School News
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We are Under Construction!
Please check back frequently for updates on the demolition of some of our older buildings to make way for the construction of our BRAND NEW SCHOOL!
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Enroll Now for 2025-2026 School Year - Please click here for all information needed!
All PK-5th forms must be submitted electronically. If you do not have internet access, contact the front office. If you have any questions, please contact our registrar, Lucille Reyes, at 941-741-3179 ext, 33010.
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Click for School Choice Information and Open House Dates
School Choice for the 2025-2026 school year will be between January 13th and 31st, 2025. The Controlled Open Enrollment process requires an active FOCUS parent account .
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Palma Sola PTO
Volunteers are always needed and welcomed! Little tasks, big tasks, 1-day, multiple days....there are options to fit your schedule! Contact us for more information on how you can help be involved with your school! palmasolapto@gmail.com
District Top Stories
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Teacher & Paraprofessional Virtual Job Fair is Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 9am-11am.
We're hiring Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Teacher Aides and Teacher Assistants. We offer a competitive salary with great hours and benefits.This event takes place virtually, so please register early for your preferred time slot.
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Operations Job Fair is Thursday, February 20 from 2pm-5pm.
We're hiring Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Custodians, Cafeteria Managers, Maintenance, HVAC Technicians, and Electricians. We offer a competitive salary with great hours and benefits.Interviews are on-site at Wakeland Support Center, 1812 27th Street E, Bradenton, FL 34208.
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FortifyFL Training for Parents/Guardians
Each school district must make training available for parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL and explain the potential consequences for anyone making a threat or false report.
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New East County School is Named “Lake Manatee K-8”
Learn more about the new school, including construction updates, opening plans, and how we are getting ready to learn.
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Get Focus at your fingertips! Download the MySDMC Focus App.
The MySDMC Focus App provides parents, students and staff an easy and convenient way to get real-time notifications of grades, attendance and upcoming assignments.
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400 Students
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PreK-5th Arts & Music Program
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13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
Upcoming Events
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February 20, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Operations Job Fair
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District Hot Topics & Compliance
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Security Screening at Schools Video
Beginning on August 12, 2024, students and visitors at all high school and random middle school campuses will be screened using a high-tech security scanner system.
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School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee
The committee reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors, and reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures.
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Notifications of Parental Rights in Education
Florida Statutes, Title XLIX, Chapter 1014, 1014.05 School district notifications on parental rights.
Welcome to Palma Sola Elementary
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Palma Sola Elementary School was established in 1961, and we serve approximately 450 students in Pre-K through 5th Grade. Our school is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood in Northwest Bradenton, and we serve students from the surrounding areas. We offer speech, language, ESE, OT and PT services to students who qualify. In addition, we have a gifted program that serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Our academic record is outstanding! For the last 20 years, we have been a top-rated school in the state of Florida! We have consistently scored above the state average on state assessments. We consider our school a community of learners, and our teachers are involved in ongoing professional development. To effectively apply what is learned, grade level teams plan collaboratively in order to share and grow new ideas that will best meet the needs of all students.
Palma Sola prides itself on being a family-friendly school. Throughout the year, we host fun family events - Family Movie Night, Fall Harvest Round Up, Science Night, etc.
We are working to make happy school memories for everyone!
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Hello Palma Sola Panthers,
My name is Jennie Grimes, and I am honored and privileged to have led Palma Sola Elementary for the last nine years. I am very excited to continue to get to know you and your children. Here is to another exciting year as a Palma Sola Panther! #pantherproud!
This is my 33rd year with the School District of Manatee County. I started my career here in 1992. My first 12 years were at Orange Ridge-Bullock School, teaching third grade, and then I was the Reading Coach. My next seven years were at Freedom Elementary, where I was the Assistant Principal. I spent one year as the assistant Principal at Ballard Elementary and then spent 3 years as the Assistant Principal at Braden River Elementary. I began my journey here at Palma Sola in July of 2015. I am a product of Manatee County schools; I attended Moody Elementary, Sugg Middle, and Manatee High School. My educational background consists of a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida and my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
My passion is to be at the forefront of your child’s journey to success. I enjoy seeing the love of learning on all the student’s faces, and I am thrilled to be part of that learning. I believe it is my job to support all the key players in our student’s education and to ensure all students have the chance to grow and be lifelong learners.
My door is always open to you and I welcome any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to meeting you and getting to know your children. I am excited to lead Palma Sola students and will continue to maintain its legacy of preparing our students to be respectful, responsible, safe and prepared citizens.Jennie Grimes,Principal