Palmetto Elementary School

There is a great after-school opportunity available for our Palmetto Elementary students. Please sign your child up if you haven’t done so already. LEARNING BEYOND THE BELL will address Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA skills, provide homework help and enrichment. Students will receive an after-school snack amd bus transportation will be provided. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions. SIGN THEM UP! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOEa--6A5brlX1Q71r-z_sVB15dXbyc9394FVz4Cs8Afu9Jw/viewform

We have started sending out uniform violation letters. Please remember that all outerwear must be solid in the colors of navy, royal, black, white, gray, or the optional school sweatshirt. Sweatshirts must not have any markings or writings on them.

Meals from Home Food may be brought from home. The following rules apply. All meals from home must incorporate whole grains and other nutrient-dense foods by following the current meal pattern (meat/meat alternate, grains, fruit, vegetables, and milk) for breakfast and lunch in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and policies. To ensure proper holding temperatures, please make sure the food products are kept cold using ice packs until meal service. The cafeteria cannot store student meals brought from home and students do not have use of a microwave. Fast food, candy, chips, and soft drinks or sugar-based juice drinks are not allowed in the cafeteria. Due to the fact that we have students with severe food allergies; students are not allowed to bring recess snacks. All snacks eaten at school must be purchased from the concession stand.

Parents/Guardians: Our school's Parent and Family Engagement Policy can be found on our school's website at www.palmettoelem.slpsb.org. Please feel free to review and send comments/suggestions to the following email: krabalais@slpsb.org.

Weekly Newsletter October 18-22 https://www.smore.com/d63k27

Don't forget that tomorrow is free jean day for a bag of candy!!! This includes: jeans, shirts, boots and hats!

PARTICIPATE TO WIN!!!! Halloween Challenge - Follow the link below to solve this riddle. Thanks @raisingcanes for donating the prize for today's riddle! The winner will be announced Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 3:00 PM. https://forms.gle/UGgyoPrfQWShptv46

Ms. Kasey Kennedy’s bus riders will be riding Mrs Thierry’s bus today. Please expect delays.

In honor of National Principals Month, today we celebrate Mrs. Kellie Rabalais, principal of Palmetto Elementary School. #NationalPrincipalsMonth

We have reopened the Spirit store! Get your orders in! http://stores.inksoft.com/stewiestspes

Weekly Newsletter October 12-15 https://www.smore.com/d63k27

Mrs. Lunda Haynes’ bus will be late this morning.

SUPERINTENDENT COUNCILS - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH. Parents, educators, principals, and students, please consider applying to be a part of our Superintendent Leadership Councils. http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/superintendents_leadership_councils

The St. Landry Parish School Board is pleased to announce Learning Beyond The Bell--Academic and Enrichment Program - a yearlong after school learning program designed to enrich the academic and extracurricular life of our kindergarten - 12th grade students. The goal is to improve critical foundational skills in all core content areas. In addition, we will offer enrichment opportunities that 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. Join us for Learning Beyond The Bell--Academic and Enrichment Program! Dates: October 2021 - May 2022 (start dates forthcoming) Days: Monday - Thursday Hours: immediately after school (3:10 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.) Application deadline: October 19, 2021 Application link: https://forms.gle/89j2ixaw2V7xnMUY6

Weekly Newsletter Week of October 4-8 https://www.smore.com/d63k27

October is National Principal's Month! Help me give a shoutout to our SLPSD Principals to let them know we appreciate them! Drop a line in the comments and tag them. #ThankYourPrincipal

Click the link to view PES October Event calendar. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vScKZt6PfK7mfDdjSFZFwdkvaSq6wnYRq0TDU1ylmM9pqcj4wQX8uFmD3hP2riU3tMH9FKJOMMvFZTb/pub

It is with great sadness that SLPSB announces the passing of Mrs. Denise Oliney-Rose, District 5 School Board Member. Mrs. Rose will always be remembered for her true passion and love for our district and for the schools and constituents she represented. She was a strong advocate for students and staff and her voice and her presence will be greatly missed.

Weekly Newsletter September 27-October 1 https://www.smore.com/d63k27

REMINDER: Tomorrow is our Flu vaccination clinic. Make sure to turn in your forms if you would like your child to be vaccinated.