Palmetto Elementary School

Weekly Newsletter August 22-26 https://www.smore.com/d63k27

Palmetto Elementary Bus update: The special needs bus will not be running until Thursday of this week. Ms. Payne (Morrow route) will not run tomorrow morning. Ms. Doucette (Morrow route) will be running tomorrow.

Please expect your children home a little later than usual. The buses are running late.

Palmetto Elementary Ms. Payne and Ms. Doucette are both not running this afternoon. Students that ride these buses will need to be picked up at school. Our front office telephone is not working. Please select "option 2" if calling the school.

Palmetto Elementary will be a site for weekly COVID testing again this school year. Please use the link below to register. Everyone planning to weekly test will need to register (those who tested last year, need to reregister.) Testing will take place every Tuesday. https://covidsafe.orion.healthcare/register/participant-splash

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These little Palmetto broncos are excited about the 1st day of school! #slpBack2School

We can't wait to see everyone at "Meet & Greet" today from 2-5. We are asking that parents report to the cafeteria before going into classrooms. We will help with getting your fees paid and escorting you to the correct classrooms. Remember to find Mrs. Rabalais to get your popsicle!!!

Palmetto Elementary Family is looking forward to having the students back on campus. Print your child's grade level sign, take their picture, use our hashtag #broncostrong, and tag our school facebook page. We look forward to see all the smiling faces! https://5il.co/1f99k https://5il.co/1f99l https://5il.co/1f99j https://5il.co/1f99g https://5il.co/1f99h https://5il.co/1f99f https://5il.co/1f99e

Beginning of the school year reminders: 3rd-5th grade Summer Reading: Students are required to submit an assignment on the novel they read. Assignments are due to your ELA teacher by August 26, 2022. However, assignments turned in during the first three days of school (August 11-15) will receive 5 extra bonus points!! Meet and Greet-Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 2-5. Please report to the cafeteria upon arriving. School/technology fees will be collected at that time. August 11-Students with Bunkie, Lebeau, Melville, and Morrow addresses report to school August 12-Students with Palmetto and Washington addresses report to school August 15-All students report to school Kona Ice truck will be at school on Friday, August 12 at 12:00. Prices range from $3-$6.

The start of school is right around the corner! Students in Cohort A will begin August 11th, students in Cohort B will report on August 12th, and all students will return on August 15th. Schools will inform you of your child's cohort. We are anxiously awaiting your return!

For the 2nd year in a row, basic school supplies will be provided for our students in grades K-12 by St. Landry Parish School Board. Please note: Any additional supplies needed can be found on school websites and/or will be communicated by your child's school.

Good morning PES families! Happy Friday! Makin' Groceries Mobile Market will be on campus on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 9:30-11:30!. Our goal is to close the gap between the community and its access to healthy, affordable foods. This is a community event that is open to everyone. Cash, debit, and EBT cards accepted. Come shop with us!!

What's New? Effective for the 2022 - 2023 school year, all schools will be required to collect a $20.00 Technology Fee from each enrolled student. The Technology Fee will afford the student use of district issued technology. (Chromebooks/laptops) Total amount due per student (first child) $25 school fee $20 technology fee Each additional child: $15 school fee $20 technology fee

Beginning of the year reminders: Back to school Open House-Tuesday, August 9, 2022 f rom 2-5. Meet your teachers, bring supplies, pay school fees! Find Mrs. Rabalais to get your popsicle from the principal!! Back to school Staggered Entry- Thursday, August 11, 2022-addresses in Bunkie, Lebeau, Melville, and Morrow Friday, August 12, 2022-addresses in Palmetto and Washington Monday, August 15, 2022-All students

Palmetto Elementary will be a site for weekly COVID testing again this school year. Please use the link below to register. Everyone planning to weekly test will need to register (those who tested last year, need to reregister.) https://covidsafe.orion.healthcare/register/participant-splash

We hope you are having a wonderful summer break! Here is a list of reminders: 1. First day of school is Thursday, August 11 2. School supply list can be found on both our school's FB page and website 3. 3rd-5th graders have a summer reading and project to complete 4. We will host a meet and greet closer to the first day of school. You will be allowed to meet teachers, bring supplies, pay school fees, and take ID pictures. 4. Uniforms can be purchased through our vender at the following address: https://palmetto2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/ a) Polo shirts in the colors of navy, white, royal b) Pants, shorts, skirts, and jumpers in the colors of navy or khaki c)Coats, sweatshirts, and jackets must be solid in color (no writings or markings) in the colors of white, gray, navy, black or royal (students in grades 3-5 are not allowed to wear any coat, sweatshirt, or jacket with a hood) d)Socks must be worn at all times in solid colors of navy, white, black, brown, or royal e)Shoes must be closed shoe (front/back) No boots Rubber boots may be worn of days of inclement weather f)Belts must be worn on all pants that have belt loops in the colors of black, brown, khaki, white, navy, or royal We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Announcement: All dress codes are managed and enforced at the school level. The Palmetto Elementary Safety Committee reviews its dress code annually and determines if adjustments are warranted for the coming year. School administration at Palmetto Elementary has made the decision in preparation for the next school year to no longer permit hoodies or jackets/coats with hoods as an allowable part of the school uniform in grades 3-5. This decision was made out of an abundance of safety concerns. Students in these grade level may still wear a beanie type hat on cold weather day. This following link provides options for parents to purchase outerwear that follows this new guideline. https://palmetto2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Thank you for your understanding and willingness to help make our school a safer place.

Makin' Groceries Mobile Market will be on campus tomorrow from 9:30-11:30. Our goal is to close the gap between the community and its access to healthy, affordable foods. This is a community event that is open to everyone. Cash, debit, and EBT cards accepted. Come shop with us!!

We miss our babies!!!! Mobile Market will be on campus Wednesday at 9:30-11:30. School reminders: 1st day of school for students is August 11th. Students entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades have a summer reading and project due the second week of school. Summer reading info was sent home with report cards. If you need info regarding summer reading, call the office Monday-Thursday 7:30-3:00. You may order school shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, etc. online! Deadline to order July 15th. link to spirit store https://palmetto2022.itemorder.com/