PRINCIPALS UPDATE

We welcome to our incoming Pasadena Fundamental kindergarteners! 🎉 We look forward to welcoming incoming kindergarten families to our school community!  Registration, orientation, and student screenings are all required steps to be completed by April 30. More details below for our future Pasadena Fundamental Panther!   KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW UNTIL 4.27.26 Please contact our school data management technician, Kelly Bennett, at 727.893.2646 Ext. 2007 to set up a time to complete registration. Please make sure you bring the below documents with you at your appointed time. You will also be completing three forms during this time. Registration will be approximately 20 minutes. All paperwork must be completed by April 27, 2026 or student will be dropped from Pasadena by District Documents needed: Birth Certificate Record of Immunization Physical within the year 2 Proofs of Residency (utility bill, cable bill, phone bill, mortgage) Student’s Social Security Number (optional) Driver’s License of person who made the application   KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION 4.1.26 Pasadena Fundamental’s Incoming kindergarten orientation is scheduled on April 1, 2026 at 845A. Visitor sign in starts at 830A.  Our incoming families will be welcomed by Principal Ateek and our Kindergarten Team. For those families who have not received registration packets our school data management technician Kelly Bennett will briefly answer questions and explain the necessary enrollment requirements. Then, parents will have the opportunity to tour the kindergarten classrooms.   GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KINDERGARTENER SCREENING 4.27-4.30 Please sign up for a time to bring your incoming Kindergarten student to Pasadena to complete a short screening. We will look at name writing, letter identification, counting, reading, etc. This helps our teachers create class lists for the new school year.  Your child will go with one of the kindergarten teachers to do a brief screening, then return to you while you fill out some paperwork.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER UPDATE!

To all our amazing school volunteers: You may have recently received an email regarding a mandatory district change for the upcoming 26/27 school year.   Starting July 1st, 2026 the district requires that ALL volunteers on school grounds MUST have Level 2 Clearance.   We appreciate and truly rely on your support, and we want to make sure the transition is smooth!   ✅ Please check your volunteer status and reach out if you need assistance with getting Level 2 cleared.  

PRIDE Awards

The Pinellas County Schools PRIDE Awards (Program to Recognize Initiative and Distinction in Education) celebrates hundreds of elementary and middle school students for academic excellence and character. Held annually at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the awards honor 5th and 8th graders excelling in Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing. Congrats to Pasadena's Pride Winners: Adelaid B., Math Holland H., Science Lochlan M., Social Studies Sylvia M., Writing

Maria Edmonds Hispanic Achievement Awards

This achievement award honors the legacy of Maria Edmonds, a tireless advocate for women, children, and the Hispanic community. A longtime leader at St. Petersburg College and on local civic boards, she left a lasting impact before her passing in 2017. The Awards, this year are sponsored by the Hispanic Outreach Center. At Pasadena these fifth graders are being recognized this year: 1) Rhys S. 2) Sylvia M. 3) Isabella H. 4) Sophia S. 5. Ella B. 6. Cecillie S.

ATTENTION LEVEL 2 VOLUNTEERS

Are you interested in becoming a mentor for various clubs or programs, such as Girlfriends, 5000 Role Models, Lunch Pals, or others?

If so, please complete the mentor workshop. You can register here:

There are several workshops available, with one being virtual on October 15th.

Once you complete the workshop, we can send a link to indicate which clubs or programs you would be interested in mentoring.

Thank you, and as always, WE appreciate all you do.

T.H.I.N.K.

Please help us to reinforce the concept of the term. T.H.I.N.K. Teach our children to T.H.I.N.K. before they speak, write, or post.

Let's use words to lift others up instead of breaking them down.

T- Is what you are about to say True?

H- Is what you are about to say Helpful?

I- Is what you are about to say Inspiring?

N- Is what you are about to say Necessary?

K- Is what you are about to say Kind?

If not, it doesn't need to be and shouldn't be said!!!

Ask your students if they know what THINK stands for? Are you applying it to what they say to others?

Our character is not defined by grade point average, but by the way we treat each other.

FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY SCHOOL SPIRIT DATES

***Any Friday date unlisted below is categorized as a TEAM spirit date. Any team jersey, or team representation is acceptable wear. Pinellas County Schools (and not Fundamental Dress Code) applies to these date

• March 6- Dress Like Your Role Model Day
• April 10- Under the Sea Day
• May 4- Star Wars Day

ARE YOU RECEIVING SCHOOL EMAILS AND TEXTS MESSASES?

HERE'S WHY YOU MAY NOT BE RECEIVING MESSAGES:

1. You have not opted in to texting.
2. Your cell number is not currently listed in FOCUS.
3. Your cell number is listed as a home number in FOCUS.

Please contact our school DMT, Mrs. Bennett at 7278932646 if you need MORE support.

UPDATE YOUR FOCUS ACCOUNT TODAY!

Visit FOCUS and log in with your parent username and password to update your Student's Contact Information, Clinic Card, Phone Number, Email, Address, Emergency Contact and Medical Records.

If you do not have a parent ID or forgot yours, you can get help at any public school or visit pcsb.org/passwords

Please note: If you have more than one child attending Pinellas County Schools, you will need to update information for each child.

