Palmetto Elementary School

Revised:: Save the dates: August 2, 2021 Registration for old and new students *pay school fees $25 *receive ID cards All students must have an ID card 9:00-2:00 August 16, 2021 Meet and Greet *drop off school supplies *meet teachers 3:00-5:00 Wednesday, August 18, 2021 *First day of school

Save the dates: August 2, 2021 Registration for old and new students *pay school fees $25 *receive ID cards All students must have an ID card 9:00-2:00 August 16, 2021 Meet and Greet *drop off school supplies *meet teachers 3:00-5:00 Wednesday, August 18, 2031 *First day of school

Looking for information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program? Visit http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/EBB to see if your child qualifies.

Find out if you qualify for Emergency Broadband Benefits by going to http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/EBB.

SLP Virtual Learning Academy Registration - SLPVLA Registration is now open for students in grades 6-12. To register visit https://bit.ly/6-12vir.

Summer Reading: 3rd/4th/5th grade summer reading assignments are due by August 27, 2021. However, assignments turned in on the first three days of school will receive 5 extra points!!!! (August 18-20)

We will be out of the office starting tomorrow. We will be back on July 12, 2021. Please call the office today if you need to take care of any business.

Reminders: Camp Accelerate will dismiss at 1:20 tomorrow.

Car riders will be dismissed at 12.10 and buses will be dismissed at 12:15.

This is how the school supplies will be packaged. Your students name is included on the packing list. Their supplies will be waiting for them when they arrive at school on the first day!!

Summer reading

This is a quick and easy way to order school supplies.

Report cards will be mailed tomorrow. If you did not provide an envelope, you may stop by the office to pick up.

Effective immediately, the mask mandate for students, staff and SLPSS facility visitors has been lifted. Masks are still required while traveling on SLPSS buses. http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/NEWSROOM

Camp Accelerate begins Monday! We have been trying to contact all parents about bussing. If you need to know the bus driver and pick up time, please call school tomorrow.

Spotlight - Kellie Rabalais, Principal at Palmetto Elementary School and LDOE Principal of the Year Semifinalist. Mrs. Rabalais along with all Principal of the Year Semifinalists, will be honored at the 15th Annual Excellent Educators Awards Gala that will be held virtually on the evening of July 16. This exciting event is co-sponsored by Dream Teachers. When asked, “How do you inspire your staff or students?” Mrs. Rabalais replied, "My staff knows that I am their biggest cheerleader! I always try to set a good example and never ask them to do anything I wouldn't do." Congrats, Mrs. Rabalais! Your district is so very proud of you! #slpproud

It looks like tomorrow will be a beautiful sunny day. Remember to bring your water bottles to school. We want to make sure that everyone stays hydrated while at Fun Day. Students will be allowed to fill up their bottles at the filling station. **swimsuits are not allowed.

Fun day: Each child will receive a hot dog and a drink. Additional concessions will be sold.

Reminder: TOMORROW Virtual Technology Return: Will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 between 10-12. All technology needs to be returned at this time This includes: tablets, Chromebook, chargers, and hotspots. Below is the price list for lost items: Chrome-book $220 Charger $25 Hot spot- $84 Hot spot cord-$5 Tablet $100 5th grade students must also return the following novels: Wonderstruck Maniac Maze The Birchbark House The First Americans Pedro’s Journal The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Many grades have math manipulatives to be returned also.

Fun Day times: Kindergarten-1st grade 8:45-10:15 4-5 grades 10:30-12:00 2-3 grades 12:15-1:45