Dear Parents,

 Welcome to the Redland Christian Academy 2010-2011 school year!

ABOUT MYSELF:

I’m a Christian who is very dedicated to staying in God’s word. I love to serve Him and others and I regularly attend South Dade Baptist church.  If I could ever do anything for you, or study the Gospel with you or your family, please feel free to contact me.

I am the mother of two young adult men. Daniel is my oldest and Javier the youngest. I’M EXTREMELY VERY PROUD OF THEM. They both attended RCA from first grade through their senior year. I strongly believe that they received a good Christian education here.

I have been teaching at Redland Christian Academy for fifteen years and I am happy to still be a teacher here.

 What I will be covering in K-3 this year:

The first two weeks will cover basic guidelines, discipline, rules and also classroom procedures.

By the second or third week your child will be tested on their basic learning skills, their language development, their motor skills, and their behavior observed.  Please do not worry or stress yourself on this matter, I do this at the beginning of the school year and also at the end of every grading period. This is just for you to see your child’s growth in these areas and to make me accountable to you that I am doing my job.

I will also cover the letters of the alphabet and their sounds, as well as the numbers 0 - 15, colors, shapes,  and some beginning writing skills.

Your child will also have Crafts and Science throughout the year and field trips.  He or she will also have Library, Spanish, Computers and P.E. taught by other staff members.

Your child will have homework four times a week. This is very important in order to start developing the correct set of homework skills. I do go over the homework assignments every morning and they are rewarded for all work done and turned in on a timely basis.  Please parents, I know that you would love to help them on some of the homework, and it is fine to do so occasionally.  However, I do expect them to develop their own manipulative skills, which means they need to do most of the homework themselves.

I will be also be teaching one of my favorite subjects and the one I think is most important for children and that is Bible. Our Bible time will consist of Bible songs and stories, and once a week they will attend chapel which is done in our own chapel with JFL and the AIM team. You are welcome to join us on that day, so long as you come on time.

Once again, thank you.  I pray and hope that you and your child have a pleasant year here at RCA.

 God Bless,

 Ms. Orozco