2025-26 CREDITED PARENT MEETINGS (SAC AND PTA)/ EVENTS

Parents/guardians must attend eight (8) mandatory PTA or SAC parent meetings/events during the current school year. Parent meetings dates and times will be held at the locations listed below, unless otherwise updated by the school. Please make sure that you arrive early enough to find a parking place, sign in and are seated and ready to begin the meeting. Meetings will use a QR code to verify attendance. The parent meetings will not exceed 90 minutes. Parents/guardians have the option to send a representative to two of the meetings. Please note that once a family has been placed on probation, sending representatives is no longer an option. See the “Sending Representatives To Meetings” section below for explanation of representatives. Additional meeting/event credit opportunities may be available throughout the school year.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OPPORTUNITIES

January

• 6 SAC Meeting at 6P
• 13 PTA General Membership Meeting at Madbch 6P

February

• 4 SAC Meeting/ Parent University at 6P
• 17 PTA Panther Spirit Night (hosted at local restaurant)

March

• 3 SAC Meeting at 6P
• 5 PTA Family Night/Book Fair at Pasadena 6P
• 24 PTA Panther Spirit Night (hosted at local restaurant)

April

• 7 SAC Meeting at 6P Media Center
• 16 PTA General Membership Meeting at Madbch 6P
• 22 PTA Panther Spirit Night (hosted at local restaurant)

All dates and events are subject to change. Parents will be notified when changes occur. Additional opportunities for meeting credit will be available throughout the school year.

1. Volunteer in the Café-2 volunteer hours=one meeting credit.
2. Volunteer with PTA -2 hours within the same month for meeting credit that month.

(All dates and locations are tentative and subject to change. Communication will be emailed to each family confirming location of the PTA events.)

Lack of attendance at parent meetings would normally result in the following steps:

1. After the first missed meeting, a warning letter will be sent home.
2. After the second missed meeting, a letter will be sent placing the family on probation. Once a family is placed on probation, a representative may not be sent to any meetings.
3. After the third missed meeting, the family will be referred to the Intervention and Appeals Committee for possible dismissal from Pasadena Fundamental.

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to dress appropriately to reflect pride in oneself and school, and to avoid social fads and disruptions to the school learning environment. The following expectations are in addition to the Pinellas County Student Code of Conduct.

SCHOOL-WIDE DRESS CODE/ APPROVED

• Khaki, black or navy-blue traditional “chino” style uniform shorts, fitted at the natural waistline and worn no lower than the bottom of the knee or higher than three inches above the knee.

• Khaki, black or navy-blue traditional “chino” style uniform joggers or pants, fitted at the natural waistline and worn no shorter than ankle bone in length.

• Solid khaki, black or navy-blue uniform skirt, the length worn no higher than three inches above the knee front and back (shorts may be worn under if covered by skirt or dress)

• Any solid-colored t-shirt, collared shirt, or blouse, with no designs or patterns; a small logo that reflects the clothing manufacturer or brand is acceptable. The logo should be less than two inches in diameter.

• Any solid-colored uniform dress, with no designs or patterns; a small logo that reflects the clothing manufacturer or brand is acceptable. The logo should be less than two inches in diameter.

• When layering shirts (long sleeve under short sleeve) both shirts must be a solid color.

• Students may wear jeans if they are wearing a Pasadena t-shirt.

• Students may wear jeans if they are wearing a Defend A Friend t-shirt.

• Athletic shoes (with rubber soles), with any style socks; Tights in any solid color

• Solid colored leggings under dresses or skirts only

• Any color/pattern jacket may be worn.

NO STUDENT MAY WEAR THE FOLLOWING

• Cargo or carpenter shorts/pants, capris, culottes, split skirts, denim shorts, athletic shorts or pants, sweatpants or any form of redefined shorts

• Form fitting leotard/spandex type clothing, tight knit pants, clinging pants or leggings/jeggings are not allowed unless proper outer garments cover to mid-thigh length or longer (i.e. worn under a skirt/dress)

• No garments that are see-through or mesh

• Shirts that show a child’s midriff when both hands are raised or that have sayings/images that are deemed inappropriate.

• Blouses, shirts, or dresses which are tank tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, sleeveless, or low cut in front or back.

• All non-athletic shoes, such as sandals, thongs, flip-flops, shoes with wheels, spikes, cleats, clogs, boots or shoes that appear boot-like, croc-style shoes, or shoes without back strap.

• Clothing with holes, tears, any type of fraying, or are oversized.

• Hats, other head coverings, or sunglasses may only be worn during outside P.E. activities and may not be worn during any portion of the regular school day without the expressed permission of the principal.

For safety and prevention of overheating, it is a recommendation from the Physical Education staff that students (boys and girls) with longer hair and bangs, wear a wide headband, hair tie, hat, or visor to keep their hair out of their eyes and off their neck.

Students who come to school wearing inappropriate attire may be sent to the office to call a parent/guardian for acceptable clothing and will receive a Dress Code Violation. On the third violation, a Warning/Detention Notice will be given and for each additional dress code violation thereafter. After three dress code Warning/Detention Notices in an infraction period, the student will be referred to the Intervention and Appeals Committee (IAC).