 8:30 a.m., in our Cafeteria.

Just a reminder…Parents are welcome to accompany their child to class each morning, but please not

before the 7:55 a.m. bell. Parents may wait on the designated sidewalk areas or have their child go to

their assigned waiting areas prior to the bell. This valuable time is needed for teachers to prepare for the

instructional day. If you are attending a scheduled conference, don’t forget to stop in the front office to

obtain a visitor’s badge prior to entering the building. Please be reminded, after 8:00 a.m. all visitors

and volunteers must sign-in at the front office and obtain a visitor’s badge prior to entering the campus,

including lunchtime.

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The safety of our students and staff continue to be top priority. This is not only Harbordale’s focus, but the

District’s as well. Each school is required to establish a “Safe Team”, responsible for developing and

monitoring comprehensive safety plans in the event of an emergency. In coordination with local law

enforcement agencies, we continue to review our existing safety procedures and plans. Mock emergency drills

are conducted on a regular basis in an effort to ensure staff and students know what to do in the event of a real

emergency. We sincerely thank HSA for coordinating emergency supplies of water and snacks for each

classroom in the event we are in a “lockdown” for an extended period of time. We also send a reminder to

secure items out of sight when leaving your car as we have experienced several “smash and grabs” incidents in

the past.

As we the busy holiday season nears, schedules become very hectic and rushed. All children should be

encouraged to read a minimum of twenty minutes and review math skills and concepts each night. Establish a

consistent routine and schedule the same time daily in a quiet area and limit TV time. Research has shown that

students who read and practice math concepts regularly demonstrate marked improvement on standardized test

scores and exhibit better study skills and they progress through their school years.

At this special time of the year, we are thankful for our outstanding students, dedicated teachers and staff and

wonderful families that make Harbordale a special place for all. We truly feel fortunate to be part of this

wonderful school family. We sincerely hope all your holidays are filled with love, laughter and special

memories.

Sincerely,

Theresa Bucolo Jennifer Kashdin

Theresa Bucolo Jennifer Kashdin

Principal Assistant Principal

Winter Holiday Information…

~Friday, December 22nd (hurricane make-up day – full day of school)

~Monday, December 25th – Monday, January 8th

School resumes Tuesday, January 9th

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”

W.T. Purkiser


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Safety Is Our FIRST Priority


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Parking Safety Reminders . . .

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department will be working closely with the school during our morning and afternoon times to ensure the safety of students and families. We thank them for their support and assistance.

The Police Department asked us to share the following:

• Adhere to all "No Parking" signs . . . this includes

the front of the school on SE 15th Street

• School zone speed limits will be strictly enforced

• No left turn from Miami Road into our parking lot during arrival and dismissal times

• Tires cannot touch the sidewalks when parking

• Be aware, some of our neighbors have posted "Tow Away" signs and have informed us they may tow vehicles

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department may issue tickets for violations of any of the above. Please be mindful when parking on or around our campus.

If parking is difficult, the car loop is available to drop-off or pick-up your child. This option is available to help provide an alternative to parking. Adult supervision at the car loop is provided to ensure the safety of students.

Knowing we have very limited parking, we appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Thank you.


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K I N D E R G A R T E N

Fall is here! Students have been adjusting very well to Kindergarten and learning all of the daily procedures,

safety drills, and school wide rules.

We have assessed all students on their letter names/sounds and concepts of print. We are continuing to review

these skills daily in Fundations, small group, and through song. We have been introducing new letters and sight

words each week. We practice sight words every day and continue to review past words. The more practice and

exposure to sight words, the more fluent students will be as readers. Remember, sight words are not to be

sounded out.

In Reading, we have been focusing on characters and setting of a story. After reading a story, students are able to

identify the main character/s and where the story takes place. We are also reviewing many different Concepts of

Print in text, such as; locating the title, author, illustrator, and punctuation marks.

