Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Week of August 24-August 28, 2026
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Family! Get Ready to Rise up to Achieve
Dear Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Family,
“It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” — Meister Eckhart
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.
Picture Day is approaching! Click here to order pictures in advance Link to order: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001407177
Bring the following:
- Two current documents reflecting the correct residential street address
- Florida Certification of Immunization
- State of Florida School Entry Health Exam
- Proof of birth (birth certificate, passport, religious records)
Book bags and some school supplies were provided thanks to generous donations from our community partners.
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Homelessness
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.
Access the PBC Food Finder here.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
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