San Jose Elementary

🎉 Great news, San Jose families — we’re officially a B school! 🐼 Thank you for being part of the journey. We’re so proud of our students, staff, and community! #PandaProud

Panda families, Do you have high schoolers looking to earn Bright Futures volunteer hours? San Jose Elementary needs volunteers! It’s a great way to give back. Share with your teens, friends, and family. Go Pandas! https://dcps.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEkqc2bP87sIyB8

Back-to-School Updates for Panda Families! 🐼 We’re so excited to welcome you back to San Jose Elementary for another amazing school year! Here’s everything you need to know to get ready: 👕 Uniforms Order online now to be ready for the first day of school: Monday, August 11. 🗓️ Orders placed by July 15 will be available for pick-up during Orientation on Thursday, August 7. 🛒 Order here: https://totalimpactjax.com/san-jose-elementary-school ✏️ School Supplies Start the year strong by bringing your student’s grade-level supplies! 📦 Find supply lists here: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/sjes/page/school-supply-list 📅 Orientation – Thursday, August 7 🕘 3rd–5th Grade: 9:00 AM 🕜 VPK–2nd Grade: 1:30 PM Meet your teachers and drop off school supplies! 🚌 Need Help with Bus Registration? Watch this short step-by-step video: 🎥 English: https://vimeo.com/1073938162 🎥 Spanish: https://vimeo.com/1073938216 🎉 First Day of School 📅 Monday, August 11, 2025 We can’t wait to see our Pandas back on campus, ready for a fantastic year of learning and growth. Go Pandas! 💙

Panda families, The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is hosting $5 Admission Days in July! 📅 Mark your calendars: July 10, 14, 29, 30 & 31 🎟️ General admission is just $5 for everyone! Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to explore the zoo, enjoy the outdoors, and make summer memories with your Panda family! 🐼 🔗 Click here for full details: https://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/offers

📣 Panda Families! Order uniforms online now to be ready for the first day of school, Mon, Aug 11. Orders placed by July 15 will be ready for pick-up at Orientation on Thurs, Aug 7. Each package includes 4 polos + a spirit shirt. Don’t wait—order today! 🐼 https://totalimpactjax.com/san-jose-elementary-school/

📢 Panda Families! We hope you're enjoying a fun, restful summer! ☀️ 📸 Share Your Summer – Send a photo or short update to esparzaj@duvalschools.org for a chance to be featured on our socials or newsletter! 💬 Why San Jose? – In 1–2 sentences, tell us why San Jose is the best fit for your child. Your words may be featured on our website and in future marketing! Thanks for being part of what makes San Jose so special. 💚 Vamos Pandas!

Happy Summer! REGISTER NOW FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION - It only takes five minutes! Now is the time to complete bus registration if your student will be riding the bus in 2025-26. Forms are available in Focus, but for step-by-step instructions, visit http://www.duvalschools.org/busregistration.

Panda families, Please take a moment to check your email . I just shared some important information and materials related to the SHAPE America PTA grant, including a link to the post-survey. Your feedback is valuable and will help shape future health and wellness resources for our students and families! Thank you for your continued support! Go Pandas. https://forms.gle/RjtF25amSiy2tPdy5 (English) https://forms.gle/y4dzPCzeFH1ETeqh6 (Spanish)

Panda Families, Our PTA has secured a grant to support health education in our school community. As part of this important work, we’re asking families to share their thoughts through a brief survey. Your feedback will help guide the resources and information we provide to better support you and your child’s well-being. The survey takes less than one minute to complete. Please take a moment to share your perspective. English Survey Link: [https://forms.gle/6y91veMzkPV2eEc96] Spanish Survey Link: [https://forms.gle/RkFPGRe9iWUhz8wx5] Thank you for helping us build a healthier, stronger school community.

Panda Families! ⚽ PRIME Soccer is coming to San Jose and inviting you to their Opening Ceremony on Monday 4/14 at 5:30pm behind the school by the basketball courts. Come learn more about the kids’ soccer league happening right in our backyard!

