From the Principal's Desk

Calling all future Chargers! Join the Suncoast Cheerleaders for a fun-filled Kids Cheer Camp on Saturday, October 3 at 8:00 AM!

Campers will learn cheers, have fun, and get the exciting opportunity to cheer during the first half of Suncoast’s Homecoming Football Game on October 8! Each participant will also receive a shirt to wear at the Homecoming game, and lunch on October 3rd is included.

Cost: $60 on GoFan - https://gofan.co/event/6896314?schoolId=FL6588
Camp Date: Saturday, October 3 - 8:00am - 12:30pm
Homecoming Game: Thursday, October 8
Location: Suncoast High School

Come learn from our Suncoast Cheerleaders and experience what it’s like to cheer under the lights at Suncoast!

Register today and join us for Kids Cheer Camp! Go Chargers!

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Family! Get Ready to Rise up to Achieve

Dear Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Family,

"There is just something about Autumn that brings renewed hope and inspiration for starting again."– Unknown

We are Blooming to Achieve our "A". October brings in a crisp air and fresh learning vibes. 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.

Important Parent Information- Click to read documents

School Wide Plan Available on our Website

FY27 School Parent Compact read, sign paper or electronic copy

FY27 PFEP Summary All Languages

FY27 Parents' Right To Know/FY27 District PFEP

Celebrating Our New Rise Up to Achieve Scholarnators!

Celebrating Our BBB Scholar Makers of the Week

Bethune 2026-2027 Calendar of Events

October Student Parent Calendar 2026

Annual Title 1 Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:15p.m.

English Invitation

Spanish Invitation

Haitian Creole Invitation

Fostering A Love For Reading Family Night Thurs., Oct. 22, 2026 5:30pm

Event Information

Fostering A Love For Reading Family Night

When?

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 05:30 PM

Where?

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, Avenue U, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

English

Spanish

Haitian Creole

Fall Festival 2026

Event Information

Fall Festival Sponsored by Suncoast High School National Honor Society

When?

Friday, Oct 23, 2026, 05:00 PM

Where?

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, Avenue U, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Human Body Exhibition 2026

Event Information

5th Grade Human Body Exhibition 2026

When?

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

Where?

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, Avenue U, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

School Store Fundraiser is Happening! See Ms. Holroyd for Details!

Skills for Learning and Life (SLL) Resources

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

I.B. PYP Corner

I.B. Newsletter Pg. 1

I.B. Newsletter Pg. 2

I.B. Newsletter Pg. 3

Health Coverage for Children

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.

Bridges Community Partner Corner

School Supplies and School Attire

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

Back To School Resources

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

District Essential School Safety Tips

FortifyFL App

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

FortifyFL English

FortifyFL Spanish

FortifyFL Creole

Application For Student Insurance Click Picture to Register

R.I.S.E. Behavior Matrix: Where Scholars R.I.S.E. Up to Achieve

R.I.S.E. Behavior Matrix Click Here

Migrant Education Information! Click Here!

McKinney-Vento Program Information

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.

For a list of community resources, please visit Palm Beach County's website at pbcgov.org
Access the PBC Food Finder here.

Housing Questionnaire - English

Housing Questionnaire - Spanish

Housing Questionnaire - Haitian Creole

Happy Birthday to Our Faculty and Staff

District School Calendar Student Attendance Days 2026-2027

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

Download our mobile app: https://zjckm.glideapp.io/

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

From the Principal's Desk From the Principal's Desk

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Family! Get Ready to Rise up to Achieve

Important Parent Information- Click to read documents Important Parent Information- Click to read documents

Celebrating Our New Rise Up to Achieve Scholarnators! Celebrating Our New Rise Up to Achieve Scholarnators!

Celebrating Our BBB Scholar Makers of the Week Celebrating Our BBB Scholar Makers of the Week

Bethune 2026-2027 Calendar of Events Bethune 2026-2027 Calendar of Events

Annual Title 1 Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:15p.m. Annual Title 1 Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:15p.m.

English Invitation

Spanish Invitation

Haitian Creole Invitation

Fostering A Love For Reading Family Night Thurs., Oct. 22, 2026 5:30pm Fostering A Love For Reading Family Night Thurs., Oct. 22, 2026 5:30pm

Event Information

English

Spanish

Haitian Creole

Fall Festival 2026 Fall Festival 2026

Event Information

Human Body Exhibition 2026 Human Body Exhibition 2026

Event Information

School Store Fundraiser is Happening! See Ms. Holroyd for Details! School Store Fundraiser is Happening! See Ms. Holroyd for Details!

Skills for Learning and Life (SLL) Resources Skills for Learning and Life (SLL) Resources

I.B. PYP Corner I.B. PYP Corner

I.B. Newsletter Pg. 1

I.B. Newsletter Pg. 2

I.B. Newsletter Pg. 3

Health Coverage for Children Health Coverage for Children

Bridges Community Partner Corner Bridges Community Partner Corner

Back To School Resources Back To School Resources

District Essential School Safety Tips District Essential School Safety Tips

FortifyFL English

FortifyFL Spanish

FortifyFL Creole

Application For Student Insurance Click Picture to Register Application For Student Insurance Click Picture to Register

R.I.S.E. Behavior Matrix: Where Scholars R.I.S.E. Up to Achieve R.I.S.E. Behavior Matrix: Where Scholars R.I.S.E. Up to Achieve

McKinney-Vento Program Information McKinney-Vento Program Information

Homelessness

Happy Birthday to Our Faculty and Staff Happy Birthday to Our Faculty and Staff

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

From the Principal's Desk

Important Parent Information- Click to read documents

Celebrating Our New Rise Up to Achieve Scholarnators!

Celebrating Our BBB Scholar Makers of the Week

Bethune 2026-2027 Calendar of Events

Annual Title 1 Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:15p.m.

Fostering A Love For Reading Family Night Thurs., Oct. 22, 2026 5:30pm

Fall Festival 2026

Human Body Exhibition 2026

School Store Fundraiser is Happening! See Ms. Holroyd for Details!

Skills for Learning and Life (SLL) Resources

I.B. PYP Corner

Health Coverage for Children

Bridges Community Partner Corner

Back To School Resources

District Essential School Safety Tips

Application For Student Insurance Click Picture to Register

R.I.S.E. Behavior Matrix: Where Scholars R.I.S.E. Up to Achieve

McKinney-Vento Program Information

Happy Birthday to Our Faculty and Staff