Parent Newsletter
August 2022
Priscille Elie, Principal
Michelle Alvarez, Assistant Principal
SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FL
Laurie Rich Levinson, Chair
Patricia Good, Vice Chair
Lori Alhadeff
Debra Hixon
Donna P. Korn
Sarah Leonardi
Ann Murray
Nora Rupert
Dr. Vickie L. Cartwright
Superintendent of Schools
From the General Manager
Greetings Palm Cove Friends and Family,
Happy New School Year Palm Cove family and friends! I am so elated that the new school year is approaching and I cannot wait to welcome our returning Palm Cove players and welcome our new incoming Palm Cove players. We have an amazing year ahead of us of teaching, learning, and fun. Please join us next Monday, August 15th at 5:00pm for our annual Title I Open House and Meet and Greet. Come meet your child's teacher, where their class will be, and drop off their school supplies. We are teaming for success and it's going to be a GREAT year! Please read below where you will be presented with important and pertinent information for the new school year! Stay connected and always in the loop.
Also check our school's website for the most up-to-date information at www.browardschools.com/palmcove and follow us on YouTube at Palm Cove Elementary, Twitter and Instagram @TeamPalmCove for updates.
Quote: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller
Educationally,
Priscille Elie
Proud Principal
August "On-Deck" Calendar of Events
- 9-15: Employee Planning Week
- 15: Annual Title I Open House/ Meet & Greet 5:00 pm In Concession Stand (Cafeteria)
- 16: First Day of School Welcome Back Players
Join Us for Annual Title I Open House & Meet & Greet
WE ARE A MANDATORY SCHOOL UNIFORM
Tops: Collared “polo” style or button-up shirts. Long or Short Sleeve. Solid Color. (white, navy, yellow, dark green, or teal) School Spirit Shirts can be purchased in the front office for $10.
Bottoms: Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Capri pants, or “Dockers” style pant worn with a belt. (black, navy, or Khaki)
Dresses/Jumpers: “Polo” style dresses in approved colors or plain Jumpers with approved color shirt beneath. (black, navy, or khaki)
Cool Weather: Cardigan or V-neck sweaters, plain sweatshirts (white, navy, yellow, dark green, or teal)
Spirit Fridays: School Spirit Shirts can be purchased in the front office for $10 and worn on Fridays with uniform bottoms. NO JEANS.
You can purchase your uniforms at our partner uniform store:
All Wear Uniform
8350 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines, FL
954-885-5246.
DISMISSAL
DOES YOUR CHILD NEED A BUS?
ASP AFTERSCHOOL AT PALM COVE
HERE'S MORE INFORMATION ON THE REFERENDUM
CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY COMING TO OUR SCHOOL THIS YEAR! SIGN YOUR CHILD UP TODAY!
YOUR CHILD CAN JOIN TENNIS, BASKETBALL, ROBOTICS, & MORE!
OUR SCHOOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A CEP SCHOOL SO ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING PALM COVE ELEMENTARY ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECIEVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH EFFECT 8/16/22. NO ACTION IS NEEDED!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
TARDY POLICY
STUDENT & STAFF IDs
Visitors: Any visitors on campus, if they need to gain access onto the campus, must be issued an ID badge from the front office and processed through the Raptor System with a valid ID. Also note that parents or guardians picking up students early must have a valid ID in order to do so. Not having an ID will prevent your child to not be released until proper identification is presented to the front office staff.
SEE SOMETHING! SAY SOMETHING!
School Climate & Discipline / Code of Conduct (browardschools.com)
The Code Book For Student Conduct (browardschools.com) (K-2)
The Code Book For Student Conduct (browardschools.com) (3-5)
The Code Book For Student Conduct (browardschools.com) (ENGLISH)
Libro del Código de Conducta del Estudiante (browardschools.com) (SPANISH)
Cêdigo de Conduta do Estudante (browardschools.com) (PORTUGUESE)
Final Code SY 2021-2022 11_4_21v4b_ht.pdf (browardschools.com) (HAITIAN CREOLE)
MASKS OPTIONAL FOR GUESTS & VISITORS
Broward County Public Schools parents, guardians, caregivers, administrators, teachers and staff,
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) continues to closely monitor local COVID-19 conditions to ensure the health and safety of students and employees.
