PKS Newsletter
May 17th, 2024
FLOWERS FOR THE 8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY
Beautiful flowers will be available for purchase at the door for the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony from Mariahopeandprosperity.org
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear PKS PTA and all the businesses and families who supported Teacher Appreciation Week,
I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the amazing celebration you all made possible during Teacher Appreciation Week. Your generosity truly touched our hearts and made this week even more special. We enjoyed every minute!
Thank you,
Lisa Taylor, Principal, Plantation Key School
MISSION STATEMENT
Monroe County School District
Mission: Working together to inspire and bring excellence to every student every day.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
May 20th, PBIS Carnival
May 21s,t VPK Graduation
May 21st, 6th Grade Field Trip to Frost Museum
May 21st, 1st Grade to Jacob Aquatics
May 21st, 4th and 5th Grade reward trip to 7-11
May 22nd, 8th Grade Field Day 9AM - 11AM @baseball/soccer field
May 22nd, 5th Grade Field Trip to Founders Park
May 23rd, 8th Grade Graduation in Cafeteria 8:30AM - 9:30AM
SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS
BOOST Kids to to Pinfish
Thursday, the BOOST students were recognized and rewarded for their hard work with a field trip to Pinfish! A big thanks to Ms. Lugo-Dean, Ms. Davidson, and Ms. Russell for helping our BOOST students this year. We couldn’t have done it without you!
HONEY DRAWING FOR STAFF
Florida Keys Farm donated honey on career day for our staff drawing. We had five lucky winners!!! Congratulations to all the winners!!!!
Mrs. Lamorte
Mrs. Court
Mrs. Hillman
Mrs. Cooper
Mrs Lucas
Thank you Florida Keys Farm for your donation.
END OF THE YEAR CONCERT AT CSHS
Experience electrifying live student band performances covering hits from Adele to Green Day, original songs and solo performances. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music!
Get Your Tickets Now!
$5 Tickets Required For All Attendees (3yo & Under Free):
Eventbrite Concert Info & Tickets
Read about concert details on our Eventbrite page or in our Smore newsletter:
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Veterans Affairs County Director Cathy Crane and our VFW Post 10211 Commander Dennis Ward are again sponsoring this year's Upper Keys Memorial Day Ceremony. It will be held in the auditorium at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo at MM 102 Bayside. This Memorial Day Remembrance will begin at 11am on Monday, May 27th. A United States Coast Guard Honor Guard will start these proceedings. Scouts from the Florida Keys will join in the opening ceremony. Our prestigious Community Band will provide a moving rendition of patriotic themes. An Eagle Scout, Combat Wounded Veteran and Gold Star Mother will share their perspectives on Memorial Day.
A stirring and inspirational video honoring those “Veterans Killed in Action” will be presented to the audience. The playing of “Taps” will conclude the ceremony. If possible, please attempt to schedule some tine to Honor and Remember these Purple Heart Veterans who “gave their last full measure of devotion”.
YearBook
Parents, if you pay via REVtrak, please bring proof of purchase to the front office to collect your book.
PTA NEWS AND EVENTS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
2023-24 School Patrols
Here are our 2023-24 School Patrols as they leave to their trip to Washington, DC.
1st Grade Visits Aquarium Encounters
1st Graders enjoyed their day in Marathon learning about sea life in our backyard.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
8TH GRADE END OF THE YEAR TRIP
8TH Graders had a blast at Urban Air this week to celebrate their last few days at PKS.
7th Grade Field Day 2024
7th grade had a PAW-SOME field day! Homeroom classes dressed in class colors. Students competed in fun games like hula hoop race, egg race and tug-of-war. Students also created and performed their own PKS SPIRIT cheer off skits! Everyone had a great time! GO 7TH GRADE!🐾