Parents,
As an ongoing communication between school and home each month is the,

It describes the activities of that month for your child's classroom, along with interesting useful information made available for you.

Special Events

During the year your child's class may be participating in an educational trip. Everything is new and exciting for them, and a simple outing can provide the basis for amazing hands-on learning opportunities. Field trips are not only lots of fun but they can also be very valuable learning experiences for young children. They can help build background knowledge and vocabulary that are important for success in school and life.

It is the policy of Palmetto Bay Preschool to require parental permission before allowing a child to travel with members of his/her class. If you would like your child to participate, you must read and sign the consent form in the office prior to the field trip. Also if you would like to come as a parent chaperone, please inquire at the office.

The Deering Estate Education Department, offers a variety of
On-Site Field Study Trips where students can learn, through engaging hands-on minds-on activities, about South Florida's rich cultrual and natural resources. These Field Study Trips place a focus on topics such as scientific method, archaeology, ecology biology, marine science, and earth science. These field trips are connected with the Florida State Standards.

Fairchild Tropical Gardens their education programs are designed to create a fundamental understanding of botany, nature, the environment and science through guided learning experiences. The students will learn to use tools, enhance their critical thinking skills, and investigate current topics in science to explore how they can become pat of the solution to some of our most pressing environmental challenges.

The Palmetto Bay Fire Department conducts its annual "in house" fire prevention week in October here at the preschool to educate our students to proper fire safety habits. Children learn what steps to take should a fire emergency occur in their homes. Remember, fire safety is a year-round discussion!

The students have taken a train ride at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. In addition to the railroad locomotives, cars, and equipment permanently on display at the Museum, there are special exhibits on display within the cars and buildings.

Summertime Fun, the Splash'N Play area at the beautiful Pinecrest Gardens includes several water features for the enjoyment of the children, and the new playground which offers kids a wide variety of fun and exercise.

During the school year we offer (for an extra fee) a Soccer Clinic with top local and international coaches. Geared to their age level, they will experience training and dills so they can develop an appreciation for the game.

A professional photographer will be at Palmetto Bay Preschool to take individual pictures of your child. We keep it fun by taking care of details. Our staff makes certain that picture day goes smoothly and that every student looks their best. Pictures will be available for viewing with no commitment to purchase, two weeks from the photo shoot.

We will be having our annual Food Drive Daily Food Bank,
a non-for-profit organization, empowers other South Florida non-for-profit organizations to feed needy people and improve their lives. We do this by providing food and other grocery products; and by educating and engaging our community to fight hunger and poverty. Please support with non-perishable (non frozen and no glass jars) food goods.