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Upcoming Events
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1/30: Golden Paws Ceremony
1/31: Dinner and Movie Night
2/7: No School (Teacher Planning Day)
2/14: Jump Rope for Heart
2/17: President's Day (No School)
2/20: Golden Paws Award Ceremony
2/25-2/26: FCAT Writing
2/25-3/17: Spring Book Fair Available Online
2/28: Fashion in the Gardens (Pinecrest Gardens)
3/3-3/7: Spring Book Fair
Click here for more future events. See Recurring Events below for recurring events. |
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Recurring Events
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Recycling Corner
(Mon-Fri in Media Center)
We are collecting:
--Batteries (no car batteries
--Laser and ink jet printer cartridges
--Aluminum pop tabs (for Ronald McDonald house)
In an effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle, our lunchroom has a new bin for up-cycling lunchbox chip baggies. The chip bag collection will reduce waste while earning money for our school through Terracycle. We also welcome PES families to drop off their Single Serve, King or Family size SALTY snack bags. See the following flyer: Chip Bag Brigade Accepted Waste. The more bags we collect, like Box Tops, the more $ is raised for our school.
Junior Troop 420 is undertaking this project for their "Bronze Award" leadership adventure to bring awareness to the school/community and make a difference in the world. By collecting and measuring the bags used throughout the year they hope to teach our children that making a small daily change in what we consume can make a big difference!
Walk Florida
(Mon-Fri 7:45-8:25am
Next to the Basketball Court)
Join us for some wonderful physical activity before the bell rings Monday-Friday. Coach Sundry has challenged our students and faculty to embark on a 1,600 mile trek around the state of Florida this school year. Grab a friend and your sneakers! See you there! For more information, click here.
Tasty Treats Snack Shack
(Weds starting at 1:50pm in front of the Cafeteria)
Enjoy fresh fruit smoothies and seasonal healthy snacks at the Snack Shack. Snacks are available for $1. Come try something new and delicious! For more information, click here.
Edible Gardens
(Wed starting at 7:45am)
Come learn more about planting, tending and tasting your own grown food and explore the wonders of the garden! For more information, click here.
School Store
(Select Weds 1:45-2:10pm in Front of the Cafeteria)
Upcoming Dates:
February 5th and 19th
If you are unable to
pick up your orders at these times, please
notify Jordan Schroeder at palmettoschoolstore@
gmail.com to work out an alternate schedule.
Please leave your payment in the PTA mailbox in the office.
Box Tops
Our goal this year is to earn $1,900, That works out to 8,000 individual Box Tops. We can use this cash to buy the things we need. This year we're planning to use the money to support ACT.
We need you to clip
Box Tops to raise money for ACT! Please turn in your Box Tops to your class or the front office labeled with your child's and teacher's name (for credit for individual and class prizes).
It's easy! Look for Box Tops on hundreds of your favorite General Mills products. For more information, visit the Box Tops website at boxtops4education.com or contact Jennifer Bermudez at jenna811@aol.com. Flocking 5th Grade FundraiserFLOCK as many friend's yards as you want! The FLOCKING is done in good spirits and the flamingos stay for 24 hours...then they mysteriously migrate to another friend's yard!
Each Flock is a $20 donation, which will go towards our school's 5TH GRADE FUND.
Flock work forms can be printed HERE. Turn in your completed work order & check to our school's main office or to your child's teacher. Get creative, FLOCK your neighbors, friends, and classroom! For more information or questions, please contact Patty Gassenheimer at 305-815-3639 or Elina Pacios at 305-776-0185.
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Sponsored by the Palmetto Elementary School PTA
Palmetto E-Prints
Eric Torres, Principal  Sarah Fair , Assistant Principal
Carmen Karshis, PTA President Barbara Oikle, Editor
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Valentine's Day Grams
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 Have You Bought Your Valentine's Day Grams Yet?
February 14th is right around the corner & 5th Grade FUNd will be selling VALENTINE GRAMS! Order forms were sent home via backpacks earlier this week and the Grams will be sold through February 7th. Send Valentine Grams to your friends, teachers and your entire class! For more information or questions, contact Patty Gassenheimer at 305-815-3639 or Elina Pacios 305-969-8602. |
Dinner & a Movie Night
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 This Friday (1/31/14)!
Our Annual Movie Night is sponsored by your PTA & ACT and will feature "How to Train Your Dragon". Come join in the fun! Bring your blankets and chairs and watch the movie under the stars! There will be food trucks, pizza and a concession stand. Movie will begin at nightfall. Buy your tickets early and save $! Tickets will be sold in front of the cafeteria before and after school TODAY AND TOMORROW and before school on Friday for $5. Tickets purchased on the evening of the event will be $8. Sponsorship spots are available! Have your company name and logo over & over on the BIG screen prior to the movie for only $50.00! If interested, please email your jpeg to Mariakeeshen@gmail.com.We hope to see you there!
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| Jump Rope for Heart |
 Jump Rope for Heart Friday, February 14th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Our school is participating in a very special community service program to raise funds for the American Heart Association. We are jumping to fight against our nation's #1 and #3 killers: cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Our Annual Jump Rope for Heart event helps students learn about the benefits of regular physical activity and heart health, and teaches children the value of giving back to those in need. Heart disease affects every family, so help us support the American Heart Association, as they help people live longer, healthier lives! If you have any questions please contact Coach Sundry. Look for flyers in your child's backpack Donations are due on Monday, February 10th To make a donation online, please go to www.heart.org/jump
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Spring Book Fair
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 Coming Soon!
Dear Parents and Families:
Reading is the most important skill you can teach a child. Of all the skills kids learn, it is the one you can influence the most.
We invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair and experience a celebration of reading that provides families the opportunity to get involved in a universal mission: encouraging kids to read every day so they can lead better lives.
Our Book Fair is part of a reading event that brings to school a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose books will motivate them to read more. And like most acquired skills, the more kids practice reading, the better they'll get.
Reading is vital to every child's success, and it's the door opener to the 21st century for all children. Since there will never be a substitute for a parent's direct involvement in his/her child's education, please make plans to visit our Book Fair.
Book Fair Dates: Monday, March 3 thru Friday, March 7
Before you visit the Book Fair be sure to download the FREE Book Fairs App to help you find the right fit books for your child. For more information, visit: scholastic.com/apps/bookfairs. And if you're all booked up during Book Fair week be sure to visit the Book Fair online at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Fair is available for an extended time from February 25 to March 17.
We look forward to having you participate in our Fair, and remember, all purchases benefit our school.
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Pictures Needed for Memory Book
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Looking For Candid Photos For Memory Book!
Please send in any pictures you may have from events happening at school this year. Guidelines below must be met or the pictures will not be reviewed. Pictures that are turned in are not guaranteed to be in the memory book.
*Maximum of 5 pictures with at least 2 students in each.
*Must be on a flash drive or CD
*Must be labeled with your child's name, teacher's name, and grade level
*Photo must be at least 500 KB in size (Cell phone pictures do not work!)
*Bring all photos to Mrs. Juan and P3.
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| Green Team: Chip Bag Collection Update |
 80lbs Collected So Far: Keep those Chip Bags Coming!
Our Troop has collected approximately 80 lbs of snack bags so far! Even out of town relatives are saving the bags to support our efforts!
Thanks to everyone who is putting their empty salty snack bags of ANY SIZE in the cafeteria bin! We are helping to reduce our carbon footprint by upcycling non-recyclable bags. |
| Palmetto High Alumni Website |
 Attention Palmetto High Alums!
The Palmetto Senior High Alumni Association now has its own website!
Visit the following website to learn all about upcoming alumni programs and events: http://www.palmettohighalumni.org/ |
Free Home Learning Help
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 Free Home Learning Help is Just a Phone Call Away!Dial-a-Teacher
Monday - Thursday
5pm-8pm
305-995-1600
- Language Arts and Reading
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Bilingual Studies
The Dial-a-Teacher program is a free service provided by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The program is not available on evenings before holidays or teacher work days.
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Fairchild Challenge Art Show
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 PES Students Artwork Honored!
The following students were featured at the Fairchild Challenge Art Show on Wednesday January 15, 2014. We are so proud! See the following flyer: Fairchild Challenge Art Show.
The following students were featured at Fairchild Challenge Art Show on
Jason Lu
Julia Beiley
Victoria Naranjo
Maia Wenger
Issac Mesnekoff
Mateo Papadopulos
We also look forward to the SOMI ArtWalk , March 14th at the Tropical Audubon Society. All Palmetto artists grades 1-5 will exhibit their Great Wall of Cupcakes. See article below.
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Save the Date: SOMI Art Walk
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Join Us March 14, 2014 from 6-9PM!
Selected Palmetto Elementary artists will be presenting an art exhibition at the historic Doc Thomas House, SOMI ArtWalk, home of the Tropical Audubon Society. Ms. Cummins will also have an exhibition of her pastel and oil paintings, side by side with our young artists. Our Palmetto Jazz Band and other Palmetto musicians have also participated in past SOMI Artwalks. Last year 180 young artists proudly represented our school! For additional information about upcoming SOMI ArtWalks, please see http://artnightsouthmiami.com/#demo. Our students work extemely hard all year to bring their art and their message of conservation to their community, as well as to the greater Miami area. Help us acheive the best attendance ever this year by coming out and supporting our students!
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Save the Date: Career Day
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Join Us May 8, 2014!
This year we will be celebrating Career Day at Palmetto Elementary on Thursday, May 8th. Save the date!
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Lunch Bunch Day Thank You
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 A Big Thank You!
To everyone who came out and participated in our Lunch Bunch Day! The kids had a blast! Thank you for making our school special.
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| PTA Membership |
This year more than ever, we need the Palmetto Elementary Community to support our PTA. The PTA is an organization dedicated to improving our children's scholastic lives through its fundraising efforts during the school year. The easiest way to contribute is by purchasing one of our membership packages - click here for details and forms needed to join. Anyone can join - including grandparents - and your contribution funds programs and activities that directly impact our children's academic experience at Palmetto Elementary.
Membership is not tied to any volunteer commitments, but rather is a way to show your support for the programs and events that the PTA provides. Don't miss out on this very significant opportunity...
JOIN THE PTA TODAY!
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First Fridays with FIN
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 The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) invites you to take part in a conversation about inclusion and your child.
This toll-free phone forum, held on the first Friday of the month from 10 to 11am, will provide an opportunity for you to share your concerns and ideas with other families and FIN professionals.
Remaining dates for this school year are:
February 7th,
March 7th,
April 4th and
May 2nd.
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PTA Website
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Check Out the Palmetto Elementary PTA Website & Stay Up To Date
We have created this website to keep you up to date with the latest news and information from our PTA and other organizations in the school. You can check out our PTA's website at www.palmettopta.org.
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E-Prints Archive
| Miss an E-Prints Issue or Looking for a Prior Article? Now you can find prior E-Prints in our archive! Just click on the " Newsletter Archive" link at the end of the left hand column in each E-Prints to find prior email communications. An Archive link is also available on the Palmetto PTA website at palmettopta.org . |
| Submissions for Next E-Prints |  Have Something to Say ... Include it in the next E-Prints! Submit all materials NO LATER than Friday, February 7th to: palmettoprints@yahoo.com. |
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