🐼✨ Panda Award Ceremonies Are Coming Soon! ✨🐼

We are excited to celebrate our amazing students at our upcoming Award Ceremonies! 🎉

Please note that awards will ONLY be given for:
🏅 A Honor Roll
🏅 A/B Honor Roll
🏅 Citizenship
🏅 Perfect Attendance for the ENTIRE school year

We can’t wait to recognize our hardworking pandas for their dedication, leadership, and outstanding achievements! 💙🐼💛

Be sure to check the ceremony schedule below and join us as we celebrate our San Jose Elementary stars!
about 8 hours ago, Norman Ritz
Awards
🐼📚 Attention Panda Families! 📚🐼

Our state testing dates are quickly approaching for students in 3rd–5th grade! Please help your panda cubs be ready to shine by making sure they: ✨

💤 Get a good night’s sleep
🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive at school on time
💙 Come ready to do their very best

🗓️ Testing Schedule:
✏️ May 14 – ELA/Math (3rd–5th)
✏️ May 15 – ELA/Math (3rd–5th)
🔬 May 19 – Science/Math (3rd–5th)
➕ May 20 – Math (5th Grade)

We know our pandas are going to ROCK the test! 🐼🌟 #PandaPride #TestingSeason #SJEPandas
1 day ago, Norman Ritz
Test Dates
🐼🌎 Join Us for Our Dual Language Showcase! 🌎🐼

San Jose Elementary is excited to celebrate the amazing talents, cultures, and language learning of our Dual Language students! 🎉📚

🗓️ May 21st
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 San Jose Elementary Cafeteria

Come enjoy an evening filled with student presentations, creativity, and the beauty of bilingual learning! 💬✨

We can’t wait to see our panda families there as we celebrate the power of language and culture together! 🐼❤️
2 days ago, Norman Ritz
DL Showcase

🐼💙 3rd- 5th Grade Panda Encouragement Notes for FAST Testing! 💙🐼

Our panda scholars are getting ready to ROCK the FAST Test, and we would love your help filling their hearts with encouragement! ✨

Parents/Guardians can send a special note to cheer on their student in one of these easy ways:

📝 Complete the online form https://forms.office.com/r/V1zMjzCrSh?origin=lprLink
🏫 Visit the front office to fill one out
✉️ Send a handwritten note in an envelope to the front office

Whether it’s a sweet message, a favorite quote, or a simple “You’ve got this!” — your words can help our students feel confident, calm, and ready to shine! 🌟

Let’s work together to remind our panda students just how smart, strong, and amazing they are! 🐾💚

2 days ago, Norman Ritz
Panda Encouragement Notes
On Tuesday, the 5th, and Wednesday, the 6th, students will take their FAST ELA test. Please make sure your little pandas get to bed early and arrive at school on time.
10 days ago, Norman Ritz
ELA FAST 3rd Grade
May the 4th Be With You! ⭐

Panda Families 🐼,
As our 3rd graders gear up to conquer the PM3 Reading assessment this week, we’re cheering them on in a fun and spirited way!

On Monday, May 4th, we invite all elementary students to join in the excitement by dressing up in Star Wars-themed attire. Let’s come together as a Panda Family to show our support and encouragement for our 3rd grade students as they give their best effort! Let’s make it a day full of energy, encouragement, and Panda pride!

Go Pandas! 💛
11 days ago, San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
Hello Panda Families 🐼,

This is a friendly reminder that you should have received our flyer with information about Teacher Appreciation.

We invite you to join us in celebrating our amazing teachers who give so much to our students every day. Thank you for your support in helping us make them feel valued and appreciated!

Go Pandas!
11 days ago, San Jose Elementary
Teacher Appreciation Week
Hello Panda Families 🐼,
Our PTA is raising funds to support end-of-year celebrations. Please send $2 with your child to purchase a treat from the Panda Store. The Panda Store will be open daily from Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th. Thank you for your support! 💛

Hola familias Panda 🐼, Nuestro PTA está recaudando fondos para apoyar las celebraciones de fin de año. Por favor envíe $2 con su estudiante para comprar un snack en nuestra tienda Panda. La tienda Panda estará abierta todos los días desde el lunes 4 de mayo hasta el viernes 8 de mayo. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! 💛
11 days ago, San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
Join us in celebrating our fearless leader, Dr. Gomez, on Principal’s Day! Thank you for the energy and positivity you bring each day to strengthen our school culture. Your commitment to ensuring every student succeeds is evident in the way you support our staff, students, and families. We truly appreciate and value all that you do. 🐼❤️ With gratitude, Your Panda Family
13 days ago, San Jose Elementary
THANK YOU BANNER
COLLAGE 1
COLLAGE 2
Families, please see the flyer for a DCPS community fair at a local elementary school. Many helpful resources will be available for families!

