FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!
Dear Fishweir Families,
September is here, and we are excited to share our September Parent Newsletter and Calendar as we continue to Dive D.E.E.P. into Knowledge Under the Sea!
Our newsletter is packed with important information, celebrations, and upcoming opportunities for families to stay connected with our school community. Best of all, the newsletter is interactive, featuring clickable links that provide easy access to resources, registrations, event information, and more.
Inside this month's newsletter, you'll find:
🐠 September Events & Important Dates
⭐ Students of the Month Recognition
💙 September PBIS CAREacter Trait Focus
👨👩👧👦 School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting Reminder
September 8 at 3:15 PM
🎉 PTA Membership Competition & How to Join
💉 Student Flu Shot ClinicSeptember 15
📚 School updates, family resources, and much more!
The newsletter and calendar have been sent directly to your email. Families can also access the digital version through the Fishweir app and via the links included in the email.
Thank you for partnering with us as we make this school year a successful one. We look forward to another month of learning, growing, and diving deep together!
Dear Fishweir families,
Every election is important, but the 2026 upcoming general election is very important to our teachers, students, and schools.
Why the 2026 Election is Important to Our School
Four years ago, voters approved a voluntary 1-mill property assessment to support salary enhancements for our teachers and staff, as well as providing a dedicated funding source for arts and athletics for students. Under state law, this funding source must be renewed every four years.
Our Goals is to Help You Be Informed
Over the next several weeks, we will share information with you through our social media and email to ensure that you are fully informed as you go to the polls. Attached is a flier with basic information about the continuation of the 1 mill. We encourage you to take just a minute to review this information. You can also learn more at www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote.
What You Can Do Now
Most important, we encourage you to participate in the election and let your voice be heard on this issue. If you need to register to vote, you can do so at Florida Online Voter Registration System.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to be informed on this issue, and we encourage you to check out our website or ask me if you have any questions.
Hello and Happy Monday Fishweir Families! Please take a moment to check your email for updates about PikMyKid and important dismissal reminders. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, efficient, and stress-free for everyone.
📣 Hey there Fishweir Families
Please review the attached flyer for two important updates:
🍎 Student Meal Policy Update – There has been a change to the meal policy for this school year. Students who have not completed the necessary meal application or qualification process may not receive free meals during the first 30 days of school as they did in previous years. Please see the flyer for details.
🚗 Dismissal Parking Reminder – To help us be good neighbors and keep dismissal running smoothly, please review the parking expectations outlined in the flyer.
Thank you for your partnership and support! 💙🐠
Please review the attached flyer for two important updates:
🍎 Student Meal Policy Update – There has been a change to the meal policy for this school year. Students who have not completed the necessary meal application or qualification process may not receive free meals during the first 30 days of school as they did in previous years. Please see the flyer for details.
🚗 Dismissal Parking Reminder – To help us be good neighbors and keep dismissal running smoothly, please review the parking expectations outlined in the flyer.
Thank you for your partnership and support! 💙🐠
Hey there Fishweir Families,
Exciting things are happening as we kick off the new school year! Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our successful Meet the Parent event. Your energy, partnership, and support made it a wonderful opportunity to connect and prepare for an amazing year ahead.
We are also excited to share that our Interactive Back-to-School Newsletter is now available as a link, along with a PDF version sent via email for your convenience. In addition, the August & September School Calendar has been shared electronically and as a PDF to help you stay informed about upcoming events and important dates.
For those who would like to review the information presented during Orientation, the Parent News Presentation is also attached/shared as a link for your reference.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We look forward to an outstanding school year filled with learning, growth, and success for all students! 🎉📚✨
Your Fishweir Family in the Building!
Hey there Fishweir Families,
Exciting things are happening as we kick off the new school year! Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our successful Meet the Parent event. Your energy, partnership, and support made it a wonderful opportunity to connect and prepare for an amazing year ahead.
We are also excited to share that our Interactive Back-to-School Newsletter is now available as a link, along with a PDF version sent via email for your convenience. In addition, the August & September School Calendar has been shared electronically and as a PDF to help you stay informed about upcoming events and important dates.
For those who would like to review the information presented during Orientation, the Parent News Presentation is also attached/shared as a link for your reference.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We look forward to an outstanding school year filled with learning, growth, and success for all students! 🎉📚✨
Your Fishweir Family in the Building!
Friday July 31, 2026
Dear Families of Fishweir Elementary School of the Arts,
As we enter a new and exciting school year, I wanted to make you aware of resources and opportunities as it relates to books/media materials and requests for paper communication.
• Classroom Libraries – OneView displays the list of books in your child’s elementary classroom library. To view this list, navigate to OneView at: https://oneview.duvalschools.org and enter your parent account username and password. If you need assistance, an attachment with guided directions is attached.
• Limit Access to Books and Media Materials: If you would like to limit access to types of books you wish for your child to read you must submit the DCPS Book and Media Materials Access form located in the Focus Parent Portal. Instructions to access your parent portal are attached. I strongly encourage you to complete this process through your Focus portal as this will be the means for which we will store your information. However, if you are experiencing technical issues, please contact the [enter point of contact or office and contact information] and you will be provided with a hard copy.
