Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

Dear Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Family,

“In the end, the most important thing is to be true to yourself and those you love and work hard. I mean, work like there’s no tomorrow. Train. Strive. I mean, really train and cultivate your talent to the highest degree.” —Michael Jackson

As we are completing our PM1 state assessments and gathering data to see where our scholars are coming back we know that we must continue to provide the academic rigor in reading, math, science, and skills for learning & life. We must be intentional with making sure our scholars are focused, understanding the expectations, and working to grow. We're excited to be back to a new school year and our new intermediate transition as a historic B School. This year's theme is "Rise up to Achieve," and we're taking our educational journey & growth higher by being:

• Ready to Learn
• Ignore Distraction
• Stay in assigned area
• Engage in the assignment

We can't achieve this goal without the incredible support of our entire school family – parents, guardians, businesses, volunteers, and the community. Please make sure to connect to class dojo by contacting your child's teacher.

Please be patient with arrivals and dismissal as the car lines. Please stay in your car do not walk up to the door. Car tags & or student scan tags will be given to write student(s) name to be called or to scan for students to come out. Meet your walkers out at the bike rack or flagpole gate.

Here's how you can be a part of the success:

• Join us! Be an active participant in our School Advisory Council or volunteer at the school for at least 20 minutes a week.
• Stay informed! We'll continue to "Believe, Build, and Bloom" in a more strategic way, and you'll be kept informed about all aspects of our school.

Great news for our scholars!

Thanks to generous donations, every scholar will receive:

• A backpack of supplies for home use (homework)
• A parent-school communication agenda

Stay connected!

• SIS Parent Gateway: Contact Ms. Crummell for access or send a request linked HERE
• YouTube Page: Follow us for updates and school events: https://youtube.com/@dr.marymcleodbethuneelem.2034?si=hnEDKEZq7iHt5Kap

School Start Times:

• 3rd through 5th grade: 8:15 AM

We're here to support you!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the school directly at (561) 882-7601.

Lastly, your child bought home important papers. Please be sure to do a back pack check and read/sign the documents.

Much Love & Blessings,

Mrs. Katrina W. Granger

Principal

Believe. Build. Bloom.

The resources below were designed to share the Skills for Learning & Life (SLL) Themes from each unit with families and caregivers. Each unit letter provides information about the themes that are being addressed in that unit. Then, for each theme, it provides possible ideas for discussion questions and family activities to reinforce these skills at home.

Unit 1: Being My Best Self
English Letter
Spanish Letter
Haitian Creole Letter
Portuguese Letter

Book bags and some school supplies were provided thanks to generous donations from our community partners.

For Parents

SDPBC Mobile App
District Parent Communication
Parent How-To Videos
Title I Information
Caring First
Student and Family Handbook
Student Code of Conduct
Student Progression Plan
Student Use of Technology

Health and Safety

Caring First
Behavioral and Mental Health
District Bullying Hotline: 561-434-8200 - Call, text or submit an anonymous form
Food and Nutrition Services
Foster Care Services
McKinney-Vento Program (MVP)
Student Accident Insurance
Student Health - School Entry Health Requirements, Allergy, Asthma, School Nurses
School Police
Student Safety Programs and Services - Ambassadors, Bullying Awareness and Support, School Climate, and Skills for Learning & Life (SLL)
Water Safety

Returning Students

Our Schools
Student Registration
Transportation
Food and Nutrition Services
School Choice Programs
Athletics
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
SDPBC Mobile App

New Students

Welcome Center
Our Schools
Student Registration
School Entry Health Requirements
Transportation
Food and Nutrition Services
School Choice Programs
Athletics
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
SDPBC Mobile App

The McKinney-Vento Program (MVP), the District's Homeless Education Program consists of the Homeless Liaison, the Academic Support Specialist, and the MVP Case Managers who provide assistance to homeless children and youth, including unaccompanied homeless youth throughout the District in compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The McKinney-Vento Act protects the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness and seeks to remove barriers often experienced by students experiencing homelessness in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school.

Who is Eligible for Services?

If, due to a loss of housing, you must live in a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground, on the street, in abandoned buildings, or doubled-up with relatives or friends, then you are eligible to receive services provided under the McKinney-Vento Act.

Please complete the Housing Questionnaire below.

Unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness are also eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. Feel free to contact us if you have questions regarding McKinney-Vento Act services.

For assistance in this matter contact the school at (561) 882-7600. You can contact us by calling 561-350-0778. You may also email MVP at MVPhomeless@palmbeachschools.org.

Email: Katrina.Granger@palmbeachschools.org
Website: https://mmbe.palmbeachschools.org/
Location: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elem., Avenue U, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 561-882-7600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Mary-Mcleod-Bethune-Elementary/319756661565714
Twitter: @PrinGranger