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Media Advisory Committee:
We are currently looking to fill the following positions on our School Media Advisory Committee: a parent of a K-2 student, a parent of a 3-5 student, and a Community Member/Layperson (not the parent of a current student). If you may be interested in serving on this committee, please contact Mrs. Goodrich by September 12, 2024 at [email protected].
Absence Notes
Change in Afternoon Transportation & EARLY DISMISSALS
For the safety of all students, children may not be checked out of school after 2:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday and 1:15 on Wednesday.
If you need to change the way your child goes home in the afternoon or for an early dismissal, please complete our Dismissal Change Form by clicking the button below. Early Dismissals – Note – we do not send children to the front office until you have arrived and shown your photo ID to the front office staff.
Dismissal changes can only be accepted before 2:00pm (1:00pm on Wednesdays).
For the safety of all students, children may not be checked out of school after 2:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday and 1:15 on Wednesday.
If you need to change the way your child goes home in the afternoon or for an early dismissal, please complete our Dismissal Change Form by clicking the button below. Early Dismissals – Note – we do not send children to the front office until you have arrived and shown your photo ID to the front office staff.
Dismissal changes can only be accepted before 2:00pm (1:00pm on Wednesdays).
We cannot accept phone calls for those changes. Changes in afternoon transportation should only be for emergency situations. Thank you for your understanding.
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A MESSAGE FROM Captain Goodrich
Happy Holidays, PES families!
This is a busy time of year, so I will be succinct with my message this month.
• As the holiday excitement builds at home, we see our little ones bringing extra energy and joy into our school. The teachers and I absolutely LOVE their enthusiasm and the
wonder that childhood brings. It truly brightens our days.
However, I’m sure you will agree that this time of year can also be quite exhausting for everyone. As we approach the last week before the break, we kindly ask you to show your child’s teacher a little extra grace and appreciation. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue to provide the best care and education for your children.
• The 2nd nine weeks grading period ends on Friday, December 20th. There will still be some testing happening this last week before break. Attendance is important.
• On Friday, December 20th students will be released one hour early at 1:45 PM.
• THANK YOU! We have had so many of you volunteer to help with class celebrations and activities these past few weeks. We remain so grateful for the home-school connection.
• VOTE for our tree and help our school win $1,000! https://www.staugustinelights.com/holiday-tree-contest/ You can vote each day now through December 18th.
I wish you a memorable holiday and look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2025!
Respectfully,
Catherine Goodrich
Principal
Palencia Elementary School
(904) 547-4010
School District News
Instructional Materials Adoption Update
The adoption review of Social Studies resources for the St. Johns County School District has ended. Resources that were selected by adoption committees for submission to the School Board for adoption consideration are available online. All selected resources have been approved and adopted by the Florida Department of Education. Updates will be posted when appropriate.
Some print materials may be available for review. If you would like access to the available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM when district offices are open.
For more information about the textbook adoption process, please visit the Florida Department of Education Instructional Materials web page.
Important Information
SchoolMessenger
SchoolMessenger provides parents/guardians with a mobile app and website which allows them to view and listen to previous messages and to verify their phone numbers. SchoolMessenger also lets parents/guardians select which modes of communication they prefer (voice/text/email) based on the type of message being sent
Change of Address
Did you move recently? Please notify the school immediately of your new address by completing the SJCSD Change of Address Form and submit with documentation to [email protected]
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
The St. Johns County School District is now open to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environment. Please know this is an optional item. District issued devices will continue to be available in our classrooms.
District Policies & Procedures
FortifyFL App
FortifyFL is a website and app developed at the direction of the Florida Legislature. Any student, educator, parent, or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or getfortifyfl.com.
Florida school districts are now required by the FLDOE to make a FortifyFL Training Presentation available to parents and guardians.
School Access
This is just a reminder that anyone (parent, guardian, friend, neighbor, aunt, uncle) must have school access to attend an event at Palencia Elementary, have lunch with a student and/or attend an awards assembly. If you have not already done so, please complete the School Access Form. The process for approval may take up to 4 weeks, so please fill out the application sooner than later for any guests that would like to have school access. Once the application is approved, school access will be valid for three years.
