Palmetto Elementary

To have all stakeholders work together to achieve excellence by creating a safe and caring environment that fosters the development of responsible individuals who are life long learners.

Since children are out greatest resource, we strive to educate them and prepare them for the future.

There is absolutely no visitors or parents allowed to walk on campus. You MUST come to the office to check in.

Important Dates:

12/19- Last Day for Elf store!

12/18- Christmas pictures with Santa! Students who are taking pictures may wear their Sunday best! Pictures are $5 each.

12/18- Ice Cream Truck! Prices range from $2-$5.

12/19- Christmas movie "Christmas Chronicles" with popcorn! $5. Students that attend the movie may wear school appropriate pjs! Please no onesies for Pre_k-1st grade because it is difficult to go to the restroom.

12/20- Christmas parade @ 9:30

12/20- Half day for students

1/7- Students return to school from Christmas break

*25% of all funds collected will go to the courtesy account.

Students are expected to be in attendance every school day. The only acceptable reasons for being absent from school are listed as:

1. illness as verified by a physician

2. Hospital stay

3. Recuperation from an accident

4. Contagious disease as verified by a physician

5. Visitation with a parent who is a member of the US armed forces

6. Death in the immediate family

7. Natural catastrophe

Pre-k though 8th grade students will not be allowed to exceed ten (10) absences each school year.

Our district has set a goal of 95% attendance each school day! We did not meet the goal as a school for August. However, the homeroom who met the attendance goal for the month of August was treated to a snack!

Morning drop off procedures:

Morning drop off begins at 7:00 am. Students need to be at school by 7:40 am if they are eating breakfast. Please do not exit your vehicle. A teacher or student leader will help to retrieve your child(ren).

Dismissal Procedures: Students are not to be checked out after 2:30 pm.

Car riders are dismissed at 2:55 pm. The afternoon car rider line will no longer be able to turn left in the parking lot. Go down Rideau Road and turn right into the parking lot. Please do not exit your vehicle. Your child(ren) will be brought to you by a staff member. Bus riders dismissal begins at 3:05 pm.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Students must ride their designated bus route. Due to possible overcrowding of the bus, students cannot ride an alternate bus unless proof of residence is provided.

ALL SCHOOL AND TECHNOLOGY FEES ARE DUE AT THIS TIME. YOU MAY ALSO CALL THE OFFICE TO SET UP PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS.

$25 school fee

Payments may be made through our school's online portal. https://osp.osmsinc.com/SLPSB/

All Palmetto Elementary students are issued an identification (ID) badge. Students are required to have their ID badges everyday. If your child forgets his/her badge at home, a temporary badge can be purchased for $1.00. If their badge is lost, a replacement badges can be purchased for $5.00. If your child only needs a lanyard, a new lanyard can be purchased for $1.00.

Polo shirts in the colors of navy, white, royal.

Pants, shorts, skirts, and jumpers in the colors of navy or khaki.

Coats, sweatshirts, and jackets must be solid in color of white, gray, navy, black or royal with no writings or markings (students are not allowed to wear any coat, sweatshirt, or jacket with a hood)

Socks must be worn at all times in solid colors of navy, white, black, brown, or royal

Shoes must be closed shoe (front/back). No boots are allowed, except Rubber boots may be worn of days of inclement weather.

Belts must be worn on all pants that have belt loops in the colors of black, brown, khaki, white, navy, or royal.

JACKETS -- NOTE: If your jacket has a hood that you would like removed, Mrs. Laura Jackson is willing to remove the hood for a cost of $5.

Our school is still collecting Community Coffee labels. We are also participating in BoxTops (download the BoxTops app, scan grocery receipt, and earn cash for our school). Please continue to help our school!

Our school operates on an infraction system. Students acquire infractions for minor inappropriate behaviors. Once a student has acquired three (3) infractions, they are sent to administration for further actions.

Minor Infractions:

1. Cutting class

2. Unexcused tardies

3. Disobedience

4. Profane/abusive language

5. Possession of inappropriate articles at school, such as trading cards, comic books, games, etc.

6. Failing to use respectful terms required by for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

7. Throwing objects

8. Refusing to sit in assigned seat

9. Dress code violations

Disposition of Minor offenses

1. The teacher shall do one or more of the following:

a. Counsel/warn the student.

b. Administer constructive punish work.

c. Contact parent or guardian by phone or request a conference to be held at school.

d. Written notification to parents of disruptive or unacceptable behavior, a copy of which shall be provided to the principal.

e. Other disciplinary measures approved by the principal and faculty of the school and in compliance with School Board policy.

f. Refer student to administration when necessary, using the proper referral procedure

2. The administrator shall do one or more of the following:

a. Counsel/warn the student.

b. Refer the student to the school counselor.

c. Refer to Saturday School.

d. Refer to Time-Out Room (TOR) or Character Action Training (CAT) class where available.

e. Seek and encourage parent/guardian involvement.

* NOTE: An accumulation of offenses may result in the taking of more severe disciplinary action such as short-term suspension or long-term suspension.

Students are also expected to follow all rules when riding the bus to and from school.