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!
Friendly Reminder: Tonight is our annual Art Night.
Art Night starts at 5:00. We hope to see you there!
It is with a heavy heart that I write to you today to convey some very sad news impacting our school family.
I am sorry to share with you that one of our beloved staff members, assistant teacher Mr. Jan Flager, passed away yesterday.
We will all certainly remember Mr. Flager for his incredible commitment to students. Mr. Flager was a dedicated and long-time educator who was well loved and respected by our entire school community.
Our sympathies go out to his family, friends, and our entire school community during this difficult time. I am deeply saddened, and I know students, staff and family members who knew Mr. Flager will miss him tremendously.
To support our school community, we will have specially trained school counselors and social workers on campus today, and additional support will be made available as needed. Please join me in keeping Mr. Flager’s friends, family, and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Michael Alexander
Principal
Please join us on Thursday, December 4th from 11:00-1:00 to meet the Agencies.
This is not just for transition age students. All students and families should think about their students’ future and the support they may need to be successful. A variety of agencies and transition support personnel will be in attendance to share information and answer questions you may have.
Students will visit the market throughout the day and shop with their class. Please send CASH for your student to shop. If you want to shop with your student, we will pull them to shop with you when you come to explore the agencies.
Items range from 5.00-10.00
This is a friendly reminder that Palm Avenue cannot send home Halloween/Fall treat bags or gifts with students unless the students have parent permission.
Please do not send in any food, treats, or gifts to your student's class without reaching out to the teacher to determine if permission slips have been sent home.
Have a great evening,
Ms. Bartlett
Halloween is almost here! Many of our students will be dressing up, heading to trunk-or-treat events, and going door to door for candy. Please remind your children to walk with an adult, stay on the sidewalks, and make sure drivers can see them by wearing something bright or reflective.
Drivers, please slow down and keep an extra eye out for kids in costumes this weekend.
Don’t forget, the time changes on Sunday, which means it will be getting darker earlier. Let’s all be extra careful when walking, biking, or driving in the evenings.
Have a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween!
Picture Day is Coming!
Your picture date is on Wednesday 10/29/2025
Russ Bratcher's Access Code for Palm Ave ESC is
PSCWV373394
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Text the access code PSCWV373394 to 90738 to receive access and ongoing alerts* or visit
https://my.photoday.com/g/PSCWV373394 on your phone or computer.
Share access to Russ Bratcher's gallery by giving this code or link to others.
Offer details: .Orders must be $35.00 or more.
After you purchase an Advance Pay credit, you will receive a text with the coupon code for this Advance Pay offer. To redeem your credit, visit the published gallery and log in using the same phone number used when purchasing it. At checkout, you’ll notice the credit and offer will automatically be applied.
Please help your child support these Red Ribbon week activities!!!!
Monday, 10/27 "Sock it to Drugs" Students wear crazy/fun socks.
Tuesday, 10/28 "Hats Off to being Drug Free" Students wear hats.
Wednesday, 10/29 " I'm Not a Poser, I'm Drug Free" School picture day, dress to impress!!
Thursday, 10/30 "Team Up Against Drugs" Students are encouraged to wear sports teams' shirts or other accessories.
Friday, 10/31 "Red Shirt Day" Students are encouraged to wear red shirts or clothing to show their support of the "Say No to Drugs" campaign.
On Wednesday October 22, 2025, JSO is hosting a Trunk or Treat event at Palm Avenue. Students are welcome to dress up if they would like (no weapons and no masks). All students must have returned the permission slip to participate.
If you need the permission slip emailed to you, to sign electronically please send Ms. Bartlett an email requesting the form electronically.
bartlettm@duvalschools.org
On Thursday during the school day Chorus and Rhythm Band students will be visiting the symphony
On Thursday evening at 5:00, Title 1 will be hosting the Annual Meeting and Family Fun Night.
Please come join us for a night of fun:)
Open House:
Tuesday 9/9/25 from 5:00-6:60
Spaghetti Dinners will be sold from 5:00-5:30
Dinners are $10.00(Cash Only) and include: Spaghetti, Drink, Dessert
Tuesday September 9th
From 5:00-6:30
5:00
Explore our Business Enterprises
Information about: Senior Fees, CBVE, Team-Up
5:30-6:30
Visit the Classrooms