In Math, we have finished up Chapter 1 (representing numbers 1-5) moved to Chapter 3 (representing numbers 6-

9) and will go back to Chapter 2 (less than, greater than). We are also reviewing some skills from the

Kindergarten Math Readiness Assessment that was given in the beginning of the year.

In Science, we have been learning about the 5 Senses, Seasons, and Living & Non-Living Things. We have done

many activities in our Interactive Science Journals along with Discovery Science, BrainPop Jr., and Pebble Go.

Each week in Kindergarten we do a related Science experiment to align with our unit of study.

In Social Studies, we have been discussing class and school rules, family & friendship. Students are now very

familiar with the class rules and have also learned the Nifty 19 School Rules. We have talked a lot about our

families and what it looks like to be a good friend.

We have an upcoming field trip planned. We will be attending the play “Roger Day’s Invincible” at the Broward

Center. The students are very excited to be going on some of their first bus trips!

We have such an amazing group of Kindergarteners this year! We can’t wait to see the students continue to grow

both socially and academically.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement!

Love,

Ms. Brotman, Ms. Costello, Mrs. Edler, and Mrs. Webb


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CONGRATULATIONS

1 S T G R A D E

It’s hard to believe that a quarter of the academic year has already passed. We are becoming great mathematicians,

scientists, readers, and citizens.

Throughout the first quarter, we’ve learned the importance of using strategies to facilitate learning. In mathematics,

these strategies include adding 0, adding 1, counting on, doubles, doubles plus one, making 10, and adding three

addends. Our upcoming chapters will focus on subtraction strategies and the relationship between addition and

subtraction. We have also started math journals. Students are using pictures, numbers, and words to solve number

stories.

Students have explored how scientists use their five senses to explore the world around them. We have focused on

inquiry skills and the scientific method, as well as matter.

We’ve also covered such skills as retelling, nonfiction text features, visualizing, and CVC words. Students have made

great gains in their reading fluency and decoding skills!

Please read daily with your child and remember to ask comprehension questions. Take home books should be returned

daily along with the signed reading log. In addition, review your child’s homework and use Xtra Math at home to help

build fact fluency.

Thanks for your continued support! We’re looking forward to an amazing second quarter!

First Grade Team

Mrs. Garza Mrs. Fitzgerald

Ms. Maddox Mrs. Hatch/ Mrs. Buitron

Harbordale Happenings Quarter 1 Newsletter 2017 - 2018 Quarter 1 Newsletter 2015 - 2016 Dear Harbordale Families,

It’s hard to believe the 2014-15 school year has quickly come to a close. This has indeed been a memorable,

busy and fun-filled school year with challenging curriculum, exciting school-wide functions, many family fun-

filled events and standardized assessments for all students. Our students, staff and families have participated in

so many school-wide experiences. Thanks to our outstanding teachers, parents and volunteers, we cannot begin

to list the many opportunities afforded to our students this year to include back-to school activities, fall and

holiday fun, fitness opportunities, field trips, enjoyable assemblies, academic competitions, fabulous

performances and many family fun evenings. Your involvement and commitment truly makes Harbordale the

“Best School in Broward County”.

We are proud of the growth and gains made by each and every Harbordale student this year. This was certainly

due to the outstanding efforts and hard work of our phenomenal staff and terrific students. It is truly a team

effort. The students worked very hard this year to learn new strategies and concepts, aligned to the new and

rigorous Florida Standards and assessment protocols. At this time, we do not anticipate receiving 3rd – 5th grade

FSA student scores until the state has verified the results. This may be possibly in the fall. As we receive

further information, we will pass it along to you.

As this school year comes to a close, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to our teachers, students

and parents who made our year at Harbordale so special. It has been a rewarding experience working with a

dedicated, professional staff and involved parents eager to provide the best educational experiences for all our

students. We look forward to continuing the outstanding programs and high student expectations next school

year.

Additionally, we would like to thank our terrific HSA Board. Under the skilled leadership of Ms. Yolanda Fox-

Newman, the entire HSA Board has worked tirelessly throughout the year to assist our teachers and students.

