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Each month, Palms faculty and staff select a student from each grade who they feel excels in and out of the classroom, including for extracurricular activities.

The October Students of the Month are Clara Lara Martinez (6th grade), Eleanora Beylin (7th grade), and Eva Rose Rhoton (8th grade).

Palms parents are asked to fill out the anonymous Title I Parent Survey by the deadline of Monday, November 17, 2025.

Palms is asking how you think the school should spend its Title I funds next year.

The LAUSD Food Services Branch requires students to present their Student ID Card during nutrition and lunch to receive a school-issued meal.

If a student's ID Card is lost, there is a $5 fee to receive a replacement at the Student Store.

This policy went into effect on Monday, November 3, 2025.

LAUSD's Winter Academy (January 5 to 9, 2026) offers both instructional support in core subjects and enrichment opportunities that may include
• Visual & Performing Arts
• STEAM
• Movement
• Social Emotional Learning
• Financial Literacy

Enrollment is now open for all Winter Academy programs. Online enrollment ends on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Students will receive their confirmation letters during the week of December 15, 2025.

Palms will be one of the Winter Academy school locations. As space permits, Palms students who attend will be assigned to Palms as their Winter Academy school.

It's time to pre-order the 2026 Palms Yearbook, with formal photos of Palms students, scenes around the Palms campus, and photos of activities, with a special focus on the once-in-a-generation Time Capsule Project.

Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your copy. If you pre-order by November 30, 2025, the discounted price is $35. Later, the price will be $40.

You can order at the Jostens website or by phoning Jostens at 1-877-767-5217.

Palms celebrates Latino and Hispanic history, culture, and achievements during Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15 each year.

This year, 8th grade student Arva Parikh won a contest to draw a Hispanic-themed album cover. He chose the "Evolution" album cover by Malo, a Latino rock band.

Congratulations Arva!