The Palms Post
April 19, 2024
Memo from the Principal
UPDATED April 19, 2024
Happy Friday, everyone. We are excited for our Mother/Son event tonight in New Baltimore. This is going to be an epic time! Please take a look at the items beow in The Palms Post.
M-STEP: 3rd and 5th grade students completed their ELA portion of M-STEP this past week with Math M-STEP coming next week. In talking with the teachers, the students did a great job of staying focused and doing the very best they could this week, so kudos to our kids! 4th grade will start testing ELA on April 30 & 31 and then Math on May 7 & 8. These are only given to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
SNACK HELP: Last, we are seeing a higher than normal amount of students coming to the office and asking for snacks from the office throughout the day. Although we don't deny students to have a snack if they come and ask, especially those in need, we are starting to think that some are coming because they are seeing other students getting them. Yes, we have great snacks! However, we kindly ask that if parents have the means, please provide their child with a snack each day to help us here at school.
If there are any questions, feel free to call our office at 810-676-1351. Thanks so much! #Believe
Mr. Mike Domagalski
Principal, Palms Elementary
Happenings at Palms - April, May & June
Monday, April 22
- ECSD School Board Meeting
- 5th Grade Field Trip (parent chaperones be at Comerica at the big TIGER by 9:45am)
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Early Release - dismissal @2:09pm
- Popcorn Day - free to all students
- 5th Grade Group Picture
- PTO Meeting @4:30pm
- ECSD Board Meeting @6:30pm
- Early Release - dismissal @2:09pm
- No School - Memorial Day
- Field Day
- Palms T-shirt Day
- Rain Date for Field Day
Tuesday, June 4
- 2nd Grade Field Trip
- 6th Grade Orientation at MCMS for 5th grade only (9am-11am)
Thursday, June 6
- 3rd Grade Field Trip
Friday, June 7
- 4th Grade Field Trip
Monday, June 10
- Kindergarten Field Trip
- 1st Grade Field Trip
- 5th Grade Celebration (1:45-3:30pm)
Tuesday, June 11
- 1/2 Day of School (dismissal @ 12:08pm)
- Kindergarten Celebration (11:00am in Cafeteria)
Wednesday, June 12
- 1/2 Day of School (dismissal @ 12:08pm)
- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
CONGRATS TO MRS. MOLESWORTH!
Congratulations are in order to Mrs. Molesworth for being nominated and selected by radio channel 100.3 WNIC for being a Teacher of the Week. On Thursday, April 18, a representative from WNIC came to Palms to surprise and present Mrs. Moleswrth with her award! We are so blessed to have amazing teachers at Palms and this is one example. It's also great to see teachers acknolwedged for all that they do for our students and families. Congrats to Mrs. Molesworth!!! PLEASE SEE SOME PICTURES BELOW!
Palms Positive Polar Pride Winners: April 15-19
We have great kids!!! #PalmsRocks!
Spring Is In the Air In Mrs. Wilson's Art Classes
The art room is a buzz with all things spring! From friendly honey bees and bright blooming tulips, to waterfront landscapes and wet shaking dogs, students are blossoming as we celebrate spring in the form of art.
ECSD Needs You!
If so, we think you would make a great substitute lunch aide and/or
paraprofessional in our District. If you agree, please speak with your child’s building principal or check out the East China School District’s employment page at www.eastchinaschools.org/page/humanresources.
Enrolling now for GSRP
Parents/Guardians,
NOW ENROLLING! Please see the attached information regarding the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) for the school year 2024-25. Children must be 4 years old by September 1 of the current school year. Apply online at SCCRESA.org or snap the QR Code.
Any questions, call 810-676-1010.
Birthdays At Palms
- RECOGNITION: When a student has a birthday, they will be recognized during the morning announcements and given a birthday treat.
- TREATS/GIFTS: If parents would like to send in a birthday treat, we ask that the treat be pre-packaged, individual-packaged, and nut-free. Classroom supplies would be a great treat for the class as these are recommended as opposed to a food treat.
- TEACHERS: Parents should communicate with their child's teacher a week in advance on a birthday and agree on the appropriate treat/gift for the class.
Arrival, Dismissal, Safety & Security
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
- DROPPING OFF: 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.
- Please have your child on the RIGHT SIDE of the car when dropping off. This makes it easier and quicker.
- When students are dropped off they are to line up and enter the building at the south entrance, door #1.
- Mrs. Woodhouse’s Young 5’s students will line up outside the door to Mrs. Woodhouse’s room, door #1A.
- The office staff will sign-in the students if they are not here when the bell rings. Building entrance bell rings at 8:40 a.m.
- Classes begin daily at 8:45 a.m. and dismiss at 3:39 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.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
- PICK-UP: If you are picking your child up from school at dismissal time, grades K-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.
- If your student is leaving early for the day, please send a note with the student to let the office know. If you are picking up your student at the end of the day, they will meet you outside the doors at the south entrance (Door #1).
- The turn-around on the west side of the building (on Palms Rd.) 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.
- 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 after 3:15pm on full days of school, after 11:50am on 1/2 days, or after 1:50pm on PLC days. 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 HERE.
Palms PTO Information
- All meetings happen in the Media Center at Palms Elementary startng at 4:30pm.
- Child Care: The PTO works with the MCHS Student Government & NHS to have high school students available to watch younger children brought to a Palms PTO meeting.
- February 22
- March 21
- April 18
- May 16
PTO EMAIL ADDRESS: palmspto@gmail.com
PTO Facebook Page: "Palms Elementary PTO"
President: Kelly Morrison, 586-873-5215, kmorrison1004@gmail.com
Vice-President: Orianne Myres, 810-278-1948, orianne84@gmail.com
Secretary: Robin St. Aubin, 586-822-8861, rstaubin615@gmail.com
Co-Treasurer: Shannon Perry, 313-570-2191, shannonmperry@hotmail.com
Co-Treasurer: Heather D'Alessio, 810-289-2048, heatherdalessio25@hotmail.com
Important Links & Documents for Parents
School Attendance
- If your child is going to be absent, please call the Palms attendance line, 810-676-1366. It is important that your child is present and on time for school each day unless he/she has a fever or is sick.
Palms Elementary LInks & Info
- Palms ECSD Website LINK
- Cafeteria Menus
- Skyward Family Access - LOGIN
- Skyward Family Access - HELP
- Volunteer Application
- Regular School Day: 8:45am-3:39pm
- PLC Wednesdays: 8:45am-2:09pm
- Half Days of School: 8:45am-12:08pm
- Office Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
East China School District LInks & Info
- DISTRICT CALENDAR LINK
- ECSD Webpage
- Early Childhood & Daycare
- ECSD Employment Opportunities
- Latchky Information
- East China Educational Foundation
- ECSD Calendar of Events
Please call the office at 810-676-1351 for any questions.
Emergency Information
Emergency Information
Emergency Information
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