Don't forget tomorrow we are having a back-to-school bash. Free haircuts, physicals, vision screenings, food giveaway, backpacks with supplies and food for all Northwestern families. 11:00-1:00. See you in the morning!
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!
Good Evening!
Week 2 is almost down in the books! Thanks for making sure your child has been to school every day! We truly appreciate it!
Tomorrow is show your school spirit by wearing yellow and black. If your child has any yellow and black have them wear it. We will designate Fridays as our show your school spirit day.
Don't forget homework should have come home this week in your child's folder. Check their backpack.
Have a wonderful week!
Good Evening Bumblebees!
I would like to first say thank you for your patience this week. I truly appreciate it. I also want to apologize about the car rider dismissal as it has truly been frustrating. Here are some ways you can help:
1. Please place the Pikmykid student name and number on your dashboard ( I will have extra copies made and distributed tomorrow)
2. Please remain in your cars. If you must leave quickly send an email to brownk1@duvalschools.org to change your child from a car rider to a walker and get them from the walker gate. Faster zone.
3. The Pikmykid numbers are important as they will be used if our school ever had an emergency. It will be the only way you can retrieve your child (we are sending home copies tomorrow in your child's homework folder).
Feel free to also download the app to your phone (Pikmykid Parent)
Thanks again for your patience as we work extremely hard to minimize frustrations.
Have a wonderful week.
Good Morning Bumblebees!
Welcome back! Today is the 1st day of school and we are looking forward to our students returning. Here are a few reminders:
-"Bee"Patient - this week we want to ensure every child goes home the correct way dismissal may take a while this week. We appreciate your patience.
-Write your child's name somewhere in their backpack
-Gates open at 8:00am
-Today only you can escort your child to class. Breakfast is the first stop in the cafeteria.
-During dismissal please do not exit your vehicle.
-Please make sure your child attends school today, after the third day they are removed from the roster if they have not attended
Have a wonderful week
Good Morning Bumblebees!
We are officially 3 weeks away from the 1st day of school (August 10th). Don't forget we are a uniform school! Khaki, Navy Blue, or Black bottoms and ANY color collared shirt.
Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
July 20, 2026, Through August 20, 2026
A variety of stores have the uniforms on sale this week. A good sale is always a great savings! Have a wonderful week!
We are officially 3 weeks away from the 1st day of school (August 10th). Don't forget we are a uniform school! Khaki, Navy Blue, or Black bottoms and ANY color collared shirt.
Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
July 20, 2026, Through August 20, 2026
A variety of stores have the uniforms on sale this week. A good sale is always a great savings! Have a wonderful week!
Looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year!!!
Dear Team Duval,
Summer is here, and our Transportation Team is already preparing to welcome your students back for 2026-27 school year!
To ensure a smooth start to the upcoming school year, we ask that you register your child(ren) to ride a bus as soon as possible. All bus riders—both new and returning, in General Education and ESE—must be registered for transportation.
How to Register
Bus registration forms are online in your FOCUS Account.
For easy step-by-step directions, you can visit www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
Remember, you must have a Linked Parent Account to get started.
Important Dates to Remember:
July 22: The final deadline to register to guarantee a bus stop for the very first day of school. (Requests submitted after July 10 will be posted approximately 10 days after submission.)
July 27: Bus stop details will be available to view on FOCUS.
August 10: First day of school.
For assistance, call our Transportation Team at (904) 858-6200 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thank you for helping us get our students to school safely and on time. We can't wait to see them again on the first day of school, Aug. 10.
Good Evening Bumblebees 🐝!
The end is quickly approaching. It has been such a pleasure having your children and your support. Here are the weekly updates:
Wednesday - Wear Yellow and Black. PreK Graduation at 9:00 am
Thursday - Dress like a Professional
5th grade promotional ceremony @ 9:00 am; 5th Grade Masquerade Sneaker Ball @ 6:00 pm
Friday - Color-Coded Picnic Day - classes choice a color and students bring items of that color for a picnic.
Monday - No school - Memorial Day
Last Day of School May 28th dismissal at noon
Have a wonderful week!
Good Morning Bumblebees 🐝!
Today's spirit day is beach wear. Just a friendly reminder students can wear flip flops, crocs, beach sundresses, trunks, and beach hats. No students should wear a bathing suit to school.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Good Morning Bumblebees 🐝
Here are our weekly updates:
Monday: State Science Testing 5th grade; Opposite Day - teachers dress in uniforms and students dress like teachers
Tuesday:Bring stuffed Animal
Wednesday: K-2 State Testing; White out Day - Wear all white
Thursday: K-2 State Testing; Student Talent Show; Throwback to the 80s
Friday: Beach Day - wear your beach slides
Next Week is PreK Graduation 5/20 and. 5th grade promotional ceremony 5/21 @ 9:00
Have a wonderful week!
Good Evening Bumblebees!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. May is our spirit month. Each day students have an opportunity to show their school spirit. Here are our weekly updates:
Monday - students wear shades
Tuesday - students wear a jersey
Wednesday - students wear crocs
Thursday - students wear mix match clothes
Friday students wear pajamas
On Tuesday we begin STATE testing. Please make sure your child is at school and on time everyday. Testing begins at 9:00 am immediately after our hot served breakfast and ends at 2:45 pm each day. Students do better when they test with their teacher and their class. When students have to make-up tests they do not get to test with their class or their teacher.
This week is teacher appreciation week. Please show some love to your child's teacher.
