LTC 295-2018 International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years ProgMIAM
BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 295-2018
To: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of e City Com ssion
From: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Date: May 25, 2018
Subject: International Baccalaureate (IB) Prim ryYears Program Exhibitions
LETTER TO COMMISSION
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to invite you to attend the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Year Program (PYP) Exhibitions for Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center,
South Pointe Elementary, North Beach Elementary, Biscayne Elementary and Treasure Island
Elementary.
The IB Exhibition is an important part of the PYP for all students. In the final year of the program
(5th grade), students undertake a collaborative, transdisciplinary inquiry process that involves
them in identifying, investigating and offering solutions to real-life issues or problems. As the
culminating experience of the PYP, the Exhibition offers students an exciting opportunity to
demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning.
Please join us at our elementary schools on the below dates and times, where our youth will
present their exhibitions:
Biscayne Elementary May 31 9:00 a.m.
Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center June 4 9:00 a.m.
North Beach Elementary May 15, 16 & 17 9:00 a.m.
South Pointe Elementary May 29 & 30 9:00 a.m.
Treasure Island Elementary June 1 9:00 a.m.
As of March 2012, Miami Beach became one in a handful of cities in the country to provide the
IB program to every public school and to every student within its jurisdiction. All public schools
in Miami Beach have attained International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorization.
The IB PYP focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer. The most significant
and distinctive feature of the IB PYP is the six transdisciplinary themes. The themes help
teachers to develop a program of inquiries requiring a high level of involvement on the part of
the students.
We will continue to support our strategic outcome to achieve K-12 public school excellence
through our Education Compact.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
JLM/KGB/LDR