
PKS NEWSLETTER
February 14th, 2025
We are an "A" Rated School
MISSION STATEMENT
Monroe County School District
Mission: Working together to inspire and bring excellence to every student every day.
IMPORTANT UPCOMNG DATES:
February 14th - NO SCHOOL - HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
February 17th - NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS DAY
March 13th - 2nd Grade to Windley Key
March 14th - Band Competition at Universal Studios, Orlando
March 17th - 21st - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
April 1st - 4th - 8th Grade Writing Test
April 11th - 3rd Grade to Alligator Farm
May 12th - Safety Patrols to Washington, DC
2025 Yearbook is NOW on Sale!
Click here to purchase!
SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS
PBIS Fundraiser
Families,
This is a great opportunity to help our PBIS students and shop for beautiful items such as candles and fragances, bags, gift wrap, spa and soaps, Home decor, Jewelry, etc. The monies raised will go towards fun activities and incentives for students. It's easy, everything is done on line and shipped to your home! Look out for the package, they are being sent home soon!
Career Day
We had phenomenal presentations this week for career day. It was an amazing day for all of the PKS students. Thank you to all our presenters.
Career Day Presenters:
- FWC – Mr. Rodriguez
- ICARE
- Speech Therapy – Ms. Bianca
- Key Pet Nanny – Ms. Sarah
- Dolphins Plus
- Pawsitive Beginnings – Ms. Nicole and Kai the Fox
- Wild Bird Center
- FWC Marine
- Polar Ice Truck – Mrs. Elmore
- Mosquito Control
- CBT Construction – Mr. Trentine
- Guy’s Towing – Mr. Baust
- Coral Restoration
- Price Automotive – Mr. and Mrs. Price
- Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC)
- Monroe County Sheriff Department – Corrections
- Monroe County Sheriff Department – Patrol
- Monroe County Sheriff Department – Bomb Squad
- Monroe County Sheriff Department – SWAT Team
- Monroe County Sheriff Department – Crime Scene
- Monroe County Sheriff Department - Dive Team
- Monroe County Sheriff Department - Motor Unit
- Islamorada Fire Rescue
- Marrvelous Pets
- Cheeca Culinary – Chef Stuart Dove
- Airforce/Delta Pilot – Mr. Meyer
Alyasib, Channing, and Stella getting ready to cheer at the "State of the Hurricanes" at Coral Shores!!
PTA NEWS AND EVENTS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
STUDENT OF THE WEEK K-2
Malachi is new to PKS this year. Since the start of the school year, Malachi has demonstrated kindness to all classmates and is always willing to go the extra mile to help a friend in need. In the classroom, Malachi pays close attention and is always the first to follow instructions. Malachi is a thoughtful and considerate student who works to make our classroom a great place to be in each day that he enters.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK 3-5
Eddy Gonzalez is a hard-working, conscientious student who comes prepared to learn something new each day. He always pays attention in class, asks questions, completes his homework and class assignments on time, and always strives to do his best. He is very considerate of his peers and treats everyone with respect. He is kind and generous and a wonderful role model for his classmates as well as his little sister, Ellie. Congratulations Eddy!
MIDDLE SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
STUDENT OF THE WEEK 6-8
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Middle school teachers are so excited to celebrate a student who consistently demonstrates the positive behaviors encompassed by the PBIS program. She is the epitome of kindness and respect as well as stellar academic performance making her an ideal candidate for our student of the week. We are so proud to celebrate Emily Martinez as our student of the week.
7th Grade Field Trip
On March 5, 2025, the 7th Grade will take a field trip to see the Honorable Judge Sharon Hamilton at the Tavernier Courthouse? We will observe the criminal arraignment process.
Media Center/Readers are Leaders
Donate to the Mr. Legs Contest!!!
Mr. Legs has also kicked off. Please be generous as we support this fundraiser for Coral Shores Scholarships.