Palmetto Elementary School

Registration for 2022-2023 Pre-Kindergarten: Any child who is turning 4 on or before September 30, 2022 may apply for pre-K using the online link below. Packets may also be picked up in the front office. All students who have applied will be tested at the end of May. Letters of acceptance are mailed out in July. Don't wait, Pre-K spots are limited! https://www.slpsb.org/apps/form/coordinated_enrollment_application

‼️RESCHEDULED‼️ Please join us for MACA's 2022 dance recital on THURSDAY, April 7 at 6:00. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children.

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Please join us for MACA's 16th annual dance revue, Elemental Journey! It will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the MACA Gymnasium. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

Due to school being closed yesterday (3/30/22), report cards will go home tomorrow (4/1/22).

Palmetto Elementary Reminders: The Coke Order Forms and Money are Due TODAY! Stay tuned to FaceBook for the TOP 5 highest sellers! Classes BEGIN at 7:45 and END at 2:55. We have an excessive amount of students that are arriving late and leaving early. 5 tardies = 1 absent day. 5 checkout days = 1 absent day. School Board Policy states that with 11 unexcused absent days, the student may be retained. Parents PLEASE have students attend school, arrive on time, and remain at school ALL day. LEAP (State Testing) is upon us. Tips to help your child score their best on the LEAP test: 1. Set an early bedtime 2. Eat a healthy breakfast 3. Arrive to school on time LEAP testing dates: 3rd grade April 27- May 3rd. 4th and 5th grade April 26- May 6.

A Message from SLPSB: Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions, St. Landry Parish schools, head starts, and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This closure will include any after school activities. Regular school hours are expected to resume on Thursday, March 31st. The decision to have a total system closure was based on advice from the Office of Emergency Preparedness and for safety concerns expressed by the SLPSB Transportation Manager. The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. Stay safe!

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The St. Landry Parish School Board will host CAMP ACCELERATE for all students in grades K - 8! CAMP ACCELERATE will provide students an opportunity to continue their academic learning in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science while also engaging them in enrichment activities. The enrichment opportunities will enable students to take virtual field trips, learn more about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. Students will attend CAMP ACCELERATE from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday beginning June 6th and continuing through June 30th. New this Year ! We are exploring the possibility of offering field trips to students on select Fridays. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and lunch will be provided. Parents of students in grades K to 8 who are interested in registering their children for the program should complete the registration form below. Please complete one form per child. We hope that your child will be able to join us for CAMP ACCELERATE! Registration deadline: April 13, 2022 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCTj-m14B62eXtJJgcNjT59sBmx44vpA87mb2yIKJlohSWGA/viewform

Our buses will be leaving campus a little earlier today due to the fact that NC did not have school. Please expect your children home a little earlier than usual.

What's going on? Coke fundraiser is in full swing! Keep taking those orders! All orders and fees are due by March 31, 2022. The top five sellers will each receive lunch at Stelly's with Mrs. Rabalais, a free jean day pass, and a token for the book vending machine! It's time to sign up those babies for pre-K! Call the office and let Mrs. Kisha help you! Spots are limited and we are filling up fast!

Palmetto Elementary is NOT dismissing. North Central students are being sent home due to gas leak. If you have any questions about the gas leak, call North Central.

REMINDER: Deadline to apply for School Choice is March 28, 2022. The application and letters can be found by going to https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/slpsb_school_choice-2022_2023.

Early registration is now open online to parents for students in Pre-k and new kindergarten students. Parents may contact the front office at Palmetto Elementary to schedule PreK testing date and time and pick up registration packets for new students. (337) 623-4482. You can register online at https://www.slpsb.org/apps/form/coordinated_enrollment_application

Our school's annual Coke fundraiser is happening now until March 31, 2022. The TOP 5 highest sellers will have lunch at Stelly’s with Mrs. Rabalais, 1 FREE jean day, and a token for the book vending machine. Please help our school generate much needed funds for additional PE equipment, technology upgrades, and student supplies! Coke! Can't Beat The Real Thing!

Mrs. Rosa’s bus will not be running for the rest of this week. Her students are to ride the other bus that services their location.

Early registration is now open online to parents for students in Pre-k and new kindergarten students. Parents may contact the front office at Palmetto Elementary to schedule PreK testing date and time and pick up registration packets for new students. (337) 623-4482. You can register online at https://www.slpsb.org/apps/form/coordinated_enrollment_application.

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Tomorrow is Spring picture day!! Dress in your best!! All students will be photographed and proofs will be sent home.

Our school's Coke fundraiser begins today! Save $$$$$ with our Coca-Cola fundraiser! Retail store price is $1.65-$2.99 per bottle Our fundraiser price is only $1.00 per bottle!!!! Top 5 highest seller will have lunch at Stelly's with Mrs. Rabalais, get a free jean day pass, and receive a token for the book vending machine!! Order forms are going home today. Money and orders Due March 31st. Pick up will be at Palmetto Elementary on April 28, 2022. (Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Dr. Pepper Zero, Dr. Pepper Cream Soda, Fanta Orange, Fanta Pineapple, Barq's Root beer, Minute Maid Fruit Punch, Lemonade, Powerade-Berry Blast, Grape, Fruit Punch, Mixed Berry Zero, Body Armor-Strawberry Banana, Fruit Punch, Orange Mango, Blackout Berry, Peach Mango, Watermelon, Strawberry Lemonade, Dasani water, Smart water, Tum-E Yummies-Big Berry Blast, Fruit punch party, Epic Apple, Edgy orange, Core Power-Vanilla, Elite Chocolate, Elite Vanilla)