"Where the 'B' in Blanton stands for BEST!"
Home of the Dolphins!
6400 54th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, Florida
33709
8:45 AM to 2:55 PM
8:15 AM to 3:25 PM
8:25 AM
Blanton Front Office 727-547-7820
Blanton FAX Number 727-545-6562
Blanton Cafeteria 727-545-6448
R'Club 727-541-3738
ALPHA Office 727-547-7508
In celebration of Black History Month, PABSE invites you to speak with scholars across PCS about the importance of education, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Members of the Black community are invited to speak for 30 minutes and answer questions from students virtually on February 19th. For more information, please call the school at 727-547-7820
Please complete the form below to register:
Register for the Virtual Black American Speak In
Blanton Elementary Parents,
School portraits are done! If you haven't received them yet, they should be distributed over the next few days. Please be looking for them from your child in their folder or backpack. If you did not place an order, you will receive a small “proof” of your child’s photo, a passcode and instructions for placing an order online.
If you have any questions about your order, please contact Vernon Photography directly through Support@VernonPhoto.com.
Retakes are scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2021
If your child did not have their photo taken on the original picture day or if you are not happy with your child’s photos, they can be retaken on retake day.
In order to have a picture taken your child MUST have a RETAKE PASS. Please go to www.VernonPhoto.com/Retakes to obtain your pass.
VERNON PHOTO - RETAKE POLICY: (Please send your child with their retake pass)
• If your child was absent on Picture Day
• If your child is new to the school
• If you purchased a package but you are not satisfied
o Please have your child bring their complete package
• No refunds will be made after 30 days from delivery of your order.
Parents of students enrolled at any of the Pinellas County Title I Schools are invited to participate in the annual Title I Parent Survey.
The purpose of this survey is to provide the Pinellas County School District's (PCS) Title I Program leadership with valuable feedback from parents of students enrolled at a PCS Title I school.
Your opinion is valued, appreciated, and important to continued school improvement.
No individual data will be reported only summarized data will be presented in the report.
Literacy is the foundation for doing well at school, socialising with others, problem-solving, making decisions, becoming independent, managing money and working.
We at Blanton invite you to join us in Celebrating Literacy from January 25 - January 29! Our scholars will be celebrating with the following activities:
Monday: I can read with a clock. (Million Minute Marathon)
Tuesday: I can read in my socks. (Wear mismatch socks)
Wednesday: I can read for fun. (Read and write funny stories)
Thursday: I can read in the sun. (Read outside)
Friday: Wear red shirts because we are "Well READ!"
Celebrate Literacy Week Flyer-Blanton ES
All Pro Dads is back this year with a virtual twist!
This is a program offered through Family First, a nonprofit organization, and sponsored by PTA. With the help of All Pro Dads, we hope to engage our fathers to be involved and help guide their children to a life of leadership and success.
Next event: February 18th at 7:30 am on Zoom.
Topic: TBA
Please see Blanton's Virtual Event below (youtube video, no zoom link).
After watching, please call the school to schedule your personal appointment.
STEP 1- Find Your School Zone
Use the School Zone Locator to find your child’s zoned school, or call Student Assignment, (727) 588-6210. All incoming kindergarteners will be assigned to their zoned school.
STEP 2 - Reserve a Seat
Visit any Pinellas County school to obtain a User ID and Password (if you don’t already have one for another child in your family). You’ll need a government-issued photo ID to do so. To reserve a seat, log onto the Student Reservation System (SRS). You may use any computer to reserve a seat.
STEP 3 - Complete Registration at Your Child’s Zoned School
Visit your child’s assigned school and deliver the required documents: Birth certificate or other proof of identity/age, proof of residency, Florida Certificate of Immunization and a physical examination certificate obtained within the last 12 months. Child’s Social Security number is optional.
Blanton Elementary & Bus Bulletin
Parents,
If your child rides a bus to school each day, you can keep updated on any issues by signing up for Bus Bulletin. Bus Bulletin will notify you by text, phone call or email if:
If your child rides a bus, please take advantage of this free service. Sign-up by going to http://busbulletin.com/parents/
The bus bulletin link can also be found on the district website. Just click on the Transportation button.
Ensure that you have the correct contact information on file to stay informed about what’s occurring at your child’s school and in the district. Parents and guardians can receive phone calls, as well as opt in for emails and text messages.
Get updated at pcsb.org/contactinfo.
Please be aware that we are asking anyone that visits our campus during our visitor check in process.
Have you experienced any of these symptoms, not associated with previously diagnosed conditions, in the past 72 hours?
Feve greater than 100.4/chills
Cough/short of breath
New loss of taste or smell
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Multiple symptoms
Parents! Reporting your child's absence is easier than ever with the "Report Student Absence" feature!
Please click the link below to send an email to the school.
Include the Student’s Name, Date of Birth, Grade, Homeroom Teacher (if known), Date Absent and Reason.
If applicable, please attach any documentation to support the absence.
When complete, click the send button.
MISSION:
Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning and to provide opportunities for students to gain knowledge, skills and develop character for success in our changing world.
VISION:
Pinellas County Schools - 100% Student Success
Our vision for Blanton Elementary is to provide a learning environment that will enable each child to reach his or her fullest potential.