Welcome to Ben Gamla Charter School!

Ben Gamla Charter School earned an A for the 2008-2009 school year. We also became SACS Accredited and made AYP for the year!We are waiting to learn of the results this year.

Current e-mail addresses and phone contact numbers are imperative for registration. We are able to accept Miami-Dade addresses; please understand that additional paperwork will be required for those living outside Broward County.

Thirty (30) Volunteer hours are a mandatory commitment for families of Ben Gamla Students. All Volunteer hours must be completed by APRIL 15th of the current school year. Ben Gamla Charter is a special school with special families who value the commitment to student education and character development.

Fridays are dress-down days and serve as our weekly fundraiser. Students are allowed to dress down provided they have turned in their money Thursday morning. The fee is $1.00 for the top and $1.00 for the bottom. No exceptions will be made. This fundraiser supports our year-end trip to TY Park.

All guests must sign in at the reception desk with Julieta. Again, there are no exceptions.

Conferences are welcome throughout the year. Appointments should be made and Middle School Conferences are held as a team. Either Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Weizman will attend should there be a concern or a need to explicate student progression.

We look forward to greeting you and making new friendships this year. Come be a part of our growing family.

PARENT ORIENTATION DATES AND TIMES FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR:
Tuesday, Aug. 17th, 4:30-6:30, 1st and 2nd Grades
Wednesday, Aug. 18th, 4:30-6:30, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
Thursday, Aug. 19th, 4:30-7:00, Middle School
Friday, Aug. 20th, 1:30-3:30, Kindergarten

ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND THEIR CHILD'S ORIENTATION NIGHT. THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AND YOU WILL GET A JUMP ON YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE. PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL SUPPLIES LABELED WITH THEIR NAME AND BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR CHECKBOOK OR CASH TO PURCHASE THE CONSUMABLE WORKBOOKS WE HAVE ORDERED FOR THE STUDENTS IN EACH SUBJECT. AGENDAS WILL BE AVAILABLE AS WELL AND THEY ARE REQUIRED K-8.

The Parent Orientation is the time to learn of grade level expectations of the teacher and the State of Florida. This is the time you will hear about the scope and sequence of the core content area classes. Teachers will have a sign-in for volunteer opportunities for your convenience.

I am looking forward to another fabulous year together! May we grow from strength and love for our children.

Warmly,
Mrs. Miller





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SUMMER READING AND SUPPLY LIST ARE NOW LOCATED IN SCHOOL FORMS.