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).
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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. Flowers by September 12, 2025 at [email protected].
Absence Notes
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
Good morning, Palencia Elementary School community!
The PES staff and I are excited to welcome you and your little ones to school very soon. Here are some key details:
Meet the Teacher – Feel free to bring school supplies in at this time.
PreK and Kindergarten – Thursday, August 7th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
1st through 5th grades – Friday, August 8th from 8:00-11:00 AM
To assist with the flow of families in our building at one time and to help alleviate parking struggles, we have suggested staggered visitation times. If your assigned staggered time is not workable, feel free to come at another time within this window.
8:00-9:00 AM – Last name starting with H-O
9:00-10:00 AM – Last name starting with P-Z
10:00-11:00 AM – Last name starting with A-G
You will get an email from your child’s new teacher the day prior to their Meet the Teacher Day. If for some reason you do not receive an email, please come to school during the Meet the Teacher event and go to the front office for assistance. We will get things sorted out for you; not to worry.
At Meet the Teacher, please be prepared to document how your child will go home in the afternoons.
First Day of School – Monday, August 11th (*Kindergarten participates in staggered start.)
School Hours – Drop off between 8:00 AM and 8:20 AM. The tardy bell rings at 8:25 AM. Pick up at 2:45 PM every day EXCEPT for Wednesdays. Every Wednesday is an early release day with dismissal at 1:45 PM.
School supply lists can be located on our school website.
School bus information can be located on the SJCSD website.
Front desk clerk – Please join me in welcoming Nicole Holland to PES! She will begin in her new role the week prior to the start of school. Thank you for your patience, support, and kindness as she learns the ropes.
Extended Day at PES – Village Extended Day is our before and after school provider. Spaces are still available! Learn more!
Get ready for another amazing year of learning, laughter, and growth at Palencia Elementary.
Together in Education,
Catherine Goodrich, Principal
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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.
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