Good afternoon Wildcat Parents and Guardians
I would like to thank each of you for honoring me on Boss' Day. I appreciate all my favorite snacks (Jelly beans, Plain Lays Potato Chips, Coconut Water, card, etc). You didn't have to do it. Therefore I am grateful. I would like to keep you updated regarding events occurring this week.
In addition to updates, just a reminder students are NOT to be on campus without parental supervision. There is no supervision before 8:00 a.m. Students who are getting into trouble, parents will be contacted. We ask for your support regarding this matter.
Please mark your calendars regarding the following events:
October 22 - Take Your Parents to Lunch (You can eat lunch with your child but you must have Level 2 clearance via DCPS. Level 2 clearance cost $74.50. https://www.duvalschools.org/o/humanresources/page/volunteer-hr
October 23 - TEAM-UP (Lights-On Program); SAC Meeting @5:30 p.m.
October 24 - Awards Ceremony (4th & 5th Grade -8:45; Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 9:20; 2nd/3rd Grade-10:00). You should have received an invitation if your child is receiving recognition.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Flyers will go home tomorrow. Character Day is next Friday. All students will dress up as a Superhero".
Have a wonderful evening and see you tomorrow.
I would like to thank each of you for honoring me on Boss' Day. I appreciate all my favorite snacks (Jelly beans, Plain Lays Potato Chips, Coconut Water, card, etc). You didn't have to do it. Therefore I am grateful. I would like to keep you updated regarding events occurring this week.
In addition to updates, just a reminder students are NOT to be on campus without parental supervision. There is no supervision before 8:00 a.m. Students who are getting into trouble, parents will be contacted. We ask for your support regarding this matter.
Please mark your calendars regarding the following events:
October 22 - Take Your Parents to Lunch (You can eat lunch with your child but you must have Level 2 clearance via DCPS. Level 2 clearance cost $74.50. https://www.duvalschools.org/o/humanresources/page/volunteer-hr
October 23 - TEAM-UP (Lights-On Program); SAC Meeting @5:30 p.m.
October 24 - Awards Ceremony (4th & 5th Grade -8:45; Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 9:20; 2nd/3rd Grade-10:00). You should have received an invitation if your child is receiving recognition.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Flyers will go home tomorrow. Character Day is next Friday. All students will dress up as a Superhero".
Have a wonderful evening and see you tomorrow.
October Parent Newsletter went home today. In addition, a parent survey to let us know the areas of improvement needed. The first 70 students to return the survey will receive a "No Uniform Pass". Parents must sign the survey and please include your child's name. Also there are two dates listed for 1st Nine Weeks Award, the date was changed to October 24 due to school being closed October 13, and 14.
Good morning Wildcat Parents and Guardians
The district will be collecting data to inform schools on various ways to improvements. The survey collects feedback from students, staff, families, and community members to provide a complete view of school climate and experiences. The first 70 students to return their parent's survey will receive a "Uniform Dress Down" pass. Please make sure you write your name and your child's name on the survey. These will come home today.
Survey Window: October 6 - 21, 2025.
Stakeholders: All staff members, students in grades 4-12, families, and community members.
Format: Online, role-specific versions with paper copies available for Parents & Community Members. For a paper-survey, please request through your school.
Parents please email me a copy of your completed online survey by taking a picture. My email address is jamesc@duvalschools.org. Here is the link to complete the survey online: https://www.duvalschools.org/page/surveys
Due to an unforeseen incident, picture day has been rescheduled to December 8, 2025. The portrait company will provide updated flyers as a reminder. Thank you for your attention.
Good evening Wildcat Parents and Guardians just a reminder Open House is tomorrow night at 5:30. Come out and meet your child’s teacher. Have a wonderful night
Team-Up Parent Orientation
August 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.
August 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.
Good afternoon Wildcat Parents
Just a reminder about orientation on Saturday, August 9, 9-10 for Technology Support with new programs. 10-12 a.m. to meet Teachers.
We will have the following:
(9-10 a.m.) Assistance with creating FOCUS, PikMyKid, ThrillShare (to communicate with school and teachers) and K-5 Registration
Free Haircuts
Baptist Hospital for physicals and immunizations
Free Food
Clothing
Clear Backpacks filled with School supplies
Please report to the cafeteria for a brief introductory meeting.
Just a reminder about orientation on Saturday, August 9, 9-10 for Technology Support with new programs. 10-12 a.m. to meet Teachers.
We will have the following:
(9-10 a.m.) Assistance with creating FOCUS, PikMyKid, ThrillShare (to communicate with school and teachers) and K-5 Registration
Free Haircuts
Baptist Hospital for physicals and immunizations
Free Food
Clothing
Clear Backpacks filled with School supplies
Please report to the cafeteria for a brief introductory meeting.
