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Upcoming Events
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Through 5/15: ARTWORKS! Art Therapy Exhibit @ Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
5/8: Career Day
5/14 (8:45am; Cafeteria): Volunteer Breakfast
5/17-5/18: USA Music Festival (Universal Studios)
5/19 (8:45am; Media Center): Informational Meeting for Parents of 5th Graders Attending Palmetto Middle Next Year
5/20: (5:15pm; Cafeteria) Mandatory Cheer Parenting Meeting
5/19-5/23: Staff Appreciation Week
5/23: Golden Paws Ceremony
5/26: Memorial Day (No School)
5/28: (8:45am; Cafeteria) Annual General PTA Meeting; PTA Officers Election
5/28: (2:45pm; Cafeteria): Retirement Ceremony
5/29-5/30: (7pm; Palmetto High) Spring Concert
5/30 (3:10-5:15; Behind Room 20): Cheerleader Clinic
6/2: (3:10pm; Behind Room 20) Cheerleader Tryouts
6/3: (7pm; Palmetto High) Performing Arts Ceremony
6/5: Last Day of 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 1:50-2:10pm in Front of the Cafeteria)
Upcoming dates:
May 7
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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Career Day: Tomorrow!
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Parents, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, Friends, Neighbors Welcome!
Palmetto Elementary's CAREER DAY
TOMORROW, Thursday, May 8th 9:00 - 1:00
Come and share your career or hobby with the kids! Sign up for 30 minutes or the whole morning!
For questions, contact Kris Figueras 305-877-3488 or krisfig@bellsouth.net.
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Volunteer Breakfast
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Save the Date: May 14th
On May 14 at 8:45 am, Palmetto Elementary will be celebrating our Volunteers at our annual Volunteer Breakfast.
We are so very grateful for the many hours that our school volunteers give to help our school be the amazing, wonderful place it is and we want to say thank you.
Please join us in the cafeteria on Wednesday, May 14 to celebrate.
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Art Therapy Exhibit
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The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum Present: ARTWORKS! The building Blocks of Emotional Literacy
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Clinical Art Therapy Department and The Frost Art Museum on the campus of Florida International University have united to present cultural support of art as a healing process through a collaboration entitled "ARTWORKS!"
Please be a part of the sixth annual student art therapy exhibit at The Frost Art Museum by attending the exhibit during its installation from May 1st to May 15th, 2014. This year's theme, The Building Blocks of Emotional Literacy, encourages students to recognize, express, and manage feelings to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.
The opening is on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm.
10975 SW 17th St. Miami, FL 33199
305-348-2890
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Palmetto Middle School Informational Meeting
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Attention Parents of 5th Grade Students Attending Palmetto Middle School Next Year!
On Monday May 19 at 8:45 am, Principal Lux will be join us in the media center to answer your questions about Palmetto Middle School. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
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Staff Appreciation Week
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Call for Volunteers: May 19th-24th!
Our teachers and staff do so much for our children all year long. Every day, they teach and help our children grow and learn. Teacher appreciation week is our chance to thank them and it's just around the corner. We need your help to make it a special one! Volunteers will help decorate, serve meals, and assist with activities for the staff throughout the week of May 19th-May 24th. Please contact Yasmine Zichy at yas_zichy@hotmail.com.
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Retirement Ceremony
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Save the Date: Wednesday, May 28th
2:45 PM, School Cafeteria
Retirement Ceremony honoring our give retirees:
Terry Bacso, Office Manager
Martha Carter, Media Specialist
Penny Fischer, Teacher
Jan Sundry, Teacher
Richard "Coach" Sundry, Physical Education
Join us in celebrating over a quarter century of dedication and commitment to all Palmetto Elementary School students. More details forthcoming. if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Carmen Karshis at carmen@karshis.com
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Cheerleaders: Parent Meeting, Clinic & Tryouts
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Attention: Students Interested in Trying Out for Next Year's Cheerleader Squad!
Clinic:
Friday, May 30th 3:10-5:15
Tryout:
When: Monday, June 2nd at 3:10
Who: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders
Where: Meet behind Room 20
Mandatory Parent Meeting before tryouts!!
