Some of our fifth graders are already preparing for their future by applying to various Middle School Programs throughout the county. What are YOU doing for Middle School? How are YOU taking charge of your future NOW? Look for our Middle School Links on this site soon, but in the meantime, check out:
Our Photographing History Project is coming along great! Our latest installment, The Slave Auction is up on our Pics Page along with Prohibition and The Old West. Pictures can be ordered straight from the Shutterfly site very affordably. Also remember to LIKE our Palmer Way GATE Academy Facebook Page to be the first to see all new pics from all of our adventures!
Next week is our annual Palmer Way Spaghetti Dinner. Spaghetti Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $4/adults and $3/children. ALL proceeds go to reducing the cost of 6th Grade Camp!
6th Grade parents! We will conduct a 6th Grade Camp Information Night at the annual Spaghetti Dinner! We will discuss camp dates, pricing, discounts, location, supplies, and conduct a Question and Answers session!
ALL FAMILIES: Please help reduce camp costs ever further by sending NOODLES, SAUCE, or CANNED SODAS with your students to school this week! We need your help!
Check out Daryn and all she knows about dogs. Be sure to view all 3 parts. Amazing what happens when you know your topic! Link here to view her video along with Amor, Cesar, Alexis, Jose and Misty as they recite the chant that George made up as he prepared his “medicine” for grandma in George’s Marvelous Medicine. Make sure to click “see all” to view every video on the channel. Great work for you first timers in front of the camera. Keep it up!
It gets harder and harder picking good citizens for these outstanding classrooms. Mr. Clarken and Mr. Crosbie know you are all AWESOME kids! Visit the Citizens Page and read all about the award winners for November.
Lots of new pics and videos from Ballroom Dance are up as well as pics from the symphony trip. You can link here or just navigate above to the Pics Page. Remember to click over to the ‘Picture Albums’ page once redirected so you can see each picture and order prints if you like.
HELP! HELP! HELP! In addition to requesting canned food for our Canned Food Drive (link or see below), we are in need of LOTS of props for our ongoing art project: Photographing History. Many of these items are very common household items, but the only way we’ll get everything we need is if EVERYONE looks to contribute.
PLEASE rest assured that every item will be cared for and returned in original condition!PLEASE link here, review our list of needs, and send in items with your student. Items will be returned before Christmas Break.
Attention! Our annual Palmer Way Canned Food Drive for the Holidays is upon us! Please bring in canned food and non-perishable items (like a box of Mac and Cheese) as often as possible from now until the end of November! Classes with the most cans will earn rewards, and teachers may give individual rewards to students who bring the most in class.
The Palmer Way goal is ONE THOUSAND CANS! Can we do it? YOU BET! There is always someone hungry; let’s do our part to let them know they’re not hungry AND alone!
Mr. Clarken’s Families(both grades!): Please SAVE THE DATE of Wednesday, Nov. 9. At 9:30 a.m. we will be presenting our Ballroom Dancing showcase. You are all invited and encouraged to attend! In the meantime, learn how to move your hips better! Watch below and practice your Merengue!
Walk or ride your bike when you can If you have to go somewhere close consider riding your bike or walking there instead of your car. It is better on the environment and healthier.
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Fun Facts
The ampersand (&) was once a letter of the English alphabet.