The new playground equipment, IPAD purchases, adopt-a-class sponsorships, picnic tables and classroom

materials and resources are just a few of the examples of the support given to our teachers and students

throughout the year. We are continuously overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation at the demonstration of

generosity from our families and community members.

As we approach the vacation months, please remember that summer allows families an opportunity refresh and

to enrich and explore other learning experiences with their children. Take small family trips, go the library and

take advantage of resources and programs that our community has to offer. Don’t forget to set aside time to

require children to read and practice math facts each evening in order to maintain or improve academic levels.

We sincerely wish you and your family a safe and healthy summer. Know we will miss our students during the

2nd GRADE

Our school year is off to a great start! This quarter in reading we read fictional texts. We can ask and answer “WH”

questions, recount stories, and define the moral of a story. As we wind down first quarter we are learning how to find clues

in the text to describe how characters react to problems in a story.

We have been writing we’ve learned the basics of creating a themed Narrative piece. Our grammar focus was to remember

capital letters to begin new sentences as well as with proper nouns. We are working hard to learn different types of

punctuation, and remember to use punctuation to end our sentences.

In Math we distinguished even and odd numbers, and learned the basics for addition and subtraction, through skip counting.

We are working with three digit numbers now and can read and write numbers in many ways, to one thousand! We will

continue to build on these foundational skills in the coming weeks. Most recently our focus has been to add or subtract 10 or

100 from a number. We’re also learning how to recognize a number’s place value.

In Science we have learned how to be a Scientist. We conducted an apple tasting experiment, describing sensory details as

evidence.

In Social Studies we have learned about being good citizens and building a classroom community. We are currently learning

the different styles of maps, how to find: continents, oceans, even the state of Florida on a map. Students can also create

and read map keys, symbols, and created a map of their own city or town. We also know our cardinal directions and can

define which direction we need to travel to reach a particular area or region on a map.

A few reminders: Take-home books (blue pouches) should be coming to and from school on a weekly basis. Students have new

AR goals each quarter, which includes both a point goal and an average goal of 85% or higher. Please encourage your child to

read and reread their AR books before he or she may take an AR quiz. Re-reading also increases stamina, fluency, and builds

comprehension skills.

Second grade teachers continue to conduct beginning of year assessments.

Thank you so much for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Ms. Trowbridge, Ms. Curran, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Disbury, Ms. Menolascino


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3rd GRADE

Our third graders are off to a great start! In reading, we started with some of our literature-

based standards. Students learned how to ask and answer questions to show their

understanding of the text. They know that they must refer explicitly to the text when

answering questions. Next, we figured out that characters can be described by what they do,

say, or think in a story. Recounting stories was also covered in this first quarter. Students

learned that when they retell a story, they need to include elements such as the characters,

setting, problem and solution. We also know to recount events in sequential order. Finally,

we learned how to determine the central message of a story. Next quarter we will begin some

of our informational-based reading standards.

In math, we began with understanding place value to the 1,000s. This helped when we

figured out how to round numbers to the nearest 10 and 100. Addition and subtraction were

also a part of our first chapter. We then learned all about creating and analyzing graphs. We

specifically looked at bar graphs, picture graphs, and line plots. Our upcoming chapters in

math will focus on multiplication!

The Third Grade Team,

Ms.Bernard, Ms.Chee, Ms.Goldstein, Ms.Vaughn


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4th GRADE

The fourth grade classes have been hard at work preparing for the rigorous tests ahead. In February

they will take the FSA writing test. This score will become part of the student reading score. Students

began with narrative writing to provide a foundation for the two genres that may be tested. We are

currently learning to write opinion pieces using multiple sources. The third genre we will study will

be informative/explanatory. Students are expected to read articles, plan the response, complete the

response with multiple paragraphs citing from text, and then edit it.

On the test date, students will write to one of these two types, and will not know which until the

actual test. We expect to do well!

