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Milagros Luis, teacher at Sunset Park Elementary, was recognized by the state of Florida for the 2008 Excel Award. This award is given to only 100 teachers in the state. Based on data provided by the Florida Department of Education, Milagros Luis showed the greatest learning gains in math with students classified as low performing (those entering the year with FCAT levels 1 and 2). Sara Martin, Principal of Sunset Park is EXTREMELY proud!!!

ALSO...

Sunset Park Elementary organized a shoe drive to collect gently used shoes for hurricane victims in Haiti. Parents, students, and teachers worked together to collect over 1500 pairs of shoes of all sizes. Patrols made sure each shoe had a match, binding each pair with rubber bands, then bagging all. All shoes have been delivered to a City of Miami fire station in Coconut Grove, to be sent to Haiti. Thank you Mrs. Garrison for all of your hard work and dedication!

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FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP DEVELOP PHONICS COMPREHENSION Ask your child to think about the book and talk to you about any, or all of the following. (1) What do you know after reading the story? (2) What do you feel about what you read? (3) What else does it make you think about? (4) What questions do you have? FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP DEVELOP VOCABULARY Ask your child to keep a word journal of 2 or 3 new words they have learned from reading this book. (1) Write the new word. (2) Copy the sentence in which it is used. (3) Write a definition in his/her own words. (4) Draw asmall picture which reminds them what the word means.

School Supply Lists:

are shown listed below, for your early shopping convenience. This link will take you there directly.

Sunset Park Elementary School is very proud to have four of the finest and nicest people working right in our very own office. They do so much more
than merely meet and greet people who visit our school. You'll never find a more caring and competent group of women who work so hard to help
everyone.

Mrs. Garcia (Secretary / Treasurer)
Mrs. Baquero (Data Input)
Mrs. Daniel (Community School Specialist)
(ESE Secretary - Hourly)
Mrs. Valle (Elementary School Assistant )

News from the P.T.A.
The 2008-2009 PTA welcomes all new and returning parents and students to Sunset Park Elementary School. The PTA is very excited about the coming year and looks forward to seeing all of you at the PTA meetings and the many exciting activities we have planned. In the upcoming year, Sunset Park PTA hopes to enhance the education of all our children by focusing on child advocacy and increasing communication and parental involvement. We encourage you to become a part of the team of dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to get in touch with us, please e-mail our PTA President, Mark Jones.

PTA Notes

Please visit the PTA page for information from the PTA.

(Click on the mailbox above to e-mail the PTA)

Schoolnotes.com TeacherWeb.com

More Sunset Park teachers are using or to keep parents informed
More Sunset Park teachers are using Schoolnotes or TeacherWeb to post their weekly homework assignments and areas of study. There is also a direct link below to Sunset Park's Schoolnotes page. Links to other websites are added to further enhance the curriculum. This service also allows visitors to e-mail the teacher. This is just another valuable resource we can use in our technology rich society.

Visit Schoolnotes at http://www.schoolnotes.com and go to "View Notes." You will need to enter the zip code of our school which is 33173.

Visit your teacher's Schoolnotes page directly by clicking on the logo & link next to the teacher whose page you want to visit and you will be taken to their Schoolnotes page. Once there, you are offered an option called "Notify me". If you click on this option and enter the requested information, you will automatically be notified by e-mail every time that teacher updates their Schoolnotes web page.

Teachers currently using:
Sunset Park Noteworthy News and Instant Updates
Click on the notepad. It is a direct link to SPE's (Sunset Park Elementary's) Schoolnotes webpage.
Please mark the box to be notified whenever there are changes to this page. It will help to keep you up to date quickly and easily. Continue to check the school's web pages for updates but be sure to keep up to date with Schoolnotes.

