📅🏫🙂 Mark Your Calendars! Spring Park's Orientation event will take place on Thursday, August 7th. This will be the perfect opportunity to meet your child's teacher(s), see your child's classroom(s), drop off your child's school supplies & more! Orientation for PreK, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades will begin at 9:30am. Orientation for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades will begin at 1:00pm. Our First Day of School is on Monday, August 11th. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Orientation/Meet-The-Teacher Day! To locate Spring Park's 2025-2026 school supply lists, click here: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/spk/page/school-supply-list
📣🚌 Bus registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now open! All students riding the bus must be registered each school year — including those in self-contained ESE programs. Need help with bus registration? We’ve got you covered with a step-by-step tutorial to walk you through the process. From logging into Focus to viewing bus stop information, it’s all explained.
🎥 Watch the tutorial: https://vimeo.com/1073938162
🚍 Then visit: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/bus-registration
Register as early as possible to ensure your child will have a bus stop by the first day of school (August 11th). The earlier a student is registered, the better!
Duval County Public Schools' 2025-2026 calendar provides us with important information regarding vacation days, weather days, employee planning days, and more. Families are encouraged to use this information when planning for appointments, family vacations, etc to ensure students are present at school each and every day. To access Duval County Public Schools' current calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, click here: https://www.duvalschools.org/page/future-academic-calendars
✏️ 2025-2026 School Supply Lists Are Here! Each grade level has made its own supply list to ensure that students have the exact tools that they need for a successful school year! To view all lists, or to have them translated into another language, click here: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/spk/page/school-supply-list
📅🦁🐯🐻 Are you looking for some outdoor, family fun this summer? The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is hosting FIVE DOLLAR DAYS on July 10th, 14th, 29th, 30th & 31st! General Admission is only $5 for everyone! 🔗 Click here for full details: https://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/offers
😍⭐️🎉 Thank you to all of the Spring Park Families who donated to our School Uniform Donation Drive. All donated uniform items will go directly to those in need right here at SPE. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we received more than 450 uniform clothing items during the last two weeks of school! Wow!
Hello Spring Park Families! Tomorrow/Friday, May 30th, is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Here are a few friendly reminders to help ensure the last day of school is a success:
#1 Dismissal, for all students, will begin promptly at 12:00pm/noon tomorrow!
#2 Extended Day's last day for PM/afternoon sessions is today/Thursday, May 29th.
#3 Extended Day's last day for AM/morning sessions is tomorrow/Friday, May 30th.
#4 The last day for medication pick-up is tomorrow/Friday, May 30th. Please Note: All student medication that is not picked up by tomorrow/Friday, May 3oth, will be discarded. When picking up your student's medication please make sure to have your photo ID ready.
#5 Principal Parker has given the students permission to dress out of school uniforms this week so they can participate in the School Uniform Donation Drive. If you have any school uniform clothing that no longer fits your student, or uniform clothing that you no longer need, please consider donating to our uniform drive. All uniform clothing donations will go directly to Spring Park families who are in need. Thank you!
#6 If you students still have Spring Park library books at home, please return them to school by tomorrow so our Librarian/Media Specialist, Mrs. Gideon, can check them back into the computer system and have the books ready for next school year.
If you have any questions regarding the end of the school year, please call our main office at (904) 346-5640. Please stay tuned to Rooms, our Spring Park Facebook page, our Spring Park Instagram page & our Spring Park website throughout the summer for important information! We hope everyone has a safe, happy & healthy summer!
Hello Spring Park Families! This is the final week of the 2024-2025. Here are a few friendly reminders to help ensure that our last few days of school are a success:
#1 Team Up & YReads have ended. If your student was enrolled in either of these after school programs this year, please make sure to reach out to your student's teacher to let him/her know how your student will be going home this week (example: car rider or walker).
#2 Extended Day's last day for PM/afternoon sessions is this Thursday, May 29th.
#3 Extended Day's last day for AM/morning sessions is this Friday, May 30th.
#4 The last day of school for students is this Friday, May 30th. Dismissal, for all students, will take place promptly at 12pm/noon on the last day of school.
