PKS NEWSLETTER
November 15th, 2024
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 UPCOMING DATES
November 19th - Picture Re-Take Day!
November 25th to 29th - Thanksgiving Break
December 13th - 1st Grade to Marine Lab
December 13th - 3rd Grade to Florida Keys History & Discovery Museum
December 18th - 6th Grade to Pinfish
SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS
PBIS World Kindness Day!!!
Students and staff were the "I" in Kindness this week!!
After Care Program starts Monday, November 18th.
PTA NEWS AND EVENTS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
STUDENT OF THE WEEK K-2
Kindergarten is happy to present Ivy Sangunitto as our student of the week! Ivy is both a great student as well as a great friend. She exemplifies all of our iBelieve expectations. Ivy is respectful, responsible, safe, empowered and ready to learn every single day! Congratulations Ivy 😊
STUDENT OF THE WEEK 3-5
Liliana is a star student and represents many of our PBIS iBelieve expectations. She was recommended because she is always willing to help others, uses positive words and treats others with kindness and respect. Liliana always goes above and beyond with her classwork and shows up to school ready to learn each day. Way to go Liliana!!!
MIDDLE SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
STUDENT OF THE WEEK 6-8
Zachary Thomas is our PBIS Student of the Week. Zach is an exceptional 6th grade student who embodies the I-BELIEVE expectations in every aspect of his school life. He consistently arrives empowered and ready to learn, demonstrating remarkable grit and determination in all his endeavors. Zach's respect for others shines through in his thoughtful actions, whether he’s offering a fellow student a better seat to enhance their view of the board or sharing a pencil when needed. His positive attitude is infectious, uplifting his peers and creating a supportive classroom environment. Zach’s dedication to his education and kindness toward others make him a standout student. Keep up the fantastic work, Zach—your efforts do not go unnoticed! And go Mets
Media Center/Readers are Leaders
READERS ARE LEADERS
Readers are Leaders had a fun and busy two weeks. We learned about many current events including Dia De Las Muertos, Election Day and Veteran’s Day. Next week we will investigate the culture of Southeast Native Americans.
SRRA AWARDS
The SRRA awards continue this school year, your child’s teacher can give you more information.
Monroe Count School District’s Culture of Literacy in November is “Feast on Books” – wishing you a very special and “filling” holiday.
PKS Counseling Corner
Thanksgiving Donations
During this season of being thankful, PKS is very thankful to RE/MAX ALL KEYS REAL ESTATE for their generous donation of gift cards for Thanksgiving meal cards to our families in need.