Miami Palmetto Senior High School PTSA
UPCOMING EVENTS
*ALL EVENTS AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
November 1-2: Boys Basketball Tryouts
November 3: Teen Talk Roundtable, 2:20-3:30PM, Media Center (first Wednesday of every month)
November 6: Yearbook Price Increases
November 10: PTSA General Meeting (more details TBA)
November 11: No School (Veterans Day)
November 16: Junior Parent Night, 6:30PM (virtual, more details TBA)
November 24-26: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December 1: Teen Talk Roundtable, 2:20-3:30PM, Media Center (first Wednesday of every month)
December 7-8: MPSH Blood Drive, 7AM-2PM
January 8: Senior Photo Session Deadline for Yearbook Inclusion
RESOURCES
Happy Halloween!
In case you missed it, this is how Palmetto High’s Administration looked at school on Thursday (they were creepy and were kooky, mysterious and spooky!!):
Gradtrack
Amazon Holiday Shopping
Boys Basketball Tryouts
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
Yearbook & School Photo Info
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 10/29
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.

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