#5 The last day for medication pick-up is this Friday, May 30th. Please note: all student medication that is not picked up by this Friday, May 30th, will be discarded. When picking up your student's medication please make sure to have your photo ID ready.
#6 Our School Uniform Drive is taking place now-the last day of school this Friday, May 30th. Principal Parker has given the students permission to dress out of school uniforms this week so they can participate in the School Uniform Donation Drive. If you have any school uniform clothing that no longer fits your student, or uniform clothing that you no longer need, please consider donating to our uniform drive. All uniform clothing donations will go directly to Spring Park families who are in need. Thank you!
#7 All library books are now due. If you students still have Spring Park library books at home, please send them in as soon as possible so our Librarian/Media Specialist, Mrs. Gideon, can check them back into the computer system and have the books ready for next school year.
If you have any questions regarding the end of the school year, please call our main office at (904) 346-5640.
❤️🤍💙 Hello Spring Park Families! There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone has a safe, happy and healthy 3-day weekend.
Hello Spring Park Families! The end of the school year is fast approaching! Here are a few friendly reminders as we prepare for a smooth transition from school to summer break.
#1 The YREADS program is done for the 2024-2025 school year.
#2 The last day of Team Up is this Friday, May 23rd. (If you have a student in Team Up please contact your student's classroom teacher to let him/her know how your student will be going home next week.)
#3 Extended Day's last day for PM sessions is Thursday, May 29th.
#4 Extended Day's last day for AM session is Friday, May 30th.
#5 The last day of school for students l is Friday, May 30th. Dismissal is at 12pm/noon on the last day of school.
#6 The last day for medication pick-up is Friday, May 30th. All student medication that is not picked up by May 30th will be discarded.
#7 Our School Uniform Drive is taking place now-the last day of school (May 30th). If you have any school uniform clothing that no longer fits your student, or uniform clothing that you no longer need, please consider donating to our uniform drive. All uniform clothing donations will go directly to Spring Park families who are in need. Thank you! #8 All library books are now due. If you students still has Spring Park library books at home please send them in as soon as possible so our Librarian/Media Specialist, Mrs. Gideon, can check them back into the computer system and have the books ready for next school year.
If you have any questions regarding the end of the school year please call our main office at (904) 346-5640.
Hello Spring Park Families! Has your Spring Park student outgrown any of his/her school uniform clothing this school year? Perhaps you have a 5th grade student who is graduating and will be going to middle school next year? If you have any school uniforms that you are willing/able to donate to our school uniform drive we would greatly appreciate your help and support. All sizes are welcomed and appreciated. All donated school uniforms will go directly to helping us restock our school uniform closet for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. School uniforms are required for all Spring Park students. Our uniform closet helps us provide school uniforms for families who have fallen on financial hardship and need assistance with school uniforms. There will be donation boxes located in the main office, near the walker/car rider entrance, and outside of Ms. Affatato’s classroom (room # 18). If you have any questions regarding our “School Uniform Donation Drive” please reach out to Ms. Affatato. Thank you for your kindness and support!
🎨✏️📸 Welcome to Spring Park Elementary's 2025 Art Walk Gallery! Our Spring Park artists have been working hard, under the creative guidance of Ms. Cooley, to create some magnificent artwork this spring! Our main hallway is filled with artwork right now... enjoy these wonderful photos!
🌎❤️🎼🎨📸 Today was Multicultural Day at Spring Park! Our school has a beautiful blend of cultures from all around the world and today was a day to celebrate the amazing diversity that makes our school a special place to be. Today our school was filled with amazing outfits, wonderful music, delicious food & beautiful art. A special thank you to Ms. Ramirez, Mr. Osakue, Mrs. Thomas, Ms. Affatato, Ms. James & Ms. F Taylor for sharing these wonderful photos with us!