Teachers currently using Schoolnotes:
Mr. Bazan - Grade 5
Mrs. Frantzman - Grade 2
Mrs. Garrison - Grade 2
Mrs. Glover - Grade 1
Mrs. Luis - Kindergarten
Mrs. Mayers - ESL Grades 2/3
Mr. Miret - Grade 3
Mrs. Ruehle - Kindergarten
Ms. Berriz - ESOL Kindergarten
Mrs. Vargas
Teachers currently using TeacherWeb:

Thanks to the hard work of our teachers, students, staff, and parents, we excel at what we do!!!
We accomplished a lot last year and expect to continue in that direction. Sunset Park is a community dedicated to excellence
where we all work together to meet and surpass the high goals and expectations we set for our students and ourselves.

 SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY IS A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN !!!

The Florida Panther

Our Mascot The Florida Panther is one of the most endangered animals in the world. It is related to the mountain lion. The panther ranged throughout the entire southeastern United States. Today, less than 100 panthers remain in remote parts of the Florida Everglades.

HAVE YOU MET OUR PRINCIPAL, MRS. SARA MARTIN ?

Mrs. Martin's door is always open!
She is here working hard for our Sunset Park Family!

You can email her at saramartin@dadeschools.net

Have you met our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Maricarmen Abreu ?

Mrs. Abreu is here to help you. Say hello and introduce yourself!

You can email her at mariabreu@dadeschools.net

Hooray...Congratulations Mrs. Baquero !!!
Sunset Park's Office Employee of the Year 2007-2008

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

After School Care Wish List

Sandwich size ziplock bags
Bandages
Pencils

Pre-K & EPK Supply List - Mrs. Bayuelo and Mrs. Vargas

Crib Sheet
Small Blanket
One child size resting Mat (New Students only)
One Backpack (no wheels please)
2 or 3 primary pencils
One bottle of white glue
Box of 8 or 16 crayons
Red folder with pockets
Box of 8 or 16 Markers
One Container of Baby Wipes
1 Box of Facial Tissue
**A complete change of clothes (non-uniform) and diaper if needed sent in a labeled zip-lock bag

Kindergarten Supply List
Please DO NOT send markers, colored pencils, pens, colored glue, glue sticks, small pencil sharpeners, or backpacks with wheels.
Sunset Park does not allow rolling backpacks and the Kindergarten rooms have no storage for them.

Backpack
2 or 3 Sharpened Pencils
Pencil Box
Box of 8 or 16 Crayons
Blunt Scissors
Bottle of White Glue
Folder with Pockets
**Sweater (Labeled with your name) - This is optional but many rooms in the school are very cold

Kindergarten Wish List
boxes of Kleenex
band aids
dry erase markers
2 pk printing paper
napkins
baggies, all sizes
potting soil
stickers
new popsicle sticks
baby wipes
cotton balls
jiggle eyes
paper plates
paper cups
plastic spoons & forks
hand sanitizer
brown / black yarn
disinfectant wipes

Please write your child's name on all supplies.

First Grade Supply List
School Box (not too large) - caja pequena
1 package of No. 2 pencils - lapices
Crayons (no more than 24) - lapices de cera
Blunt Scissors - tijeras
Elmer's Glue - pegamento
Glue Stick
A large Pink Eraser - borrador
2 Folders with Pockets and fasteners
2 wide-lined composition notebooks (no spirals)
1 pack of 4x6 index cards
Backpack (not on wheels) - maleta (sin ruedos)

Do not bring: No Traer
Pencil Sharpeners - saca puntas
Magic Markers - marcadores
Colored Pencils - lapices de colores
Toys - juguetes

Since Sunset Park is air-conditioned, you may want to have your child bring an extra sweater that can be left at school. Lunch money should be sent to school in a change purse or in a labeled envelope. We appreciate your help in providing your child with each of these things. Thank you for your cooperation!

Sincerely,
First Grade Teachers

Put your child's name on all supplies including the sweater.

Wish List
Please feel free to help your child's teacher with as many wishes as you like.

1 large box of tissues for the classroom
2 boxes of "sealable" bags, (sandwich, pint, quart, or gallonsize; regular or freezer kind)
"Wet Ones" fresh wipes (any brand, please not baby wipes)
1 tub of Clorox wipes
1 ream of copy paper, please
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
Wishes may be granted anytime and as many times as you wish throughout the year! We use a lot of tissues and copy paper.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness and consideration.

