Elementary School -

🎟️ Save the date for our fall carnival! 🎟️ This is a wonderful family event and we have something fun for everyone! More details will be shared soon!

“Start with Hello” Week “Start with Hello” Week is a national program started by families of Sandy Hook victims to prevent student violence and isolation. By reaching out to others—especially those who seem different or alone—we can help everyone feel more included and connected. Next week, Ms. Chambless will be meeting with students to teach lessons on the importance of inclusion and how we can all learn to look out for one another. The program focuses on building empathy and empowers students to end social isolation by following three simple steps: 1. See someone alone 2. Reach out and help 3. Start with Hello! Be sure to check out some of our planned activities for next week, and talk with your students about the importance of making others feel seen, heard, and included

Happy Grandparents Day 2025! A huge thank-you to everyone who came out this past Friday. Our Grandparents’ Game Day was a great success!

Palmer Elementary is fortunate to have the very best staff! Please join us in celebrating our teacher and staff member of the month! Mrs. Lee transitioned to a new role as a resource teacher and has put in many hours of work "behind the scenes" for training, learning new systems and to complete paperwork. Mrs. Camargo is the face of our campus! No matter how crazy the day is, she always has a smile. We appreciate her willingness to help support our entire campus community! Well done, ladies!

Jayden worked so hard and is rounding like a boss! Mrs. Stockton was excited to celebrate his success!

Does your child have their water bottle? Our lost & found collection is growing! Please comment with a description and your child's name so we can return them.

Valeria has worked SO hard today, showing great self control! Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Cunningham were excited to celebrate her growth!

TEA has recently released the ratings for the 23-24 and 24-25 school years. We're so very proud of the hard work of our students, staff, and families as they have shown improvement and growth in each of these school years.

Palmer High: "A"
Palmer Middle: "B"
Palmer Elementary: "B"
Palmer ISD: "B"

In addition to these ratings, our campuses and district received 14 distinctions based on academic excellence!

#PalmerProud

Elementary students are kicking off our Big Kahuna fundraiser today! We appreciate the support of our families! Once students register online and sell one item they earn a Dino collectible!! 🦕 Sales are open August 26-September 16

We are gearing up for Homecoming and the first home football game! Let's cheer on our Bulldogs! 🐾

We are looking for bus monitors! If interested, you may contact chstraley@palmer-isd.org.

Homecoming theme days, parade entry form and the pep rally schedule for the Bulldog football season! 🖤💛🖤

📣 FFA Welcome Back Meeting 📣

Palmer FFA/Jr. FFA Welcome Back and Registration Meeting Details below!

This is for all parents of students interested in participating in ANY capacity (not just animals/ showing).

Come listen and learn from Ag Teachers and students about why your student should be a member of Palmer ISD's fastest-growing organization.

❓ Questions ❓
Please email
MNolan@palmer.isd.org
Or
KVines@palmer-isd.org
Or
KChapman@palmer-isd.org

Get a head start on registration @
Bit.ly/palmerffa2526

Please see the graphic for important student transportation information.
If you have any questions, you may email chstraley@palmer-isd.org

To help our students learn cafeteria expectations and build friendships, our campus will be closed to all lunch visitors during the first two weeks of school. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to create a positive and welcoming environment for all students!

Palmer ISD is proud to celebrate Mrs. Greenlee and Miss Garcia, who were honored at the Region 10 Teacher of the Year Luncheon! These exceptional educators pour their hearts into Palmer ISD each day, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for our students. Please join us in congratulating these ladies on this well-deserved recognition!

Patience is key for the school carline! Please review the traffic flow map for the elementary campus. Cars may NOT drive through the front parking lot to avoid buses; this poses a safety hazard for our staff and their personal children. Here are a few tips to help with our dismissal process: 1. Clearly display your car tag that was provided at Meet the Teacher. Hanging it from your rearview mirror is extremely helpful! 2. Always watch for staff or children walking around your car. 3. Pull up as much as possible to the car in front of you. More space between cars = less cars in our driveway. 4. Pull up, pull up, pull up! We will send your child down the sidewalk if your car is beyond their exit doors - this allows for more cars to fit in the drive. 5. If you need to buckle your child, please consider parking in a lot once you exit the flow of traffic. 6. Be patient! Our staff is standing in the heat, doing our best to safely load every child. 7. Stay in your vehicle. No one should exit their car while in the dismissal line. 8. Consider arriving at 4:10--you will have far less traffic. Your child will be safe (and cool) in their classroom. It usually takes about 2 weeks for everyone to learn the process of dismissal. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of all students!

Thank you to The Avenue Church, Ennis Campus for the afternoon sugar rush! All staff enjoyed the boba tea!

All elementary students must be 100% enrolled by July 29 in order to be placed on a class list. Please login to Parent Portal and verify that all documents are uploaded and your child's proof of residency is updated for this year. If you need assistance you may email vmcafee@palmer-isd.org. Please note that due to the number of calls and emails, Mrs. McAfee will reply within 48 hours. Thank you for your understanding!