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🦷 Dental Sealant Program – Consent Forms Going Home Today!
PCSD has partnered with the Florida Department of Health in Putnam County to offer a School-Based Dental Sealant Program for eligible students in 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th grades!
The program provides dental sealants and other preventive dental services right at school — at no cost to families!
What parents need to know:
Check your child's backpack for a consent packet coming home today, November 2.
Complete all sections and sign the consent form.
Return the completed form to your child's teacher by November 20, 2026.
Participation requires a completed parent/guardian consent form.
Help us keep our students smiling and healthy! 💚💙
Exciting Things Are Happening in Bear Country!
We're celebrating a week full of school spirit, healthy choices, and family fun as our Bears continue growing together!
Red Ribbon Week brings daily dress-up opportunities to encourage positive choices, while Tuesday's Fall Festival is a wonderful opportunity to make memories with our Bear Country family!
Don't forget! Tuesday is Early Release Day @ 12:35 PM, followed by our Fall Festival from 4:30–7:00 PM! Check the daily Red Ribbon Week dress-up themes and join us for all the excitement!
Every Child. Every Day.
Love yall!
Buy tickets early to spend less time waiting in line and more time enjoying the festivities with family and friends!
Tickets are 2 tickets for $1 and available now through October 27th during Parent Drop-Off, Parent Pick-Up, and in the Front Office.
Fall Festival: October 27th @ 4:30 pm
REMINDER: There will be no school for students on the following days:
Monday, October 12 – Planning Day ~ Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 13 – District In-Service ~ Student Holiday
We’ll welcome all of our students back to school on Wednesday, October 14!
Stay up to date on important dates, holidays and more by checking the PCSD Academic Calendar: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/calendar
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Enjoy some well-deserved family time and recharge with NO SCHOOL Monday or Tuesday, and look for report cards to come home next Friday to celebrate your child's progress and identify opportunities for continued GROWth.
Have an awesome long weekend, Bear Country! Love y’all!
- Dismissal at 12:35 pm
- CREW Club after-school child care is available (paid option)
- Kona Ice will be here
- Clear backpacks
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Also, thank you for your patience with our Verkada system and for helping us keep our bears safe.
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Sharing our September Family Bear Bulletin your way!
September Family Bear Bulletin
We Love and Appreciate You!
PCSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
Stay up to date on important dates and holidays by checking the PCSD Calendar: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/calendar
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💙💚 A little planning now can make the school year a whole lot easier!
As you prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 10, take a moment to save the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar to your phone or bookmark it for easy access.
From holidays and teacher workdays to early release days and breaks, you'll have the important dates you need right at your fingertips.
📅 Academic Calendar:
https://www.putnamschools.org/page/calendar
📚 Learn more about attendance:
https://www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance
We're looking forward to an incredible year with our PCSD families!
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🎒Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is here!
Now through August 20, families can save on many back-to-school essentials, including qualifying clothing, school supplies, computers, and more. It's the perfect time to check those school shopping lists and save a little along the way!
While you're getting ready for the new school year, don't forget to visit the PCSD Back-to-School Guide! We've gathered everything you need in one convenient place, including:
✔️ School supply lists
✔️ Academic calendar
✔️ Open House & Meet the Teacher information
✔️ Transportation registration
✔️ Skyward Family Access
✔️ And more!
📚 Start here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/back-to-school
💙💚 Here's to a great start to the 2026–2027 school year!
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Visit our Transportation webpage to download the registration packet and learn more: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/transportation
🎉 Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 PCSD CREW Club Extended-Day Program!
Need dependable after-school care for your child this school year?
CREW Club provides a safe, engaging after-school environment where students can:
📚 Receive homework help
🔬 Explore STEAM activities
⚽ Stay active through recreation and wellness
✨ Discover new interests
🍎 Enjoy a daily snack and meal
Before applications open, visit our CREW Club webpage to learn about:
Participating school locations
Tuition and payment options
Potential financial assistance
APPLY TODAY: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/crewclub
Families will receive enrollment confirmation by email and/or phone within approximately five business days after submitting an application. We can't wait to welcome students to CREW Club!
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Need dependable after-school care for your child this school year?
Beginning Monday morning at 9:00AM families can apply for the 2026-2027 PCSD CREW Club Extended-Day Program.
CREW Club provides a safe, engaging after-school environment where students can:
📚 Receive homework help
🔬 Explore STEAM activities
⚽ Stay active through recreation and wellness
✨ Discover new interests
🍎 Enjoy a daily snack and meal
Before applications open, visit our CREW Club webpage to learn about:
Participating school locations
Tuition and payment options
Potential financial assistance
🔗 https://www.putnamschools.org/page/crewclub
We look forward to serving our PCSD families this school year!
#ProudtobePCSD
🎙 The Pulse: PCSD Podcast – Florida Prepaid: Planning Today for Tomorrow
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/780ncV7PaqY
🎧 Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
In this week’s episode, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency speaks with Ann Fonts from Florida Prepaid about the importance of planning ahead for college and career education costs.
Florida Prepaid helps families lock in future tuition at today’s prices, offering flexible plans that can be used at Florida public colleges and universities, as well as many private and out-of-state schools. Plans can also help cover housing and other qualified expenses. If college savings has been on your mind, now is the time to act. With affordable payment options and plans designed to fit a variety of budgets, Florida Prepaid can help give your child a head start without the uncertainty of rising costs.
The earlier families save, the more prepared students are for the opportunities ahead. Learn more and enroll here: https://bit.ly/49KqfVu
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