Palencia News
Important INFORMATION
Elementary Choice Letter – Mr. Forson 23-24
We are currently looking to fill the following positions on our Media Advisory Committee: a parent of 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 14, 2023 at [email protected]
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 CAPTAIN GOODRICH
Welcome Back PES families!
It was so good to see you all at our Meet the Teacher sessions. We had almost 100% of our students and families come into school that Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Parent involvement in our school elevates student learning and the overall quality of our children’s school experiences. In the weeks ahead, you are invited to come in for an evening Curriculum Chat to learn about grade level curriculum expectations and to better understand a “day in the life” in your child’s classroom. Our teachers put much effort and planning into these evenings. We hope to see you there! This is an adult only event.
Our biggest team building, and fundraising event of the year is around the corner. The Booster Fun Run kick off is on Tuesday, August 29th and culminates in the outdoor run, on Friday, September 8th. Parents who are cleared for school access are welcome to come cheer on their child. Have you completed your school access application yet? https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/ Remember to bring valid photo ID. Tentative run times: 8:40-9:40 AM for 2nd & 3rd grades, 9:45-10:45 AM for Kindergarten & 1st grade, 10:50 – 11:50 AM for 4th & 5th grades. During the two-week Booster event, students and classes as a whole can earn prizes and / or experiences such as: pizza party, silly sock day, extra recess day, bring a stuffed animal to school day, etc… Each class customizes reward experiences and works collectively towards meeting goals.
The blazing heat wave eased up a bit at the end of last week and students were finally able to play outside. Everyone was so happy to have outdoor recess, however it didn’t take long for both students and teachers alike to feel ready to come back inside for some AC relief and water. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to class each day. Remember to label with your child’s first and last name. The new swing set project is complete! 😊 We added 16 swings; 2 of which are ADA accessible. I’m excited for you to see them when you come for Curriculum Chat and the Fun Run.
It’s going to be an incredible school year.
Together in Education,
Catherine Goodrich
Principal
Palencia Elementary School
School District News
"Support for Families Available Through Discretionary Projects" Online Discussion on October 3
Please join the St. Johns County School District's Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Advisory Committee on October 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a virtual discussion titled "Support for Families Available Through Discretionary Projects." The discussion will be held virtually in Microsoft Teams and will be presented by guest speaker Amy Lane from U.F. Health Jacksonville.
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.
