Panther Newsletter

Conferences: October 6, 8 and 14

MEA break: October 16 and 17

Thanksgiving break: November 26, 27 and 28

Warmer weather in September has lead to some pretty cool discoveries! Kindergarteners in Mrs. Kil's class released their classroom butterfly, a female Monarch, while Pre-K was fascinated to find Swallowtail caterpillars and a Cecropia moth caterpillar!

The start of a new school year brings lessons on how to be safe at school. This week, students practiced bus safety and bus evacuation. Both were a huge success!

The arrival bell rings at 8:35am. Students may line up outside of the front doors beginning at 8:30am. There is no supervision before 8:30am. DO NOT drop students off prior to 8:30am. Students who arrive to school after 8:50am are considered tardy and the student(s) will need to check in at the office to receive a pass.

You may notice Mrs. Colburn in her new traffic cone costume helping students get to school safely during arrival!

Click here for the latest Family and Community Engagement Newsletter. Included is information on employment/job training opportunities, mental health resources, water bill assistance funds and more!

Even missing just one or two days of school every few weeks can make a big difference for your child. Regular attendance helps kids:

• Grow their reading and math skills

• Build friendships and connections

• Learn positive habits that last a lifetime

Our #1 job is to ensure the safety of everyone at Palmer Lake. Please consider the following during dismissal-

• Students will be dismissed for pick up at 3:15pm. Please be on time and ensure students are picked up by 3:30pm at the absolute latest.
• Drive slowly and pay attention!
• Cross at the cross walk. Wait for the adult to signal it is your turn to cross.
• Handicap parking spaces are only for drivers who have a valid handicap permit. The permit MUST be easily visible each time you park there.
• Parents are encouraged to pick up their student(s) at the fence along the sidewalk in front of the building. You may also park and meet your child near the cross walk.
• Follow the expectations on the Parent Drop Off/Pick Up map (below and linked). Drivers who do not follow the expectations create unsafe situations and/or back up traffic.
  
• Our parking lot has one-way traffic flow. Please DO NOT leave through the entrance. This creates a dangerous situation and backs up traffic.

Safety is our number one priority. ANY person wishing to enter Palmer Lake will be expected to wait in the vestibule and speak with office staff via doorbell camera and microphone. Please have your ID ready for office staff to scan. Forgotten items (lunch boxes, instruments, etc.) can be left on the table in the vestibule for a more efficient drop off. Again, ANY person wishing to enter Palmer Lake will be expected to wait in the vestibule and speak with office staff via doorbell camera and microphone.

If you would like to speak with an administrator or teacher, you are strongly encouraged to call ahead to schedule an appointment.

https://pl.district279.org/

Transportation Office: 763-391-7244
BusQuestions@district279.org

Office hours-

School in Session: 6:00am-5:00pm
Non-Student Days: 6:00am-4:30pm

Here at Palmer Lake, we know information throughout the school year can get confusing and be overwhelming at times. The link below will bring you to a separate Newsletter that contains what you need to know, whenever you need it!

https://secure.smore.com/n/rz6mt-panther-newsletter