Panda Families, don’t forget--our Spring Festival is happening today from 11 AM to 1 PM in the front of San Jose Elementary! Join us for a fun-filled day with games, food, and activities for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there! See you soon!

Panda Families, a paper copy of the Parent Survey is coming home today (4/1) in your child’s Tuesday Folder. Please take a few minutes to complete it—your feedback helps us improve! Students who return their completed survey will get a special treat. You can also fill it out online here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/ (Open 4/1–4/30).

San Jose Families! Join us for Spirit Night TODAY at Jeremiah's Italian Ice on 3/26 from 4-8 PM at 4435 Hendricks Ave. 20% of sales go to San Jose! Be sure to mention San Jose or show the flyer. Hope to see you there!

San Jose Families! Join us for Spirit Night at Jeremiah's Italian Ice on 3/26 from 4-8 PM at 4435 Hendricks Ave. 20% of sales go to San Jose! Be sure to mention San Jose or show the flyer. Hope to see you there!

We continue to remain in direct contact with the City of Jacksonville Emergency Management team in regard to the potential for dangerous winter weather coming into our area. Given the possibility for unsafe conditions, Duval County Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Panda families, We’re excited to invite you to our Middle School Transition workshop on January 23rd at 9 AM! This event will give you the opportunity to connect with representatives from 5 local middle schools, learn about the middle school experience, and ask any questions you may have as you prepare your child for the transition. It’s a great chance to meet other families and get the information you need to ensure a smooth and successful transition to middle school. We look forward to seeing you there! Go Pandas!

Panda families, Happy New Year! We are so glad to be back in school. We wanted to let you know that our 3rd-5th grade students will be taking important state exams on Thursday, January 9th, and Thursday, January 16th. To help ensure they perform their best, please encourage them to get a good night's rest, enjoy a healthy breakfast, and give them a little extra encouragement and love before sending them off. We wish all of our students the best of luck on these tests. Go Pandas!

Panda families, Looking for a child-free evening to enjoy a date night or catch up on shopping? We’ve got you covered! 🐼❤ Date: Friday, January 10th, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Drop off in the Cafeteria For a $25 suggested donation per child, enjoy a fun evening while your child is safe and well-cared for by our school staff. We'll serve dinner and provide a night of fun activities. Spots are limited – only 25 spots available, and it's first come, first serve, so don't wait to reserve your child’s spot! 📅 All funds raised will go toward purchasing a table for Ms. Weathington’s Teacher of the Year Gala. Let's show her how much we appreciate her dedication! 👉 Sign up now! 🔗https://dcps.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7R4j4uek33U8cHY

Panda families, Families are invited to join their child for breakfast on Wednesday, December 18th from 8:00-8:30 AM. After breakfast, we'll have a brief reading presentation in the media center to register for free books that will be mailed to your home. To enjoy a complimentary Chick-fil-A breakfast, please complete the registration survey in advance. Upon arrival, pick up your breakfast in the media center, then head to your child’s classroom. Reserve your spot and get your free breakfast here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/bd0kC7Dx1QcP6yYrt8fMIoaygL?domain=forms.gle We encourage you to wear your child's house colors. Please see the flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing you! Go Pandas!

Panda families, We have exciting news! Thanks to our amazing school community, we’ve made it to the Top 5 in the Best of Jax awards for Best Elementary School, Best VPK, and Best Kindergarten! 🎉 This incredible achievement is a direct result of your support, and now we need your help to make sure we come out on top! Voting is open now thru December 31st, and we need YOU to spread the word and cast your vote. Please take a moment to vote for San Jose Elementary and help us secure the win in all three categories! Here’s how you can vote: Visit: folioweekly.secondstreetapp.com/Folios-Best-of-Jax-2024 Click on "Education" and select San Jose for Best Elementary, Best VPK, and Best Kindergarten. Don’t forget to share the link with your friends and family – every vote counts! We’ll also be sending home a flyer with more details, so keep an eye out. Thank you for your continued support. Let’s bring home these wins for San Jose! 🌟