Tomorrow is our dress down Friday! Please ensure students have on sneakers not bedroom shoes due to safety.
This is a reminder there is no school Monday and Tuesday. We will resume instruction on Wednesday October 15th!
Your voice matters, and your participation plays a vital role in our continued success!
Hope to see you here!
SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK - Duval County Public Schools invites students, families, staff, and community members to participate in a districtwide survey. Your input on the Data Triangle Survey will help guide improvements in instruction, school programs, safety, and communication, ensuring every student receives a high-quality education. The survey is open through October 21. Access the survey and preview survey questions at www.duvalschools.org/survey
To keep all our students safe, especially those with severe nut allergies, our school is a nut-free zone.
Peanuts or peanut butter
Tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.)
Snacks or treats containing nuts (check labels carefully!
We are excited to announce that our Trunk or Treat and Character Parade will take place on October 31st!
Newsletter will be sent home tomorrow with times for each grade level!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help make this event a success by decorating their trunks and passing out candy to our students. This year’s theme is centered around Literacy, so feel free to get creative with your favorite book characters and stories!
If you are interested in participating, please make sure to complete the volunteer paperwork found on our Duval Schools home page.
In addition, we are kindly asking for donations of candy to help ensure all of our students can enjoy the fun.
Thank you for your support—we look forward to a safe and fun celebration!
Attached is the October newsletter . This issue includes important updates, and important events.
“Fall Photo Day is Oct. 23. Don’t forget to order your Fall photos! You can place your order at www.leonards.com/photoprepay and the access code is C735335.” Students are not required to wear uniforms for picture day.
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary, Mrs. Seymore!
Let’s all take a moment to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!
Dads and Father Figures,
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you for joining us at our Donuts with Dads event! Your presence helped make the morning truly special for our students, and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, warm conversations, and shared moments over coffee and donuts.
Your support and involvement mean the world to us and have such a positive impact on your children's experience at school. Events like these remind us how important it is to celebrate and strengthen the bond between families and education.
We hope you enjoyed the time as much as we did—and we look forward to welcoming you at future events!
This is a reminder about FAST PM1 Math testing tomorrow for grades 3rd-5th.
Please ensure your child gets a good night sleep and gets to school on time!
Thank you