With the second marking period, please be aware that we expect students to have adjusted to our

fourth grade expectations. Assignments are due on the due date. Planners/agendas should be checked

to monitor your child’s study habits. Now is a good time to replenish school supplies, especially

pencils. Students should also be reading AR books in order to achieve their goals and improve their

reading ability. The Sunshine State books are good choices. A celebration for those reading and

passing the tests for four of the books will be held in the spring.

Many of the textbooks can be accessed online for extra practice at home in preparation for the FSA.

The Florida DOE website has sample materials as well.

Finally, praise your child for work well done, being responsible, and just for pure effort. Together we

can achieve success.

The Fourth Grade Team,

Ms.Guerrero, Ms.Kirik, Ms.Wade, Ms.Zacharias


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5th GRADE

What a great start to the new school year! This first quarter has really flown by. All of the fifth grade teachers are

really enjoying getting to know your child. You should be proud of your student because everyone is adjusting nicely to

the fast pace of fifth grade. We would like to thank all the parents for attending the Curriculum Meeting and helping to get

the Digital Five Program running smoothly by signing off on permission for the computers! Speaking of the computers,

there are a few websites we would like your child to go on…TenMarks for mathematics and BBC DanceMat Typing to

help practice keyboarding skills.

We are also excited to be working on our first DBQ about the Jamestown Colony! Document Based Questioning

will help your student to become a better reader and writer. They must be able to support their reasoning by quoting

accurate evidence from the text and the students read complex documents and really delve into the text. The students also

have their first STEM/STEAM project. We are so excited to see their projects and what they engineer!

Lastly, we would like to thank our wonderful HSA for our beautiful new rugs and Mountain Math kits! Even the

fifth graders love getting called to the rug for story time students to become better readers and writers. They must be able

to support their reasoning by quoting accurate evidence from the text. The students read complex documents and really

delve into the text. The students also have their first STEM/STEAM project. We are so excited to see their projects and

what ship they engineer! and the Mountain Math is the perfect spiral review. Thanks to all for helping make the beginning

of the year such a success!

The Fifth Grade Team, Ms.Dixon, Ms. Hemmo, Ms. Taylor


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Important Information - Change of Dismissal


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Flying Classrooms

Program Update


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Even with the hurricane interruptions, we had a musical and fun first

quarter!

♩Our Kindergarten students are learning to become tuneful, beatful, and

artful young musicians as we take our “First Steps in Music”, an early

music curriculum by John Feierabend. Students are learning to use their

singing voices appropriately, to feel the beat in music, and to move

expressively. Hopefully your child has sung some of our songs at home

for you!

♩ First, Second, and Third Grade students are learning to sing with head

voice and correct pitch and mastering rhythm reading and recognition:

speaking and clapping eighth, quarter, and half notes and their

corresponding rests.

♩ Third Graders have also started playing recorders, their first

woodwind instrument!

♩ Fourth and Fifth Grade students are rehearsing for Christmas on Las

Olas. This year, our musical is “Lights, Camera, Christmas.” Come to

Las Olas Boulevard to watch our holiday performance on Tuesday,

November 28, at 6:00 pm. Many thanks already to the parent

volunteers. 4th and 5th Graders need to be practicing their songs at

home to memorize them for the show. A packet of music from the show

has been sent home with each 4th and 5th Grade student. Please help

your child to keep the packet until the end of December and not lose it.

Have a musical 2nd Quarter!

Mr. Ciotti


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STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS

Anika Toggweiler, President Lily Barnett, Vice-President

Ricky Relyea, Secretary Stella Edler, Treasurer

Michael Morris, Sergeant at Arms

Students Voted! Congratulations to Harbordale’s new Student Council

Government 2017-2018. ALL candidates did a great

job & ran a smooth campaign.

Thank you parents for your support during campaigning.

Barnes & Noble

Book Drive

FOOD DRIVE in

November

TOY DRIVE in

December

VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED!!