First Grade Teachers

Second Grade Supply List
12 - #2 pencils
1 - Box of Crayons
4 - 2-pocket/3 prong duotang folders (red, yellow, green, blue)
1 - nylon or vinyl pencil bag (no boxes)
1 - 5" sharp scissors
2 - Boxes of facial tissue
3 - Marble composition books
1 - Eraser
1 - Large Glue stick
1 - Red marking pen/pencil
1 - Pack of 200 ct. wide rule filler paper
1 Box of reclosable gallon bags

Please do not send Trapper Keepers or backpacks on wheels. They
do not fit in the desk and they take up too much space. Vinyl or nylon pencil
bags are preferred over pencil boxes. All supplies should be labeled with your
child's name to avoid confusion. An old sweater or jacket is suggested, to be
left at school. (Our building does get cold sometimes.) Thanks for your cooperation.
THIS LIST DOES NOT INCLUDE SPECIAL AREA CLASSES.
THOSE TEACHERS (ART, P.E., MUSIC, GIFTED AND E.S.O.L.) WILL BE POSTED OR YOUR CHILD WILL
BE ADVISED DURING THEIR FIRST CLASS MEETING WITH THAT TEACHER.
Note from the webmaster: I will try to get that information for you and post it. Keep checking.)

2ND GRADE WISH LIST
Hand sanitizer
Clorox Clean-Up wipes
Post-Its
2 Reams of 500 ct. copy paper (white)
Paper Towels
1 Box of re-closable gallon bags
2 Boxes of facial tissues

Items listed above can be donated throughout the year at any time. Check with your
child's teacher regarding items that you would like to donate but are not listed above.

We look foward to a wonderful year! Thank you for your cooperation. The Second Grade Teachers

ESOL Class: See separate list below. Scroll down.

Third Grade Supply List
12 Pocket Duo-tangs with prong (metal clips in the center to hold paper): two of each of the following colors: 2 red (science), 2 blue (reading/Lang. Arts), 2 yellow (social studies), 2 green (math), 2 purple (home learning), 2 orange (music)
2 Boxes of Ziploc (or zipper closing) Freezer Bags (one of each size: gallon and sandwich)
3 1-subject notebooks- one of each color: 1 blue (reading/Lang. Arts.), 1 green (math), and 1 black (morning work)
2 Packs of colored index cards (one of each size: 3"x5" and 4"x6")
1 Bottle of hand sanitizer
1 Box of colored crayons/pencils (24 count) - NO MARKERS
1 Box of tissues
1 Covered and silent pencil sharpener
1 Large box of "Clorox or Lysol wipes"
1 Pair of blunt-edged scissors. NO sharp-edged scissors
1 Zippered pencil case. NO plastic school boxes.
1 Ruler with an inches and centimeters scale
2 4-pack of Tennis Balls
Please ensure that your child has an ONGOING SUPPLY OF THE FOLLOWING:
#2 Pencils and erasers. - NO mechanical pencils.
Glue sticks
Red pens
Wide-ruled filler paper
Yellow highlighters

Please do not purchase correction fluid (White-Out) or large notebooks (Trapper Keepers / binders) as these items are not allowed.

ESOL: See separate list below. Scroll down.

Class Wish List
Dry-Erase Markers
Letter-size / Legal-size copy paper
New/Used Children's Books

Fourth Grade Supply List
1 Pack of Expo dry erase markers
4 packages of Notebook paper
4 Composition Books
4 Duo-tang folders
2 Packs of Pencils (No mechanical pencils)
Scissors
Glue
Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
Erasers
2 Large Boxes of Facial Tissue
2 Packages of Xerox Paper for classroom copies
1 Antibacterial hand sanitizer
2 Red Pens
1 Container of Disinfecting Wipes

Fifth Grade Supply List
All incoming 5th graders are required to read "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson. This book is to be brought to school on the first day of school, August 18th.
All 5th graders in the gifted program must read "Holes" by Louis Sachar and bring it to school on the first day, August 18th.

