The Beach Forecast #3

Greetings,

We have an exciting and busy week ahead. We have grandparent's week coming up. Please see the schedule below and make sure that you come with your driver's license as it is needed to sign in. We also have our Book Fair occurring during this week. Grandparents are welcome to visit the bookfair with their students.

This week is your LAST CHANCE to grab wristbands before prices go up on October 23!

Join us from 5:30-8:30 PM for an incredible evening packed with food and fun, featuring:

- Petting zoo
- Inflatables
- Haunted house
- Games and more!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your tickets now!

Fall Fest is only possible with our amazing families! Volunteer for the event and earn DOUBLE MEETING CREDIT. Check the flyer's QR code to sign up today!

Our Kindergarten students are visiting a Pumpkin Patch this week, and our 5th grade students will visit the Florida Orchestra. We also have our C2C celebration breakfast on Friday at 7:15.

This is our last big push for candy donations prior to our fall festival on Friday. Donations help support our many Trunk or Treat vendors. We have Candy Monsters located outside our elementary and middle school drop of areas. Thank you in advance.

Our middle school basketball teams have been formed, and we are excited for a great season. Coach Hunter will communicate with families about practice, and the game schedule is available below.

We are looking for volunteers to help with both our Fall Bookfair and our Grandparents lunch week. If you are able and interested, please sign up on the links below. You will receive meeting credit for volunteering.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A9A928A4FECE9-60292302-fall

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A9A928A4FECE9-65920465-grandparents

Parents we are in need of families to volunteer for IAC. Parents who volunteer will receive double meeting credit. Please reach out to Mrs. Ivy if you are interested in being on the list.

We always have a great turn out for Great American Teach In. If you are interested in being a guest speaker, even if for a portion of the day, please reach out to Mrs. Lake at: lakes@pcsb.org

PCS is excited to offer Innovate • Create • Captivate Veterans Day Camps on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for students in grades 2-5. Students can choose from engaging enrichment experiences in STEM, Visual Arts, or Youth Choir, hosted at schools and community partner locations across the district. Camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and provide students with a fun and enriching way to spend the day exploring their interests. A $25 non-refundable registration fee applies, and space is limited. Registration is available through the Student Reservation System (SRS) in Focus. Students should bring their own lunch and snack. Information can be found on the attached flyer.

District Application Fairs are coming up soon. If you are a parent of an 8th grade student, please plan on attending on either the 24th at Pinellas Park High School or the 28th at Gibbs High School. Please visit the district website for more information.

I know the holidays seem far away, but we are already planning. If your family may need assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Motte or Mrs. Malchodi. Below is a flyer with specific information. Please see below for any calendar items that may pertain to your student:

10/19 - Grandparents Week (see flyer below)

10/21 - NJHS Induction night @ 5:30 in the MS Gym (inductees must be there by 5:15)

10/22 - Report cards posted to Focus

10/23 - Fall Festival

10/25 - 30th - Red Ribbon Week (spirit week)

10/26 - Community Partner Night

10/27 - SAC @ 5:30

10/28 - 8th grade students take PSAT

11/5 - Picture retakes

11/10- SAC

11/16 - Bingo Game Night (meeting credit)

11/18 - GATI

Thank you

Drop off begins at 7:15. Students may not exit their car until this time. We ask everyone to pull up all the way to avoid gaps in the line and have an efficient and timely process.

Elementary school:

• Elementary students will exit their vehicle in the designated areas
• Students will head to the covered court area and remain supervised until class begins
• If they wish to eat breakfast, there will be students to escort them to the elementary cafe
• If you have a student in elementary and middle, you may choose either line to use and they may walk to their designated areas

Middle school:

• Students may exit their vehicle from the covered walkway by the middle school office all the way to the cafeteria.
• Students will enter the cafeteria and remail in their until the bell rings to release to class at 7:38.
• Students that want breakfast will enter the elementary cafe to eat and then head to the middle school cafe till classes begin.

Pick Up for elementary begins at 1:55 and 2:15 for middle. Parents, we ask that you not arrive prior to 30 minutes of dismissal. Arriving too early blocks the flow of traffic for visitors, deliveries and early dismissal for appointments.

Early release for appointments: Parents, we understand that students need to be released early from time to time for appointments. We ask that if you need to pick up your student, please arrive prior to 30 minutes from dismissal (ex: elementary by 1:25, middle by 1:45). This will allow you to utilize the carline without issue.

Fall Fest is Back!
Come out for fall fun and festivities on Friday, October 23. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Buy your wristbands early to take advantage of the pre-sale discounted rate. Purchase Wristbands Here

Volunteer at Fall Fest!

Want to get two meeting credits and still enjoy Fall Fest? Volunteer! We are in need of volunteers throughout the festival. Click here to see the opportunities!