Have a wonderful week.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. May is our spirit month. Each day students have an opportunity to show their school spirit. Here are our weekly updates:
Monday - students wear shades
Tuesday - students wear a jersey
Wednesday - students wear crocs
Thursday - students wear mix match clothes
Friday students wear pajamas
On Tuesday we begin STATE testing. Please make sure your child is at school and on time everyday. Testing begins at 9:00 am immediately after our hot served breakfast and ends at 2:45 pm each day. Students do better when they test with their teacher and their class. When students have to make-up tests they do not get to test with their class or their teacher.
This week is teacher appreciation week. Please show some love to your child's teacher.
Have a wonderful week.
Good Afternoon Bumblebees!
Here are our weekly reminders:
Today: No tutoring
Thursday: Last day of tutoring
Saturday: No tutoring ended last Saturday
Monday: SAC Meeting at 5:00pm
Have a wonderful week
Good Morning Bumblebees!
I hope you had a relaxing holiday weekend. Here are our weekly updates.
Wednesday - Welcome Back to school! We have 22 days until state testing! We need all students here and on time! After school tutoring 3:15-4:15
Thursday - After school tutoring 3:15-4:15
Friday - Student of the Month Celebration @ 1:30pm
Saturday School - 9:30 - 11:30
Don't forget we are collecting new socks and new underwear for the homeless! Students earn a dress down ticket for their items!
Have a wonderful week!
I hope you had a relaxing holiday weekend. Here are our weekly updates.
Wednesday - Welcome Back to school! We have 22 days until state testing! We need all students here and on time! After school tutoring 3:15-4:15
Thursday - After school tutoring 3:15-4:15
Friday - Student of the Month Celebration @ 1:30pm
Saturday School - 9:30 - 11:30
Don't forget we are collecting new socks and new underwear for the homeless! Students earn a dress down ticket for their items!
Have a wonderful week!
Good Afternoon Bumblebees!
We are so excited about our field trip to Wild Adventures on Monday, March 31, 2026. Please see reminders attached. If your child DID NOT return their permission slip TODAY (March 27, 2026) they WILL NOT be able to attend as no forms will be collected/allowed on the day of the trip. Counts were due to both vendors TODAY.
Here are our weekly reminders:
Monday - Wild Adventures; SAC Meeting @ 5:00
Thursday - STATE Writing Assessment 4th & 5th Grade
Friday - No School. Students return on Wednesday April 8th.
We are so excited about our field trip to Wild Adventures on Monday, March 31, 2026. Please see reminders attached. If your child DID NOT return their permission slip TODAY (March 27, 2026) they WILL NOT be able to attend as no forms will be collected/allowed on the day of the trip. Counts were due to both vendors TODAY.
Here are our weekly reminders:
Monday - Wild Adventures; SAC Meeting @ 5:00
Thursday - STATE Writing Assessment 4th & 5th Grade
Friday - No School. Students return on Wednesday April 8th.
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
Good Evening Bumblebees!
I hope you had a wonderful spring break! I can't wait to see the students smiling faces on tomorrow. We officially have 27 days until STATE Testing! It is very important for your child(ren) to be in school and on time every day!
Please remember to also review the school rules with your child(ren)
1. Follow directions the first time given
2. Keep hands and feet to themselves
3. Be Kind, be kind, be kind
Here are our weekly updates:
4th Quarter begins on Tuesday
After school tutoring Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3:15 - 4:15
Saturday School 9:30 11:30
Return Wild Adventures field trip forms this week
Have a wonderful week!
I hope you had a wonderful spring break! I can't wait to see the students smiling faces on tomorrow. We officially have 27 days until STATE Testing! It is very important for your child(ren) to be in school and on time every day!
Please remember to also review the school rules with your child(ren)
1. Follow directions the first time given
2. Keep hands and feet to themselves
3. Be Kind, be kind, be kind
Here are our weekly updates:
4th Quarter begins on Tuesday
After school tutoring Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3:15 - 4:15
Saturday School 9:30 11:30
Return Wild Adventures field trip forms this week
Have a wonderful week!
Evening 🐝!
Here are our weekly updates:
Monday: 5th grade DMA3 Science testing
Kindergarten and 1st Fieldtrip
Thursday: Play Day 3rd -5th
Title 1 Annual Meeting & Family Poetry Night @ 5 pm.
Friday: K-2 Plat Day
5th grade field trip
Student of the Month Ceremony @ 1:30
No Saturday School
Have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break March 16-23
Great Afternoon Bumblebees 🐝
Here are our weekly updates:
Monday: SAC Meeting @ 5 in the media center
Tuesday & Wednesday: District Testing 2nd grade (DMA2)
Thursday: Black History Presentation: Northwestern Legends Elementary presents...Live Wax Museum Visit our Museum from 9:00-10:00 am.
Friday: Field trip to the Zoo (4th-5th) and the Baseball Field (select K-3)
Saturday School 9:30-11:30 (K-5)
Good morning Bumblebees,
Here are our weekly updates:
Monday: Attendance Matters = we need students here every day, unless they are sick.
Tuesday: Attendance Matters = we need students here every day, unless they are sick.
Wednesday: 5th Grade Field Trip to FAMU students report to school at 7:00 am bus leaves by 7:30 am. Progress Reports go home
Thursday: Doughnuts for Dads @ 9:00 am
Friday: 2nd Grade Fieldtrip to Hands on Museum; Student of the Month @ 1:30 pm
Saturday - NO Saturday School; Happy Valentine's Day