Ponce Weekly Guide | November 2–6, 2026
Happy Sunday, Ponce families! 🧭💙
November is here, bringing opportunities to celebrate, connect and give back! After a week filled with school spirit, student recognitions and Halloween fun, we’re looking ahead to Thursday’s Centennial Plaque unveiling and 5th Grade Magnet Fair, our teacher mini-grants, and Give Miami Day.
A quick reminder: there is no school for students on Tuesday, November 3.
🗓️ Save the Dates
Tuesday, November 3: Teacher Planning Day — no classes for students. Election Day.
Thursday, November 5, 5:30 PM: Centennial Fundraising Plaque unveiling.
Thursday, November 5: Fifth Grade Magnet Fair.
Monday, November 9: Sixth Grade Science field trip to Biscayne Nature Center and French Cultural Celebration.
Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day — no school.
Thursday, November 12: Picture Retake Day and Cross Country Middle School Championships.
Friday, November 13: World Kindness Day.
Sunday, November 15: Give Miami Day 5K.
Thursday, November 19: Give Miami Day and Ponce Idol Talent Show.
Check the Explorers’ Guide above for daily class rotations, clubs, practices and meetings. School begins at 9:10 AM, and regular school uniform requirements apply.
📸 A Look Back at a Spirited Week!
From United Way Spirit Week outfits to Friday’s Halloween celebrations, our Explorers brought plenty of creativity and energy to campus!
A big thank-you to Ms. Campos and the Theater Department for bringing back the Haunted House, and to everyone who helped make the celebrations possible. Our PTSA was happy to sponsor a free Halloween Photo Booth for students, giving classmates another way to have fun and make memories together.
There was plenty to celebrate beyond Halloween, too. Principal’s Honor Roll students enjoyed lunch with Ms. Gonzalez at the University of Miami and a behind-the-scenes library tour, while Quarter 1 Honor Roll students celebrated with ice cream. Congratulations, Explorers!
💙 Your PTSA Support in Action
The activities families help make possible show up throughout the school year—in student celebrations, classroom support and moments that bring our community together.
This week, we’re sharing a few of those moments through photos. Thank you to our volunteers, members and donors for helping us offer experiences such as Friday’s free photo booth and for supporting the work ahead.
Doughnut parties: Our winning homerooms have a sweet celebration coming! Dates will be shared once confirmed.
Teacher mini-grants: We’re preparing to launch our next round of mini-grants to support teachers’ classroom ideas and student learning. Look out for application details soon!
🏫 Welcoming Future Explorers | Thursday, November 5
Know a family with a fifth grader? Invite them to discover Ponce at our Fifth Grade Magnet Fair! It’s an opportunity to meet the school team, learn about our programs and get a feel for our Explorer community.
That evening also includes the Centennial Fundraising Plaque unveiling at 5:30 PM, recognizing support for this chapter in Ponce’s history.
💜 Give Miami Day Is Coming!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 19, with early giving opening November 14. We’re getting ready to bring our Ponce community together in support of our students, including our campaign for new testing laptops.
You can help now by sharing our campaign updates with friends, relatives and local businesses—and joining us for the Give Miami Day 5K on Sunday, November 15!
Run, jog or walk with fellow Ponce families. Sixth and seventh graders can earn 10 community service hours for participating. When registering, select Ponce de Leon Middle School PTSA as your nonprofit.
🗳️ Election Day | Tuesday, November 3
Tuesday Election Day. Alongside other ballot items, voters will consider renewing the existing school property tax levy for teacher and instructional personnel compensation, student safety and school security.
Take a moment to review the official ballot language and check your assigned voting location at VoteMiamiDade.gov.
Students do not attend school that day because it is a Teacher Planning Day.
🗳️ VOTE YES ON #268!
This referendum helps maintain local funding for our teachers’ salary supplements and school safety, including School Resource Officers like our own Officer Dori.
Our teachers deserve our support. Our students deserve safe schools. Let’s stand together for the people who make a difference every day at Ponce! 💙❤️
Thank you for showing up for our students, celebrating their achievements and helping our school community grow. Let’s welcome November with kindness, gratitude and plenty of Ponce pride!
ONE VISION. ONE STANDARD. ONE PONCE. 💙
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