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Welcome to the Web site of the Palmcroft Panthers. We’re glad you’re here! It is our goal to provide you, the families and friends of Palmcroft Elementary School students, an enjoyable and informative place on the Web to visit and learn more about our school. We believe that good communication between our school and your home is a key to our students’ success, and this Web site is an integral tool that will help us achieve our goals. Please visit us often to find the answers to many of your frequently asked questions or to contact one of our awesome teachers or staff members. Go to our Calendar or our News and Events page to find out about exciting Panther happenings. You’ll also find information especially for parents so you know how you can make a difference in your child’s education. If you’d like, you are also welcome to contact us anytime for any reason. Thanks for visiting us and enjoy your stay.  The mission of Palmcroft School is to foster fair and consistent expectations for student behavior; ensure a comprehensive education for our students through rigorous curriculum and instructional excellence; and promote a sense of well being in all students through recognition of accomplishments.
 Dear Parents/Guardians: As we head into the second half of the school year, I want to emphasize the importance of school attendance. Not only do students need to be physically present at school, but they also need to attend to the tasks at hand while at school. Please ask your child each evening about what he/she did at school every day and show an interest in the work that comes home regularly. Testing season is around the corner and every moment of instructional time is precious as these important year-end assessments approach. Students in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades will be participating in the winter DIBELS benchmark assessments after we return in January. These assessments allow teachers to gain information on the progress of students learning to read or reading dependent on grade level. The information will help the classroom teachers design whole group and small group reading instruction in their classroom. We encourage families to take some time after Christmas to read and practice their letters and sounds. Fifth grade students and parents are invited to attend a Science Fair Project Night on Thursday, January 26. The activity will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Fifth grade teachers will explain expectations, deadlines, and dates of the science fair at Palmcroft and the Yuma County Festival, and students will have an opportunity to work on their projects. A limited amount of science fair project boards will be given away free that night for those participating in the event. Sincerely,
Mr. Pat Koppinger, Principal
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