4 Packs of Notebook paper (loose leaf)
3 Reams of white Copy Paper
2 Glue Sticks
1 12" ruler with inches and centimeters
2 Boxes of 12 Red Pens
3 Packs of #2 Pencils
5 Composition Notebooks
5 Duo-tang Folders with pockets
2 Packs of Eraseable Pens (blue or black)
1 Pair of Scissors
Earphones for the Computer
Dictionary / Thesaurus
Crayons or Colored Pencils
Colored Markers
Dry-Erase Markers
Flash Drive
1 Large Box of Facial Tissues
1 Container of Cleaning Wipes
1 Protractor
Math Flash Cards - Multiplication and Division
Erasers

Books that are required to be purchased for 5th grade Reading:
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

WISH LIST
Zip lock bags
Paper towels
Disposable camera
Candy for Treats

Gifted Supply ListThe students need to have the following items in order to have a successful school year.
These items are to be left in the classroom during the entire school year and replenished
once they have been used. (Los materiales se mantendran en la clase durante el año escolar
y tendran que ser reemplazados cuando los estudiantes los agoten.)

: 2 Composition Notebooks ( 2 libro de composicion)
: Glue Stick ( Goma de pegar en barra)
: School Scissors ( Una tijera pequena)
: Pencils (Lapices)
: Pencil Sharpener (Sacapunta)
: 1 Pencil/ Crayon Box ( Caja para lapices/ creyones)
: Crayons/ Color Pencils (Creyones/ Lapices de colores)
: Wide Ruled Paper ( Papel con rayas anchas)
: Ruler ( Regla)
: Multi-color Highlighters ( Marcadores de subrayar en tres diferentes colores)
: 3 Pocket Duo Tang Folders with Fasteners ( 3 folio con bolsillos)
: 2 Red Ball- point Pens ( 2 plumas de color rojo)
: Hand Sanitizer
: Baby Wipes
: 1 Ream of Copy Paper
: 1 Box of Facial Tissue

ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO SUPPORT LEARNING

( Materia additional para aumentar el aprendizaje)
: Dictionary & Thesaurus ( Dicionario y Thesaurus)
: An active library card ( Una tarjeta de biblioteca) 

ESOL Class Supply List
These supplies will be kept in your desk in the ESOL classroom.
Please label all items with your full name.
Important: These supplies are not in addition to buying supplies for your
child's homeroom teacher. Your child will need to keep pencils, eraser, crayons
and a pair of scissors in their homeroom unless you want them to carry these
items back and forth daily.
12 #2 Pencils
2 Red Marking Pens
2 Composition Notebooks (not spiral)
3 Duotang Folders with pockets and prongs (1 each: yellow, blue, white)
2 Packages Notebook Filler paper (wide rule - keep one at home)
1 vinyl or canvas bag to hold pens, pencils, and crayons (No boxes please)
1 12" Ruler with inches and centimeters
1 Pair Fiskars Scissors
1 Glue Stick
1 Package of 4 Highlighters (4 different colors)
Crayons and/or Colored Pencils
1 Black Sharpie Marker Extra Fine Point
1 Black Sharpie Marker Fine Point
1 Spanish/English - English/Spanish Dictionary - REQUIRED
2 Reams of Copy Paper (Letter size 8 1/2 x 11")
(Hopefully, Office Depot will still give you a ream of copy paper in exchange for an empty computer printer cartridge)
2 Large Boxes of Facial Tissues (preferably Kleenex or Puffs- the students always prefer mine.)
Colored Markers (optional)

WISH LIST
"Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface" spray
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (Orange or Lavender)
Liquid soap (we have our own sinks)
More facial tissue
Copy paper, copy paper, copy paper
Box of bandaids
Post Its (assorted colors and sizes)
Dry Erase markers (assorted colors)
Highlighters (assorted colors)
Paper towels
Baby Wipes