Are you looking for Summer Camp for your child? Spring Park's Extended Day Program is offering a fee-based Summer Camp from June 9th - July 25th. The Extended Day Summer Camp will offer academic sessions in the mornings, to help students to continue developing their academic skills throughout the summer, and there will be fun enrichment activities in the afternoons. Both breakfast & lunch will be served daily as well. If you have any questions regarding Spring Park's Summer Camp program, please see Ms. A Taylor, our Extended Day director. 🔗 For Extended Day's homepage, click here: https://www.duvalschools.org/page/extended-day 🔗 For a direct link to the Summer Camp registration page, click here: https://www.duvalschools.org/page/summer-camp-programs
🐊❤️👩👧👦 Happy Mother's Day to all of our Spring Park mothers! Thank you for all you do for our Spring Park gators!
Hello Spring Park Families! All student medications must be picked up by the last day of school on Friday, May 30th. (Student medication can NOT be stored at school over the summer.) Any student medication that is not picked up by 1pm on Friday, May 30, 2025 will be discarded/thrown away. Student medication must be picked up by the student's legal parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will need to present his/her driver's license, or other photo ID, in order to sign for their student's medication.
📍 Medication Pick-Up Location: Main Office/Nurse's Office
📅 Medication Pick-Up Days: Mondays-Friday
⏰ Medication Pick-Up Times: 8:00am-3:00pm
If you have any questions/concerns regarding student medication pick-ups, please call our main office at (904) 346-5640 and office staff will be happy to assist. You may also email our school's Health Aide, Jennifer Hudson aka Ms. Jennifer, at HudsonJ3@duvalschools.org Thank you!
From The Desk Of Our Media Specialist/Librarian, Mrs. Gideon,
"As we wrap up the 2024-2025 school year, please help your child return all library books by May 16th! Returning books on time helps us get everything ready for next year and ensures all students have access to the full collection. If you have a book at home that is damaged, please still return it so I can account for it. Thank you."
Hello Spring Park Families! Are you looking for Summer Camp for your child? Spring Park's Extended Day Program is offering a fee-based Summer Camp from June 9th - July 25th. The Extended Day Summer Camp will offer academic sessions in the mornings, to help students to continue developing their academic skills throughout the summer, and there will be fun enrichment activities in the afternoons. Both breakfast & lunch will be served daily as well. If you have any questions regarding Spring Park's Summer Camp program please see Ms. A Taylor, our Extended Day director.
🔗 For Extended Day's homepage, click here: https://www.duvalschools.org/page/extended-day
🔗 For a direct link to the Summer Camp registration page, click here: https://www.duvalschools.org/page/summer-camp-programs
Dear Spring Park Parents,
Next week, we’re taking Teacher Appreciation Week to the next level with a special theme: LEVEL UP! 🚀🎮
Each day we’ll show our teachers just how much we appreciate their dedication, hard work, and heart. Here’s how you can help us power up their week:
🕹️ Monday: Power-Up With Nacho Your Average Teacher
Needed Nacho Bar Donations: Sodas or Water.
🕹️ Tuesday: Unlock Relaxation
Send in small self-care gifts (candles, lotions, cozy socks).
🕹️ Wednesday: Snack Attack
Contribute favorite snacks or drinks for the Teacher Lounge.
🕹️ Thursday: Acts of Kindness
Encourage your child to bring or email a thank-you note, drawing, or video message!
🕹️ Friday: Game Over - You Win Lunch!
Help us serve the catered lunch, donate water or sodas, volunteer to watch the class for 30 minutes or surprise your teacher with an MVP treat (gift cards, candy, etc.).
Bonus Points:
We’d love decorations or supplies to transform our school into a fun "LEVEL UP" zone!
If you’d like to donate or volunteer, please contact Ms. Parker parkerd3@duvalschools.org or Ms. Hoag hoaga@duvalschools.org.
Thank you for teaming up with us to make this week unforgettable for our amazing staff. Let’s LEVEL UP the love for our teachers! ❤️
Sincerely,
Principal Parker
Hello SPE Families! This Wednesday, April 30th, is the last Early Release Day of the 2024-2025 school year. Dismissal will begin promptly at 12:50pm. Only the students enrolled in after-school programs are permitted to stay after school on Early Release Days. Thank you, families, for helping to make sure that students are picked up on time. We appreciate your support!