Student Council Classroom Representatives:

2nd Grade Ms. Curran Reps: Erik Bagley/Maia Reyes Ms. Fisher Reps: Caden Felix/Samia Watts

Ms. Menolascino Reps: Aurelian Pacheco/Liv Becker Ms. Trowbridge Reps: Tristan Rowe/Amaya Mcdermott

3rd Grade

Ms. Bernard Reps: Brianna Bakke/Tyler Tuhan Ms. Chee Reps: Finn Crissy/Robert Granda

Ms. Disbury Reps: Valentin de Soto/Alexandra Pernes Ms. Goldstein Reps: Donovan Guitierrez/Mikaella

Shanagerger Ms. Vaughn Reps: Max Lipski/Sophia Quesada

4th Grade

Ms. Guerrero Reps: Marlin Johannson/Cameron Dzicek Ms. Kirik Reps: Rowan Starks/Mariana Wright

Ms. Wade Reps: Katherine Voet/Talia Ciotti Ms. Zacharias Reps: Valentina Agnese/Millie French

5th Grade

Ms. Dixon Reps: KJ Hill/Bailey Moyer Ms. Fleming Reps: Savannah Diaz/Cody Roe Ms. Taylor Reps: Olivia Berrios/Aiden Torres

Any questions, you may contact Student Council Sponsors Miss Maddox, Sra.

Kupferman or Mrs. Fleming

STUDENT COUNCIL GOVERNMENT 2017-2018


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P.E.

This year seems like the hottest beginning of school year yet! Between the

really hot weather and the stormy skies, the weather for Quarter One has

been unpredictable. Students have remembered to bring their water bottles

and left jackets upstairs, tying their shoelaces before they come to the court,

and we have gotten a least one water break in before class. We have also

tried to find a shady spot to begin class, so we are doing our best to stay as

cool for as long as possible.

On our rainy days, we’ve brought out the Speed Stacking Cups- what a fun

way to keep up our heartrate and coordination! My younger students have

done exercise videos, ice breakers, and fun games, while still getting our

heart rate up.

Outside, classes are beginning our Throwing and Fielding Unit, Castle Ball,

and our Bean Bags and Paddles Unit. It’s more fun to make a game out of

what we learn, our challenge being what we’ve worked on that day. We’ve

been thinking about balancing, throwing to a target, and catching.

I am holding off our Pacer tests until the weather gets cooler, but it always

helps to get our hearts stronger now, in anticipation for Field Days, Jump

Rope for Heart, and Walk-a-thon events. So, whatever students are doing to

stay active, keep it up, and here’s to looking forward to cooler weather!

Coach Hardison


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NOTICIAS DE LA CLASE DE ESPANOL

Spanish

News

May 2015

Integer metus.

Lorem.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15 thru October 15, 2017

5th grade students researched on an assigned Spanish country and put together a marvelous

job. Our theme was “A Journey to Hispanic America!” in where the objectives were to become knowledgeable and aware of the Hispanic people and their varied and exciting culture. Their work will be in display for your enjoyment in our Media Center. ¡Fabuloso trabajo niños y niñas!

4th grade students created a Book Jacket on Hispanic Astronauts, Singers, Soccer and Baseball

Players, Tennis champions, Artists, Fashion Designers. Some examples: Ellen Ochoa, F.R. Chan-Díaz, Shakira, Pablo Picasso, Lionel Messi, Roberto Clemente, Alexander Rodriguez, Carolina Herrera. ¡Maravilloso trabajo niños y niñas!

3rd grade students read about “El tigre” the jaguar of the Mexican- Aztec culture and on how

traditions are passed on from generation to generation. From a plastic gallon container, students drew and colored a fantastic mask representing el Tigre. ¡Viva México!

Kindergarten thru the 5th grade celebrated

Hispanic Heritage Month creating PIÑATAS.

¡Muchas gracias VOLUNTARIOS!

Mrs. Gray, Mr. Nunes, Mrs. Arispe, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Marylee, Mrs. Relyea,

Mrs. Diaz, Mrs. Caruso, Mrs. Munoz and Mrs. Maria Salas.

