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Palms parents are invited to an LAUSD Zoom workshop on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. The topic is Grief and Loss, and parents will learn how to support their child who has experienced a loss.

This is one of seven LAUSD workshops on three different topics for the school year, and the first on the topic of Grief and Loss.

As part of the 2025-2026 Year of the Time Capsule, Palms is having a Time Capsule Art Contest. The theme is "Study the Past! Observe the Present! Imagine the Future!"

Palms students are invited to submit original artwork that reflects any part of the theme, particularly the years 1976, 2026, and 2076.

Three winners will be selected for each grade level. The winning entries will be placed in the Palms Time Capsule that we'll bury in 2026, to be opened in 2076. Also, one contest entry will be selected as the official Time Capsule T-shirt design.

Be sure to read the Contest Rules and see the Art Contest page. The contest submission deadline is Friday, January 16, 2026, at 3:30pm.

Students with perfect attendance for the last 10 days before Winter Break (Monday December 8 to Friday December 19, 2025) will be entered into a raffle to win Lego sets, puzzles, board games, art sets, jewelry kits, or other prizes.

There will be at least 3 winners for each grade level.

Each year, Palms supports Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y), a local charity that helps young people transition off the streets.

You can donate needed items by dropping them off in the donation boxes in the main Palms entrance. The deadline is Monday, December 15, 2025.

What's needed by S.P.Y: full size shampoos and conditioners, journals, chapsticks, gloves, full size body wash, and shower caddies.

See the Safe Place for Youth page for more details.

On Career Day (Friday, January 16, 2026), parents and community members will talk to Palms students about their talents, career, and personal journey.

The deadline to sign up as a presenter is Friday, December, 5, 2025. Don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Enjoy See's Candies While Helping Palms
See's Candies fundraiser
You can support Palms with your purchases of See's Candies. To place an order, go to the fundraising page or scan the QR code.