Auburndale Central Elementary School

🌴 Staff Member of the Year – Camp Margaritaville Auburndale

🌟 Celebrating Excellence All Year Long! 🌟

We are proud to announce our Staff Member of the Year, selected from our outstanding Staff Members of the Month throughout the school year!

🎉 Congratulations to:
👉 Sunnie Parkins, our Camp Margaritaville Auburndale Staff Member of the Year!

Throughout the year, our monthly winners were each recognized for their dedication and impact on our campus and received a $50 Amazon gift card and a family day pass to visit Camp Margaritaville Auburndale as a thank-you for their incredible work. At the end of the year, those honorees were entered into a drawing for a special overnight stay experience! 🏝️

Our 2025–2026 Staff Members of the Month were:

August: Sunnie Parkins
September: Todd Butler
October: Kerri Jenal
November: Sharhonda Drayton
December: Jacqui McAllister
January: Sigrid Caceras
February: Shantell Bell
March: Carole Leidi
April: Rosemary Zamora
May: Sunnie Parkins

Each of these staff members goes above and beyond for our students, families, and school community, and we are grateful for the positive difference they make every single day. 💙

A huge THANK YOU to Camp Margaritaville Auburndale for partnering with us to celebrate and uplift our staff in such a meaningful way!

📸 Check out the photos of our winners below!

We'd also like to thank Camp Margaritaville Auburndale for allowing our students to celebrate Renaissance #3 at their location. All the students tremendously enjoyed their time and they can't wait to come again.

Mrs. May and Mrs. Palmer can’t wait for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Good Morning ACE Families,
As you start planning for the 2026-2027 school year please find the supply list below. THANKS!

Please read the message from Polk County Public Schools about backpacks beginning next week!!!

Beginning Tuesday, May 26, no backpacks will be allowed at all PCPS school sites for the remainder of the current school year.

This applies to all PCPS school sites beginning Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, May 28 — the last day of school.

Students may carry bags no larger than a small purse. Lunchboxes will still be permitted.

This is simply a precautionary measure. It is not uncommon for schools to implement such a security change during the final days of the school year, when it is no longer necessary for students to carry backpacks or large purses.

If you feel that your child needs accommodations regarding this change, please contact your school’s administration.

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 21, we will be celebrating our students in grades three - five that made a Level 3, 4, or 5. Can’t wait to celebrate our Panthers!!

Just a reminder - PTA General Meeting TODAY at 3:30 pm in the Media Center! 🙂Hope to see you there!

$5 membership fee for entire school year, we need PTA Officers! If you would like to join please come see us! WE NEED YOU!!

Please join us next week in celebrating Spirit Week!! Please make sure students wear school appropriate clothing if participating in the spirit days and wear appropriate shoes. Remember, crocs are not approved school shoes. THANKS!!

WE NEED YOU! PTA is looking for Officers for next school year 2026-2027! If you are interested in becoming an officer, please fill out this Microsoft Form by Tuesday, May 19th!

We will be having our LAST General PTA Meeting on Wednesday, May 20th at 3:30pm in the Media Center. Membership is $5 for the entire school year.

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🔬🧪 Attention 5th Grade Students & Families! 🧪🔬

Tomorrow is Science Assessment Day! We know our students are ready to shine and show all they’ve learned this year. 🌟

Please make sure students:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Arrive at school on time
✅ Bring their charged IPAD
✅ Bring their positive attitude and do their best!

We believe in our 5th graders and know they will ROCK the test! 💙📚