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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
Hello PES families,
“Will St. Johns County Schools close with Tropical Storm / Hurricane Helene expected in a few days?” That is the question on most of our minds today; myself included. Principals received word a little after noon today that school district leaders were watching the storm and once a decision is made, a mass text/email alert will go out to all parents. School closure information is also always posted on the school district’s webpage. https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
School safety is another topic that has received much attention on the news recently. Those who have been at PES a while have heard me talk about school safety being our collective responsibility. Did you know there is a “tip” reporting app you have access to? Fortify Florida is an easy-to-use app that anyone can use to report suspicious activity. As principal, if a report is made referencing Palencia Elementary, I immediately get a text and email alert. School district leaders also receive the alert simultaneously. We are fortunate that SJCSD and the Sheriff’s office have a strong working relationship and are both equally committed to safety. To learn more about Fortify Florida, visit: https://getfortifyfl.com/
Interested in learning more about referendums that will be on this November’s ballot that impact our schools? You have three opportunities to attend an informational session. You can attend our Wednesday, October 2nd PTO meeting here at PES at 8:40 AM in the cafeteria. Also, there will be a Town Hall Referendum Presentation on Tuesday, October 15, at 6:00 PM, in the auditorium of the SJCSD Administrative Building at 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (You can opt to log on to this session virtually via Webex. Instructions to access this virtual meeting will be posted on the St. Johns County School District website) Or lastly, you can attend our School Advisory Council meeting at PES on Monday, October 21st at 4:00 PM in our Media Center.
As always, I remain grateful for our parents and staff at PES. Together, we are educating and supporting over 700 delightful children.
Together in Education,
Catherine Goodrich, Principal
School District News
"IEP 101: Understanding the IEP Process" Virtual Discussion on October 1
Please join us on October 1, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "IEP 101: Understanding the IEP Process." The discussion will include an informative session on IEPs, where experts from FDLRS will guide you through the key aspects of the IEP process and provide guidance on confidently navigating your child's educational path.
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.
