MSA HONORS – Congratulations to Spring Park Elementary, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, and Jacksonville Beach Elementary on earning national recognition from Magnet Schools of America!

* Spring Park Elementary – 2026 Magnet School of Distinction
* Paxon School for Advanced Studies – 2026 Magnet School of Distinction
* Jacksonville Beach Elementary – National Magnet Certification through 2029

These honors reflect the dedication of each school's students, teachers, staff, and leadership. Please join us in celebrating these remarkable achievements and the continued success of our magnet programs!

🐊🏆🎉 We are proud to share that Spring Park was recognized at last night's school board meeting as a 2026 Magnet School of Distinction! This prestigious honor reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff and school leadership. Together, we have created a learning community that exemplifies excellence through our work as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school. Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and the continued success of our IB PYP Magnet Program here at Spring Park Elementary!

🐊📦💚🖤 SPE Families: Thanks to your generosity we were able to collect more than 215 uniform shirts, pants, shorts and skirts during our last week and a half of school! Wow! All of your donations will go directly to Spring Park families who have fallen on financial hardships and need assistance with obtaining the required school uniforms for the upcoming school year. Do you still have uniform clothing that your student has outgrown/you no longer need? Donations can be dropped off in the office throughout the summer! Thank you!

👕👖📦💚 Has your child outgrown his/her school uniforms? Will you be moving and/or you no longer need your school uniforms? Please considering donating your uniform clothing to our annual donation drive. All uniform donations will be used to restock our uniform closet for the upcoming school year. Our uniform closet allows us to assist families who have fallen on financial hardships and need help acquiring the required school uniforms. We have donation boxes set up in our main office as well as at the car riders/walkers entrance. Principal Parker has given students permission to not dress in school uniforms during these last few days of school to help encourage everyone to donate to this meaningful cause. Thank you for your support!

🐊📅❤️ Our Spring Park scholars only have two and a half days of school left in the 2025-2026 school year... let's finish the school year strong Gator Family!

🐊📣 If your Spring Park gator is enrolled in Team Up or Extended Day this post is for you! Please check these flyers for important information regarding end-of-the-year scheduling for our before/after school care programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's program director, or contact our main office, for assistance. Thank you for helping us finish the school year strong Gator Family!

🧥❓Is your Spring Park scholar missing a jacket? We have a large selection of jackets in our school's lost and found. We have a table set up, near our main office, with all of the jackets out for display. Please stop by and check for your missing jacket today!

Great Morning Girl's in Pearls & Guys in Ties Parents,

We apologize for the late notice. Today is our final clubs' meeting day, and we are having a formal after-school dinner for our Girls In Pearls and Guys In Ties. They have learned about etiquette, leadership, responsibility, and confidence, and we are super proud of them. Their celebratory dinner will take place today after school from 3:10 pm until 4:45 pm. They are allowed to bring or wear their fancy attire today. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make your Girl in Pearl or Guy in Tie feel valued and important. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office.

👕👖📦💚 Has your child outgrown his/her school uniforms? Will you be moving and/or you no longer need your school uniforms? Please considering donating your uniform clothing to our annual donation drive. All uniform donations will be used to restock our uniform closet for the upcoming school year. Our uniform closet allows us to assist families who have fallen on financial hardships and need help acquiring the required school uniforms. We have donation boxes set up in our main office as well as at the car riders/walkers entrance. Principal Parker has given students permission to not dress in school uniforms during these last few days of school to help encourage everyone to donate to this meaningful cause. Thank you for your support!

🐊🎓 Calling all PreK, K & 5th Grade Gator Families! Please see the attached flyers for your graduation dates & times. If you have any questions about your Spring Park scholar's upcoming graduation event, please reach out to your child's teacher(s) or contact our main office. Thank you!

🐊📣 If your Spring Park gator is enrolled in Team Up or Extended Day this post is for you! Please check these flyers for important information regarding end-of-the-year scheduling for our before/after school care programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's program director, or contact our main office, for assistance. Thank you for helping us finish the school year strong Gator Family!

🩷🐊 Happy Mother's Day Spring Park Families! Today we celebrate and thank all of the mothers and female figures who nurture, encourage, and support our students and our school community. Thank you for all that you do!

📚💰 Spring Park's Penny Wars Fundraiser is Here! From May 11th–15th, our students will compete in a fun and friendly Penny Wars to help raise money for new state award-winning books for our school library! Each of our four houses — ❤️ Amistad, 🖤 Altrusimo, 💚 Isibindi, and 💙 Reveur — will have a jar located in the library.