Tuesday, May 20th at 5:15 p.m. in the school cafeteria
In order to try out for the Palmetto Elementary cheerleading team, you must have a parent/guardian present at this meeting.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
In order to participate you must:
- Turn in signed contract from parent meeting to Mrs. McWilliams by May 28th.
- Wear navy cotton shorts, a white t-shirt, sneakers, hair in a ponytail and NO jewelry.
- Please contact Mrs. Juan or Mrs. McWilliams with any questions
jennajuan@dadeschools.net or kmcwilliams@dadeschools.netPlease see the entire flyer at the following link: Cheer Flyer
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Annual General PTA Meeting
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Save the Date: May 28th!
Please join us for our Annual General PTA Meeting on Wednesday, May 28th at 8:45am in the Cafeteria. We will be electing the PTA officers for next year!
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ArtWise Card & Gift Fundraiser
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Buy Your Art Cards & Gifts Now!  If you signed your child up for the ArtWise card & gift fundraiser, the artwork is up and ready for your purchase! Buy your cards, phone cases, mugs, tote bags and more by logging in to your account at artwise.com. These items make great gifts -- order now for Mother's Day! Contact Janet Hodur at janethdot@yahoo.com with questions. Thank you for your support!
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Save the Date: Fairchild Challenge Awards
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Join Us Wednesday, May 28, 2014!
The Fairchild Challenge Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM. Be there to support Palmetto as we strive to earn The Fairchild Challenge Award and help us honor the students who were chosen for special merit awards!
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Golden Paws
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Congratulations to the Following Students!
For going over the rainbow in April! KINDER
Leena Netto (3 & 4)Abigail Ros Ruby Pelz (2)
Guiliano Knapp
Andres Izcaray(2)
Alexa Jaure (2)
Katia Sasso
Ariel Cohen
Misha Khamvongsa (2)
Adrian Prera
Antonio Gomez
Daniel Martinez (3)
Francesca Pazmino (2)
Hannah Prager Mary Lane Sophia Jarauta (2) Derek Scheichet Percy Aitken Zack el-Assad Sloane Gelfman (3) Jeffrey Lu (2) James Raposo (2) Ryan Rizo (2) Cemre Sengul (4) Lucas Wall Jahira Brillinessite
Oscar Familia
Caio Fibiane
Kyra Nariznis
Kian Saba
Lorena Urbina
Leia Vanterpool
Bruno DeOliveira (2) Eduardo Muniz Michael Arnold Daniel Castillo Adriana Kulisic
Marcos Ortega
Ella Pelz (2nd)
Stella Sharpe
Justin Skoke (4)
Mikel Aizpurua (2)Elsa Baumer Sophia Bonanno (2)Iliana Cardoso Alexa Fein (2)Kayla Heller Jacob McCarthySalenah Ramos Zachary Salyers (4)Ryan Singer (2) Tsung-Hua Yu (2) Kelsey Figueras Danielle Marini Lucas Netto (2) Barnett Pesin (7 & 8) Victoria Puig
Mia Hernandez
Purusha Hossein (7)
Edwin Alicea
Shannon Fitzgerald (2)
Emma Leonardi (6)
Reese Martinez (3)
Jack McCabe
Ryan Sarafoglu (4)
Heather Spinelli (2)
Olivia Herring
Thomas Mussman (2)
Shawn Rodriguez
Karen Toyber
4TH GRADE
John Aitken
Samantha Diedrick (3)
Ryan Park (4)
Megan Sabates (2)
Jaheim Sealy
Chi-Hua Yu (5 & 6)
Alexa Flores
Rachel Garcia
Josephine Blohm(3)
Andrew O'Brien (4)
Maya Shapiro
James Barber
Samech Hernandez
Mohamed zahran
Ashley Baxter (3)
Laura De-Oliveira (5)
Nicholas Garavito
Milo Quintana
Chloe Rabbino (6)
Jason Rodriquez (2)
5TH GRADE
Jessica Hinchey (2)
Kalista Khilnani
Mackenzie Mussman (4)
Ivy Tan (5)
Sara Alessa
Alexandra Ortega (2)
Ella Sleeman
Alex Nelson (2)
Andres Pacios
Antonella Paz
Jade Pita
Kevin Lamadrid (2)
Gabriell Pena-Aleman (2)
Victoria Naranjo
Gabriela Bryant
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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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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, May 16th to: palmettoprints@yahoo.com. |
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