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Upcoming Events
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Through 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 (2:15PM; Media Center): Transition to Kindergarten Meeting
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
6/3-6/5: 8:20AM-1:35PM Modified Schedule for all Grades
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)
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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Palmetto Prints Editor Position Open for 2014-2015 School Year
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We Need You!
If you are interested in editing the E-Prints for the 2014-2015 School Year, please contact Barbara at palmettoprints@yahoo.com.
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Thank You Notes for Teacher Appreciation Week
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Hats Off to Our Teachers and Staff!  Join the PTA in thanking all the teachers and staff who work so hard to make our school the great place it is. You and your child are invited to leave thank-you notes in the individual staff "mailboxes" set up in the cafeteria under the lion. The boxes will be there through this Friday morning, and then handed out at the staff lunch. Thanks for helping us celebrate our teachers and staff!
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2013-2014 AR Points Set a New Record
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WOW Our Students Have Been
Busy!  This school year our students read an impressive 57,893.6 setting a new record! Way to go!
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USA Music Festival Awards
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Palmetto Musicians Win Big at 
the USA Music Festival
Congratulations to the following groups and students for winning awards at the USA Music Festival held in Orlando, FL this past weekend: Concert Band: 1st Place, Superior RatingJazz Combo: 1st Place, Superior RatingOrchestra: 1st Place, Superior RatingChorus: 2nd Place, Superior RatingIndividual Awards for Outstanding Soloists: - Adam Stein,
- Jake Stein,
- Alejandro Izcaray and
- Connor Monroe
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Pinecrest People Mover for the
2014-2015 School Year
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Welcome Aboard, Neighbor!
The Village of Pinecrest is proud to announce the return of the Pinecrest People Mover for the 2014-15 school year. If you would like to use the service in the next school year, please let us know by completing the Pinecrest People Mover Survey at www.pinecrest-fl.gov/PPM or emailing your contact information to PPM@pinecrest-fl.gov by Friday, July 11, 2014.
A pdf of the survey is also available at the following link: Pinecrest People Mover Survey
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Palmetto Nights at Giraffa's Restaurant
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Dine Out at Giraffa's and
Help Our School!
Looking for a break from the kitchen? We are pleased to announce that EVERY Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night is Palmetto Night at Giraffa's Restaurant at Dadeland Plaza. When you dine between the hours of 3:00 and 10:00pm, simply mention Palmetto Elementary when placing your order, and 20 percent of your purchase comes back to our school. No coupons needed! This partnership continues throughout the summer and into next year, so keep it in mind when you need a dinner solution.
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Attention 5th Grade Parents
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Palmetto Middle School Newsletter: Sign-up Now if Your Child Will Attend Next Year!
Is your child attending Palmetto Middle School next year? If so, please go to http://www.pmsptsa.org and sign up to receive the "LINK" (weekly online newsletter). We would love to be able to keep you informed over the summer regarding upcoming events such as: 6th grade orientation, uniform sales, etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Dwyer, PMS PTSA President Elect at lindadwyerfl@gmail.com.
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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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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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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 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Participants please arrive by 5PM. 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! Please see the invitation at the following link for additional information: Fairchild Awards Invite.
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Transition to Kindergarten Meeting
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Save the Date: May 29 at 2:15PM
Palmetto Elementary School will be having a transition to Kindergarten Meeting for 2014-2015 Kindergarten Parents on May 29, 2014 at 2:15PM in the Media Center
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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
In order to try out for the Palmetto Elementary cheerleading team, you must have had a parent/guardian present at the mandatory meeting that took place yesterday, May 20th.
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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Last Day of School & Modified Schedule Days: June 3rd, 4th and 5th
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Last Day of School: Thursday, June 5th
Modified Schedule: 8:20AM-1:35PM for
June 3rd, 4th and 5th  Please note that the end of the school year is just 2 weeks away! Tuesday June 3rd through the last day of school, Thursday June 5th, all grades will observe a modified schedule and attend school from 8:20AM-1:35PM. Please plan student pickups and drop-offs accordingly.
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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! Contact Janet Hodur at janethdot@yahoo.com with questions. Thank you for your support!
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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 23rd to: palmettoprints@yahoo.com. |
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