Parent Newsletter
May 2023
Priscille Elie, Principal
Michelle Alvarez, Assistant Principal
SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FL
Lori Alhadeff, Chair
Debra Hixon, Vice Chair
Torey Alston
Brenda Fam, Esq.
Daniel P. Foganholi
Dr. Jeff Holness
Sarah Leonardi
Nora Rupert
Dr. Allen Zeman
Dr. Earlean Smiley
Interim Superintendent of Schools
From the General Manager
Greetings Palm Cove Friends and Family,
Hello May! Yes, time does seem to fly by quickly, especially when we're busy with teaching and learning and other responsibilities. It can be surprising to realize how quickly the end of the school year is approaching, but it's also a great time to reflect on all the amazing things that we have done this year and look forward to what's ahead. As we finish up the last half of the school year, it's important to take some time to celebrate small successes throughout the school year. This can include setting goals for the summer or the next academic year, reflecting on what we've learned and how we've grown, and making plans for our next steps. Let's finish the school year strong as we commence with testing season which the window opens May 1st-19th. Please look below for the specific calendar dates.
Thank you for your partnership and commitment to our school and our students. "Teaming for Success!"
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
May "On-Deck" Calendar of Events
- 1: FAST PM #3 testing season begins (see testing calendar below)
- 2: Class Photos if purchased distribute
- 4: 4th Quarter interims issued
- 5: School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting 2:30pm in concession stand
- 10: Last Day of Enrichment Masters
- 16: Pembroke Pines Police Department Student of the Month 10:00am
- 24: ESY/K-5 Soar Summer School Virtual Parent Orientation via Teams
- 26: Talent Show Pre-K-2: 8:30AM 3-5: 9:30AM
- 28-June 2: 5th grade End of Year Activities (see calendar below)
- 29: Memorial Day-Schools Closed
- 31: Career Day
SAVE THE DATES: 4TH QUARTER AWARDS CEREMONY
Join our LAST MAY School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting
School Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR FAST PM #3 TESTING CALENDAR
LOOKING AHEAD...
Career Day Invitation We Need You!
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR TEACHERS FOR TEACHER APPRECTIATION WEEK 5/8-5/12, 2023
PARENTS, LET's get YOU AND THE STUDENTS IN THE MIX TO APPRECIATE THEIR TEACHER TAKE A LOOK BELOW
THANK YOU PARTNERS FOR SHOWERING OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF WITH LOVE FOR THE WEEK OF TEAHER APPRECIATION
RETURNED CALLS 24-48 HOURS
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
TARDY POLICY
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
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.
SAFETY FIRST
- All visitors must report to the front office.
- All visitors must go through our Raptor Visitor System.
- All visitors must have an I.D. in order to gain access to the school.
- All parents must have a Dismissal car tag to pick-up their child. A picture of the sign on your mobile device is acceptable as well.
- Students will wear their I.D.s while on campus
- Parents must update their contact information with the front office.
- All students should be in uniforms. Our uniform policy is listed in this newsletter and our website.
- Consistency with dismissal is critical. Please alert the teacher and office ASAP of any changes.
- Early student sign-outs will cease at 1:30 p.m.
Uniform Policy
It's That Time Of Year for Yearbook Sales!
Yearbook Sales for 5th grade!
Yearbook Sales for K-4!
PLEASE JOIN OUR SAC & PTA
Also, follow Palm Cove PTA on Instagram! It's new!!! Follow PTA @palm_cove_elementary_pta
Follow PTA on Instagram @palm_cove_elementary_pta
Follow Palm Cove Elementary on Instagram & Twitter @teampalmcove
SAVE THE DATE: SAC/PTA MEETING DATES 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, September 14, 2022
- Wednesday, October 26, 2022
- Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Wednesday, December 7, 2022
- Wednesday, January 25, 2023
- Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Wednesday, March 1, 2023
- Wednesday, April 5, 2023
- Wednesday, May 3, 2023 LAST SAC MEETING DATE
ASP AFTERSCHOOL AT PALM COVE
JOIN ENRICHMENT MASTER PROGRAM SPRING SESSION-LAST DAY IS 5-10-23
PARENTS VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE APPLY FOR LUNCH. WE NEED 100% COMPLETION RATE FOR OUR SCHOOL!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE-QUICK & EASY
Read more about our Meal Benefits & Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Schools
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)
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
Free Educational Websites
Splash Learn
- Must have a teacher code
Reflex Math
- Can access through your child's Clever
Accelerated Reader (AR/Renaissance)
- Can access as Renaissance through your child's Clever
Scholastics First (K-2)
- Log into https://sso.browardschools.com
- Click Log in with Active Directory
- Log in username and password
- Click on Scholastics F.I.R.S.T
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
- 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
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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