Heads up, BSE families! The Evening of the Arts is almost here! Celebrate creativity with us at BSE’s Evening of the Arts! 🎨🎶
Join us on Friday, May 1st from 6:15–8:00 PM for a fun-filled night showcasing our students’ artistic talents.
✨ Special guest: Fort Caroline
✨ Student Art Gallery
✨ Live Music Ensemble Performance
✨ Light Concessions
✨ Take-home art activity to remember your year at BSE
Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening where creativity blossoms and melodies bloom! 🌸🎵
Please sign up through this link: EOA Sign Up Link
Purchase tickets to the May 15 THE WAVES Women’s Basketball Game by April 24 and your 1st–5th grade student will be entered to win a FREE Orff Music Camp scholarship ($250 value)!
✨ Each ticket = one raffle entry
✨ More tickets = more chances to win
✨ Enjoy a special pre-show performance by our BSE Music Ensemble
After purchasing, simply send a screenshot of your tickets to Ms. Spears (spearsr@duvalschools.org) to confirm your entries.
Come out, cheer loud, and support our students! 🌊🎉
Join us for a fun night of school spirit and basketball! 🏀💙 Bartram Springs Elementary is heading to cheer on the Jacksonville Waves on May 15 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Bring your family and friends for an exciting game—and support our school at the same time! 🎉 A portion of each ticket sold goes right back to BSE. Don’t miss a special performance by our BSE Music Ensemble before the game! Scan the QR code in the flyer or use this link to purchase tickets as soon as possible to make sure you can join the fun: Spirit Night Link. 🎶
Our extra long weekend is here! 🌼 There will be no school from April 3rd–7th. Teachers and staff return Tuesday for Inservice Day, and students will be back on Wednesday, April 8th. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break!
Get ready for a fun and creative evening at BSE’s Evening of the Arts! 🎨✨ Join us on Friday, May 1st from 6:15–8:00 PM for a night filled with student artwork, live music performances, and hands-on fun.
Enjoy our art gallery, listen to our talented music ensemble, grab some light concessions, and don’t forget to take home a special art activity to remember the year! 🎶🖌️
We’d love for you and your family to come join in on the fun! You can RSVP here: 👉 EOA Sign Up Link
We can’t wait to see you there! 💛
BSE is getting ready for an exciting Field Day, and we need your help to make it unforgettable! 🎉☀️ Join us on April 28th & 29th from 9:00 AM–2:30 PM for a fun-filled day supporting our students.
Volunteers will help run game stations, pass out popsicles, and cheer on our amazing students as they enjoy this special event! 🏃♂️🍦💛
Sign up to volunteer here with this link or scan the QR code in the flyer!
👉 Field Day Volunteer Link
Thank you for helping make Field Day such a fun and memorable experience for our BSE community! 🎈
Help us make a difference in our community! 💙 Bartram Springs Elementary is collecting new socks and underwear for families in need through DESC. BSE is collecting donations from now through the rest of the school year! Donations of all sizes (toddler to adult) and genders are welcome! Please just make sure items are new and in their original packaging. Thank you so much for supporting our community! 🧦✨
Hello, BSE families!
NEHS is still hosting a donation drive to support St. Mary’s Episcopal Pantry, but it's coming to an end soon! We are collecting deodorant and baby wipes throughout the month of March, so if you'd like to contribute, your last day to do so is next Tuesday, March 31st! These everyday essentials make a big difference for families in need. Donations can be dropped off in the front office—thank you for your support!
REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
Join us for our next All Pro Dad meeting on Wednesday, March 25 from 7:45 am - 8:30 am in the Media Center. You will have a chance to meet other dads and their children. Light refreshments will be served.
Spring Break is here, BSE families! 🌼 🌸 There will be no school from March 16–23 for Spring Break and Teacher Planning Day. We hope everyone enjoys a fun and relaxing week filled with sunshine, family time, outdoor adventures, and lots of rest. We look forward to welcoming our students back to BSE on March 24th refreshed and ready to learn! 🌷🌞
TEACHER WRITES PLAY – This Team Duval Shoutout celebrates a captivating, original performance that Bartram Springs Elementary School teachers put on for their students during Literacy Week! In keeping with an annual tradition, third-grade teacher Cindy Ray wrote a play for teachers to act out. This year’s play, titled “Stepping Inside and Out of a Good Book at BSE,” was about a young girl dealing with a range of emotions as she wrote a book report. Teachers got into character, delivering funny and inspiring performances that encouraged confidence and a love for reading. Great work!
It's Tax Season, BSE families!
Families in Northeast Florida can receive free, certified tax preparation services through the RealSense program offered by United Way of Northeast Florida.
Through RealSense, eligible individuals and families can:
- Receive one-on-one support from a certified tax preparer
- File taxes at no cost and keep 100% of their refund
- Access in-person, virtual, drop-off, or self-filing support options
The Sandalwood Full Service Schools site is open January 26 through April 15, 2026, on:
- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Multiple additional locations are available throughout Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Families can book an appointment online at:
unitedwaynefl.org/taxes
This is a wonderful opportunity to save money and receive trusted, professional assistance during tax season. Please review the attached flyers for full site locations and hours.
📍 Location: BSE Media Center
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Come celebrate the launch with us and learn more about this exciting initiative. We look forward to seeing our BSE dads and kids there as we kick things off together!
Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for supporting our school community!
CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!
Happy New Year, BSE families!
The Florida Division of Early Learning’s January Parents' Pages Newsletter is now available! This monthly newsletter provides families with helpful tips, resources, and information to support children’s learning and development at home.
🔗 Download the January Parents' Pages Newsletter:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KeuUC7Dx1QcAmNQ0RH8f9Foqp80?domain=fldoe.org
Families are also encouraged to subscribe to receive future DEL Parents' Pages newsletters directly to their email.
📩 Subscribe to the Division of Early Learning's Parents' Pages Monthly Newsletter:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qUQzC93z1VikmqM6Ot3ijFqDcIr?domain=fldoe.org
We hope these resources support you and your child throughout the rest of the school year!
Happy winter season, BSE families!
Join us for a fun and flavorful adventure! 🥣📚 Kids ages 5–12 can turn their favorite books into tasty dishes at Cooks + Books, happening Monday, December 29th at 3:00 pm at the South Mandarin Branch Library. Scan the QR code on the flyer to add the event to your calendar—don’t miss the chance to whisk away into culinary creativity! ✨
