Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

Dear Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Family,

“Don't wait until the fourth Thursday in November, to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!” – Charmaine J. Forde

As the autumn leaves fall and the air turns crisp, November invites us to pause and reflect on what matters most. We are so thankful to partner with you in your child’s education and daily journey of growth. Whether you are helping with homework, reading together at home, or cheering from the sidelines, your support makes all the difference. Thank you for being such an important part of our school family. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, joyful, and restful November! We must continue to be intentional with making sure our scholars are focused, understanding the expectations, and working to grow. We continue to "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.

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 2: Being Resilient

• English Letter

• Spanish Letter

• Haitian Creole Letter

Family and Caregiver Engagement Series (FACES) Virtual Workshops

The Family and Caregiver Engagement Series (FACES) continues to offer virtual workshops that empower families and caregivers in their essential role supporting children’s education and well-being. Each interactive session provides practical tools, strategies, and resources to help families navigate the school experience and foster academic and personal success.

2026-2027 FACES Workshop Schedule
All sessions will be held virtually via Google Meet from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on the dates listed below. Recordings will be posted on the District FACES website after each workshop.

• Workshop 1: Thursday, October 22, 2026
  Using Xello to Support Career and College Exploration

• Workshop 2: Thursday, January 21, 2027
  Finding Balance: Helping Children Build Healthy Screen Habits

• Workshop 3: Thursday, March 18, 2027
  Positive Strategies for Supporting Behavior at Home

Action for Schools: Please help us advertise this event to your families by sharing the flyers linked below by Wednesday, October 14. The flyers include a QR code and a registration link. Participants must register to attend.

• English | Spanish | Haitian-Creole | Portuguese

Florida KidCare:

Health Coverage for Children

A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body, especially for students. Florida KidCare, including the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), helps families access doctors, dentists, and mental health professionals through free, subsidized, and competitively priced health and dental insurance options based on family income and household size.

Even if one or both parents are working, children may qualify for low-cost coverage. With no application fee and year-round open enrollment, the time to apply is always now. Learn more and apply at floridakidcare.org or call 1-888-540-KIDS (5437).

Click the image to view flyers in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

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

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