~Your help is so very much appreciated and I THANK YOU~

Muchos gracias,

Sra. Kupferman


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We are starting our year off strong with stories from Peter H. Reynolds- the

man who wrote and illustrated the books “Ish” and “The Dot”, two books about

creating art as a young student (who think, at first, they cannot do what they are

asked). I’ve had a few students who have come into the art room not ready, or

unsure, of what to make. The theme of these books, and this year, is to not only

have a “growth mindset”, but be willing to accept challenges that have no real

answer; to solve the artistic problem at hand. I encourage my students to make

art, not matter how “good” they think it is- you can only grow at art if you keep

trying! I’ll be here to guide the students on their journey through this year of

art.

And to help us, we will be looking at new artists throughout the year (or some

we might be familiar with). Meet the Masters’ first project is based from

Thrush Holmes’ work- a contemporary artist whose abstract still life flowers

will be our first project’s theme.

Students will be etching into our papers, and layering paint and oil pastel onto

the paper, something our awesome volunteers have worked tirelessly to

prepare! I want to thank all of my amazing, supportive volunteers, especially

Stephanie Kelly (head MTM coordinator), for all the wonderful work that is

done- done prepping the first day to hanging up the artwork at the end of the

year. I wouldn’t be able to do all I do without them!

I look forward to a fruitful year of projects and creativity,

Ms. Hardison


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GUIDANCE NEWS

Dear Harbordale Parents,

You made it! Another successful back-to-school season down, many more to go! For the Harbordale community,

this season is a busy one. From beaches to backpacks, sunscreen to school lunches, students and families alike all

have one thing in common: tackling the shift from down-time to prime-time. That being said, amidst the bustle of

hectic days and homework, sometimes we all need to be reminded of how important it is to take a deep breath,

relax, and enjoy the ride! For that reason, I’ve identified some topics that often accompany the back-to-school

adventure and highlighted some tips and tricks on how to use this important time to enhance your child’s social and

emotional growth while making the most of your beginning-of-the-year journey!

Adapting to a New Schedule: Staying Positive

A good day starts with a good night’s sleep. Develop a reliable, realistic sleep routine so your student wakes

refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on the day!

Stick to a schedule. Structure is important and can bring much-needed comfort to children during a time of

transition.

Mark your calendar. One day were soaking up the sun, the next day we’re swamped. At times like these, developing

a game-plan can make an overwhelming situation seem much more do-able. Pencil in dates, get organized, and

prioritize tasks. The simple act of writing things down helps us to visualize what needs to get done, while also

acting as an effective kick-start to the to-do-list tackling process.

Don’t overwhelm yourself. Remember, we’re all human. Stay positive, take things one day at a time, and remain

optimistic that things will slowly but surely fall into place.

Moving Up, Moving On

Remember: it’s a new year! Leave the past in the past. Start fresh and remember that you and your child have a

whole year to make your mark, progress vigorously, and work towards wowing everyone around you! Think: this is

the year you and your child will dominate the school game!

Stay focused. Stay Optimistic. You tackled the previous grade, and just as you found your groove, your back into

the beginner stage for a new year. Remember, every grade is different, special, and important in its own way. It’s

normal to feel overwhelmed as you progress, but keep your heads high and focus on your strengths. Ask yourself,

how will my unique strengths help me maximize my learning experience this year?

Try This at Home!

Taco-Bout-It Dinner: A cute twist on Taco

Night! Whip up a Mexican-themed night and

encourage your family to utilize the dinner table All the best,

Your Harbordale School Counselor, Vicky

Bureau-Kocenski


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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is excited to announce the School Choice application window for a magnet program, Nova school, or school reassignment for the 2017 - 2018 school year will take place

starting December 1, 2017 -

February 7, 2018. Please check the

website during that timeframe for

application and instructions.


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SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Hello Families!

My name is Ms. Quackenbush, and I’m very happy to be at

Harbordale this year working as the Speech-Language

Pathologist! This is my first year at Harbordale, but my fifth

working as an SLP. I previously worked as an ESE teacher.

