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Upcoming Events
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10/15: PTA General Meeting (6:00PM at Cafeteria)
10/15: Math and Science Night (6:30PM at Cafeteria)
10/17: PTA Parent Mixer
10/20-10/23: United Way Week
10/21: Candidate Forum (7PM Palmetto Middle School)
10/22: PES Middle School Night (6PM at Cafeteria)
10/24: Teacher Planning Day (No School)
10/24: Performing Arts Department Picture Day
10/27-10/30: Red Ribbon Week
10/30: Golden Paws (Media Center during morning announcements)
10/31: Character Day Parade
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)
The Green Team:
Chip Bag Collection (Mon-Fri in the Cafeteria)
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.
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
(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 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
gmail.com . She will coordinate delivery and payment of what you need.
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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PTA Meeting/Math & Science Night
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School Cafeteria 6PM General PTA Meeting 6:30 - 8PM Math & Science Night
Palmetto Elementary School and PTA invite you to a fun-filled night of discovery and exploration. Join our finest math and science teachers for hands-on manipulative demonstrations and curriculum overviews. Come a little early and join us for the PTA General meeting starting at 6PM. Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase.
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Annual PTA Mixer
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Join the fun at Palmetto Elementary's 6th Annual Mixer!
When: Friday, October 17th at 8:00 PM
Where: Levy Residence
Put a name to those faces you see every day at drop-off and pick-up, and get to your fellow parents and Palmetto staff. Please bring a dessert to share. RSVPs to Nancy are helpful, but not necessary. For more information contact Nancy Levy at lopezlevy@hotmail.com. Please note this event is for adults only.
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United Way Week
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October 20 - 23
Student United Way campaign - skip uniforms and raise money for the United Way! It's only $1 a day to participate!
Mismatched Monday: Pull out those crazy socks, funky hats, patterned shirts, and wild bottoms!
Double Trouble Tuesday: Find a friend or two and dress the same
Color War Wednesday: Who will win? PK, K: wear yellow; 1st: red; 2nd: blue; 3rd: green; 4th: orange; 5th: black
Thoroughly Athletic Thursday: Show your favorite team spirit with jerseys, hats, socks, and more!
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| Candidate Forum |
 Tuesday, October 21, 7PM
Palmetto Middle School PTSA welcomes us to their campus on Tuesday, October 21, at 7PM for a Candidate Forum, to hear from candidates in the upcoming local elections.
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| Middle School Night |
 Wednesday, October 22, 6PM
Our first PES Middle School Night will be held on Wednesday, October 22, at 6PM in the Cafeteria. Join us for a showcase of area middle schools. Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase.
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| Performing Arts Department Picture Day |
Mark you calendars now for Performing Arts Department Picture Day, Friday October 24, 2014, (teacher work day). Individual pictures will be taken in the Cafeteria for the photograph composite which hangs in the main office. Pictures are taken on a first come first served basis by group as scheduled: Chorus: 8:00AM - 11:00AM Orchestra: 12PM - 1:00PM Beginning Band/Concert Band/Jazz Combo: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
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| Red Ribbon Week |
 October 27 to October 30
Each day of Red Ribbon Week will have its own theme and dress-up day. Here is the schedule:
Mon. Oct. 27: "United We Stand in a Drug-Free Land." Wear Red, White and Blue
Tues. Oct. 28: "Camouflage Day: Drugs Can't Find Us." Wear Camouflage or Black
Wed. Oct. 29: "Red Spirit Day: Red-y to Fight the War on Drugs." Wear Red
Thurs. Oct. 30: "Put a Cap on Drugs." Wear a Funny Hat or Cap
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Mrs. Astuto needs volunteers to decorate the school for Red Ribbon Week. If you're interested please e-mail Cassie at ccohen@emcventures.net.
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Character Day Parade!
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 Friday, October 31, at 8:45AM
PES will hold its annual Character Day parade on Friday, October 31, at 8:45AM. Parents and guests are welcome to gather on the PE Court and watch the student parade. Please watch backpacks and check www.palmettopta.org for details about costume guidelines.
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| "Sail the Palmetto Seas" Fun Fest |
Get Involved in Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year!
Our Fun Fest and Silent Auction will take place on Saturday, November 8th.
We need YOU to make it a success!
There's something for everyone and it's guaranteed to be fun. T-shirt, ticket, and wristband pre-orders are underway, along with family sponsorships and drink drive. Pre-sale deadline is October 24. Plan ahead and avoid the lines! Click here for pre-sale order form and drink drive information. We welcome and encourage EVERYONE to get involved. Volunteers are still needed. To learn more, contact Tina Montesano at tinam126@gmail.com. Know a high schooler who needs community service hours? We can help!
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The world needs to know your inner artist!
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 Write a poem or story or create a piece of visual art and tell us your interpretation of the theme: "The world would be a better place if..."
Pick up a PTA Reflections Entry Form today from the media center and return entry form and submission to media center by November 13, 2014.
Contact Alina Diez (alinita1@aol.com) or Nancy Levy (lopezlevy@hotmail.com) for more information.
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| PTA Membership |
Our Membership is Growing -- Join Us!
The PTA is an organization dedicated to improving our children's scholastic lives through its fundraising efforts during the school year. You can join through one of our membership packages - click here for details and forms needed to join. Grandparents and other members of the community are welcome, too! 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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Lice Tips
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It's Head Lice Season!
Since we are in the height of head lice season, and as a means to minimize the spreading of head lice, please remember to remain vigilant and check your children for head lice periodically.
In the event that your child does contract head lice, please DO NOT send him/her to school. Instead, contact your doctor for recommended treatments, shampoo, cream rinse, or lotion. Wash all your sheets in very hot water; place pillows, stuffed animals and plush toys in a plastic bag tightly sealed for 2 weeks; vacuum all carpets and upholstery furniture in your home or car, and soak ALL hair-care items in rubbing alcohol.
And please contact our staff/faculty to notify the school about any head lice incident so that the classroom may be properly checked and treated. Let's try to be a head lice free school!
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PTA Website
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Stay Up-to-Date with the Palmetto Elementary PTA Website
Our PTA website is designed to bring you the latest news and information from our PTA and other organizations in the school. Visit often! www.palmettopta.org.
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| Submissions for Next E-Prints |  Have Something to Say ... Include it in the next E-Prints! Submit all materials NO LATER than Friday, October 24th to: palmettoprints@yahoo.com. |
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