FCAT 2010-2011 School Grade
A Message from the Principal
Dear Parents of Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center:
Happy New Year and Welcome Back! I hope you had time to reflect upon 2011 and to celebrate with family and friends the arrival of 2012. I would like to begin by acknowledging our students for their hard work and dedication during this first semester of the 2011-2012 school year. The accomplishments of our student body are something that all of us should recognize and be very proud to witness! Thank you everyone for all you’ve done to make the first half of the year so successful.
Sincerely,
Ms. Reva A. Vangates, Principal
Our Mission Statement
The Mission of Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center is to provide an enriching educational environment where students can excel in academics, be responsible citizens, and become successful future leaders in our global society. With the collaboration of the faculty, staff, parents, and community we encourage and guide each of our students to strive for excellence.
In the Spotlight!
We are proud to announce our Teacher of the year and Rookie Teacher of the year representatives from Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center:
Our 2013 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Ana Resillez, 4th Grade Teacher.
Our 2011-2012 Rookie Teacher of the Year is
Ms. Aracelys Bonachea, 5th Grade Teacher.
2011-2012 Motto
"Riding the Wave of Success"
Celebrating, Sustaining and Improving
Latest News & Events
Espinosa Express
(January 2012)
Parent/ Student
Handbook 2011-2012
** Arrival & Dismissal 2011- 2012 **
Media Center
Handbook 2011-2012
Science Fair
Packet
2011- 2012
Classes Resume
Parent Newsletter E-mailed
Science Fair
Assignment #4 is Due: Materials
Assignment #5 is Due: Procedures and Variables
Jan. 3
District Writing Mid-Year Tests Begin (1-8)
Jan 3 - 17
Reading Under the Stars
at 6:00 PM
PTA Ice Cream Sale
Fifth Grade Field Trip
Biscayne Nature Center
(Fenton, Verger & N. Lopez)
Jan. 4
Fifth Grade Field Trip
Biscayne Nature Center
(Lacosta, Gonzalez,
Arenal & A. Perez)
Club de Libros (Polanco)
Jan. 5
PTA Pizza Sale and
Jeans Day
Cookie Dough
Fundraiser Begins
Fifth Grade Field Trip
Biscayne Nature Center
(Polanco, I. Arencibia, & Bonachea)
Jan. 6
Science Fair Assignment #6 is Due: Data
Florida Alternate Assessment Test Begins - Only includes ESE students exempted from standardized testing (grades 3-8)
Retention Procedures Begin
Jan. 9
Winter Interim Assessments (Gr. 3 -8)
Jan. 9 - 20
PTA Ice Cream Sale
Jan. 11, 13, 18
Third Grade FCAT Parent Workshop at 9:00 am inside the Media Center Jan. 12 : Sections 301-305
Jan. 13 : Sections 306-309
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-Holiday
No School
Jan. 16
End of Second
Grading Period
Doral Middle School FEA Students Visit DRE
Science Fair Assignment #8 is Due:
Title and Abstract
All Science Fair
Projects Due
PTA Pizza Sale and
Jeans Day
Arbor Day
Jan. 20
Teacher Planning Day -
No School
Jan. 23
Joy of Reading Week
Jan. 23 - 28
Begin 3rd Grading Period
FCAT Crunch Time
Begins (2-8)
Grade 3 Reading Student Portfolio Begins (ends 5/6)
Science Fair Oral Presentations Begin
(ends 1/31)
Jan. 24
EESAC Meeting 8:00 am in the Media Center
PTA Ice Cream Sale
Jan. 25
PTA Pizza Sale
Cookie Dough
Fundraiser Ends
Jan. 27
Monthly Writing Prompt
(Gr. 1-8)
End of Science Fair Oral Presentations
Jan. 31