It’s been so great starting to get to know students and

families! In speech, students have been practicing their speech

sounds at their individual levels and using their fluent “easy”

speech when expressing themselves. In language, students

have been working on better understanding the

words/sentences they hear (receptive language), using

adequate vocabulary and grammar to express their thoughts

(expressive language), and better understanding the social

aspects of language (pragmatic language). They are all

working hard to meet their goals, and practicing using tools

such as graphic organizers, technology, visualization

strategies, and game play. I’m looking forward continuing to

see progress and to a great school year at Harbordale!

Katy Quackenbush, M.S. CCC-SLP


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ESE NEWS

The first quarter in Ms. Hanley’s and Ms. Hicks’ classes proved to be a busy one. Our students did many hands-on activities that correlate with what they’re learning in the general education classroom. The use of manipulatives and props are quite common within the ESE classes. Our ESE classes are designed for students whose needs are greater than general education can meet. We work on integrating strategies to assist students in becoming successful in the general education class. Most students come to our class for Reading and for Math strategies.


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Mark Your Calendars!

Thanksgiving Break- November 22nd-November 24th

HSA Holiday Shop- November 28th- December 1st.

Field Days:

4th/5th- December 13th

K/1st- December 14th

2nd/3rd- December 15th

Holiday Program Sing-A-Long December 21st 8:30 am

Winter Break- December 25th-January 5th


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READING NEWS

“There are heroes all around us doing ordinary

things in extraordinary ways!”

2017 got off to a SUPER start! A BIG thank you to all who attended the grade

level Curriculum Meetings. The presentations are posted on Harbordale’s website for

reference.

I hope most of you know that Accelerated Reader (AR) is a HUGE part of our

reading program. Research shows that students who read more have a greater rate of

academic success. Students should be “Reading to Self” daily. This means no matter

what a student’s reading ability, reading at least 20 minutes independently is a best

practice. To show the book was understood or comprehended, they can come to

school and take an AR quiz to show what they know. Each passed quiz gives students’

points toward their quarterly goal. Kindergarten and 1st grade students participate on

an individual basis. Ask the classroom teacher for more information).

Students are rewarded for meeting their quarterly goals. 1st Quarter students

who met or exceeded their goal were treated to the grand opening of our AR

Superstar Store! It was a BIG hit! We also have a 100 Point Club for those students who

exceed 100 points for the school year. Our school-wide goal is reading 26,000 books

this year! Can we do it? Weekly updates presented on WHBD each Monday. We

have read almost 6,000 books already!

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October 27th was Read for the Record Day! A nationwide early childhood

event we participate in each year. An ENORMOUS thank you to Franklin Templeton

Investments! They partner with us annually by sending readers to each kindergarten

class and give each child a copy of the featured book! This year’s selection was,

Quackers. WE LOVE BOOKS!

SAVE THE DATE; Thursday, January 25th we are hosting scholastic author,

Courtney Sheinmel. She has written many novels for kids. We are so LUCKY to have

her come to Harbordale. We will be hosting a book sale and signing, stay tuned! A

GIANT thank you to our generous HSA for hosting the event. Check out her website

http://www.sarahm.com for details.

Remember, please feel free to ask me any burning questions about reading

and your child’s curriculum.

Cari Rodriguez ☺

[email protected]

READING NEWS

http://www.sarahm.com/


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CAFÉ NEWS


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Safety Patrol Newsletter

*Be on Time, *Work on all Your Goals *Keep Harbordale Safe!

*Posts start in the morning promptly at

7:45 til 8:00 am, and afternoon posts start

at 1:45 til 2:00 pm.

Sincerely,

Ms. Hardison


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RECYCLING PATROLS

The Recycling Club/Green Team has made a decade of difference! Yes,

Harbordale has taken a proactive approach toward our environment for

ten years! Recycling Club members, students, and staff have all

contributed toward the betterment of our environment. Thank you to our

2017-18 Green Team members, your responsibility, compassion, and

cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Greenly,

Mrs. Vaughn and Ms. Guerrero


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Documents

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