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Friends of Palms provides many services to Palms Middle School. In turn, Friend of Palms needs your support for our fundraising programs:
Ask Friends of Palms!
Send your questions to askfriends @ palmsmiddleschool.org. See selected questions and answers on our Ask Palms page.
There are many ways that Palms parents can get directly involved in making Palms the best it can be.:
- Learn how Friends of Palms supports our school
- Have everyone in your family join PTSA
- Attend the monthly Friends of Palms/PTSA meetings
- Fill out the online Parent Volunteer Form
- Make your Family Annual Donation and support and attend our fundraisers
- Serve on councils & committees
- Join the Palms Middle School Community Group on Yahoo!
- Come to the Meet and Greet, Back-to-School Night, Open House and the DNA Day Contest, Coffee with the Principal, our Connecting Cultures Exhibit, our concerts, our drama performances, and our many other parent and family events
- Show your Palms Pride!
Palms Middle School is a Gifted/High Ability Magnet School, a School for Advanced Studies, and a Neighborhood School.
Principal's Message • Overview • Why Choose Palms? • Site Map
Considering Palms? Start in our New Parents section.
Attend one of our Visitors' Days! We will have new dates beginning in Fall 2019.
Palms Ballet Folklorico, Son de la Palma would like to invite you to their invitational performance with UCLA's Ballet Folklorico on Sunday, May 26, at UCLA's Royce Hall. Doors open at 5:30 pm.
Our students will be performing a beautiful dance from the Mexican state of Chiapas, done in ballet style. Please see the invitation and the beautiful dress the girls will be wearing.
The following Middle Years Newsletters issues are available for download:
- March: Tips on treating people with respect, success on standardized tests, social media, making mornings enjoyable, wordplay, Spring science, family poetry, medication overuse, and what to do if your child forgets to take something to school.
- April: Tips on reading, conflict resolution, expressing appreciation, designing a logo, mental health education, genealogy and heritage, year-end planning, acne, and sixty-second challenges.
- May: Tips on continued learning after school is out, peer pressure, sibling bonds, summer routines, student 'zines, computer coding, preparing for exams, self-esteem, and making a first aid kit.
Download these issues or back issues on the Middle Years Newsletter page.
SBAC testing will take place from Monday, May 13, through Thursday, May 16. Make-up testing will be given on Friday, May 17, and Monday, May 20. Students, get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before heading to school!
Parents of current 5th, 6th, and 8th grade students: please attend one of several information sessions to learn about pathways that enable your child to take advanced placement (AP) math classes in high school. Dates, times, and locations are noted on this flyer.
As an alternative, watch this informational video that explains the pathways.
Posted 5/8/19
The following Middle Years Newsletters issues are available for download:
- December: Tips on responsibility, brainstorming, making writing fun, co-parenting, avoiding gossip, encouraging creativity, keeping up with school news, mealtime manners, and turning in homework on time.
- January: Tips on everyday math, assertiveness, protecting privacy online, family meals, ADHD, motivation, patience, paying attention in class, and safe use of earbuds.
- February: Tips on research skills, mindfulness, bullying, chatting, foreign languages, studying engineering, make-up work, finding similarity among objects, and follow-through after mistakes.
Download these issues or back issues on the Middle Years Newsletter page.
Posted 5/1/19
The Art in the Afternoon Art show will be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 3:15-4:30 pm, in the library. Please join us!
Palms PE teacher Ms. Millet will be teaching a one-time spin class for Palms families on Saturday, May 4, at 9 am. This will be an introductory-level class, and it's a great way to set an example for our kids that we all need exercise! There is space for 32 riders, so make sure to sign up today. The class costs $10 per rider.
(Be sure to enter the school from the Palms side. The main school entrance will be closed.)
Posted 4/25/19
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Memorial Day honors those who died fighting in the United States Armed Forces. It is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May.
Monday, May 27
- Memorial Day (No School)
Tuesday, May 28
- Friends of Palms Staff Appreciation Luncheon
- 8th Grade Awards
Friday, May 31
- Volunteer Celebration
Calling all prospective Palms families. Come and visit our school to learn about all the wonderful programs the school offers and visit classrooms.
Future dates TBA.
Your child is welcome to attend with you.The program begins at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium.
Visitor Days Flyer (English and Spanish)
Volunteers are needed to report news and maintain this website during 2018. Prior web experience is not required; we'll teach you everything you need to know.
Please fill out the Parent Volunteer Form if you're interested in being a Palms Website Manager or Palms Website Reporter.
Do you know which restaurant on the WestSide Saver Card is among Jonathan Gold's 101 Best Los Angeles Restaurants?
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Family Annual Donation Drive
Please click to donate and find out where your money goes! Both one-time and monthly donations are welcome.
Every Palms parent should choose their preferred way to help their school, through volunteering, donations, and participation.
Fill out the Parent Volunteer Form today!
Read about the Palms Positive Behavior Support program, student behavioral expectations, and parents' rights and responsibilities. Read the message from Principal Dr. Moriuchi.
Download this poster and share it!
Please read the Dress Code rules. Make sure that students are properly attired for school each day.
See also:
Mayura Restaurant is among Jonathan Gold's 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, 2017 edition.
You can get a discount there using the Palms Westside Saver Card!
