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UPCOMING EVENTS
*ALL EVENTS AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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February 21: NO SCHOOL (President’s Day)
February 21: PTA Founder’s Day Community Health Fair
February 22: FIU Application Review Workshop
February 22-25: Algebra I EOC and FSA ELA Retakes
February 23 and 24: The Spongebob Musical, 7PM
March 2: SAT for All 11th Graders
March 2 and 3: The Spongebob Musical, 7PM
March 2: Teen Talk Roundtable, 2:20-3:30PM, Media Center (first Wednesday of every month)
March 11: Mr. Panther, 6:30PM
March 15: Senior Picnic
March 21-27: NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
May 2: AP Exams Begin
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
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PTA Founder’s Day Community Health Fair- 2/21 |
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FIU Application Review Workshop |
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Watch MPSH Water Polo
Come cheer for Miami Palmetto Water Polo teams as they take on TERRA on Tuesday, February 22 (Girls' match - 3:30 pm & Boys' match - 4:30 pm) at Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus Pool (11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176).
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 17, 2022)—Today, National PTA is celebrating 125 years of advocacy, legacy and impact. The association was founded on Feb. 17, 1897, “to make the nation recognize the importance of every child.” This mission continues today through the association’s steadfast commitment to being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and a strong advocate for public education.
“125 years ago, our founders saw beyond the status quo of their day, recognized the value of the parent perspective, and took action to change the world for all children,” said Anna King, president of National PTA. “Today, we carry on their legacy and take their dreams into the future by uplifting the voices of all families, supporting our nation’s teachers and schools, and ensuring every child has everything they need to make their potential a reality.”
“Since our founding in 1897, PTA members and leaders have taken direct action every day to improve the education, health, safety and well-being of every child and give our children, families and school communities what they need to thrive. PTA has changed the course of our nation’s history. We are proud of our accomplishments and will use this milestone anniversary to rededicate ourselves to our work—which is more important than ever amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the gun and school safety epidemic, and the fight for racial justice and equity in our country,” King added.
National PTA played a vital role in historic achievements, including the establishment of public-school kindergarten, child labor laws, the federal school lunch program and more. Today, the association is fighting for safe, supportive, equitable and inclusive practices in schools for all students; solutions to gun violence; and an end to systemic racism in America, among many other issues. PTA also remains focused on empowering families with knowledge, tools and resources; encouraging families to actively engage in their children’s education; connecting and strengthening partnerships between families, teachers and schools; and helping families, schools and communities navigate challenges.
National PTA is kicking off celebrations of its 125th anniversary on Founders’ Day, in conjunction with Take Your Family to School Week. The week will mark the launch of a PTA Day of Service initiative designed to forward the association’s mission, give back to communities across the country and increase awareness of the work PTAs do every day. The association will also be celebrating its anniversary at the National PTA 125th Anniversary Convention, which will be held June 14-19 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.
“Our 125th anniversary is a special opportunity to reflect on the importance of our association’s mission, and to invite everyone to join PTA in our efforts to ensure all perspectives are heard and considered. There’s still so much work to do to make sure the needs of every child are met,” said Nathan R. Monell, CAE, National PTA Executive Director. “As we have since 1897, PTA will continue to be a thought leader on critical issues impacting our nation’s families, including diversity, equity and inclusion for justice; culture and communication for a new era; and transformative family-school partnerships. We are stronger together, and together, we can build a better future.”
Registration is now open for the National PTA 125th Anniversary Convention. All PTAs are also encouraged to register, plan and host a Day of Service event anytime between Feb. 17 and June 30 in celebration of the association’s milestone anniversary. The Day of Service initiative is supported by Proud National PTA Sponsors The Allstate Foundation and BAND.
About National PTA
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
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Village of Pinecrest Communications Survey
The Village of Pinecrest wants to know how to better serve our residents. The Village has many media channels and would like to know which ones are your source of official Pinecrest information and news.
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Yearbook Updates
This is the FINAL chance to order your 2021-2022 yearbook.
The publishing company is not allowing any additional yearbooks to be added to our inventory, therefore, if you have yet to purchase your yearbook, now is the time to do it.
There are 24 yearbooks left!
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Mr. Panther 2022
Coming soon!!! Mr. Panther 2022. Come out for the spirit, talent and fun! The most anticipated show of 2022!
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Activities Office Updates:
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New Parent Academy Webinars |
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GET YOUR PALMETTO SPIRIT WEAR
NEW DESIGNS! The PTSA's online store, Sharingwear.org, has launched three new designs that are available in several colors and lots of different shirt styles (t-shirts, v-necks, long sleeve t's, hoodies, joggers, etc.).
Sharingwear.org is a charitable organization founded and operated by Palmetto High students. Designs can be purchased in multiple clothing styles and some designs are available in multiple colors. Orders are custom printed and usually take 2-3 weeks for delivery. All profits from Sharingwear's Palmetto Senior Online Store are shared 50% with the Palmetto Senior PTSA and 50% with Sharingwear's Charity of the Month. Please visit SharingWear.org to stock up on clothes for this year!
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FREE Tutoring through Miami-Dade Public Library System
The Miami-Dade Public Library System has two programs to help students academically, and best of all they are FREE. live, and interactive:
“Help your child have a successful school year with the Miami‑Dade Public Library System’s Homework Help & Tutoring Program. Free, 30‑minute one‑on‑one virtual tutoring sessions with certified teachers are available on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. ‑ 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. to all K‑12 students who reside in Miami‑Dade County. Tutoring is available in reading and math. To participate, please submit a tutoring appointment request for your child/ren each week. To maximize learning, a computer or laptop with Internet access and a working camera and microphone is required.”
Very soon, MDPL will be rolling out a program in which we circulate laptops to take home that will include internet access. It’s a CAREs Act grant.
Tutoring.com is normally a paid service through The Princeton Review, but is free for students with a library card (easy to get- see below).
“Experts help you with homework, study for tests and write essays from noon to midnight daily.” The student can have typing or voice chat. They can request a specific tutor that they have worked with before or take a random tutor. The entire interaction is recorded and the student can put the transcript into a personal virtual locker. They can email it to their teacher or refer to it in the future.
Other Notes:
If they have any issues with logging on to any of the resources, customercare@mdpls.org can resolve problems from M-Th 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-6pm.
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More information about Sponsorship for families and businesses can be found here.
As of 12/10
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Have Something You Want to Share?
If there is something you would like to share in the MPSH weekly e-blast, please email KatieLAbbott@comcast.net by the end of the school day every Friday.
PLEASE FORWARD this email to any new parents who may not be receiving it yet.
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