• Request for Paper Communication: Parents/Guardians of Duval County Public School students are eligible to request paper communications regarding report cards, progress reports, and scholarship warnings. Along with electronic copies that will be sent out, by completing the Request for Paper Communication form, you will also receive a paper copy. This form is in your Focus Parent Portal and is also attached.
If you have additional questions regarding your parent accounts or accessing any of the above information, please contact our Media Specialist, Ms. Vicki Parman, she can be contacted via the school number 904.381.3910 or her temporary email vaparman@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Kimberly Dennis, Principal
Friday July 31, 2026
Dear Families of Fishweir Elementary School of the Arts,
As we enter a new and exciting school year, I wanted to make you aware of resources and opportunities as it relates to books/media materials and requests for paper communication.
• Classroom Libraries – OneView displays the list of books in your child’s elementary classroom library. To view this list, navigate to OneView at: https://oneview.duvalschools.org and enter your parent account username and password. If you need assistance, an attachment with guided directions is attached.
• Limit Access to Books and Media Materials: If you would like to limit access to types of books you wish for your child to read you must submit the DCPS Book and Media Materials Access form located in the Focus Parent Portal. Instructions to access your parent portal are attached. I strongly encourage you to complete this process through your Focus portal as this will be the means for which we will store your information. However, if you are experiencing technical issues, please contact the [enter point of contact or office and contact information] and you will be provided with a hard copy.
• Request for Paper Communication: Parents/Guardians of Duval County Public School students are eligible to request paper communications regarding report cards, progress reports, and scholarship warnings. Along with electronic copies that will be sent out, by completing the Request for Paper Communication form, you will also receive a paper copy. This form is in your Focus Parent Portal and is also attached.
If you have additional questions regarding your parent accounts or accessing any of the above information, please contact our Media Specialist, Ms. Vicki Parman, she can be contacted via the school number 904.381.3910 or her temporary email vparman@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Kimberly Dennis, Principal
Hey there Fishweir,
Parents, it's time to stock up and get ready for an amazing year of learning! 🎒✨
Our 2026-2027 School Supply Lists can easily be accessed using the QR code or the Canva link below. Be sure to check your child's grade-level list and get a head start on back-to-school shopping!
🔗 View the Supply Lists Here (via DCPS App or Email):
School Supply Lists
🐠 As we prepare to Deep Dive Into Knowledge Under the Sea, let's make sure every student has the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed from day one!
#FishweirESOTA #DeepDiveIntoKnowledge #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplyLists #ReadyToLearn 🎒🐙📖🌟
IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME..... HERE ARE THE TIMES FOR "MEET THE TEACHER"
WORKSHOP MAKES MUSIC MAGIC - Our Team Duval Shoutout for today goes to district music educators who participated in the week-long intensive “Drumming Up the Fun” music workshop. This engaging workshop, held at Fishweir Elementary, covered instructional techniques to bring books and songs alive through music, drumming, movement, read-alouds, and student collaboration. Made possible by an FLDOE Early Childhood Music Incentive Grant received by the Fine Arts Department this year, this innovative instructional approach fostered teamwork, enhanced cognitive and motor skills, and improved literacy while students learned how to play a variety of musical instruments. Our featured photo shows teachers during the public performance that marked the culmination of their learning in this session. Congratulations to the Fine Arts Department and all of the teachers who made this workshop a success!
Attention Fishweir Families! Attached you will find the date and times of our "Meet the Teacher"
Hey there, Fishweir Families! Summer is in full swing, and we're excited to share some important updates as we prepare for an amazing new school year! Our July Parent Newsletter is now available through the DCPS App and as a PDF in your email. Be sure to check it out for important dates, back-to-school information, and other news you can use.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back soon!
Congratulations to our Fishweir Elementary School of the Arts Community! We are thrilled to share that Fishweir Elementary School of the Arts has once again earned an "A" school grade!
This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our incredible students, teachers, staff, families, and community partners. Together, we have created a learning environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.
Thank you to everyone who plays a role in making Fishweir such a special place to learn and grow. This success belongs to our entire Fishweir family!
As we celebrate this accomplishment, we remain committed to helping every student achieve excellence and continue climbing even higher in the years ahead.
💙 Congratulations, Team Fishweir!
🎭 Where Creativity Begins and Grows
⭐ Proud to be an A-Rated School!
#FishweirProud #SchoolOfTheArts #ARatedSchool #ExcellenceTogether #FishweirFamily #DCPS
Check out our Summer Schedule!
Please see the attached flyer regarding the Yearbook Delivery.
Fishweir Families, Would you like to save time and energy on purchasing school supplies while also benefiting Fishweir PTA? PTA has a great fundraiser going on until June 24th where you can purchase supplies, have them directly shipped to the school with their name on the supplies, all from the comfort of your own home. Just check out the flyer.
"Drumming up the Fun"
Hey there, Fishweir Families!
Our June Newsletter is available as both a PDF and a clickable link in your email, and it’s also live in the DCPS app under Fishweir!
This month’s edition includes important dates to save, volunteer Level II information for chaperones, bus registration details, summer camp opportunities, Willow Branch Library fun, and our June CAREacter Trait.
Dive deep into rest and make it a fun, refreshing summer!
