Palmetto Elementary School

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Reminders/Accouchements: *Mrs. Rosa's bus is not running this afternoon. Her students will be put on Mrs. Barker's bus. *Tomorrow-wear a green shirt with jeans for $1 *Friday-jean day $1 jeans, $1 shirt, $1 hat, $1 boots *Our school pantry will be open to all community members on Friday from 9-12. Check in at the office. *Spring pictures will be taken on Monday. Students may dress up for pictures. All students will be photographs and proofs will be sent home. *3rd quarter end on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Good morning! Our school food pantry is overflowing! On Friday, March 18, 2022 from 9-12, we will open our food pantry to the public! Any community members are invited to come to campus to "shop" with us. All items are free of charge. If possible, please bring plastic bags or a box for your groceries. Available items include: peanut better, grape jelly, boxed macaroni and cheese, boxed instant potatoes, canned tuna, spaghetti, canned corn, canned green beans, applesauce, canned mandarin oranges, canned fruit, chicken noodle soup, macaroni and beef, canned spaghetti rings, canned chicken, pinto bean, and white rice. Check in with the office upon arrival! Happy shopping!

Good morning! Our school food pantry is overflowing! On Friday, March 18, 2002 from 9-12, we will open our food pantry to the public! Any community members are invited to come to campus to "shop" with us. All items are free of charge. If possible, please bring plastic bags or a box for your groceries. Available items include: peanut better, grape jelly, boxed macaroni and cheese, boxed instant potatoes, canned tuna, spaghetti, canned corn, canned green beans, applesauce, canned mandarin oranges, canned fruit, chicken noodle soup, macaroni and beef, canned spaghetti rings, canned chicken, pinto bean, and white rice. Check in with the office upon arrival! Happy shopping!

Pre-Kindergarten sign up!! If you would like to add your child to the registration/testing list for pre-k, please call the office at 337-623-4482 and Mrs. Kisha would be glad to help you!!! Students entering Pre-K must be four (4) years of age on or before September 30, 2022. Hurry spots are limited and are filling up fast!

Happy Pi Day!

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School telephone lines are currently down.

Message for After school tutoring students who ride Ms. Duocette's bus (Morrow area)... Today only, expect your child to arrive home early (4:30-5:00). All other students will arrive at regular time.

Congratulations to the North Central High School Boys Basketball Team! 🏀🏀🏀🏀 The Hurricanes will be playing for the State Championship on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, LA. Superintendent Jenkins has approved a school closure for the North Central High School zone on Friday, March 11, 2022. This school closure impacts the following schools--North Central High, Palmetto Elementary, Washington Elementary, CAPS, SLATS, MACA, Washington Career Center, and the Head Start centers of the zone

Approved 2022-2023 SLP school calendar can be downloaded or viewed here: http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/districtcalendar

Congratulations to the North Central High School Boys Basketball Team! 🏀🏀🏀🏀 The Hurricanes will be playing for the State Championship on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, LA. Superintendent Jenkins has approved a school closure for the North Central High School zone on Friday, March 11, 2022. This school closure impacts the following schools--North Central High, Palmetto Elementary, Washington Elementary, and the Head Start centers of the zone. ****Students based at NCHS/Washington Elementary/Palmetto Elementary who attend CAPS, SLATS, MACA, and Washington Career Center will be excused from classes on March 11, 2022.

Announcement: North Central Hurricane basketball team will travel to Lake Charles on Friday to play for the state championship! For this reason, school will be closed on Friday so that supporters can travel to the game!

Attending Pre-K is so important for the following reasons: 1. Pre-K is an opportunity for growth. 2. Pre-K prepares children for kindergarten. 3. Pre-K promotes social and emotional development. 4. The pre-K environment is structured, although it may not appear that way. 5. Children get to make choices. 6. Children learn to take care of themselves and others. 7. Pre-K promotes language and cognitive skills. 8. Pre-K teachers nurture a child’s curiosity. 9. Pre-K activities boost pre-math and literacy skills. 10. Pre-K helps develop motor skills

It's that time of the year!! Pre-Kindergarten sign up!! Now is the time to sign up for our AWARD WINNING (awarded the Excellent Honor Roll in Early Learning Performance for the 2020-2021 school year) pre-kindergarten class for the 2022-2023 school year. If you would like to add your child to the registration/testing list, please call the office at 337-623-4482 and Mrs. Kisha would be glad to help you!!! Students entering Pre-K must be four (4) years of age on or before September 30, 2022. Hurry spots are limited!

Read Across America Tuesday-Book Character Day-Dress as a character from their favorite book. No after school tutoring tomorrow.

Check out this weeks newsletter! https://www.smore.com/d63k27 Due to teacher professional development, there will be no after school tutoring on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Tomorrow begins American Education Week!! Monday-'Merica Monday-Students wear patriotic attire (red, white, blue)

A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB: At the St. Landry Parish School Board Meeting last night, the Board voted to make mask wearing optional at schools, district facilities, and on the school bus. This Board action is effective immediately.

Reminder: There is no after school tutoring today. Tutoring will resume on Monday.