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thank-you cards for veterans

Write a Thank-you Card to a Veteran

Students are invited to write thank-you cards to veterans, in any format or style. Place the cards in Mr. Kim's mailbox in the Main Office by Tuesday, November 10, 2026, by 3: 30pm. The cards will be delivered to the West LA Veterans Hospital on Veterans Day.

This Palms annual tradition has been recognized by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
School Needs Assessment survey QR code

School Needs Assessment Survey for Parents

Parents and guardians: Please fill out the School Needs Assessment survey. It is used to create the School Plan for Student Achievement, and your input is needed.

There are 10 questions on the survey. Scan the QR code or go to: bit.ly/26ParentInput
2026-2027 Student Body Officers

2026-2027 Student Body Officers

This year's Student Body Officers were elected in Septe. They are members of the Leadership elective taught by Mrs. Wohl.

Congratulations to:
• President: Zurie Dinani
• Vice President: Caitlyn Widemond
• Secretary: Emily Pozos-Francisco
• Treasurer: Ryan Hartson
• Commissioner of Activities: Sofia Rodriguez
Family STEAM Night

Family STEAM Night: November 5

Thursday, November 5, 2026 is Family STEAM Night at Palms, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Students will lead 5- to 10-minute experiments or activities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics. Palms families and prospective Palms families can visit each station.
food drive

Holiday Food Drive: November 2 to 20

Leadership students are collecting food for needy families. Please donate non-perishable items to the collection boxes in the Main Office and in each homeroom.

Food should be in jars, cans, or sealed packets. See the Holiday Food Drive web page for suggested items.
fall back for Daylight Saving Time

Fall Back From Daylight Saving Time: November 1

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Set your clocks back one hour. Otherwise, students might show up at Palms an hour early on Monday!

This is also a good time to check your emergency supplies and change the batteries in your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and flashlights.
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Palms Middle School in Los Angeles is a community school, a School For Advanced Studies, a Media Magnet, a Gifted Magnet School, and a Spanish World Language Immersion School. We are proud of our academic program and the education we offer, including our high state test scores, our many cultural, artistic, and other programs, our awards and honors, and our friendly and safe atmosphere.
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