Welcome to Ponce de Leon Elementary School!
Vision: We are dedicated to building a community of successful problem solvers who are prepared to be responsible citizens and celebrate diversity.
Mission Statement: We are committed to:*Develop tolerance in all students*Provide a structured, safe learning environment*Instill the belief that all students can learn*Link standard-based instruction to real world world application*Teach students to persevere when faced with challenges*Ensure continuous learning for all.
State assessments will be held this year. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions.
Testing Calendar:
April 13- 5th grade writing assessment
April 14- 4th grade writing assessment
April 20-21 3rd grade ELA (reading)
May 4- 5th grade ELA
May 11-12 4th grade ELA
May 13-14 3rd grade Math
May 18-19 5th grade Math
May 20-21 4th grade Math
May 25-26 5th grade Science
2020-2021 SCHOOL HOURS
Student Hours: 8:45 A.M. – 2:55 P.M.
Office Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Breakfast Time: 8:15 A.M. - 8:40 A.M.
*Free Breakfast will be available until 9:30 A.M.
Do you have a question/concern? We are here to assist you.
Please contact our Front Office at (727) 588-3573.
School Dress Code:
Ponce de Leon Elementary is not a uniform school. Students may wear their regular clothes. Please be sure to adhere to the Pinellas County Schools dress code policy that can be found in the Student Code of Conduct.
Masks
Masks will be required to enter the campus. Students must wear their mask throughout the day, however, outside mask breaks will be given.
Covid-19 Parent Handbook
Our Covid-19 Parent and Student handbook can be found by clicking the link below. Inside of the parent handbook, families will find information regarding all of the precautions and protocols we will be following to keep our students, staff, and families safe. After reading the parent handbook, if you have questions and/or concerns, please contact the school at (727) 588-3573.
Arrival/Dismissal
All students must be wearing a mask to enter campus.
If you will be using the car circle for drop-off/pick-up, we ask that parents remain inside of their car as parents/guardians/visitors are not allowed on campus. Please know that families are permitted to enter the Front Office, wearing a face mask if they have questions.
Dismissal
Our afternoon dismissal will be staggered to prevent/reduce clustering or large gatherings. Families/Visitors will not be permitted on campus unless you are visiting the front office for assistance. This is a safety measure to keep everyone safe and we thank you in advance for understanding. If your child is a car rider, we kindly ask that you remain inside of your car. Please put a paper in your windshield using sizable print that has your child’s name, teacher name, and grade level. If your child is a walker or bicycle rider, we ask that you wait patiently at the designated gate exit for your child.
Did you miss our Title I Annual Meeting? Please click on the link below to view the presentation. Thank you!
Also, we have a Title I Parent Station located in the front office that provides resources you may find useful.
Title I Annual Parent Meeting Presentation
We are looking for board members for the 2021-22 school year. If you are interested or know someone who would like to help us by being on the board, please complete and submit the form that is below by February 12, 2021.
Phone: (727) 588-3573
Fax: (727) 588-3700