L. Pearl Palmer Elementary School is celebrating its young artists after several student pieces were selected for the prestigious New York State Art Teachers Association exhibit. Local families are raving about the opening of the nature-themed collection showcase at the Beaver Lake Nature Center.

The campus is also buzzing with excitement as the community prepares for the annual event, “Bee the Champion”. The tradition celebrates student leadership and group achievement in order to promote a positive school environment and to unite families in celebration of academic and social progress.

Q1. What extracurricular activities or clubs are there for students?

Ans. Students can participate in a variety of after-school activities including the very popular run club, student council, and year-long art and music programs.

Q2. What are the lunch options the school has for students?

Ans. The school cafeteria offers balanced daily hot lunch menus featuring whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and low-fat milk options in accordance with federal nutrition guidelines.

Q3. What is the school’s policy regarding weather-related closures or delays?

Ans. Emergency closing and delay notifications are transmitted by local news channels, automated phone alert systems, text messaging systems, and the district’s primary website.

Q4. Does the campus have an active parent organization?

Ans. The school has an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that raises money for field trips, takes school pictures and hosts yearly family functions such as the well-attended trunk-or-treat.

Q5. What are the technology resources available to individual students in the classroom?

Ans. The school runs a one-to-one computing program in which students have access to personal learning devices to support interactive digital assignments and basic technology literacy.