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Kona Ice is coming September 16th! https://www.duvalschools.org/o/ees/article/2394989?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMnruVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHp9BOhZ-y2HhiVOvhgJofrUqP8SkK6qVCiAILshF3_F2-L_lJvYYr0Fu1q7q_aem_Smzyu2xYIrvl8qtBI0fJHA

Join Us for Poetry Night — Tuesday at 5:30 PM!

We are thrilled to invite you and your family to Literacy & Poetry Night at Englewood Elementary! This special event celebrates the joy of reading and offers a fun, engaging way for students and families to explore literacy together.

The evening will begin at 5:30 PM and will feature a variety of activities for all ages. Whether your child is just beginning their reading journey or is already a fluent reader, there will be something for everyone. Families can enjoy interactive storytelling with our young poets, game giveaways, literacy games, and snacks—all designed to inspire a love of reading.

This event is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families, share ideas, and learn practical strategies to support literacy at home. Teachers and staff will be available to offer tips and resources to help foster strong reading habits.

Don't forget to send your child a Valentine's gram for only $1.00.

All payments are due February 10th. Grams will be delivered on February 13th.

This week, we will celebrate Literacy!

Help us... by donating hygiene items for those in need.

Donation Drive Dates: November 24–December 9

Items Needed (Hygiene Items):

Deodorant
Comb/brush
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Body wash/soap
Baby Wipes
socks
hand sanitizers

📚✨ Let’s Keep the Learning Going—At Home! ✨📚
Englewood families, your child’s academic success doesn’t stop at the school doors! To help reinforce classroom learning, students are expected to complete their Blended Learning lessons at home each week.
✅ We’ve created a simple flyer to guide you through logging in to our learning platforms—no tech stress required!
🖥️ These lessons build key skills in reading, math, and more, and every minute counts toward your child’s growth.
💪 Let’s work together to build strong habits and celebrate progress—because learning is a team effort!

#EnglewoodAchieves #BlendedLearningAtHome #ParentPower #BIZIBeReady
@DuvalCountyPublicSchools

PRINCIPAL TEPER NAMED EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – Congratulations to Englewood Elementary Principal Hope Teper for being named the Junior Achievement of North Florida 2025 Educator of the Year! According to JA North Florida President Shannon Italia, Principal Teper, "...exemplifies what it means to champion students beyond the classroom. Her commitment to her students is inspiring, and her partnership with JA has opened doors for hundreds of young learners."

Come join our wonderful school staff!

Food Pantry in June

Parents, This message went out to our school families this morning notifying you that Englewood Elementary will be placed on a Lockout for the school day. Please know that every student is safe in their classrooms and celebrating the last day of school with their teachers. We will begin dismissal at 11:45 am. We wish you all a safe and FUN summer break! Remember to keep reading and practicing those math skills. Hello, this is Duval County Public Schools.  We are calling to inform you that several schools are on lockout this morning due to a report of a threat.  The lockout is in place at Englewood high school and Englewood elementary school, Greenfield Elementary, and Southside Middle School.  JSO has received a phone call from a juvenile threatening to conduct a shooting at Southside Middle School.  While these schools are on lockout, students will be accepted into school buildings, and a strong police presence is in place at the schools and in the surrounding area.  Repeating: We are calling to inform you that several schools are on lockout this morning due to a report of a threat.  The lockout is in place at Englewood high school and elementary school, Greenfield Elementary, and Southside Middle School.  JSO has received a phone call from a juvenile threatening to conduct a shooting at Southside Middle School.  While these schools are on lockout, students will be accepted into school buildings, and a strong police presence is in place at the schools and in the surrounding area.

English Classes

Food Pantry ~ Drive thru on Sat. May 10 and May 24, 10 am to noon!

No School Friday! Have a great 3 day weekend.

Have a safe and restful Spring Break.

Our school celebrated Bananas about Books this week. Students dressed up in their favorite clothing about reading, dressed as their dream job, and wore yellow like bananas. We also had our very own DCPS "Celebrities" come to read to our classes. Our local celebrities that visited were: Dr. Bernier, Mr. Ramirez, Ms. Renfro, Dr. Simon, Dr. Boatright, Mrs. Sullivan, Ms. Turbett, and Mr. Pabon. Our very own ESOL Paraprofessional read books to our students in their home language. Those language are: Burmese, Spanish and Burmese. Our students had the absolute best week going "Bananas over Books!"

Can't wait to see everyone at our Jersey Mike night tonight!!!!

Please mark you calendars! Parent Night at Jersey mikes Thursday, March 6th 5pm-8pm Students will earn House points for attending!

We want to wish our Englewood families, who celebrate Ramadan- a Very Happy Ramadan! Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is celebrated from February 28th to March 30th

How to Make Reading Fun Check out Season 2 Episode 7 of One Vision One Duval- Meet Denise McFarland, a librarian by day and a storyteller by her YouTube channel. You must hear her amazing voices that help her reach so many of our students! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAPC978RzdM