Familias, por favor vean el volante sobre una feria comunitaria de DCPS en una escuela primaria local. ¡Habrá muchos recursos disponibles para las familias!
21 days ago, San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
Panda families, Does your child need dental care? Please see the flyer for information about free dental services available for students. Appointments are offered on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to support their child’s health. To schedule an appointment, please text 904-364-4317. Please do not call. Text messages only.
21 days ago, San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
Eviction Assistance
21 days ago, Anna O'Donnell
Eviction Assistance
🐼✨ Our Pandas are ready to shine! ✨🐼 Today’s Growth Parade filled our halls with cheers as our K–2 students were celebrated and sent off with confidence for PM3! 🎉

Families, you can help your child do their best this week:
😴 Get a good night’s sleep
🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast
🤗 Give a “you’ve got this!” hug

Let’s continue to lift our students up as they show what they know—we believe in you, Pandas! 💚
23 days ago, San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
Attention Families!
Looking for a summer program for your child? Consider enrolling them in our 7-week summer basketball camp, starting June 15th!
To register, simply scan the QR code or visit jaxpal.org.
For more information, please contact Officer Lynetta Cook, Northside Basketball Coordinator for the Police Athletic League, at Lynetta.Cook@jaxsheriff.org.
26 days ago, San Jose Elementary
Basketball Registration Flyer
Families, please come out and support our Drama Club!

Join us for Seussical Kids on:

Friday, April 17th at 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 18th at 112:00 PM

The performance will take place in the school cafeteria.
Admission is a $5 donation, and concession items will be available for $1 each.

We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, San Jose Elementary
Drama Club Performance
We are excited to offer FREE Citizenship Classes for our San Jose Elementary community!

This is a great opportunity for our families to take the next step toward citizenship in a supportive and welcoming environment. 💛

🗓 Wednesdays | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
📅 Starting April 15th
⏳ 12-week program
💲 Completely FREE

Whether you're ready to begin your journey or know someone who is, we encourage you to sign up today!

✨ Let’s grow together as a community—please help us spread the word to friends, neighbors, and family members who may benefit.

At San Jose Elementary, we believe in supporting the whole family. 💫
¡Juntos somos más fuertes! #PandaStrong
about 1 month ago, San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
San Jose Elementary
Panda Families,
Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and excitement at our Spring Festival on Friday, April 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! Bring your family and enjoy a variety of activities designed for everyone to have a great time.
🎉 Event Highlights:
• Bounce House, Carnival Games & Train Rides: Enjoy unlimited fun on the bounce house, try your luck at carnival games, and hop on a charming train ride—all for just $5 🚂.
• Dunk Tank Fun: Take aim and dunk a staff members for only $1 per ball 💦.
• Tasty Treats: Grab snacks for $1 each—chips, water, and Capri Sun—to stay refreshed.
• Freebies: Sign up for free books, and don’t miss free Jersey Mike’s mini subs while supplies last!
We can’t wait to celebrate spring with you! 🌸
about 1 month ago, San Jose Elementary
Spring Festival Flyer (Spanish)
Spring Festival Flyer (English)
Empowering Gifted Minds Mini Conference
about 1 month ago, Anna O'Donnell
Empowering Gifted Minds

Panda families, join me in wishing a Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week to two incredible school leaders, Ms. Charles-Jones and Mr. Ritz! 🐼💛We are so grateful for all that they do—today and every day. Go Pandas! 🐼✨

about 1 month ago, San Jose Elementary
SJE AP Appreciation
SJE AP Appreciation
📢 No School Reminder, Panda Families! 🐼 There will be no school from Friday, April 3 through Tuesday, April 7. 📚 Students will return to school on Wednesday, April 8. We hope our Panda scholars enjoy the extended break, rest, and recharge! We look forward to welcoming everyone back ready to learn. Go Pandas!
about 1 month ago, San Jose Elementary
SJE