Palencia News
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. GOODRICH
Hello Pirate Families,
A special thank you to all the parents who volunteered for last month’s Kids Heart Challenge event and for all who have given their time serving as chaperones for field studies. We so appreciate extra helping hands, watchful eyes, and positive adult role models collaborating with our teachers and staff to ensure students are safe and are creating meaningful memories. This spring, additional opportunities to be a part of our school environment will be available serving as proctors for both STAR and FAST end of the year testing. Here is the link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4DABA72BA7FA7-48311297-palencia#/
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! Families new to the district and up and coming Kindergarten students can complete their registration online. Visit www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/student/enrollment/ to get started. We will hold a “new Kindergarten welcome” evening event again this year on Thursday, May 2nd. Be sure to spread the word to new families in the community.
I’m excited to share that Palencia Elementary will have two PreK ESE / VPK classrooms this coming school year. If you are interested in learning more or would like to add your name to an interest list, email our registrar, Kim Wildes at [email protected].
We have much to learn this last quarter of the school year. School attendance is important! The teachers are committed to ensuring all students are learning at high levels each day. I ask that you support the instructional momentum we have going by reading school communication, continuing to partner with your child’s teachers, and motivating your little ones to keep doing their very best each day.
Together in Education,
Catherine Goodrich
Principal Palencia Elementary School
(904) 547-4010
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.
