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Dining for Dollars is a monthly event that lets your family enjoy a meal out while raising money for Friends of Palms.

The September Dining for Dollars event is at Dave's Hot Chicken (Venice and Overland) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

You can order in person, online, or with the Dave's app. Use fundraiser code GIVE or scan the QR code on the flyer, and Dave's will donate 20% of sales to Friends of Palms!

Orientation and election meetings for the School Site Council and the English Learner Advisory Committee are on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the Library or in Zoom.

• 2:45pm: SSC Orientation Meeting
• 3:15pm: SSC Parent/Community Member Election
• 4:00pm: ELAC Orientation and Elections

i-Ready testing, which helps teachers determine each student's needs and monitor their progress throughout the school year, takes place on Wednesday, September 9, Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, 2026.

Testing will be in an extended Homeroom, from 8:00am to 10:00am each day, with the rest of the day following a special bell schedule.

Make sure your child comes to school on time, well rested, having eaten a good breakfast, and with their device fully charged. Students should use the bathrooms before testing begins. Remind students to try their best on each question, and to avoid rushing.

It's Sprit Week! Students are encouraged to dress according to the plan created by Leadership students:

• Tuesday, September 8 is Jersey Day. Wear your favorite jersey! Show off your favorite sports logo or brand!

• Wednesday, September 9 is Polka Dot Day. Wear clothes with lots of dots and spots!

• Thursday, September 10 is Disney Day. Wear Disney gear (Marvel, Star Wars, Winnie the Pooh, Pixar etc.)!

• Friday, September 11 is Pajama Day. Come in pajamas, sweats, or other comfy patterned clothes!

Club Rush, held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, was a great success, with students signing up for lunchtime and after-school clubs at the 20 stations set up on the quad.

You can see photos from Club Rush on the Clubs web page.

There is no school on Friday, September 4, 2026 for California Admission Day.

There is no school on Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day.

School resumes on Tuesday, September 8.