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The Palms Post
June 14, 2024
Memo from the Principal
UPDATED June 14, 2024
With this being the last Palms Post for this school year, I just wanted to express my gratitude to all the parents and adults of the Palms community who have been so amazing this past year. There are always ups and downs, but we are continually grateful for all the support that the Palms familes gives the teachers and school. It's a partnership, and the support we get is a huge factor in what makes Palms Elementary one of the very best around!
School success is like a 3-legged stool with the parents, students and the school each representing a leg. If any of those "legs" aren't doing their part, the stool doesn't stand, meannig school success is unlikely. However, at Palms we continually ensure that all 3 legs are doing their part to give each and every student in our school the best opportunity for success!
SUMMER LOGISTICS & QUESTIONS
- The building will be closed from June 20 - August 5 for summer cleaning. There will be no one in the office or school available during these dates.
- OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, August 28 (4:30-6:00pm) - More information will come in August!
- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Tuesday, September 3 (8:40-12:08pm)
- CLICK HERE FOR THE 2024/25 DISTRICT CALENDAR
Finally, I'd like to wish everyone a wonderful summer break, and I thank you all for making Palms such a great place! If there are any questions, feel free to call our office at 810-676-1351 or email Mrs. Glasgow at lglasgow@ecsd.us.
Let's MAKE it a Great Summer! See you in August. Thanks so much! #Believe
Mr. Mike Domagalski
Principal, Palms Elementary
Perform - Achieve - Lead - Master - Succeed
School Calendar 2024/25
Open House: August 28
2024/25 Supply Lists
ECSD Needs You!
If so, we think you would make a great substitute lunch aide and/or
paraprofessional in our District. If you agree, please speak with your child’s building principal or check out the East China School District’s employment page at www.eastchinaschools.org/page/humanresources.
Enrolling now for GSRP
Parents/Guardians,
NOW ENROLLING! Please see the attached information regarding the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) for the school year 2024-25. Children must be 4 years old by September 1 of the current school year. Apply online at SCCRESA.org or snap the QR Code.
Any questions, call 810-676-1010.
Birthdays At Palms
- RECOGNITION: When a student has a birthday, they will be recognized during the morning announcements and given a birthday treat.
- TREATS/GIFTS: If parents would like to send in a birthday treat, we ask that the treat be pre-packaged, individual-packaged, and nut-free. Classroom supplies would be a great treat for the class as these are recommended as opposed to a food treat.
- TEACHERS: Parents should communicate with their child's teacher a week in advance on a birthday and agree on the appropriate treat/gift for the class.
Palms PTO Information
- All meetings happen in the Media Center at Palms Elementary starting at 4:30pm.
- Child Care: The PTO works with the MCHS Student Government & NHS to have high school students available to watch younger children brought to a Palms PTO meeting.
PTO EMAIL ADDRESS: palmspto@gmail.com
PTO Facebook Page: "Palms Elementary PTO"
President: Kelly Morrison, 586-873-5215, kmorrison1004@gmail.com
Vice-President: Orianne Myres, 810-278-1948, orianne84@gmail.com
Secretary: Robin St. Aubin, 586-822-8861, rstaubin615@gmail.com
Co-Treasurer: Shannon Perry, 313-570-2191, shannonmperry@hotmail.com
Co-Treasurer: Amye Kammer, 810-335-3097, aykammer@yahoo.com
Arrival, Dismissal, Safety & Security
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
- DROPPING OFF: Out of consideration for others, when dropping off students, please pull to the front of the drop–off area and keep the line of traffic moving.
- Please have your child on the RIGHT SIDE of the car when dropping off. This makes it easier and quicker.
- When students are dropped off they are to line up and enter the building at the south entrance, door #1.
- Mrs. Woodhouse’s Young 5’s students will line up outside the door to Mrs. Woodhouse’s room, door #1A.
- The office staff will sign-in the students if they are not here when the bell rings. Building entrance bell rings at 8:40 a.m.
- Classes begin daily at 8:45 a.m. and dismiss at 3:39 p.m. Students should not arrive at school before 8:30 a.m.
- Latchkey is available to parents who need supervision for their children before this time.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
- PICK-UP: If you are picking your child up from school at dismissal time, grades K-5 will be dismissed out of the doors by the office, door #1. Parents will stay outside of the building during this time. If parents are a few minutes late picking up, students will stay inside the building to wait.
- If your student is leaving early for the day, please send a note with the student to let the office know. If you are picking up your student at the end of the day, they will meet you outside the doors at the south entrance (Door #1).
- The turn-around on the west side of the building (on Palms Rd.) will be for buses and staff parking only.
- Visitor parking will be located in the parking area on the south side of the building.
- As a matter of safety, DO NOT park along the sidewalk. This is a Fire Lane.
- If your child does need to be released from school during the instructional day, please notify the office in writing. Students will be called to the office when you arrive and walked out to you at the door.
*****POLICY TO BE STRICTLY APPLIED*****
For the safety of your child and to avoid confusion, no child will be dismissed after 3:15pm on full days of school or after 11:50am on 1/2 days. Please wait outside to greet your child after school as this will ensure a positive and safe dismissal for all children.
Please be sure to check your child’s backpack for notes and homework assignments on a daily basis. We are looking forward to a very productive and exciting school year. Additional information is available in the ECSD Elementary Student Handbook.
Important Links & Documents for Parents
School Attendance
- If your child is going to be absent, please call the Palms attendance line, 810-676-1366. It is important that your child is present and on time for school each day unless he/she has a fever or is sick.
Palms Elementary LInks & Info
- Palms Elementary Website
- Cafeteria Menus
- Skyward Family Access - LOGIN
- Skyward Family Access - HELP
- Volunteer Application
- Regular School Day: 8:45am-3:39pm
- PLC Wednesdays: 9:45am-3:39pm
- Half Days of School: 8:45am-12:08pm
- Office Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
East China School District LInks & Info
- District Calendar Link
- ECSD Webpage
- Early Childhood & Daycare
- ECSD Employment Opportunities
- Latchkey Information
- East China Educational Foundation
- ECSD Calendar of Events
Please call the office at 810-676-1351 for any questions.
Emergency Information
Emergency Information
Emergency Information
Palms Information
Email: lglasgow@ecsd.us
Website: https://eastchinaschools.org/schools/palms-elementary/
Location: 6101 Palms Road, Ira Township, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 676-1350