The Palms Post
Palms Elementary Newsletter, October 2020
East China School Distirct Monthly Calendar
Student of the Month
Palms will start recognizing Student of the Month at the end of October in each classroom. Each student recognized will be given a yard sign for the month.
At Palms Elementary, all of our students strive to be motivated learners,
as well as model citizens. Each month we will honor students from
each class who exemplify the following qualities:
Academic
Student prepares for classroom activities.
Student approaches learning with enthusiasm.
Student has made steady progress in the classroom.
Student has been working to his/her potential.
Student completes all assignments and homework.
Student has a good work ethic and is diligent.
Leadership/ Citizenship/ Character
Student demonstrates respect of self and others.
Student assists others in need.
Student shows acts of kindness.
Student demonstrates a positive attitude.
Student displays good conduct.
Student is a positive role model by example.
Student participates and puts forth full effort in all areas.
Student follows school rules.
Great Start Readiness Program
Staying Connected To Palms Information
- Palms ECSD Website (https://eastchinaschools.org/schools/palms-elementary/)
- Palms Elementary Website (https://www.palmselementary.com/)
- Skyward Email
- Family Access
- Remind
- Palms Elementary PTO Facebook
- Palms Elementary Facebook
- Skyward Robo Calls
Please call the office at 810-676-1350 if you are not able to access these communication tools. We will be glad to help you get connected.
Palms Information
Email: lglasgow@ecsd.us
Website: https://eastchinaschools.org/schools/palms-elementary/
Location: 6101 Palms Road, Ira Township, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 676-1350
Palms Attendance Line Information
If your child is going to be absent, please call the Palms attendance line, 810-676-1366, . To see attendance policy for East China Elementary Schools, click the link below.
Palms Information
Dear Palms Families,
Greetings from Palms Elementary School! The entire staff offers you a warm welcome and looks forward to the opportunity of working with you and your child.
School Hours:
Building entrance bell will ring at 8:40 a.m. Classes will begin daily at 8:45 a.m. and dismiss at 3:00 p.m. Students should not arrive at school before 8:30 a.m. Latchkey is available to parents who need supervision for their children before this time. The Latchkey program is located here at Palms Elementary.
Arrival Procedures:
· When students are dropped off they are to line up outside the south entrance.
· Mrs. Woodhouse’s Young 5's students will line up outside the door to her room, door #2.
· When the bell rings at 8:40 a.m. the children will be allowed to enter the building. Please drop your child off by the main entrance doors.
Dismissal Procedures:
Every effort will be made to assist your child in getting on the right bus during the first few weeks of school. Any questions you may have concerning transportation should be directed to the bus garage by calling 676-1100.
The turn around on the west side of the building will be for buses and staff parking only. Visitor parking will be located in the parking area on the south side of the building. As a matter of safety, DO NOT park along the sidewalk. This is a Fire Lane. Out of consideration for others, when dropping off students, please pull to the front of the drop–off area and keep the line of traffic moving.
If you are picking your child up from school at dismissal time, grades Kdg-5 will be dismissed out of the doors by the office, door #1. Parents will stay outside of the building during this time. If parents are a few minutes late picking up, students will stay inside the building to wait. However, if your child does need to be released from school during the instructional day, please notify the office in writing. Students will be called to the office when you arrive and walked out to you at the door.
*****POLICY TO BE STRICTLY APPLIED*****
For the safety of your child and to avoid confusion, no child will be dismissed between 2:40pm and the 3:00pm bell dismissal. Please wait outside to greet your child after school as this will ensure a positive and safe dismissal for all children.
Please be sure to check your child’s backpack for notes and homework assignments on a daily basis. We are looking forward to a very productive and exciting school year. Additional information is available in the Student Handbook.
Sincerely,
Mr. Scott Westerhof
Principal