2020-2021 Lancer Link #12
Palmetto Middle PTSA
February 17, 2021
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February is Black History Month
Honoring African American Educators and Advocates
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In celebration of Black History Month, we honor Selena Sloan Butler, founder of the National Congress of Colored Parents and
Teachers (NCCPT) who advocated for children, especially African American children, in segregated communities. After working side-by-side through the Civil Rights movement, National PTA andNCCPT signed a Declaration of Unity and merged in 1970. Learn more about Selena, the Unification, and the history of National PTA. |
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Join our PTSA Today!
Show you're #palmettomiddleproud and join our PTSA today! It's never too late to join. Every dollar goes toward enriching programs for our school community All members who join prior to the end of February will be entered in a raffle for this fabulous Girl Scout Cookie Basket!
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Open Mic Night is Coming! |
Please remember to send your children with water bottles to school. We have filtered water stations placed throughout the school to keep the kids hydrated. For those students who forget to bring their own water bottles to school, we will provide a bottle of water.
We are currently running low on bottled water and need to replenish. Please consider donating. You can turn in donations to the main office. THANK YOU!!!
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We're Looking for a Few Good Volunteers |
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March 1-31, 2021: Flocking Fundraiser
March 3, 2021: Shake Shack Fundraiser
March 5, 2021: Deadline for Open Mic Poetry Submissions
March 18, 2021: Open Mic Virtual Event
March 20, 2021: South Dade Schools Art Fest @ Pinecrest Gardens
March 24-25, 2021: Virtual Career Day
Revised School, Sports and Club calendars to be posted as soon as available. Please go to PMSPTSA.org for most up-to-date information.
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Websites
Advocacy
Stay informed. Let your VOICE be heard. Click here for more info.
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Another easy way to support your school! Download the BoxTops App and scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase. |
Become a Sponsor
Do you own a business or know of one which may be interested? Help Palmetto Middle be the best it can be by becoming a (TAX- DEDUCTIBLE) business sponsor. It's an excellent opportunity to give back while advertising your business to the families of over 1,000 students, faculty, and community members.
Click here for more information.
Become a
PTSA Member
Volunteer
Email our Volunteer Chairs, Margarita Garcia and Antonella Lagomarsino at palmettomiddlevolunteers@ gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
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Palmetto Middle is now offering tutoring from 4-5 pm in math, algebra, reading, civics, 8th grade science and biology, both online and in-person. Sign-up HERE. You will have the option of which class or classes to sign up for as well as some options for which day of the week.
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A BIG Round of Applause for Palmetto Middle Reflections Finalists
- Samuel Wills, Literature
- Shirsho Banerjee, Literature
- Ronja Stargala, Literature Honorable Mention
- Claudia Arroyo, Photography
- Sebastian Garavito, Visual Arts
- Gabrielle Kushner, Visual Arts Honorable Mention
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This is a busy time for our 8th graders! This year's class needs a few parents to help with end-of-the-year events. Are you up to the task? Contact president@pmsptsa.org for more information.
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Students Services Department at Palmetto Middle
The Student Services Team at Palmetto Middle School is dedicated to promoting student achievement by providing a comprehensive counseling program that addresses the academic, career and social/emotional development of each student. Our school counselors strive for all students to have a productive and successful year and are committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests and talents. Please feel free to contact your child's counselor with any questions or concerns.
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2021-2022 Procedures for Parent Choice Student Transfers and Out-of-County Student Transfers
The Miami-Dade County Public School’s Parent Choice Student Transfer and Out-of-County Student Transfer window for the 2021-2022 school year will open on Monday, March, 15, 2021. Please review links below for directions on how to request transfers and appropriate request forms.
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Florida Prepaid Program Enrollment for Families |
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FDOE ESE 2020-21 Parent Survey
The Annual Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Survey from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is open from February 01, 2021 – May 31, 2021. The survey is open to all parents and guardians of students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Click HERE for more information.
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Visit PMS School Store to pre-order PMS masks and spirit wear. We have girls' and boys' spirit wear shirts, masks and hoodies. Adult Small and Adult Medium hoodies back in stock this week! |
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There are many ways to help from home! Committees that would love your help include:
- Grants - all year (research & find grant opportunities for the PTSA)
- Green Initiatives - all year (liaison & manage school recycling service)
- Legacy Fundraising - all year (promote sale of bricks/manage sales & payments/order bricks)
- Spelling Bee - TBD 2021 (assist English dept. with running spelling bee)
- 8th Grade Liaison - May/Jun 2021(organize ice cream party/create slideshow/recruit volunteers)
- Awards Night - May/Jun 2021 (help with end of school year awards presentations)
To volunteer, please email us at PalmettoMiddleVolunteers@gmail.com. For more information on volunteer registration, click here--> MDCPS Volunteer Registration
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School polos or spirit wear shirts can be worn by students for in-person school. For distance learning no uniforms need to be worn. If you have a shirt or polo, you are encouraged to wear it but it is not mandatory. School ID's are mandatory. Rules of appropriate clothing still apply. Items not permitted: Caps, hats or hoods and clothing with rips or holes. Upon the return to school we will follow our normal uniform policy which can be found HERE.
**NEW** 2020-21 Spirit Wear shirts have been approved to be worn everyday for this school year only.
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New Students and Families |
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To receive the most up-to-date information on school activities and events, please download the Palmetto Middle School App for iPhone and Android.
Go to the iTunes Store or Google Play and search for Palmetto Middle School. Click Continue/Allow/ Ok (depending on device) for Push Notifications regarding important school information throughout the year. Click HERE for instructions.
Invite your friends to sign up for E-newsletter HERE.
The 'New Families Guide' can be found on the App (see Student Resources Tab) or the PTSA website. |
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