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm located at George Washington Carver Elementary School: Please join us for the Great Harvest Missionary Baptist Church Annual Back-to School Community Block Party in conjunction with George Washington Carver Elementary School. Sports physicals and immunizations provided by St. Vincent's mobile outreach; school supplies and backpacks; haircuts; free food and drinks. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!
Are you in need of after school care? No worries we have Team-Up, our after school provider. You can apply using the QR code. Or click on the link https://cisjax.org/afterschool-application/.
Team-Up begins August 18. Get your application in today.
Team-Up begins August 18. Get your application in today.
2025-2026 Back-to-School Information
Good morning Wildcat Families
Summer Food Pantry is available to all families in need of food assistance. The Food Pantry at Northwestern Legends is open today. See attached flyer and share with someone.
Online Blended Learning is available for students during summer!! Let’s keep learning going and preparing for next school year!
Good morning Wildcat Parents and Happy 1st Day of Summer
I hope that all is well today. As families matriculate during the summer, I will keep you posted regarding some family outings, student learning opportunities to prevent summer slide, and opening of school information. Some families may not know but we will remain open for the 2025-2026 school year. We look forward to welcoming returning and new families.
With that said, here is some summer information:
1. • Blended Learning Access: students will have access to Blended Learning platforms up until the date listed below.
o i-Ready: July 25, 2025 (1st thru 5th grade -Reading and Math)
o Freckle/Lalilo: June 30, 2025 (1st - 5th Grade-Helps struggling readers learn to read better)
o Waterford: August 6, 2025 (Kindergarten Only)
2. I-Ready Personalized Instruction for Families - https://i-readycentral.com/videos/video-i-ready-personalized-instruction-family-guidance/
3. Report Cards will be available on June 12 in FOCUS portal.
4. Free Summer Meals: https://www.summerbreakspot.org/
5. Team-Up Summer Camp: June 9-July 18 (Monday-Friday; 8-5)
6. AMC Movie Camp - AMC Theatres will offer summer movies for kids on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am and 2 p.m. The cost is just $3 per person.
7. Cinemark Movie Theater will offer &1.75 summer movies on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. starting on June 4, 2025. All tickets can be bought online ahead of the show.
8. Free Theater Works at the Florida Theatre - https://www.floridatheatre.com/theatreworks/
24-25 End of Year Information
Good morning Wildcat Parents
As we transition to the close of the 24-25 school year, I would like to wish everyone a happy summer. I am excited for the new school year. Yes, we will still be open for the upcoming 25-26 school year. With that said I want to provide you with some end of year information.
1. Report Cards/Grades - all grades will be posted in FOCUS on June 12. If you don't have a FOCUS account, here are directions to create one. https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/get-linked
2. Back Packs - Please don't bring backpacks the remainder of the week.
3. 3rd Grade Students Required to attend Summer Schools (Parents of notified students only) - Summer School begins on June 9 @ 8:30 a.m. Summer school will be held at Rutledge Pearson Elementary School. Transportation is provided. Please refer to the Bus Schedule sent home. If you have questions, please email Principal James at jamesc@duvalschools.org
Hey! It’s Teachers Appreciation Week next week! Love a teacher. This classroom is a reality of what teachers walk into each day. And everyday they provide love, compassion, and grace as well as an education. We accept and value all walks of life. Without teachers the world would struggle
Read USA Book Fair
When: Thursday, May 1
What: All students will receive 3 free books to read.
Where: GWC Media Center.
Early Dismissal Tomorrow- April 30
Early Dismissal will begin at 1:15 for Kindergarten thru 5th grade
PreK will be dismissed at 12:15 pm.
Good afternoon, Wildcat Parents
Just a reminder tomorrow, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten thru 2nd grade students will begin end of year state testing. This will impact promotion/retention. Testing will begin at 9:15. Please make sure they are at school on time, and they eat a full breakfast. Wish them well and we will see you tomorrow.
School Newsletter Information:
Please make sure your child is here for all end of year testing. The state requires school to meet a 95% testing rate.
April Upcoming Events:
April 8-9 Kindergarten (Waterford Reading)
April 7-11 Assistant Principal Week (Celebrate Ms. Williams)
April 15-17 1st & 2nd Grade (I-Ready Reading and Math Diagnostics
April 22-23 Kindergarten-2nd Grade (STAR CBM Reading)
3rd & 4th Grade (Science End of Year Assessment)
April 23 Administrative Assistant Day (We celebrate the front Office
Staff-Ms. Green, Oden, Anderson, School Guardian Erica Artis)
April 28 4th Nine Weeks Progress Reports in FOCUS
April 28-29 5th Grade (PE and Music EOCs)
April 29 FAST VPK—2nd Grade Reading (State Testing)
April 30 Early Dismissal
Please let us know how we are doing by completing the survey below. The first 69 surveys completed by April 15, your child will receive a dress down uniform pass. If you complete the survey online, just send the paper copy back with your child's name on it.
The survey window will close on April 30, 2025.
Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/