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Why Join Friends of Palmer?
Benefit your child.
Research shows that children perform better and behave better in school when parents are involved both at home and at school.
Build community.
Friends of Palmer connects you to other like-minded parents, as well as the teachers and staff, helping build community.
Get connected.
Getting involved keeps you connected to what’s going on at the school.
Be a role model.
By getting involved, you show your student(s) the importance you place on education. If you value it, they will value it too.
Your vote counts.
By becoming a Friends of Palmer member, you have a voice in what programs are offered and how fundraising money is spent.
Volunteer Sign Up
Volunteer support from the community is critical to our success. Please sign up if you'd like to get involved and to receive our news, announcements, and event information!
Support Excellence at Palmer Elementary School
Palmer teachers, staff, parents and neighbors all help make Palmer excellent and contributed to Palmer’s impressive achievement of CPS’ Level 1+ rating, the highest possible.
Friends of Palmer provides additional financial support that makes Palmer not just good, but great. It helps fill gaps if and when CPS budgets are cut. It supports enrichment programs, classroom enhancements, technology upgrades and opportunities to launch new and innovative projects.
Donations help support:
Teacher grants, offering new and innovative programming for our students
Reading intervention services for students who struggle at their grade level
Field trip experiences for students outside of school
Aides and staff assistance in classrooms
Materials and books to support the current curriculum in math, reading, and science
Team Sports
Smiling Strings Orchestra Program
Joffrey Ballet Dance Program
Facilities improvements including security and clean up of our new outdoor spaces
Donate
With your help, we can minimize the effects of budget cuts (both now and in the future), retain important programs and resources, and continue to provide our students with a first-rate education.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP
Local businesses and organizations help to keep Palmer excellent by providing financial support, sponsoring events and donating goods and services. Is your business or organization interested in giving back to the Palmer community?
Volunteer
Our work is only possible with the time and effort given by our volunteers. If you’d like to give some of your time and talent to help us reach our goals, please join us!
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