Eagle Notes

Palmetto Elementary will create an environment that will equip, inspire, and empower our students to become life-long learners. We will make data-driven decisions, as well as utilize purposeful and effective collaboration to close the achievement gap in our school. We will invest in our teachers and staff through consistent and relevant professional development. We will be intentional in our efforts to connect home and school, through continuous and open communication with parents. Through our dedication, we will produce contributing citizens who will use their tools to transform the community at large.

New Professional Learning Opportunities from Instructional Technology

The Instructional Technology department is excited to offer new self-paced courses as an additional way to support teachers. These flexible modules help teachers build skills with tools like Canvas, Nearpod, and Canva while earning badges—available anytime through self-enrollment. There are currently 20 courses available with more to come! Please share this instructional technology course flyer with teachers.

March 2-6

Monday: Wear colors to support Exceptional Children's Week or wear blue or yellow with jeans. Mrs. Bowens will meet with the Admin Team at 8:30 in the conference room. Dr. Stamper will visit classrooms at 11:30.

Tuesday: 5th Grade teachers and students will visit Bear Creek Middle School for the 6th grade Orientation. Teachers will meet with the CST/Coaches in the GLC's room during planning time.

Wednesday: Dr. White will attend the AP meeting. PLC meetings will be held during planning time in the GLC's room. Teachers in grades 3-5 will share ELA data during the PLC meeting.

Thursday: Ms. Battle will complete all requirements for FTE. Kindergarten will visit the Alliance Theater. Upload lesson plans to the one drive. Mrs. Bowens will meet with the Leadership Team at 2:45 in the media center.

Friday: Spirit Day!

March 9-13

Monday: Wear blue or yellow with jeans. March Madness will begin. Fifth grade will attend specials from 11:20–12:05, and first grade will attend specials from 8:20–9:05. This schedule adjustment will remain in place through the end of GMAS prep on Thursday, April 23rd. FCS Summative Writing Assessment will begin. Attend the TAG student Showcase at the PES PTA meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: Teachers will meet with the CST/Coaches in the GLC's room during planning time. The GMAS stress test will begin at 9:00 for students in grades 3-5.

Wednesday: IEP progress report data due. GAA training will begin at 10:30 in the conference room. PLC meetings will be held during planning time in the GLC's room.

Thursday: 3-5 AU students will participate in the Special Olympics Event. Ms. Lewis and Ms. Foster will attend ELA and Math meetings. PES will experience a Wireless Access Refresh at 2:30. This may interfere with internet connections. Upload lesson plans to the one drive.

Friday: Spirit Day! Pre-K students will visit the Children’s Museum. Enter grades by 12 noon.

March 16-20

Monday: No school for students! Professional Development Day for Teachers. Instructional Paras can register to attend PARACON. Teachers will report to the school at 8:00 a.m. See the flyer below for technology PD. The Admin Team will meet at 8:30 in the conference room. TAG Creative Product Scorers will meet with Mrs. Cowan at 10:00.

Tuesday: Wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. Teachers will meet with the CST/Coaches in the GLC's room during planning time. Mrs. Bowens and Dr. White will attend Mrs. Warren’s community meeting at Creekside HS.

Wednesday: PLC meetings will be held during planning time in the GLC's room. Landmark Academy students will volunteer in classrooms.

Thursday: Upload lesson plans to the one drive.

Friday: Spirit Day! GLCs will submit end of year orders for awards program.

Saturday: Saturday school employees will arrive at 7:30 a.m.

March 23-27

Monday: Wear blue or yellow with jeans. GAA testing will begin. The PBIS Team will meet at 2:45 in the media center.

Tuesday: Mrs. CookKing will meet with K-2 teachers in the GLC's room during planning time. The Vanguard Team will meet with teachers in the media center. Mrs. Howard will attend the CST meeting.

Wednesday: PLC meetings will be held during planning time in the GLC's room.

Thursday: Upload lesson plans to the one drive.

Friday: Spirit Day!

Saturday: Saturday school employees will arrive at 7:30 a.m.

March 30-April 3

Monday: Wear blue or yellow with jeans. Celebrate AP Appreciation Week!

Tuesday: Wear pink on Tuesday to celebrate Dr. White. The PBIS walkthrough will take place. Make sure you are prepared. Mrs. Bowens will attend the Principals and Pancakes event at the State Capitol with Senator Kemp. Teachers will meet with the CST/Coaches in the GLC's room during planning time.

Wednesday: Wear black to celebrate Mrs. Norman. PLC meetings will be held during planning time in the GLC's room.

Thursday: Today is Instructional Para Day. Wear shades of brown to Celebrate our Instructional Paras. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 for our paras and Mrs. Norman. Upload lesson plans to the one drive. Mrs. Bowens will meet with the Leadership Team at 2:45 in the media center.

Friday: April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. All Fulton County staff are asked to wear blue. Celebrate METI Appreciation Day. Annual IEPs and transition meetings, annual transportation forms, and all Matriculation forms for elementary school transportation are due today.