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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
- Optional Teacher Planning Day on August 5, 2024
- Teacher Pre-Planning on August 6, 2024
- Students Report to Class on August 12, 2024
- Labor Day – Student / Teacher Holiday on September 2, 2024
- Interims Issued on September 11, 2024
- Teacher Inservice Day – Student Holiday on September 20, 2024
Flyers & Handouts
SUPPLY LIST LINKS 2024-2025
A MESSAGE FROM Captain Goodrich
Greetings PES Pirate Families,
The staff and I THANK YOU for the outstanding display of gratitude and warmth you showed us earlier this month when we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week and this last week of school as we close out the year. It is clear we are a strong community dedicated to our children’s growth, success, and happiness.
This Friday, the last day of school, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:45 PM. Please leave backpacks at home on Friday and send students with a bag lunch.
Keep an eye on our school website over the summer for the 24-25 school supply lists and for “Meet the Teacher” day and time information. The first day of school is Monday, August 12th.
Together in Education,
Catherine Goodrich
Principal
Palencia Elementary School
(904) 547-4010
School District News
Summer 2024 High School Facility Use
In an effort to promote community health and well-being this summer, the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) will open its high school facilities to the public on select Wednesday evenings throughout the summer.
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.
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