Palmer Trinity School welcomed Democratic
Representative KEVIN CHAMBLISS and
Republican Senator ALEXIS CALATAYUD.
They spoke on the importance of bipartisan
collaboration and the strategic work that goes
on at the local level of government. They also
encouraged students to get involved in politics and
make a difference for the future. This event was
made possible thanks to the work of the Mayor of
the Village of Palmetto Bay, Karyn Cunningham.
FRENCH STUDENTS in grades
7-12 participated in Le Grand
Concours, the National French
Contest, sponsored by the American
Association of Teachers of French
(AATF). The competition involved
a multiple-choice exam to assess
French language skills, with
national recognition and prizes
for top performers.
A delegation of 13 upper school students, accompanied by Derek Smith,
Susi Cetta and Adrianna Truby, returned to the Netherlands for the 57
th
Annual The Hague International MODEL UN CONFERENCE (THIMUN).
While there, the students participated in debate and diplomacy.
Palmer Trinity School welcomed
Mayor K ARYN CUNNINGHAM
of Palmetto Bay to Mrs. Bade's
ESOL History class as part of their
unit on Florida's State and Local
Government. Students had the
unique opportunity to hear about
her experiences in public service,
community involvement, and key
local initiatives.
Mayor Cunningham's visit brought
real-world insight into the role
of local government, inspiring
students to think critically about
civic engagement and leadership
in their own communities.
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