PKS NEWSLETTER

January 17th, 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 UPCOMING DATES

January 20th - Martin Luther King, NO SCHOOL

January 22nd - 3rd Grade FAST Info Family Breakfast 8-9am

January 23rd - 7th Grade Awards in Cafeteria 8:00am

January 24th - 6th Grade Awards Outside Amphitheater 8:40am

January 24th - 4th Grade Awards Outside Amphitheater 10-10:30

January 27th - 31st - Literacy Week

January 29th - Literacy Night 5:30- 7pm

January 31st - All County Honor Band

Kat Yarbrough has been name District Teacher of the Year for MCSD!!!!

We are thrilled to share that our very own Mrs. Kat Yarbrough has been named DISTRICT Teacher of the Year for Monroe County School District. Please share in our excitement and say congratulation the next time you see our FABULOUS music teacher! We are lucky to have her as part of our Panther Family.

3rd grade FAST INFO SESSION

Click here to register for this important event!

Literacy Week - January 27th-31st

See flyers below for important information regarding guest readers, Literacy Night, and the 2nd Annual Vocabulary Parade.

Click here to register for the 2025 PKS PTA Color Run!

2025 Yearbook is NOW on Sale!

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SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS

PTA NEWS AND EVENTS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK K-2

Sheila loves to learn and always does her best! She is kind to her classmates and is a great example for her peers. She is an amazing panther!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK 3-5

We are delighted to announce that Mathias Rodriguez (5th grade) is our Student of the Week! Mathias consistently demonstrates exceptional behavior, kindness, and selflessness. His respectful, polite, and responsible nature makes him a true role model for his peers. Mathias is always eager to learn and puts forth his best effort in everything he does. He exemplifies the qualities we value in our PKS students. Keep up the fantastic work, Mathias Rodriguez!

MIDDLE SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK 6-8

Makinley Edwards truly embodies the spirit of perseverance and hard work, making her a standout student at Plantation Key School. She consistently demonstrates respect for her peers and teachers, fostering a collaborative classroom environment. Makinley approaches every assignment with dedication, always striving to do her best and coming to school with both the right materials and a positive mindset. Her PAW-sitive outlook on life inspires those around her, making her a cherished member of the PKS community. We are fortunate to have Makinley as a Panther—keep up the fantastic work!

7th grade Life Science created mini biomes

After learning about the Carbon and Water Cycle students built their mini biomes with soil, grass seed and a miniature organism. Students watered and sealed up the container, and now we watch it grow!