2020-2021 Lancer Link #6
Palmetto Middle PTSA
November 9, 2020
PTA National School of Excellence Survey
As a National PTA School of Excellence, families are welcomed and empowered to support student success. PTA is a partner for continued school improvement.
We feel Palmetto Middle School and Palmetto Middle School PTSA can achieve that together. That's why we are participating in the National PTA School Excellence Program.

We need your help! As part of the process, National PTA requests feedback from families, administrators and teachers at two points in the school year -- the beginning and the end. Your feedback will help us improve our family-school achieve excellence.

Please take 5-10 minutes to reflect on your experience at this school and complete the survey below. Mark an "X" in the box that most accurately expresses how you feel about your experience. This survey is completely anonymous. Please complete this survey by tomorrow, October 10.

Thank you for your continue collaboration as we work toward becoming a National School of Excellence!
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10!!

The PTA Reflections program encourages all students to participate in the arts. Given the impact of COVID-19 on our students, participation in arts programs is more important than ever to help them process their feelings. The National PTA supports PTAs to run the program virtually so students have the opportunity to participate this year.

The theme this year is "I Matter Because..."
Thank You!

Thank you friends and flockers for supporting this FUNdraiser!

It was as much fun flocking as getting flocked and we loved seeing all your photos.
Everything You Need to Know About AP
Nov. 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

Nov. 12: PMS PTSA General Meeting 6PM, via Zoom Webinar

Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

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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Advocacy

Stay informed. Let your VOICE be heard. Click here for more info.
Box Tops for Education
Another easy way to support your school! Download the BoxTops App and scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
Check out this video for How-To's:
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

Please see our website.
  

Volunteer

Email our Volunteer Chairs, Margarita Garcia and Antonella Lagomarsino at palmettomiddlevolunteers@ gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Volunteer With Us!
There are many ways to help from home! Committees that would love your help include:

  • Reflections - Oct/Nov (recruit judges/plan virtual art exhibit & awards celebration/select entries for county council)
  • 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
Join the PTSA!
There are so many ways to participate in your child's education. We invite you to join our parent community! You can volunteer in many ways, big and small. To get additional information on volunteering, please email PalmettoMiddleVolunteers@gmail.com

Please also consider becoming a member! The funds raised with membership provide academic resources to our students and teachers.

PTA is not a noun. It's a verb. #HowdoyouPTA.

School Uniform Policy
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. 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.
Online School Store
Visit PMS School Store to pre-order PMS masks, agendas and spirit wear. New items available NOW...girls' spirit wear shirts, masks and now...HOODIES!!!
New Students and Families
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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