Author: AMY FAZZALARO

Palm Pointe 8th grade students participated in May the Math Force Be With You – a special event reviewing Math in preparation for next week’s state exams! Students worked hard cooperatively and independently on review questions covering their math standards.  While they had fun solving problems and playing minute-to-win-it challenges themed around the Star Wars universe, the best part was light sabers, of course! It was wonderful to see their confidence and knowledge as they proved their solutions and showed their work.  Our students are charged and ready!  The Force is definitely strong with them and they will prove to … Read More

Take me out to the ballgame! Palm Pointe night at the ballpark was so much fun. Thank you to the Mets organization for partnering with our school and district for this “cracker jack” event.  It was awesome to see so many Rockets and their families at the ballfield rooting on our local Mets team.  Way to go to our Vocal Vision Choir, for their beautiful rendition of the National Anthem! Our very own Mr. Apostolico, Palm Pointe’s technology Superman, threw out the first pitch, and our Rocket chorus led the crowd in Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the … Read More

Palm Pointe third graders came in representing various idioms! An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning is not from the literal form of its words.  Students and staff were buzzing with excitement over the many creative ways they represented their idioms!  This was a part of their intentional review of the Figurative Language Skills they have learned in class.  Everyone had a blast throughout the school day figuring out what each student’s real-life representation meant as an idiom.  Our Rockets are working hard towards showing what they know and how much they have accomplished this school year.

Palm Pointe Kindergarten students were thrilled to take a field trip to The Fresh Market in Tradition.  Students, chaperones, and teachers walked safely down the street to get a hands-on experience following one of our Play With Purpose themes.    Our students loved touring the grocery store, sampling snacks,  and learning about what it takes to maintain a business that provides for the community.  This real world experience was enjoyed by all.  The Market staff was so inviting, and the students were attentive and engaged.  We want to thank the store manager, Michael Gillespie, for helping make this field trip … Read More

Palm Pointe is Navigating the Future with space travel at the St. Lucie County Fair. Congratulations to PPE on their first-place win at the SLC Fair School Display for the judge’s choice! The display included neon colors, and backlighting to highlight the amazing art creations done by students in grades K-8.  Some of the 3-dimensional art pieces created by the students included cars and robots.  In addition to creating the artwork, students incorporated writing pieces about their designs.  Students wrote about space travel, what it would be like to be an astronaut, and what their custom robots would do.  The art … Read More

A huge congratulations to the Palm Pointe Odyssey of the Mind teams! This past weekend, elementary and middle school teams, led by Ms. Crooks, competed at the regional competition at Treasure Coast High School. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and creativity! Our middle school team placed an impressive 3rd place! One of our amazing elementary team members won the prestigious OMER award, recognizing their outstanding spirit and teamwork! We’re so proud of our talented students for showcasing their problem-solving skills and setting the stage for success! We can’t wait to see what wonderful and creative solutions … Read More

Palm Pointe Kindergarten students had an exciting in-house field trip thanks to The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast’s Pirate STEM program. This event immersed them in the world of pirates and treasure, blending history, creativity, and a touch of science. The adventure began with a deep dive into the history of the Treasure Coast, where students learned about its rich pirate connections and legendary lost treasures. Students worked in teams to create pirate ships and treasure maps. They then tested whether their ships would sink or float, combining creativity with scientific exploration. The experience provided the kids with an … Read More

Each year the Palm Pointe Elementary Physical Education Department runs a yearly fund-raising campaign for the American Heart Association.  The Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser raised $5,200 this year.  Students have been learning healthy heart habits and how the heart works.  The P.E. Department culminated the fundraising by having the students participate in heart-related jumping and hopping activities.  Mr. Santoro and Mr. Piscopo would like to thank our students and their parents for their continued efforts to make this such a success.  In addition to learning important information about heart health, students learned the importance of giving back to the … Read More

Palm Pointe sent 10 students to participate in the Regional STEM Fair.  The students presented their projects to three different judges and they were graded on a rubric that laid out all the criteria for the projects.  They presented in different categories and on a variety of topics.  In addition to gaining knowledge on the topic they presented, they learned life skills including meeting deadlines, presenting to others, and working through problems.  Our students did an amazing job, and we are so proud of them. Students are anxiously awaiting the results from their presentations and hopeful that they might be … Read More

To kick off literacy week at Palm Pointe, Mrs. Baise’s kindergarten class and Mrs. Garcia-Herrera’s sixth-grade class paired up to read together! The sixth-graders helped the younger students illustrate the book’s cover and a favorite scene from each story. The kindergartners were excited to show off all the sight words they knew!  Additional activities that students participated in included: a door decorating contest, schoolwide D.E.A.R. time, a Parent and Family Literacy Event, and book talks with student authors.  It was a great week enjoying books and sharing what we love about reading.  Classes that participated in buddy reading are sure … Read More

First Graders at Palm Pointe had the pleasure of hosting special visitors from the St. Lucie Mets—Mr. Traer Van Allen and their mascot, Klutch. They shared with our students how the St. Lucie Mets actively contribute to our community by supporting various local organizations. It was a great opportunity for the students to learn about the positive impact sports teams can have beyond the field.

Palm Pointe Kindergarten students were thrilled to have Rosa from MIDFLORIDA Gift of Reading come read to their classes. Each student and teacher received a free book to take home.

Palm Pointe 8th Grade History students had a “sweet” time learning about the Boston Tea Party!

Palm Pointe Kindergarteners spent a few weeks learning about fire safety. As a part of their lesson, they created “thank you” cards for local firefighters. The cards were sent to a local station who shared them with the crew. The students were SO EXCITED when they received a picture BACK from the firefighters! It was so rewarding to see that their hard work makes a difference to others!

Palm Pointe Second Graders made storybook character pumpkins! Students chose their favorite books and decorated pumpkins to look like the main characters.

Mrs. Mckeliver’s 6th grade students at Palm Pointe investigated Earth’s systems focusing specifically on the geosphere where they constructed the layers of the Earth using Play-Doh!

7th grade ELA classes at Palm Pointe did a gallery walk to preview the novel they will be reading for quarter one. Students learned about the author of “The Fourteenth Goldfish” and information about the novel. They wrote down their “wonderings and noticing’s”.

Palm Pointe 8th-grade students in Mrs.Hairabedian’s research group had a Book Tasting. Students were given a selection of books to explore and rate. They picked their top choices and will be participating in a Book Club each week.

Congratulations to the Palm Pointe Jazz Band. They participated in the Lakeside Jazz Festival in Port Orange Florida. Out of 19 bands they took home trophies for the Best Overall Rhythm Section, Best Overall Trombone Section as well as Overall Best Band at the festival. They also received a superior rating. The students were pleased to see their hard work pay off and are looking forward to more jazz growth!

Palm Pointe students got to enjoy a Family Baseball Night at Clover Park! Students watched the baseball game, Assistant Principal Mr.Keelor got to throw the first pitch, our middle school Vocal Vision choir sang the National Anthem, our elementary chorus sang “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” during the 7th inning stretch, and students had the opportunity to the run the bases after the game. It was a fun night had by all!