Mellon Learning Center -

This Friday, September 12th, from 9:00 am-11:00 am, parents, guardians, and grandparents have a final chance to visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center at Mellon Learning Center. Check in at the front office and make sure that all adults have their I.D. We would love to see you there!

Mellon Learning Center Color Days

Dear Families,
Weekly we have a color that our students focus on. On Friday of that week, we will all wear that color. Below you will find a list of those days. You will also see certain special days that we wear specific colors as well.

Thursday, September 11th: Red, White, and Blue (9/11 Memorial Day)
Friday, September 19th: White
Friday, September 26th: Black
Friday, October 3rd: Pink (Breast Cancer Awareness)
Friday, October 10th: Yellow
Wednesday, October 15th: Orange (World Unity Day)
Thursday, October 16th: Purple (Domestic Violence Awareness Day)
Wednesday, October 22nd: 50th Day of School (Dress in 50’s attire)
Friday, October 24th: Brown
Monday, October 27th: Red (Red Ribbon Week)
Friday, October 31st: Book Character Dress Up
Friday, November 7th: Green
Friday, November 14th: Orange
Friday, November 21st: Purple
Friday, December 5th: Blue

Open House and Book Fair

Title 1 Meeting

Just a reminder about our SAC Meeting tomorrow!

PCSD PreK fees are due on Wednesday, September 10th. 😊😊 You can pay online (https://putnamschools.revtrak.net/) or with cash at your child's school.

Make sure to visit the book fair tomorrow after Grahams with Grandparents!! Looking forward to seeing all those book-loving Grandparents in the morning!

Please join us for our Fall Book Fair!

MLC Shirts.

Our MLC Panther Paw shirts will be on sale through Friday, September 5th. Shirts can be purchased online at https://putnamschools.revtrak.net/ (see code below) or paid with cash at the school. If paying in cash, please send this form, along with the money, in an envelope. If you have already ordered a shirt, you do not need to do anything.

Child’s Name: __________________________________________________
Child’s Teacher: ________________________________________________

Shirt Size(Youth): XS S M L XL

SAVE THE DATE for all these events:
Tuesday, September 9th
4:00 p.m. - SAC Meeting (Media Center)
4:30 p.m. - Title 1 Meeting (Media Center)
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Open House
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Parent Night at the Scholastic Book Fair (Media Center)

More Information To Come!

Mellon Learning Center will be celebrating Grandparents on Friday, September 5th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in your child’s classroom. Due to space constraints, only 2 people per child will be able to attend. You must pre-register for this day. You can either visit https://forms.gle/RKfupFJGp1eZHzKLA or you can scan the QR code below to sign up. Sign ups will close on Friday, August 29th.

We would like to extend a very big Thank You to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in St. John's County for there very generous donation of nap mats, baby and cleaning wipes, and multiple school supplies for our students.

🎒 Back to School & Tax‑Free Savings Coming Soon!

The State of Florida’s Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday runs August 1–31, 2025! Families can save on qualifying school supplies, clothing, shoes, and more — tax free all month long!

We’re sharing this info to help support our PCSD families as they prepare for the new school year. Learn more about eligible items here: https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool

Need your child’s supply list?
Find school and grade-level lists in one spot: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-supply-central

Looking for Meet & Greet / Orientation Dates & Times? Check the district schedule by school here: https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/orientation-dates-times

Tip: Teachers often share classroom-specific supply needs during Meet & Greet events, so it’s a great time to attend and prepare for Day 1!

#ProudtobePCSD

Join Palatka Police Department for National Night Out

Meet the Teacher is Thursday August 7, 2025. ~VPK begins @ 9am in the cafeteria for a parent meeting. ~Pre K 3's and 4's in the classroom. Signs will be posted at the gates with class list. ~Our K-12 1pm - 2pm in the classroom.

VPK-Pre K school supply list.

Parents this is a generalized school supply list for our K to 12 classrooms. Each teacher may have a list of a few other needed items for their specific room.

As we get ready to welcome students back on August 11th for the 2025–2026 school year, we encourage all families to prioritize student health and safety now. Please ensure your child’s required vaccinations and physical examinations are up to date before the first day of school. Vaccinations can be completed through your child’s healthcare provider or the Putnam County Health Department. If your student will need prescription medication or treatments during school hours, please provide a current, signed physician order. Over-the-counter medications require a signed parent consent form. For detailed health requirements and resources, visit our district Health Services page: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/health-services Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

🚌✨ The GABBIE Bus Came to Camp! ✨🚌 Our summer camp had an amazing day with a special visit from the GABBIE Bus – and what a fun and educational experience it was! Our campers learned all about staying healthy in the most interactive way: 🧼 They discovered how germs spread and the importance of handwashing – scrubbing those hands clean. 🦷 They practiced brushing their teeth properly and learned how to keep those smiles bright and healthy! while singing the Happy Birthday song 🎶 🐮🐷 And the fun didn’t stop there – they got up close with some adorable stuffed farm animals and learned all about them. A huge thank you to the GABBIE Bus team for making health education so engaging and memorable for our campers. 💚 #SummerCampFun #HealthyHabits #GABBIEBusVisit #HappyCampers #HandwashingHeroes #FarmAnimalFriends