Bobcat Nation! If you are in need of bus transportation for the 2026-2027 School year, July 22nd is the final day for parents to register their child for bus service in order to be routed for the first day of school. Please ensure that you have your student(s), whether general education and ESE students, registered through your Focus account or through the school to receive routing.
Review the attached flyer for full details about how to register.
Registration is required every school year and does not roll over. Please contact the Main Office at 904-745-4990 if you have any questions or concerns. Please also keep in mind that the office may or may not be open all summer, due to the transition down to Merrill Road.
📢 Don Brewer Elementary Families 📢
Progress Reports for the 4th Quarter will be distributed and available in Focus starting this Wednesday. Please be sure to review your child’s progress and reach out to your teacher with any questions.
📅 Reminder: Our Development Meeting will be held on May 14th at 3:30 PM. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success!
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
Bobcats! It's time to purchase those yearbooks! They're $20 each, and don't forget, we're closing DBE, and we will always want to have the memories of the years spent here! There's a QR code on the flyer, but if you are having trouble capturing it, here is the direct pay link: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB34744
You can always send the $20 case by your student(s), and they can purchase in the morning just after announcement or in the afternoon at 2pm, in the main office. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the Main Office at 904-745-4990.
Bobcat Nation! It's time to celebrate the amazing achievements in academics and conduct for the Third 9 Weeks' period! Please join us in celebrating your student(s) by attending the upcoming Q3 Awards Ceremony on April 21! Each grade level will be at a different time, beginning with the 5th grade at 8:30am. Please review the flyer below and if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Main Office or your student's teacher. 904-745-4990
Bobcat Nation! This week is Assistant Principals' Week and we here at Don Brewer are celebrating OUR Assistant Principal, Ms. Shaakera Thomas! Ms. Thomas is a true professional who cares deeply about children and their success and growth. If you see her, make sure to tell her Thanks!
Please review the flyer to know when your student(s) will be assessed, so that any appointments can be made on alternate days, and to ensure that they are rested and ready to go!
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Main Office at 904-745-4990.
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
Have a great day!
Good Afternoon Bobcat Nation,
Happy Monday! We would like to share a few announcements for this week. Students that have Robotics Club will meet on Monday and Wednesday. Our Tutoring Enrichment Program will meet on Tuesday and Thursday.
It is important that students are present this week for DMA 3 testing. This is district testing that will provide current data for Reading, Math and 5th grade Science. Ensure that your child has a good night's rest and has breakfast. We offer breakfast at school, if needed. Your child's teacher will share the results once we complete testing.
Our monthly SAC meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, February 24th at 3:30 p.m. This is our Mid-Year Stakeholder's Meeting and we look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, February 27th is Brewer's Best for selected students and our House Day. Selected students will present their Black History Projects and can dress in character. This is our final event for Black History Month .
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the front office.
Go Bobcats!
Dear Don Brewer Elementary School Families,
I am writing to share an important update regarding the Don Brewer school building and to help you prepare for the upcoming school year.
As you know, Don Brewer Elementary will merge with Merrill Road Elementary in August 2026. Beginning next school year, current Don Brewer students will attend school at Merrill Road Elementary.
Starting in August 2026, the Don Brewer campus will become home to the district’s GRASP Academy. GRASP Academy serves students in grades 1–8 and offers specialized programming for students who demonstrate characteristics of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Enrollment in GRASP Academy is limited to students who meet established eligibility criteria based on these characteristics. This update will not impact you or your child; I am simply sharing this information to keep you informed.
To ensure a smooth transition to our new school community, please note the following:
Current students: If your child is currently enrolled at Don Brewer Elementary, no action is needed. Students will be automatically enrolled at Merrill Road Elementary.
New or kindergarten students: Families with a new kindergarten student for next school year may enroll by visiting the school’s front office.
Bus transportation: Students who live more than 1.5 miles from Merrill Road Elementary are eligible for free bus transportation. Bus registration for the 2026–27 school year will open later this spring.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the school. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Merrill Road Elementary.
Warm regards,
Shana Adams
Principal
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!
Bobcat Nation! We have winners! Last week, as a part of Literacy Week, we had a "Create A Bookmark" competition, and we have our three winners, one from each grade level! Congratulations to Laila Doctor, 3rd Grade, Zy'ire Bryant-Dukes, 4th Grade, and Wyatt Murphy, 5th Grade!
Literacy Week Kicks Off on Monday, January 26th through January 30th. Please review the weekly activities.
We will hold our annual Literacy Night on Thursday, January 29th @ 5:30 p.m. Join us for a night of fun!!
Don Brewer Elementary is participating in the Be Safe, Be Seen Pedestrian Campaign on Wednesday, January 14th.
Students are able to wear clothing that is "Shiny, Sparkly or Reflective". This will showcase our support in understanding the importance of being safe when we are pedestrians.
Students will only be allowed to dress out of uniform on this day. Go Bobcats!
If you are unable to access your student's FOCUS portal, please contact the Main Office at 904-745.4990.
Bobcats, We are all in this together, and there is an opportunity for accessing food if need be. On Saturday, 1/17/26 at the Arlington Family Resource Center from 10am-1pm, you are able to walk up and receive food support. Please see the attached flyer for all information.
Bobcats! Literacy is coming SOON! Please see the attached flyer for all of the amazing events our teachers and administrators have planned for our families during the last week of January! Make your plans now so that you can come be a part of our Bobcat literacy events!
