Miami Palmetto Senior High School PTSA
UPCOMING EVENTS
*ALL EVENTS AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
October 11-15: Homecoming HOCOween Dress-Up Days, Hallway Decor
October 11: Financial Aid Night, 6:30PM (virtual, pre-registration link below)
October 12: EESAC Meeting (more details TBA)
October 13: PSAT
October 13: PTSA Membership Contest Ends
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 Try-Outs, 3PM@School
November 6: Yearbook Price Increases
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)
January 8: Senior Photo Session Deadline for Yearbook Inclusion
RESOURCES
PTSA MEMBERSHIP CONTEST
To join PTSA click here.
Still Wanted: PTSA Reflections Chair
Looking for a volunteer parent or student to coordinate MPSH’s participation in Reflections!

The PTA’s Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

The theme for the 2021-2022 program year is “I Will Change The World By…” Students should submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.

If you are able to coordinate MPSH’s participation, please contact Shannon del Prado at sdelprado@pwdlawfirm.com
School Board Member Luisa Santos’s Fellowship Program:
The application for Class III is now available and is due no later than Oct. 28th here.
HOCOween Homecoming 2021 Week Details:
Palmetto Volleyball Game in Memory of Kim Latshaw
Girls Soccer:
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:
For Seniors only: Senior ads are on sale and discounted until October 28. The order form can be found on The Palm Echo Website (www.thepalmecho.com). Spaces are limited and running out! We have sold out completely by the end of October for the last 2 years- act now!
The yearbook is on sale now for $45. We are selling incredibly quick this year (hooray!) All purchases are made ONLY ONLINE at our website (see flyer).
NEW UPDATES!!!
BREAKING NEWS: ​THE DEADLINE FOR SENIORS TO TAKE THEIR SENIOR PORTRAIT HAS BEEN MOVED TO JANUARY 8TH IN ORDER TO BE FEATURED IN THE YEARBOOK. THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE THAT THE PUBLISHING COMPANY IS ALLOWING US. CALL FOX-MAR DIRECTLY TO SCHEDULE. They can take their photos after, but they WILL NOT appear in the yearbook. (see flyer)
If you need further information or assistance on yearbook related matters, please contact Arlene Huffman at: a.huffman.thepalmecho@gmail.com
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 10/7:
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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