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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

Please submit the ONLINE ATTENDANCE FORM to the front office when your student in absent.

Change in Afternoon Transportation & EARLY DISMISSALS

Rainy Day Dismissal

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.

A MESSAGE FROM Captain Goodrich

Hello PES Pirate Families!


The staff and I THANK YOU for the warmth and tokens of appreciation you showered us with as we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at the beginning of May. Our “crew” is a remarkable bunch. It was rewarding for me to see how grateful the parents are for all that these individuals do. We are passionate about caring for and educating your children, and we love our partnership with you.

I’m happy to share that our regularly scheduled end of the year testing (including make ups) is finished! FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) reports for kindergarten through 5th grade in English Language Arts and Math can be found here: https://flfamilyportal.cambiumast.com/#/ You will get the required 6 character access code from Home Access Center (HAC). If you would like a printed copy of the reports, please contact your child’s teacher.

If you have not yet done so, now is the time to turn in the Student Information Questionnaire form, for each of your students, for the 25-26 school year. I read all forms carefully and carefully place each student at PES. While I do not take specific teacher requests, I do suggest you share teaching styles that have been or have not been a good match for your child. I promise…much thought and time goes into classroom placement. Your input is so very valuable.

Check our school website this summer for 25-26 grade level school supply lists! Meet the teacher dates and times will also be posted, once finalized.

Have a wonderful 3-day weekend!

Together in Education,

Catherine Goodrich
Principal
Palencia Elementary School
(904) 547-4010

School District News

FortifyFL

FortifyFL is a mobile app and web-based tool that allows students, parents, and community members in Florida to anonymously report suspicious activities, potential threats, or safety concerns related to schools. The app immediately forwards these reports to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials for rapid response.

School Access

School access (proceeding past the front office of any school) is required for every individual that is not a staff member of the St. Johns County School District.  This is done through completion of the district’s volunteer application. School access is good for 3 years. For help completing the online application, please call (904) 547-3945.

Important Dates from the Transportation Department

Please take note of the following important dates from the Transportation Department leading up to the start of school.

Summer BreakSpot Free Meals for Kids & Teens

Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinners at no cost for kids 18 and under. Meals will be served on site, at no cost, at places like parks, libraries, schools, and churches.

Summer 2025 High School Facility Use

In an effort to promote community health and well-being this summer, SJCSD will open its high school facilities to the public on select Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Due to ongoing athletic field turf renovations, Ponte Vedra High School’s facilities will not be available. View the flyer for details.

2025-2026 Bus Schedules

Families who have not yet logged in to the BusPlanner website or the Chipmunk app are strongly encouraged to create an account before the end of the school year. This will help ensure that you are able to access your child’s 2025-2026 bus schedule when schedules are released during the last week of July 2025.

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

Learn more about SchoolMessenger

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.

Learn more about the BYOD Program