Palmetto Elementary School

Palmetto Elementary families and stakeholders: Exciting, exciting news!! The St. Landry Foundation has partnered with us and will match all donations made for SOLA giving day $ for $. That means that our little school has the opportunity to raise even more funds! Every amount donated will be matched by them!! We would like to take this time to thank John and Melissa Simien for their white gold donation!! Please help us by sharing and supporting our little school!! Click the link below to donate or share!! https://www.solagivingday.org/organizations/palmetto-elementary-school

April 22-26, 2024 is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (APAW), a dedicated week to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. Research shows that skilled and knowledgeable program staff are the backbone of program quality and are key to desired positive youth outcomes. Why is it important to recognize Afterschool Professionals? An estimated 7.8 million children participate in afterschool programs each year; for every child in an afterschool program, two more are waiting to get in. Every young person deserves quality afterschool experiences that positively impact their development. It takes skilled professionals to create these experiences. Because of the important role afterschool professionals play in kids’ lives, they deserve recognition and support!

Special thanks to Bob and Melody Fruen for being a white gold sponsor for our SOLA giving campaign! Please join us in supporting our little school for supplies and instructional materials for our new building!! Together we can make help our students achieve academic excellence! Click the link to donate or get more information! https://www.solagivingday.org/organizations/palmetto-elementary-schoo

State Testing !!! Please help us provide a positive testing environment and experience for our students. 1. Please NO absences or arriving late. 2. NO cellphones on campus. 3. No visitors on campus Test Taking TIPS: 1. Get a GOOD NIGHT’S sleep and go to bed early. 2. Encourage students to try their BEST and use ALL strategies they have learned. 3. Listen carefully to instructions and ask questions 4. Read the entire test and answer the easier questions first. 5. Use your time wisely and stay focused. 6. Check your work and make sure your answers are complete. Testing Schedule: LEAP: 3rd Monday, April 22nd-Tuesday April 23rd 4th - 6th - Wednesday, April 24th- Tuesday 30th.

The St. Landry Parish School District is accepting applications at https://slp.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx for the following vacant positions: Finance Director (Location: Central Office); School Counselor Positions (Multiple Openings); Virtual Teaching Positions

Please consider joining us for early giving for SOLA giving day! This year’s donations will go toward supplying instructional materials and equipment for our new building! Those who give at the white gold l sponsor level and above will be recognized on a acknowledgment plaque displayed in our multipurpose building! Together we can do great things for our students and community! Click the link to donate or get more information! https://www.solagivingday.org/organizations/palmetto-elementary-school

All St. Landry Parish Schools will be open tomorrow, April 12, 2024.

All St. Landry Parish public schools will reopen for in-person learning tomorrow, Friday, April 12th, 2024, with the following exceptions: Northeast Elementary Read full story here: https://www.slpsb.org/page/newsroom

St. Landry Parish Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, due to the extensive damage caused by the recent storms, impacting many of our families. All 12-month employees are asked to report to their respective school/site when they are able to do so safely. We understand this is a difficult time for our community, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. The closure will allow time for families to address any storm impacts while allowing employees to ensure schools are prepared to reopen once conditions improve. Additional updates will be provided through our normal communication channels as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these challenging circumstances together.

St. Landry Parish Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, due to the extensive damage caused by the recent storms, impacting many of our families. All 12-month employees are asked to report to their respective school/site when they are able to do so safely. We understand this is a difficult time for our community, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. The closure will allow time for families to address any storm impacts while allowing employees to ensure schools are prepared to reopen once conditions improve. Additional updates will be provided through our normal communication channels as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these challenging circumstances together.

Please consider joining us for early giving for SOLA giving day! This year’s donations will go toward supplying instructional materials and equipment for our new building! Those who give at the white gold l sponsor level and above will be recognized on a acknowledgment plaque displayed in our multipurpose building! Together we can do great things for our students and community! Click the link to donate or get more information! https://www.solagivingday.org/organizations/palmetto-elementary-school

Due to severe weather forecasted for our area on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, all St. Landry Parish schools and administrative offices will be closed. This closure includes all after-school activities and sports practices. We anticipate resuming regular school hours on Thursday, April 11th. This decision was made after close consultation with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness to ensure the safety of our students and staff, which remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we take necessary precautions during this severe weather event. We appreciate your continued support of our district. Stay safe!

Due to severe weather forecasted for our area on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, all St. Landry Parish schools and administrative offices will be closed. This closure includes all after-school activities and sports practices. We anticipate resuming regular school hours on Thursday, April 11th. This decision was made after close consultation with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness to ensure the safety of our students and staff, which remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we take necessary precautions during this severe weather event. We appreciate your continued support of our district. Stay safe!

Happy National Paraprofessionals Day! Today, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our SLP paraprofessionals who work tirelessly to support students and make a difference in our schools. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! #ParaprofessionalsDay

Let's give a huge shoutout to all our incredible SLP Assistant Principals! It's National Assistant Principal Week, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support for students, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your tireless efforts in shaping school communities and fostering a positive learning environment. Your commitment doesn't go unnoticed. Here's to you, Assistant Principals - you truly make a difference! #AssistantPrincipalWeek #slpProud

Palmetto Elementary Weekly Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/n/60h32

Palmetto Elementary parents: If you are able to, please donate plastic Easter eggs for the Easter Hunt at school by Tuesday 3/26/24. Students will receive 5 bronco bucks for your donation.

Check out all of the exciting things happening at Palmetto Elementary in this week's newsletter!!! https://www.smore.com/n/60h32

Palmetto Elementary students: Mr. Evan's bus # 544 is not running Monday (3/18/24) or Tuesday (3/19/24).

Palmetto Elementary reminders: Tomorrow, Friday 3/15, Jean Day- $1 jeans, $1 shirt, $1 hat, $1 boots/crocs/yezzys Kona Ice will be on campus, prices range from $3-$6. Keep selling those Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and help our school furnish our new building that will house our lower elementary students! Work on your ELA/Math BINGO board! Complete bingo and receive a free recess pass; get a blackout and receive a pizza party and free recess pass!