Palencia News
Important INFORMATION
New Kindergarten Welcome Night- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0948AAAF2FA6F58-48768736-newkindergarten#/
Kindergarten Summer Screeners-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0948AAAF2FA6F58-48791001-kindergarten#/
Fast Testing Resources
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.
Upcoming Events
Flyers & Handouts
SUPPLY LIST LINKS 2023-2024
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. JOHNSON
Welcome to Spring, Palencia Pirates!
The Comedian Jim Carrey once said “Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful.” Much like the flowers, we are truly seeing our students bloom with knowledge around here. The students who were, in Fall, learning to identify letter sounds, are now blending those sounds into words. Students who were struggling to memorize multiplication facts are now using those facts to answer word problems. Classroom families have blossomed into forever friends, and we are now looking towards summer where we can celebrate all that we have learned.
It is quite hard to believe that we are counting down the days to summer. I am already listening to students chatting about summer plans. I hear that some of you are headed to the beach, cross country, and even Europe! Please consider picking up postcards in some of the places that you visit and encouraging your student to jot down a few of their favorite memories of that spot. It is a family keepsake that you will treasure.
You also may want to check out the local library for their Summer Reading Program! They have a wonderful children’s program with activities each week such as story-time, puppet shows, and arts and crafts. During the hot months of the summer, our students would enjoy some time “chilling” at the library.
Please do not forget…testing season is here. Our K, 1, and 2 students began on April 15th and our 3, 4, and 5 Grade students begin in early May. If you have any questions, let us know. We are here to help.
As Always…It is Good to Be a Pirate,
Courtney Johnson
Assistant Principal
School District News
"The Link Between Language Age and Behavior" Virtual Discussion on April 9
Please join us on April 9, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "The Link Between Language Age and Behavior." The discussion will be presented by guest speaker from UF Health Jacksonville David Childers, MD.
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.
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.
