NEW INNOVATION SPACE! MAY 27, 9:30 AM

Our Media Center has a fresh new look and is ready to be a great space for our students! Please come and see it on Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 am. Let us have coffee and the opportunity to listen to an amazing presentation led by Dr. Spann, From Stress to Strength: Nurturing Resilience in a Changing World.

PLEASE RSVP HERE

Following the presentation we will have sample sizes of our uniforms for next years orders! These will be posted soon on givebacks.

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From Stress to Strength: Nurturing Resilience in a Changing World

This presentation provides middle school parents with practical strategies to support their children’s emotional resilience and manage academic and social stress. It addresses current mental health challenges, offers tools for modeling resilience, and encourages creating a supportive home environment. Through real-life examples and interactive discussions, parents will gain actionable insights to strengthen their connection with their children during these formative years.

Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, MBA, CEDS-C, is an experienced clinician and clinical supervisor with a demonstrated track record in leadership and behavioral healthcare program development. With a deep passion for her work, Dr. Spann is recognized as a skilled presenter and dedicated clinical operator, specializing in the treatment of complex eating disorders, trauma, and adolescent development. Dr. Spann holds a Doctoral degree from Drexel University, an MBA from Florida Gulf Coast, a Master’s degree in education from the University of Miami, where she is an Adjunct Professor, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Spann holds certifications as a yoga instructor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor, and Cognitive Processing Therapy provider. A native Floridian, she resides in Miami with her husband and pup while attempting to parent two teenagers. You can reach her @drmelissamiami.

DRAMA SHOW - YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT!

May 21st and May 22nd. $10 . Palmetto Middle Auditorium. Tickets available at the door.

2025-2026 PTSA Elected Board

On May 14th..

The school staff hosted an amazing breakfast to celebrate and thank all our school volunteers! Following that, we held our final PTSA General Meeting of the year, during which the nominated officers for the 2025–2026 school year were officially elected.

Putting together a slate of candidates is a significant undertaking. It involves thoughtful conversations and a commitment to ensuring continuity, so that the lessons we've learned can be carried forward and built upon for the future of our school.

A huge thank you to our Nominating Committee — Jessica Bolson, Jill Lerner-Adams, Darra Levy, Jessica Lissauer, and Jen Sturges — for their time, dedication, and thoughtful work throughout this process.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Palmetto Middle PTSA Elected Executive Board!

On May 15th..

Palmetto Middle School PTSA was recognized as best in class by Miami Dade County Council of PTSAs for the following cateogires:

• Ruth Owen Legislative Award

• PTA Environmental Award: Earth Program, led by Tiffany Moe

• Distinguished PTA Family Award: Blanco Family

• Pillar of Community Award: Andi Soirees

• Spirit of PTA President Award: Carolina Ballas

STAFF APPRECIATION

Every year PTSA hosts Staff Appreciaiton events where we provide special meals and gifts for our amazing faculty and staff. May celebrations kicked off strong and our still going!

Please make a donation by Friday, May 23rd so our PTSA can continue to show our gratitude as a school community. Let's make this year a memorable one for the people who deserve it the most!

DONATION LINK

GET READY FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!

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Deadline: June 13

UNIFORMS

We are still finishing up the new uniforms for next year! We will post the links and deadlines for ordering in the next few weeks. In the meantime, did you read about our special event on May 27? Scroll up! We will be hosting a special presentation followed by a view of what will come and their sizes!

Inaugural Athletic Banquet

LAST CHANCE! If your student played on a sport and is in good standing, buy your ticket by tonight to attend this amazing event that celebrates our athletes! LIMITED TICKETS! Only a few tickets left! Students must be accompanied by an adult. Get yours before they sell out!

BUY HERE

Also, it takes a village to make a big undertaking a success! Please consider volunteering HERE!