Did you know your child could receive free books mailed directly to your home? Through our partnership with New Worlds Reading — a state‑supported literacy program — eligible VPK through 5th grade students can build their home library and keep reading all year long.
If your child is not yet reading at grade level and attends a Florida VPK program or public school, you qualify! ✅
Ready to get started? Visit newworldsreading.com/en/eligibility
to register your child and have books sent to you at no cost.
📚🌳 Join Ms. Miller and Principal Gomez for Reading in the Park during Winter Break! 🌳📚
Students and families, let’s kick off winter break with a fun and inspiring Reading Event on Monday, 12/22 from 12–1 pm at: 📍 Crabtree Park | 1704 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217
PLUS — Every student who attends will receive a free book to enjoy over the break! 🎁📚
Bring your picnic blanket, get outside, and enjoy an afternoon of reading, reflection, and community time.
Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together—see you there! Go Pandas!
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open December 8th–11th!
Don’t miss out on great books and fun for our students.
📅 Family Night
Join us Thursday, December 11th from 4–5 PM for a special family shopping event!
💳 e-Wallet Available
Make checkout easy by setting up an e-Wallet at Scholastic.com.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🐼💛📖
📣 San Jose Elementary – Upcoming December Events! ❄️🐼
We have an exciting month planned! Check out what’s happening:
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
December 8–11
Send funds with your child so they can purchase items at the Book Fair.
📚 Family Night at the Book Fair
December 11 | 4:00–5:00 PM
🍽️ Desayuna Conmigo / Have Breakfast With Me
December 18 | 8:15–8:45 AM
⛄ Winter Break
December 22 – January 6
Students return after the break on January 7.
❄️✨ We hope you enjoy all the wonderful events this month at San Jose Elementary!
We are excited to invite our families to Desayuna Conmigo, a special morning to enjoy breakfast with your child!
🎟️ The first 100 adults who register will be able to attend.
Please RSVP to reserve your spot: https://dcps.questionpro.com/PandaBreakfast
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18th
⏰ Time: 8:15 AM in the cafeteria
👨👩👧👦 Important: Please bring your child with you in the morning so you can enter the cafeteria together and enjoy your time without delays.
We look forward to sharing this special breakfast experience with you!
🪥 Toothbrushes
🦷 Toothpaste
🧼 Bars of soap
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🧖♀️ Shampoo/Conditioner
🧻 Toilet paper
Every donation makes a difference! And to make it fun, the House with the most donations will earn House Points toward becoming the House of the Quarter in January!
Let’s come together, support those in need, and show our students what community truly means.
Every item counts. Every act of kindness matters.
This week is especially important as we begin state testing, so please help us by making sure students:
✨ Get plenty of rest tonight
✨ Arrive on time and ready to learn
✨ Feel encouraged and motivated to do their best
Together, we can help our pandas shine! 🌟
🐼💛 Every Day Counts at School! 💛🐼
Panda Families, regular attendance is key to your child’s success. Being in school every day helps students:
✅ Stay on track with learning
✅ Build friendships and social skills
✅ Be ready for assessments and important lessons
Let’s work together to ensure every panda shows up, shines, and reaches their full potential. Your support makes a big difference—thank you for helping your child come to school every day! 🌟
As a fun bonus, students will get the chance to run around with our admin team—dressed as turkeys! The Turkey Trot will take place Tuesday afternoon, and we can’t wait for all the laughter and excitement.
Thank you for supporting our pandas and helping us continue to create fun, meaningful experiences for them!
We are excited to share that we will be giving away 200 turkeys to our San Jose Panda families on Friday, November 21st!
📅 Friday, 11/21
⏰ Beginning at 9:00 AM
📍 San Jose Elementary School
This event is first come, first served and is exclusively for San Jose families. Please plan to arrive starting at 8:45am in the front of the school.
We look forward to seeing you there and wish all of our families a wonderful start to the Thanksgiving season! 🧡🦃
📅 Tuesday, November 25th
⏰ 8:45–10:15am
This special event invites male volunteers to visit our school and read a children’s book to three different classrooms—helping inspire a love of reading and strengthening community connections.
We encourage families to spread the word and invite friends, relatives, and community members who would enjoy reading with our students.
📢 RSVP by Thursday, November 21st, 2025:
Complete the volunteer survey here:
🔗 https://dcps.questionpro.com/RealMenRead
Our San Jose Elementary Pandas have a fun and meaningful November ahead! Check out all the exciting events coming up:
📸 Nov 12: Picture Day – Say cheese, Pandas! 🐼✨
💌 Nov 13: World Kindness Day – Send a note or email to a teacher to show your appreciation. Kindness is contagious! 💛
🧮 Nov 13: SAC Math Strategies & FSS @ 9 AM
🦃 Nov 21: Turkey Giveaway – We’re giving away 200 turkeys to our amazing community!
🌍 Nov 21: World Hello Day – A simple “Hello” can make the world a friendlier place. Let’s spread peace through kindness! 🐼💬
📚 Nov 25: Real Men Read – Join us from 8:30–10:15 AM to celebrate the joy of reading!
Use the link to sign up to read to our Pandas! https://dcps.questionpro.com/RealMenRead
🏃♂️ Nov 25: Turkey Trot – Lace up your running shoes and join the fun for just $10! Let’s trot into the holidays together! 🦃👟
Let’s make this November full of smiles, gratitude, and panda-sized kindness! 🐾💛
#SanJoseElementary #PandaPride #HelloFall #KindnessCounts #TurkeyTrot
Please ensure your student wears their school uniform. These photos will be used in the yearbook, so it’s important that all students are present and ready to smile.
Please note: There will be no school on Monday, 11/10/25, and Tuesday, 11/11/25. Classes will resume as usual on Wednesday.
We appreciate your support in helping make this day a success!
Each mobile pantry will include a variety of groceries — including culturally specific items — as well as diapers and wipes for families with young children.
While walk-ups are welcome, we kindly ask that people register in advance to help us ensure there’s enough food for everyone.
🗓️ Upcoming Mobile Pantry Dates:
Friday, November 7, 2025 – UUCJ (7405 Arlington Expy)
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Friday, November 14, 2025 – Concord Crossing Apartments (7061 Old Kings Road, Leasing Office)
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Friday, November 21, 2025 – Journey Church (6225 Lake Gray Blvd.)
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If you are unable to attend one of the mobile pantry events, our on-site pantry at 4615 Philips Highway is open five days a week.
🗓️ Appointments are required and can be made here: https://www.lssjax.org/pantry
⚠️ Please note: Due to grant restrictions, individuals may visit any LSS food pantry only once per month.
Thank you for helping us spread the word and support families in our community! 💙
Join us on November 13th (rescheduled from November 6th) for our Title I/SAC Meeting!
Come participate in fun math games and strategies designed to help you support your children’s learning at home.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎲➕📘
🧼 Stay Healthy This Cold Season! Cold weather brings sniffles and coughs—but we can all help stop the spread of germs!
Please remind your child to wash their hands often:
After coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose
Before eating or touching their face
Use warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds, or hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
🤒 If your child is feeling sick, please keep them home until they are feeling better. This helps protect classmates, teachers, and staff from getting ill.
Let’s all do our part—clean hands and healthy hearts make a healthy school!