ESE Class Supply List

For the Classes of Mrs. Fernandez & Mrs. Thomas
2 Composition books
2 Duotang folders w/ pockets
2 Spiral notebooks
1 Box of 8 basic color crayons
1 Glue stick
2 Packages of notebook filler paper
1 Red pen
1 Highlighter
1 Package or box of pencils
Sharpener
Erasers
Tissues
Baby Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Ziplock bags

Spanish S & SL Class Supply Lists

For Spanish S (Spanish for Spanish Speakers) with Mrs. Barreiro
Grades K-2: 1 Composition notebook and pencils
Grades 3-5: 1 Composition notebook , pencils, and 1 Spanish/Spanish dictionary

For Spanish SL (Spanish for Speakers of Other Languages) with Mrs. Dean
Grades K-2: 1 Composition notebook and pencils
Grades 3-5: 1 Composition notebook, pencils, and 1 Spanish/English - English/Spanish dictionary

Art Class Supply List
1 Box of colored pencils
1 Sketch book (notebook size- must be able to fit in backpack and able to carry easily)
Pencils

Music Class Supply List

17 Tips on How to Prepare For and Take the FCAT
and any other Standardized Test

Preparing for the Test

Taking the Test

Tip #1 - Be positive Tip #2 - Do your best on the practice tests Tip #3 - Do your practice test home learning assignments Tip #4 - Get enough sleep (at least 8 hours) Tip #5 - Eat Healthy and don't skip meals (eat a good breakfast) Tip #6 - Dress comfortably (be sure you have a sweater) Tip #7 - Be on time to school every day (especially on test day)

Tip #1 - Be ALERT, CALM, AND CONFIDENT Tip #2 - Listen carefully and follow directions (both oral and written) Tip #3 - Answer what each question asks Tip #4 - Answer questions you know first Tip #5 - Write your answers the right way Tip #6 - Work at the right pace (don't work too fast or too slow) Tip #7 - Always look back and check for unanswered questions Tip #8 - Go back and really check your work Tip #9 - Smile after each test session Tip #10 - When you have done your best on the test, BE PROUD!

Learning for Life
Values for a Lifetime

 The teachers at Sunset Park are very talented!

They give it all to your kids!

Developing responsibility in children

Responsibility can not be "taught", it must be given.
Some ways to do this are:

Never do for a child what he can do for himself.

Encourage a child's first attempts to help you or to do things for himself. (Remember, he is learning so he will not do the task as well as you.

Give a child credit for trying to help out.

Give plenty of time to learn.

Don't criticize or make fun of poor results. Encourage him to try again and carefully steer him toward a better way.

When a child is ready for larger responsibilities, let him take them on.

Let a child know you trust and have confidence in him.

Praise more than you punish. Praise for efforts as well as performance.

Let your child make mistakes without feeling guilty.

Be sure the child knows that his help helps the whole family.

Admit your own mistakes when you make them.

Never make fun of or ridicule a child.

Don't keep punishing for the same offense. Help the child find a better behavior.

Don't demand more of a child than he can give.

Remember, "A child needs encouragement as a plant needs water and sunshine."

Let your child make some decisions for himself.

SUNSET PARK'S SCHOOL SONGS Our Salute Sunset Park we honor you With your colors gold and blue. Here you stand so bold and true. Memories we'll have of you. All hail and salute to you. Sunset Park we honor you. School Spirit Song We've got a school. Hallelujah! It's a good school. Good, good, good, good, good! It's buildings are the greatest, And the teachers are the most! The books are all the latest. And we've got the right to boast! We've got a school. Hallelujah! It's a good school. Good, good, good, good, good! A good school doesn't just happen by itself. A lot of good people were good enough to help. A great big thanks to each of you For making a dream of a school come true! We've got a school. Hallelujah! It's a good school. Good, good, good, good, good! Good for the students! Good for the parents! Good for the teachers! Good for the neighbors! Good.... Good, good, good Sunset Park! Yeah!

WE'VE GOT THE PANTHER SPIRIT!

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