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Upcoming Events
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2/14: Jump Rope for Heart
2/17: President's Day (No School)
2/20: Golden Paws Award Ceremony
2/21: Dinner and Movie Night
2/25-2/26: FCAT Writing
2/25-3/17: Spring Book Fair Available Online
2/27: VPK Orientation/
Lottery (11am)
2/28: Fashion in the Gardens (Pinecrest Gardens)
3/1: Relay for Life
3/3-3/7: Spring Book Fair
3/6: Multi-Cultural Concert (7PM at Palmetto High)
3/19: General PTA Meeting
3/20: Golden Paws Award
3/20: Walk-a-Thon
3/21: No School (Teacher Planning Day)
3/24-3/28: Spring Recess (No School)
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 19th and
March 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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VPK Registration
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 For the 2014-2015 Year Now Open!
The VPK Orientation/Lottery will be held on February 27th at 11am. |
| 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.
To make a donation online, please go to www.heart.org/jump
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Fashion in the Gardens
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Fashion in the Gardens to Benefit Pinecrest Public Schools
Are you ready for a good time for a good cause? Fashion in the Gardens at Pinecrest Gardens is back on Friday, February 28th from 10:30 AM - 2 PM, with feature models Mr. Torres, Mr. Diez, AND our very own Coach Sundry!!! You don't want to miss out on our handsome men strutting down the runway!
You will also enjoy a fabulous lunch, catered by Macy's, a wide variety of top of the line auction items, including 2 Teacher's Pets designed by our own resident artists: art teacher Mrs. Cummins
and PES parent Sean Karshis.
Look for more information concerning this important annual fundraiser organized by Mayor Lerner and the Village of Pinecrest to benefit our school and other Pinecrest Public Schools: Fashion in the Gardens Sponsorship Form and Fashion in the Gardens Silent Auction Form.
To purchase tickets for the Fashion in the Gardens Luncheon, please contact Dena Lundy at dixiepin@aol.com. |
Dinner and A Movie Night
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Has Been Moved to Friday (2/21/14)! 
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 Tuesday, February 18 to Thursday, February 20 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.
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| Art Cards and Gifts Fundraiser |
Visit www.artwise.com to sign up by Friday, February 14, to enroll your child in our annual art card and gift fundraiser! This is your chance to purchase cards, bags, phone cases, and other items featuring your child's artwork. They make great gifts all year long, and are a wonderful memory!
Registering does not obligate you to buy anything, but if you don't register, your child's artwork cannot be submitted. It only takes a moment, so do it today! Visit www.artwise.com to register for the spring 2014 fundraiser. Items will be available for purchase beginning in mid-March. Look for further information then on how to make a purchase! Contact Janet Hodur at janethdot@yahoo.com with any questions. Thanks for your support!
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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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| 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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| Spelling Bee Winners |
 CONGRATULATIONS
To Savannah Sarafoglu, the recent winner of the Palmetto Elementary Selling Bee for 4th and 5th graders. Savannah, a 4th grader in Mrs. Ferrer's homeroom, is the school champion after competing against 22 other finalists for the top honor. She will represent Palmetto Elementary at the district bee in March.
Congratulations are also in order for outstanding speller, Alejandro Izcaray from Mrs. Martinez's 5th grade class who placed second and is the runner up. Way to go, Savannah and Alejandro!
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| Principal's Honor Roll |
 Congratulations to the Following Students for
Achieving all A1As in the 2nd Quarter!
FIRST GRADE
Alkhenaizi Ahmood
Bauza Lucas
Coggins Sidney
Collazo Victoria
El-Assad Zachary
Gelfman Sloane
Gomez Antonio
Herskowitz Lexi
Jaure Alexa
Khamvongsa Misha
Knapp Giuliano
Lambert Sydney
Lu Jeffrey
Madonia Gianluca
Mahaffey Aidan
Martinez Daniel
Oikle Ryan
Ortiz Marco
Paredes Sara
Perez Carlos
Pesin George
Ramirez Nicholas
Raposo James
Sergunin Dmitry
Williams Kaitlyn
SECOND GRADE
Alexander Blake
Blackburn Benjamin
Bonanno Sophia
Diez Isabella
Ebenbach Rebecca
Fein Alexa
Knecht Cody
Levy Joaquin
Montesano Gabriel
Ortega Nicholas
Pelz Ella
Proulx Jack
Salyers Zachary
Singer Ryan
Skoke Justin
Young Jack
Yu Evelyn
THIRD GRADE
Ehrenreich Matthew
Ferzli Colin
Figueras Kelsey
Francis Marc
Lambert Abigail
Leonardi Emma
Marini Danielle
Mccabe Jack
Netto Maya
Netto Lucas
Nelson Jack
Oikle Kaitlyn
Oltz Jessalyn
Pesin Barnett
Raposo Sofia
Sarafoglu Ryan
Soto Saree
Uhle Grace
Wylie Abigail
FOURTH GRADE
Aitken John
Cardoso Tatiana
Cruz-Alvarez Katherine
Martin Isabella
Martinez Gabriella
Miao Margaret
O'brien Andrew
Schroeder Trinity
Weinbach Grace
FIFTH GRADE
Baumer Christian
Dwyer Jared
Herrera Natalia
Nelson Alex
Ortega Alexandra
Ortega Olivia
Perez Daniel
Pita Jade
Seo Nathan
Sleeman Ella
Slifer Luke
Wenger Maia
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Golden Paw Awards
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 Congratulations to the Following Students for Going Over the Rainbow in January!
1st Grade
Sloan Gelfman (2)
Lexi Herskowitz (2)
Sydney Lambert (2)
Ryan Oikle (2)
Marco Ortiz
Sara Paredes (3)
Robert Dickman (2)
George Pesin
Mateo Papadopulos (2)
Cemre Sengul (2)
Lucas Bauza (2)
Andres Izcaray
Alexa Jaure
Daniel Martinez (2)
Danna Velasco-Cabrera
Noelia Garcia
Justin Khilnani
Annelise Lindsay
Jace Boix
Nicholas Ortega
Ella Pelz
Justin Skoke (2)
Mikel Aizpurua
Justis Frank
Cody Knecht
Ruthanne Lally
Joaquin Levy
Tsung-Hua Yu
3rd Grade
Emma Leonardi (4)
Jack Nelson
Marco Netto
Ryan Sarafoglu (3)
Heather Spinelli
Grace Uhle
Raja Bowen
Sofia Holzer
Thomas Mussman
Abigail Lambert
Barnett Pesin (4)
Elias Barcenas
Purusha Hossein (2, 3)
Savannah Sarafoglu (5, 6) Dylan Shapiro (2) Chi-Hua Yu (3) Andrew O'Brien (2) Matthew Savage Lucas Herring Ashley Baxter (2) Laura De-Oliveira (2,3) Amariah Gordon (2) Maria Leite Chloe Rabbino (2, 3) Andrea Buitrago Margaret Miao(4)
Jason Rodriguez
Mackenzie Mussman (2)
Sophia Tan
David Buitrago (3)
Adam Stein
Kevin Lamadrid
Jared Dwyer
Charles Munroe
Olivia Ortega
Daniel Perez
Nathan Seo
Christian Baumer
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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 from grades 1-5 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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| 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 21st to: palmettoprints@yahoo.com. |
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