Due to the recent decline in COVID-19 cases, the District has revised its face coverings requirements.
Beginning Monday, February 14, 2022, vendors and visitors will be strongly encouraged to wear face coverings while indoors in any District school, facility or vehicle, as are District students and employees.
Thank you.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!! YOU MUST OPT IN FOR HEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOL! FILL OUT FORM TODAY!
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
RATIONALE: Under new Fla. Stat. § 1014.06, licensed health care providers and practitioners as defined in Fla. Stat. § 456.001 may not provide, solicit, or arrange to provide health care services to children without first receiving written parental consent. Schools should note that § 1014.06 provides that violators will be subject to disciplinary action under licensing statutes, administrative fines, and potential criminal action.
The Parents’ Bill of Rights allows parents to do the following:
• Access and review all medical records (unless the parent is the subject of a criminal investigation for harm to a child).
• Opt out of HIV/Aids education for their child.
• Opt out of any portion of the school district’s comprehensive health and sex education.
• Reject medical treatment for a child unless the state can prove the child’s own welfare would be best served by such treatment.
• Exempt a student from required immunizations.
• Create a list of people, by priority, who may consent to the medical care or treatment of a minor when a parent or legal guardian can’t be reached.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE HEALTH CONSENT FORM & RETURN TO THE SCHOOL. THANK YOU
ORDER YOUR SPIRIT SHIRTS TODAY! $10.00
YOU CAN ALSO ORDER SPIRIT SHIRTS ONLINE
PARENTS SEND REUSABLE BOTTLES TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD BECAUSE WE HAVE WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION AROUND THE SCHOOL
Free Educational Websites
i-Ready (Reading and Math):
- Log into https://sso.browardschools.com
- Click Log in with Active Directory
- Log in username and password
- Click on i-Ready
NewsELA:
- Log into https://sso.browardschools.com
- Click Log in with Active Directory
- Log in username and password
- Click on NewsELA
Khan Academy
Readworks:
- Log into https://www.readworks.org/
- Log into https://www.spellingcity.com/
STEMScopes:
- Log into https://sso.browardschools.com
- Click Log in with Active Directory
- Log in username and password
- Click on STEMscopes
Think Central:
- Log into https://sso.browardschools.com
- Click Log in with Active Directory
- Log in username and password
- Click on Think Central
- To see assignments, their due dates, and status, click on “Things to Do.”
- To see test or assignment scores, click on “My scores.” You can view each question, the correct answer and the student’s answer here.
- To access the Student Book, click on “My Library” and choose “Go Math! Student Edition eBook.
- Reading Sites
- IREADY www.i-ready.com
Weekly Reader -The same great magazine used in classrooms around the country has a great website devoted to extending reading activities at home.
http://www.weeklyreader.com
Scholastic's Book Central - https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/home/
Scholastic Activities for families to participate together.
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables.htm - Kids-Reads A great resource to find out about books, authors, and illustrators.
http://kidsreads.com
Star Fall - http://www.starfall.com
Time For Kids - http://timeforkids.com/tfk/
"Ultimate Guide to Reading Comprehension"
http://www.supersummary.com/reading-comprehension-guide/
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL THINGS VIRTUAL SCHOOL CLICK THE LINK BELOW
ALSO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL CLICK BELOW
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Find Us: @TeamPalmCove
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Click below to also stay in contact with Broward schools.
District’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement 4001.1
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department & District’s Equity Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator at 754-321- 2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.
About Palm Cove Elementary
Email: priscille.elie@browardschools.com
Website: https://www.browardschools.com/palmcove
Location: 11601 Washington Street, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Phone: 754-323-6800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Palm-Cove-Elementary-School/719073934846209
Twitter: @TeamPalmCove