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Upcoming Events
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9/4: Blessings in Backpack Event (5:00-7:00PM Esprito Santo Plaza)
9/8: Author Visit by Andrew Toffoli
9/10: Fun Fest Meeting (8:45AM in the Cafeteria)
9/10: Picture Day
9/15-9/19: Spirit Week to benefit Performing Arts
9/18: September Golden Paw Ceremony (During the Morning Announcements in the Media Center)
9/18: Blessings in a Backpack kickoff (4PM in Cafeteria)
9/22-9/26: Fall Book Fair (Media Center)
9/24: Generation's Day
9/25: No School (Teacher Planning Day)
9/29: ACT Catalog Sales begin
Click here for more future events. See also 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)
Palmetto Nights at Giraffas
Dine at Giraffas at 9459 South Dixie Highway any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from 3 - 10PM, mention Palmetto Elementary, and 10 percent of your purchase will go to our school.
Walk Florida
Next to the basketball court)
Join us for some wonderful physical activity before the bell rings Monday-Friday. Coach Tanner 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!
School Store
(Wed 1:50 - 2:15PM by Room 28/Kindergarten playground)
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
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 teacher's name. 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 Dunbar at jenna811@aol.com.
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Sponsored by the Palmetto Elementary School PTA
Palmetto E-Prints
Eric Torres, Principal  Sarah Fair , Assistant Principal
Janet Hodur, PTA President Teresa Fitzgerald, Editor
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Back to School Night
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 Save the Date!
Back to School Night is Monday, September 15. Learn about our PTA and meet your Palmetto Community. Join us for our first General PTA Meeting of the year at 6PM in the cafeteria, with Open House beginning at 6:30.
EESAC Elections
The Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) elections will be held during the general PTA meeting. EESAC is a committee of parents, students, teachers and other staff members. They meet on a monthly basis to discuss the implementation of our School Improvement Plan and other needs of our school.
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| PTA Membership |
We Need You!
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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ACT Donations Needed!
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 Support Enriched and Enhanced Academics at Palmetto . . .
PES ACT (Assistance for Classroom Teachers) is a parent-funded nonprofit organization that funds positions that enrich and enhance academics at Palmetto.
This year, ACT will fund:
- a science lab teacher who will bring hands-on lab experiments to the classroom, as enrichment to the current science curriculum;
- a paraprofessional to run the computer lab; and
- two certified teachers who will assist classroom teachers in math and reading.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 in parent donations. While any amount is welcome, a $250 donation per child is recommended. PES ACT, Inc, is a 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a donation letter from ACT acknowledging your contribution.
Help us keep Palmetto the A school that it is and make your donation today. Please make your check payable to PES ACT, Inc. You can drop off your donation with your child's teacher or at the front office.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Shannon del Prado at (305) 670-8060.
TAKE ACT-ION!
Thank you,
Your 2014-2015 Palmetto Elementary ACT Committee
Shannon del Prado
Jennifer Dunbar
Daiana G. Diez
Shara Pelz
Janette Ramirez
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| Blessings in a Backpack Event |
Blessings in a Backpack Kickoff Event
Palmetto Elementary's Blessings a Backpack, or Palmetto Pals, program is for students on free or reduced lunch and provides a bag of groceries every Friday so the student will have food over the weekend. Funding is provided through private and public donations. This year, we are partnering with Weil, Goshal & Manges, LLP. Please join us on Thursday evening, September 4, for a fundraising and kickoff event. Click here for details. Contact Elizabeth Wasserman at (305)772-3301 or Mrs. Astuto at school for more information or to help with this program.
Come out an join Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner and MDCPS School Board Vice-Chair Dr. Larry Feldman at the Blessings in a Backpack kickoff event on Thursday, September 18, at 4PM in the Cafeteria, and learn more about how to volunteer for this special program.
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Author Andrew Toffoli visit
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 Book Presentation
Author Andrew Toffoli is coming to PES on Monday, September 8, to read to classes from his new book. To purchase personalized copies of his books, please click here for order form. A portion of all sales benefit the PTA.
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Spirit Week
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 Show Your School Pride and help support Performing Arts at PES!
September 15-19
Goodnight Moon Monday: Wear your favorite (school-appropriate) pajamas.
Tailgating Tuesday: Wear your favorite team's gear and show your pride.
Wild Western Wednesday: Pull out your favorite Western wear!
Think Back Thursday: Turn back the clock...dress up from the past decades, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's. What decade will you choose?
Roarin' Friday: Show your school spirit from head to toe with PES gear and colors!
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| School Store |
 Get Your Supplies . . .
The Palmetto Elementary PTA School Store still has many school supplies you need available, including school uniform polos, Peace Love Paw T-Shirts, New Edition Wordly Wise Books, and much more.
Hours of Operation:
Friday, September 5, 2014, 8:30-9:00AM
Beginning September 8: Wednesdays 1:50-2:15PM
Location: By Room 28/Kindergarten Playground.
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| School Pictures |
Picture day is Wednesday, September 10.
Uniforms are not required for these individual photos for the yearbook, but school-appropriate clothes should be worn.
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| Fall Book Fair |
A Great Book Fair Can Never Have Too Many Volunteers!
Our Fall Book Fair will be held September 22-26 to motivate students to read more. Check with your teacher or room parent for you class's time to visit. Join our volunteer group and help us plan and conduct our school's best reading event ever!
Join us if you ...
· like to organize and put things in place.
· bring creative flair to signs and decorations.
· enjoy offering a helping hand, setting up, or packing up.
· like to help serve food and refreshments.
· want to help shoppers of all ages find the perfect book.
We appreciate your support in whatever form it takes!
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| Generations Day |
Generation's Day will be on Wednesday, September 24th at 8:30 AM. Grandparents and other special visitors are invited to come to school, visit classrooms, and visit the Book Fair with their students.
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| Fun Fest |
 Fun Fest is Coming
Fun Fest will be Saturday, November 15, from 11AM to 4PM. Be part of our biggest event of the year! Our Fun Fest 2015 kick-off meeting will be held Wednesday, September 10, at 8:45 AM in the Cafeteria. Learn all about the different committees and volunteer opportunities. It doesn't matter how much time you can give, we need you!
Contact Fun Fest Chair Tina Montesano at tinam126@gmail.com for further information, and mark you calendars for Fun Fest on November 15.
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Newcomers Thank You
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A special thank you to Linda Dwyer for organizing and hosting another great Newcomers luncheon on August 22. Also, a warm welcome to all our new Palmetto families!
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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 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 |
| Submissions for Next E-Prints |  Have Something to Say ... Include it in the next E-Prints! Submit all materials NO LATER than Friday, September 12th to: palmettoprints@yahoo.com. |
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