✅ Add Points To Your House Jar:
Pennies = 1 point each
$1 bill = 100 points
$5 bill = 500 points
$10 bill = 1,000 points

❌ Subtract Points from Other House Jars:
Nickels = -5 points
Dimes = -10 points
Quarters = -25 points

Every coin counts, and all money collected will go directly toward purchasing exciting new books for our students to enjoy! The winning house will be announced on May 15th. Thank you for supporting our school and helping us grow our library! 📖❤️

📚➡️🏫 We are nearing the end of the school year and it's time to start returning all of the library books that are still checked out! If you have any questions about library books, please reach out to Media Specialist/Librarian, Mrs. Gideon. Thank you for helping us to keep our library organized and ready for everyone!

🌎✨💚 Spring Park Elementary is excited to celebrate our Multicultural Day on Friday, May 15th! Students will kick off the day with an International Parade at 8:45 AM, where they are encouraged to wear clothing that represents their culture or country. Later, from 10:45pm – 1:10pm, families are invited to join us for a Cultural Exchange, sharing delicious dishes and traditions from around the world. If you have any questions about our upcoming event, please contact the main office and our staff will be happy to assist you! We look forward to celebrating the rich diversity of our school community—because together, we make Spring Park so special!

Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8
Great Evening Spring Park Families,

Join us in celebrating our amazing teachers with a fun, video‑game–themed week! Here’s what’s happening and how you can help.

MONDAY – PRESS START
Welcome to the Game
Red‑carpet welcome & breakfast treats.
Families: Send a kind note, email, or drawing.

TUESDAY – POWER‑UP STATION
Fuel for the Mission
Hydration station & coffee treats.
Families: Donate drinks or coffee gift cards.

WEDNESDAY – TEAM BATTLE DAY
Stronger Together
Team activities & snack deliveries.
Families: Donate snacks (fruit, trail mix, veggies, cheese).

THURSDAY – CREATOR MODE
You Inspire the Game
Student‑made appreciation cards.
Families: Encourage a thank‑you card or message.

FRIDAY – FINAL BOSS LEVEL
You Beat the Game!
Celebration lunch, relaxation space & raffles.
Families: Donate gift cards or raffle prizes.

DONATION SIGN‑UP
Help make the week a success! Sign up to donate items with Ms. Lugo in the front office. Items may be sent with students or dropped off at the front office.

Thank you for supporting our teachers and helping them feel appreciated all week!

💚🎓👩‍🏫 This week, May 4th-8th, is Teacher Appreciation Week! Our Spring Park teachers do so much for our students - teaching, encouraging, inspiring, and believing in them every day. Let's come together to show our love and appreciation for the amazing teachers who help our students grow, learn and shine!

Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8
Great Morning Spring Park Families,

Join us in celebrating our amazing teachers with a fun, video‑game–themed week! Here’s what’s happening and how you can help.

MONDAY – PRESS START
Welcome to the Game
Red‑carpet welcome & breakfast treats.
Families: Send a kind note, email, or drawing.

TUESDAY – POWER‑UP STATION
Fuel for the Mission
Hydration station & coffee treats.
Families: Donate drinks or coffee gift cards.

WEDNESDAY – TEAM BATTLE DAY
Stronger Together
Team activities & snack deliveries.
Families: Donate snacks (fruit, trail mix, veggies, cheese).

THURSDAY – CREATOR MODE
You Inspire the Game
Student‑made appreciation cards.
Families: Encourage a thank‑you card or message.

FRIDAY – FINAL BOSS LEVEL
You Beat the Game!
Celebration lunch, relaxation space & raffles.
Families: Donate gift cards or raffle prizes.

DONATION SIGN‑UP
Help make the week a success! Sign up to donate items with Ms. Lugo in the front office. Items may be sent with students or dropped off at the front office.

Thank you for supporting our teachers and helping them feel appreciated all week!

Hello, Spring Park Families! We’re excited to invite you to our Museum Night happening tomorrow, Thursday, April 23rd, from 6:00pm–7:00pm! This special event is open to all families with students in 1st–5th grades. Get ready for a fun-filled evening featuring:
🧠 Trivia games
🏛️ History activities
🔍 Scavenger hunt adventures
🍪 Snacks and more!
We can’t wait to see our 1st–5th grade families there for a night of learning and fun! If you have any questions, please contact our main office—we’re happy to help!

🎶✨ Hello Spring Park Families! We’re excited to invite you to Spring Park’s K–2 Musical Performance happening tomorrow, Thursday, April 23rd at 9:30 am! Our talented Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade scholars have been working hard alongside our music teacher to prepare a musical program for you and they can’t wait to share it! Families are warmly invited to join us as our young performers take the stage and showcase their musical talents. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our incredible Spring Park scholars!
🔔 Friendly Reminder: All visitors must sign in at the main office upon arrival, and a valid photo ID is required to enter all DCPS school buildings. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our main office—we’re happy to help!