Monthly School Happenings

(click on BLUE title for more information/schedule)

RIAFA

Reading Is A Family Affair

When: Monthly turn-in for all students (nightly reading)

--Program encourages students to read as a family by using a monthly calendar to record daily book reading

--Calendars are turned in at school and those who participate receive a coupon for Panther Den

--Year-end parties are also rewarded to students who complete all monthly calendars

Coffee with the Principal

When: One Friday per  month in the school library

--Provides important information to parents/family members about happenings around campus

--serves as a Q & A to connect with Polk parents and guardians

 PTA Membership Meeting

When: One Friday per month, often following Coffee with the Principal

--Functions as an open forum for members to collaborate and help improve the educational experiences of our Panthers through programs, fundraisers, staff support and school upgrades

   Walking School Bus

When: One Wednesday morning (mostly monthly before school

--Morning walk to Polk with staff and family members from designated locations to campus in order to promote exercise, pedestrian safety and wellness

Wellness Walks 

 When: One Wednesday per month during student’s PE time (meet on blacktop off Amposta through back gate)

--Parents/guardians/family members can join their Panthers and participate in walking/running laps to promote exercise and healthy lifestyles

          Fun Run

When: One Saturday morning per month (meet on blacktop off Amposta)

--PE coaches and staff join Polk families on a run/walk around the campus followed by open gym/playground

--Students who attend at least two Fun Runs will receive a special Fun Run shirt or similar item to commend their participation

Panther Den

When: One Friday per month during student’s lunch period (for all students)

--Students can use Pawprint tickets (earned at school for following PAWS), RIAFA dollars or their own money to purchase small trinkets ex: stickers, notebooks and squishy toys, etc.

Spirit Fridays

When: Throughout the year

--Fundraiser that supplies student body with school spirit by selling one of a kind designed shirts and other apparel.

--Students can show their school spirit by wearing their Polk Pride gear every Friday