Palmetto Elementary School

A BIG thank you to our newest SOLA donors: *Charlene Polotzola *David Popps *Jennifer Keeler Your donations have been matched $ for $. Every gift matters. Donate to Palmetto Elementary at SOLAGivingDay.org until May 4, 2023! #BroncoStrong

Our school's SOLA giving day is still going on. Thank you to our newest donor: Johnathan Rideau, your donation has been matched $ for $. Please consider being a donor. Every gift matters. Donate to Palmetto Elementary at SOLAGivingDay.org.

LEAP Testing for 4th and 5th grade starts tomorrow, April 25, 2023. It is imperative that the students are at school. Please ensure that your child gets a good nights sleep. If your child does not eat breakfast at school, please make sure they have a healthy breakfast at home. Encourage your child to do their best. Thank you for everything. We will have a great day of testing.

The Special Education Advisory Council (S.E.A.C.) Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 4:15 PM at the St. Landry Pupil Appraisal Center. To view the agenda, go to https://5il.co/1t5cp

Our school's SOLA giving day is still going on. Thank you to our newest donor: Dale Fontenot Please consider being a donor. Every gift matters. Donate to Palmetto Elementary at SOLAGivingDay.org.

Palmetto Elementary reminders: - Please check out this weeks newsletter to find out about all upcoming events: https://www.smore.com/d63k27 - District 5 community meeting will be held at Palmetto Elementary on April 25, 2023 at 6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone. - 4th quarter progress reports will go home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Palmetto Elementary Fun Day Shirt order forms are going home. Order forms and money are due by Friday, April 28, 2023. The colors of shirts are as follows: PreK - lime green Kindergarten - bright light blue 1st - turquoise 2nd - purple 3rd - pink 4th - red 5th - orange

April 22, 2023, is Earth Day. On this day, we celebrate our planet and raise awareness about the importance of taking care of the environment. Let's reflect on our daily habits and consider making sustainable choices to protect the planet for future generations.

Palmetto Reminders: LEAP testing starts on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 for 4th and 5th grade and on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 for 3rd grade. We will be testing a portion of each day until Thursday, May 4, 2023. It is imperative that the students in these grades arrive at school on time and remain at school the entire day. Students who are present each day of testing will receive Bronco Bucks at the end of the testing period. Let's work together to make your child's testing experience a positive and successful one! We have been busy at school preparing the students for testing. Here is what you can do to help us: 1. Ensure your student has a good night sleep. 2. Ensure your student attends school every day for testing. 3. If your child does not eat breakfast at school, make sure they have a healthy breakfast at home. 4. Encourage them each morning to do their best. Your child's test scores determine our school letter grade. Palmetto is currently an "A" school. We are the highest elementary school in the district. Help us by encouraging your student so we can keep that rating. Thank you for all you do to help. Here's to Happy Testing ahead!

Attention: Mrs. Tonya Pitcher's and Mrs. Kristy Hutchins' bus riders: Starting tomorrow, Mrs. Kristy's riders will be riding Mrs. Tonya's bus. Mrs. Tonya's riders should expect to be picked up 30 minutes earlier tomorrow. We will adjust times as necessary to ensure all students get where they need to be on time.

Palmetto Elementary reminders: - Kona Ice is CANCELED for tomorrow due to inclement weather. - Jean Day is still scheduled for tomorrow -- $1 shirt, $1 jean, $1 boots, $1 hat. - We will have a LEAP Pep Rally for Grades 3 - 5 on tomorrow at 1:30 pm. We will acknowledge their accomplishments from last year. We are ready to pump up our students to do their best on state testing. Students can wear their LEAP shirts for free. - SOLA Giving Day is still going on. A little goes a long way when we all work together and give. You can make your SOLA Giving Day donation at www.solagivingday.org. Help us beat last year's record. Don’t delay, give today!

SOLA Giving Day is still going on. We have a little less than 2 weeks to make it to our goal! Remember that every donation we receive will be matched dollar for dollar! So far this season we have raised $550 from 6 donors. Last year we raised just over $6500 from 49 donors. You still have time to donate. NOTE-State funding is our primary source of revenue. However, this funding is simply not enough to provide our students will all the tools that they need to be successful. Please help us help our babies! https://www.solagivingday.org/

Palmetto Elementary reminders: - Check out this week's newsletter! https://www.smore.com/d63k27 - Kona Ice is coming to Palmetto Elementary on Friday, April 21, 2023. Prices range from $3 to $6. - Jean Day is Friday, April 21, 2023 -- $1 shirt, $1 jeans, $1 boots, $1 hat. - We will have a LEAP Pep Rally for Grades 3-5 on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1:30 pm. We are ready to get our students excited and ready for state testing. Students can wear their LEAP shirts for free. - LEAP state testing for 4th and 5th grade starts on Monday, April 25 and 3rd grade starts on April 26, 2023. We will be testing daily until May 4, 2023. It is imperative that students arrive at school on time and remain at school the entire day. Students who are present each day of testing will receive Bronco Bucks at the end of the testing period. Students who try their best will receive a "treat" at the end of each day.

Ms. Faye Thierry's bus will not be running tomorrow. Her riders will need the be brought to and picked up from school.

Our school's SOLA giving day is in full swing. Much appreciation goes out to our newest donors: Leona Chautin Byrd Adams Please know that your donations were matched $ for $. Donating is easy. Use the link below!! We are half way to our first goal of $1000! https://www.solagivingday.org/organizations/palmetto-elementary-school

Palmetto Elementary reminders: -- Easter break is from Friday, April 7, 2023 through Friday, April 14, 2023. Students return on Monday, April 17, 2023. -- Mobile Market will be on campus on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 9:30 - 10:30 am. -- Early giving for Sola Giving Day has begun. Donating is easy! Visit solagivingday.org, search Palmetto Elementary, click donate. New donors will be announced daily! Thank you for everything that you do to help our school be a success. Hope everyone has a great Easter break.

In-parish transfer requests are now being accepted. To request an in-parish transfer, visit https://forms.gle/HbSYNGdNdHWsXPuE9. The deadline is June 9, 2023.

Autism Awareness Month is observed in April. During this month, we reflect on the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. This month serves as a reminder of the need for increased understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism and their families.

Early giving for Sola Giving Day began yesterday!!! Thank you to the following donors: Linda Haynes Kari Dumes Principal Kellie Rabalais Their donations were match $ for $!! Donating is easy. Click on the link! https://www.solagivingday.org/

Early giving for Sola Giving Day begins today!!! . Last year we raised over $6500.00 with just 49 donors! This year we have a donor match up to $2500!!! Donating is easy! Visit solagivingday.org Search up Palmetto Elementary Click Donate New donors will be announced daily! Coke fundraiser products will be ready for pickup tomorrow beginning at 12:30. Thanks for your help in making our school a great place! *broncostrong