Miami Palmetto Senior High School PTSA
UPCOMING EVENTS
*ALL EVENTS AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
October 4: College Fair, 6:30PM, MPSH Gym
October 6: Teen Talk Roundtable, 2:20-3:30PM, Media Center (first Wednesday of every month)
October 8: Picture Make-Up Day, 10:30-12:30, Media Center
October 11-15: Homecoming HOCOween Dress-Up Days, Hallway Decor
October 11: Financial Aid Night, 6:30PM (virtual, more details TBA)
October 12: EESAC Meeting (more details TBA)
October 13: PSAT
October 14: General PTSA Meeting (more details TBA)
October 14: Panther Prowl Pep Rally (during school)
October 15: Homecoming Game, 7:30PM @Tropical Park vs. Southridge
October 16: Homecoming HOCOween Dance
October 18: Girls’ Soccer tryouts, 3:00 PM @School
November 3: Teen Talk Roundtable, 2:20-3:30PM, Media Center (first Wednesday of every month)
November 16: Junior Parent Night, 6:30PM (virtual, more details TBA)
December 4: Senior Photo Session Deadline for Yearbook Inclusion
RESOURCES
PTSA MEMBERSHIP
The 2021-2022 Annual Love Our Panthers Membership Drive is now OPEN! Please join and support PTSA today. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. This year we are aiming for 100% participation! All proceeds go back to the students and our school.
 
Click here for more information.
Picture Make-Up Day:
HOCOween Homecoming 2021 Week Details:
PTSA/EESAC Student Blog:
Great article, Angelina Astic of The Panther student newspaper! This will be a monthly feature that includes PTSA and EESAC updates and information. Bookmark it!
Class of 2025 on Instagram:
Make sure you follow @MPSHS2025 to get all of the Class of 2025 news and updates.
Girls Soccer:
School Board School Member Luisa Santos House Meeting:
All are invited to attend a virtual meeting to discuss the Miami-Dade County Public School System. To register go here.
Are you a Palmetto High Alumni?
If you are… make sure you are following the MPSH Alumni Association Facebook Page.
Teen Talk Round Table
All students are invited to "Teen Talk" round table discussions as part of the district's SEL Strong initiative. Topics on mental health & wellness will be discussed the first Wednesday of every month after school from 2:20-3:30 PM in the media center.
College Visits 2021 (Subject to Change):
Panthers! These are huge opportunities to learn more about schools you may be interested in. You must register on Scoir. Organized by our CAP Advisor, Linda Dwyer. Make sure you follow her new account on IG: @MiamiPalmettoCAP
PSAT Updates
No more tests available for the PSAT/NMSQT. Thank you everyone. I will post testing information on a later date. 

Alejandra Valencia
Testing Chairperson
Co-AP Coordinator
Miami Palmetto High School
(305)235-1360 x2284
Yearbook & School Photo Info:
Yearbook Senior Ads For Sale
Discounted pricing until October 28th!
If you need further information or assistance on yearbook related matters, please contact Arlene Huffman, Yearbook Advisor, at: a.huffman.thepalmecho@gmail.com
Senior Portrait Reminder
Seniors:
In order to be included in this year’s yearbook, you MUST book your session by DECEMBER 4th, 2021. 
GET YOUR PALMETTO SPIRIT WEAR:
NEW DESIGNS! The PTSA's online store, Sharingwear.org, has launched three new designs that are available in several colors and lots of different shirt styles (t-shirts, v-necks, long sleeve t's, hoodies, joggers, etc.).  

Sharingwear.org is a charitable organization founded and operated by Palmetto High students. Designs can be purchased in multiple clothing styles and some designs are available in multiple colors. Orders are custom printed and usually take 2-3 weeks for delivery. All profits from Sharingwear's Palmetto Senior Online Store are shared 50% with the Palmetto Senior PTSA and 50% with Sharingwear's Charity of the Month. Please visit SharingWear.org to stock up on clothes for this year!
COMMUNITY NEWS
FREE Tutoring through Miami-Dade Public Library System:
The Miami-Dade Public Library System has two programs to help students academically, and best of all they are FREE. live, and interactive:
 
“Help your child have a successful school year with the Miami‑Dade Public Library System’s Homework Help & Tutoring Program. Free, 30‑minute one‑on‑one virtual tutoring sessions with certified teachers are available on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. ‑ 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. to all K‑12 students who reside in Miami‑Dade County. Tutoring is available in reading and math. To participate, please submit a tutoring appointment request for your child/ren each week. To maximize learning, a computer or laptop with Internet access and a working camera and microphone is required.”
Very soon, MDPL will be rolling out a program in which we circulate laptops to take home that will include internet access. It’s a CAREs Act grant. 
 
2-  tutoring.mdpls.org  
Tutoring.com is normally a paid service through The Princeton Review, but is free for students with a library card (easy to get- see below). 
“Experts help you with homework, study for tests and write essays from noon to midnight daily.” The student can have typing or voice chat. They can request a specific tutor that they have worked with before or take a random tutor. The entire interaction is recorded and the student can put the transcript into a personal virtual locker. They can email it to their teacher or refer to it in the future. 
Other Notes: 
If a student doesn’t have a library card, they can get one almost instantly at https://www1.mdpls.org/webservices/ecard/Account/Register.
 
If they have any issues with logging on to any of the resources, customercare@mdpls.org can resolve problems from M-Th 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-6pm. 
 
Public libraries are open for students to study in, with safety measures in place. They also have computer access. For locations and hours: https://www1.mdpls.org/webservices/locator/
Abuse Resources:
More information about Sponsorship for families and businesses can be found here.
As of 10/1:
Have Something You Want to Share?
If there is something you would like to share in the MPSH weekly e-blast, please email KatieLAbbott@comcast.net by the end of the school day every Friday.

PLEASE FORWARD this email to any new parents who may not be receiving it yet. 
Thank you!!!
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