Explorer’s Weekly Guide for September 14th to 18th
Here’s a quick look at the Weekly Explorer’s Guide for September 14th to 18th, 2026. The next two weeks are packed with exciting events and essential community initiatives, so you won't want to miss a thing.
Check out the snapshot of what's coming up below, and be sure to read the full blog post for all the details, event schedules, and links to register!
Event Highlights
Thursday, September 17th
Celebrating Fathers in Education and Grandparents at Ponce!
Join us for a wonderful morning dedicated to the fathers, uncles, grandparents, and father figures who support our Explorers. Please see the schedule below and RSVP to secure your spot!
8:00 AM – Fathers in Education Day Breakfast
Calling all dads, uncles, and father figures! Step into the Explorer world and join your child for a special breakfast. Enjoy a light breakfast together, followed by a brief, insightful workshop packed with practical tips on navigating and supporting your child through the middle school years.
8:30 AM – Grandparents Celebration
The celebration continues! We invite grandfathers and grandmothers to join their grandchildren to share culture, wisdom, and love. We will have domino tables and other fun activities set up for you to play and bond with your grandchild.
Click below to RSVP and register for the event that you will participate:
RSVP for Fathers in Education Day, Thursday 17th at 8am
RSVP for Grandparents Celebration, Thursday 17th at 8:30am
We can't wait to see our Ponce families there!
Who is Winning the Upcoming Homeroom Donut Party? 🍩
Ponce PTSA annual fundraising campaign is running to make a year full of fun events possible for our Explorers!
The competition is heating up: The homeroom in each grade with the highest percentage of donors will win a Doughnut Party for the entire class, plus a coffee gift card for the teacher!
While we suggest a $20 gift, every single contribution—no matter the amount—counts as participation and brings your child’s class closer to victory.
Click Here to Support the Ponce PTSA & Help Your Homeroom Win!
Your Support Crucially Funds:
Student Clubs & Mini-Grants: Leonettes Dance, Edge, Speech and Debate, Cooking, Gardening, Best Buddies, and the Italian and Spanish Clubs.
Honor Roll Celebrations: Including the Principal’s Honor Roll Lunch at UM and Ice Cream Socials.
Staff & Family Events: Teacher Appreciation Week and the Mother’s Day Breakfast.
End-of-Year Fun: School Year-End Activities and Summer Camp opportunities.
Help us reach our $10,000 community impact goal to champion our students and enrich our school.
Click Here to Support the Ponce PTSA & Help Your Homeroom Win!
Save the date!
Picture Day
September 22nd and 23rd
General PTSA Meeting is coming soon on September 22nd.
Not a member yet?
Sign up for a PTSA Family Membership by September 20th and get up to 4 tickets to a Marlins Game while tickets last!
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