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

Palm Pointe wears red for National Red Day!  National Red Day is held on the first Friday in February of each year to bring awareness to the fight against heart disease.  Our rockets showed lots of love by supporting this important cause.

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 1st Graders held a “Read to Your Sweetheart” event on February 13th.  Parents and families were invited to  celebrate all of the reading accomplishments that their first graders have made.  Boys and girls shared their love of reading with those that mean the most to them.

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

The Project Citizen National Showcase was recently held, where students from Massachusetts to Arizona tackled problems in their community. Students from Mrs. Wright’s 3rd period Civics class from last school year earned an Exceptional rating on their project, “Water We Waiting For?” Last January, Hannah Dorval, Devin Habyan, Alexia Morgan, and Caleb Chuquillanqui represented their class at the district showcase, where they presented the class project, seeking to combat the high rate of child drownings in the state of Florida by proposing changes to public policy.  They were interviewed by multiple judges and answered questions about their proposed policy, which helped the … Read More

Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition first grader, Bryan Quackenbos, honors custodians with a special treat to celebrate National Custodian Workers Day on October 2, 2014.  Bryan and his family know that a clean, safe learning environment is an important part of an effective education, and Palm Pointe’s custodians always give their best effort to make this happen.  Palm Pointe’s custodians ROCK!

Palm Pointe recognized our wonderful bus drivers with a Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast at Palm Pointe. We appreciate all they do getting our Rockets to and from school safely each day!

Congratulations to Principal Perez and all of the Rockets from Palm Pointe Research School at Tradition. The Mayor and members of the Port St. Lucie City Council recognized the work of Palm Pointe for achieving an “A.” Mrs. Perez accepted a Certificate of Appreciation from the Council on behalf of the school. Congratulations, Palm Pointe!

On behalf of the staff, students and parents of Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition, Principal Debra Snyder proudly accepted The Golden Apple Award presented by Port St. Lucie Mayor Joann Faiella. This Mayoral Recognition was received for being an “A” rated school as designated by the Florida’s Department of Education for the fifth consecutive year. Mayor Faiella expressed her gratitude to the school’s staff for their hard work and dedication to education. She thanked the students and parents for their continuous support as well. In addition to the award, a banner was presented which will be proudly displayed … Read More

As part of a strategic intentional review, 4th grade Palm Pointe students participated in a Reading Olympic Opening Ceremony competition. This was an exciting and engaging way to prepare for their upcoming FAST PM 3 test.

Palm Pointe artists in grades kindergarten through eighth created a “Race to Greatness” display for the St. Lucie County fair. The artwork displayed captures our Rockets’ race to success through reaching our goals in reading, writing, math, science, history, and the arts.  Palm Pointe’s booth can be seen at the fair from February 24th through March 5th. Please stop by the fair school building to vote for our Race to Greatness booth.  The school building is located to the west of the rides past the stage and food.  Go Rockets!

The Project Citizen Entry from Palm Pointe Educational Research School in Tradition will advance to the national finals of the Project Citizen showcase. Due to the pandemic and related school closures, students submitted digital entries describing their selected problem and public policy solutions. Students also recorded presentations sharing details of their project-based learning model. The Justice Teaching Center at Florida Southern College sponsors the state-level Project Citizen showcase. The entry from Palm Pointe, “Water Are We Waiting For?” tied for first place for the best portfolio for the state finals. Additionally, their oral presentation has also taken first place this … Read More

Palm Pointe students who won the March Attendance Challenges got to pie Palm Pointe’s administration team! During the month of March, homerooms in grades K-8 with the highest attendance average and homerooms in grades K-8 with the highest attendance on the early release day in March, proudly earned their spot to pie Mrs. Perez, Mr. Keelor, Ms. Markowitz, and Mrs. Newsome. Students were so excited for this opportunity! The Administrators were pied by over 300 students!    

Lights…Sound…Action!  Last week, our school community was transported “somewhere over the rainbow” during the spectacular performance of The Wizard of Oz. From the moment the curtains opened, the audience was captivated by the incredible talent and hard work of our students and staff. The production showcased vibrant costumes, stunning sets, and unforgettable musical numbers that brought this classic story to life. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion led us on an enchanting journey to Oz, reminding us all of the power of friendship, courage, and home. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Director Melanie … Read More

Students and staff at Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition stand next to their float at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. Everyone that helped with the float and walked in the parade had a wonderful time.  Thank you to all that participated!

Palm Pointe K8 has placed 1st in the Florida Breakfast Challenge! Their efforts to increase school breakfast participation was successful and ensures students have access to the nutrition needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond. To recognize their win, No Kid Hungry Florida will provide the school with $1,000. Now more than ever we are able to see the vital role school meals play in the health and well-being of students. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Dairy Council of Florida, and No Kid Hungry Florida appreciates everything Palm Pointe is doing to help improve the … Read More

Palm Pointe graduates reconnect with Hillary Cruz, 7th grade Civics teacher at Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition, and Janet Winikoff, representing the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, regarding the students’ 2011/12 Project Citizen idea for a pet food stamps program. The students targeted low-income pet owners as the problem to focus on for their class project two years ago; claiming one of the most cited reasons for surrendering pets was due to the owners’ inability to financially care for them. Students had the idea to create a Medicaid-type program (called Peticaid), that would subsidize … Read More

On Thursday, September 11, 2014, sixth grade students at Palm Pointe Elementary Research School at Tradition participated in a special lesson about using oral histories to present multiple perspectives of an historical event. World History teachers, Mrs. Melanie Larsen and Mr. Dennis Keane (former NYFD fireman), and St. Lucie County fireman Ray Reiprecht shared their personal accounts of September 11, 2001. Students also viewed a compilation video featuring the oral histories of other sixth grade teachers and PPE principal, Debra Snyder.  Students then discussed the merits of oral histories as primary sources and how the various perspectives aided their overall … Read More