Venetia Elementary

Good Evening Venetia Families!
This month we are celebrating Black History, Love & Kindness Month. On Fridays this month, wear your favorite heart, red, pink attire, black history or kindness tees/attire. ❤️🖤💚💛🩷

This week is National School Counselor Week and we are honoring Mrs. Armont! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students and staff. 💛

The deadline for paying for the Valentine's Dance is Monday, February 9th. All payments are made on School Cash Online. https://www.schoolcashonline.com/ 🕺💌

Homework Reminder: Please ensure students are completing given homework to help reinforce skills from class. ✅📚

Spring Prepaid Individual and Class Group Photo Day is Feb. 12. Don’t forget to order your photos! Individual spring photos will only be taken if prepaid. All students photographed with their class for group photos.

You can place your order at www.leonards.com/photoprepay and use the following access codes: Spring C708477, Class Group C708480

Have a wonderful week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

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January 20-February 20, 2026

Good evening Venetia Families!
Spring Prepaid Individual and Class Group Photo Day is Feb. 12. Don’t forget to order your photos! Individual spring photos will only be taken if prepaid. All students photographed with their class for group photos.

You can place your order at www.leonards.com/photoprepay and use the following access codes: Spring C708477, Class Group C708480

Have a great evening! 📷✨

Good Evening Venetia Families!
This week we are Celebrating Literacy! Please see attached flyer.

Tomorrow, Monday, Jan 26th is the 100th Day of School. Kindergarten is celebrating being 100 days Brighter with a Glow Party. Please see the teacher's messages for more details.

📚 Homework, Attendance & Communication Matter! ✏️

Success starts with consistency! Please make sure your child:
✅ Completes homework each night to reinforce learning.
✅ Attends school daily and on time — every day counts toward growth!
✅ Checks the Tuesday Folder each week for important school updates, forms, and reminders.
✅ Has their agenda reviewed and signed daily — this helps keep families and teachers connected.

Together, we can help every student stay organized, informed, and ready to succeed! 🌟

Week of Jan 26th:
*Tues., Jan 27: Victorious Vikings, 9:30 AM (Select Students)
*Wed., Jan 28: Kona Ice Day
*Fri., Jan 30th: Quarter 2 Awards
• 9:20 AM – 3rd Grade
• 9:45 AM- 4th Grade
• 10:10 AM- 5th Grade
• 10:35 AM- 1st Grade
• 2:10 PM- 2nd Grade
• 2:35 PM- Kindergarten

Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Good Evening Venetia Families!
We are excited to Celebrate Literacy Week next week. Please see the attached flyer. 📚🔤📝

Hello Venetia Families!
Just a reminder to check your child's agenda each day as well as sign and return the Tuesday Red Folder each week. Please check for important papers to keep at home or sign and return.

Updates for Week of Jan 19th:
*Monday, Jan 19: Schools Closed-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
*Tuesday, Jan 20: Tuesday Folders Go Home
*Friday, Jan 23: Vision & Hearing Screening for KG, 1st, 3rd Grade & New Students to FL.

Upcoming Events:
*Jan 26-30: Literacy Week
*Tuesday, Jan 27: Victorious Vikings, 9:30 AM (select students)
*Wednesday, Jan 28: Kona Ice Day
Friday, Jan 30: Quarter 2 Awards (Times will be sent and posted soon)

Venetia Expectations & Reminders: ✅
*All changes to dismissal MUST be in writing or changed on PikMyKid. You can send in a written note or write the update in the agenda. 📝 We NEVER take this information from a student and/or over the phone. Please make changes to dismissal in PikMyKid by 2 PM.
*You MUST have a Physical ID to enter to building. 🪪
*You MUST have a Physical ID and be on the Blue Card to check out students. 🪪🗂️

Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Hello Venetia Elementary Families,

There are two very important updates about the future of our school I would like to share with you.

First, I am excited to share that the construction of a brand-new Venetia Elementary school will soon begin as part of the district’s Master Facility Plan. Our new school is scheduled to open August 2028. This new building will be on the same school site, and construction will begin this summer.

Second, while the new school is being constructed, Venetia Elementary will hold school in the current Hyde Grove Elementary School building (2056 Lane Ave. S., Jacksonville, FL 32210). That means beginning in August 2026, students enrolled in Venetia will report to the Hyde Grove building for school. Students enrolled in Hyde Grove will attend school at Hyde Park beginning in August 2026.

I know there may be many questions – including about transportation – that many of you may have, and I want to assure you of two things:

1. We will be working with the school district to keep you as informed as possible during this transition period. This email is the first in a series of communications to help ensure a seamless transition.
2. Even as we get ready to transition, please know that our highest priority remains the academic success of our students, and we are focused on finishing the 2025-26 school year strong!

Thank you for your support and please be on standby for more information.
-Principal Worthen

Good afternoon Venetia Families!
Continue to stay connected by staying up to date on Rooms as well as Focus by checking grades. Please continue to make attendance a priority each day and keeping students in school for the full day. Every instructional minute counts!

Week of Jan 12th:
*Tutoring starts this week for 3rd-5th grade (select students with permission).
*Girls on the Run Registration Opens (Girls in 3rd-5th Grade): www.GOTRNEFL.org; Season begins February 9th
*Wed. Jan 14th: Report Cards Posted in Focus

Upcoming Events:
*Mon. Jan 19: Schools Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Venetia Expectations & Reminders: ✅
*All changes to dismissal MUST be in writing or changed on PikMyKid. You can send in a written note or write the update in the agenda. 📝 We NEVER take this information from a student and/or over the phone. Please make changes to dismissal in PikMyKid by 2 PM.
*You MUST have a Physical ID to enter to building. 🪪
*You MUST have a Physical ID and be on the Blue Card to check out students. 🪪🗂️

Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Happy New Year Venetia Families!
I hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. We are ready to gear up for the third nine weeks. Let's start strong with ensuring students are at school each day, on time and there all day unless there is an appointment scheduled.

Venetia Expectations & Reminders: ✅
*All changes to dismissal MUST be in writing or changed on PikMyKid. You can send in a written note or write the update in the agenda. 📝 We NEVER take this information from a student and/or over the phone. Please make changes to dismissal in PikMyKid by 2 PM.
*You MUST have a Physical ID to enter to building. 🪪
*You MUST have a Physical ID and be on the Blue Card to check out students. 🪪🗂️

Week of January 5th:
*Monday, Jan 5: Planning Day; Schools Closed for Students
*Tuesday, Jan 6: Inservice Day; Schools Closed for Students
*Friday, Jan 9: Celebrate Literacy Month! 📚 Wear school appropriate graphic t-shirt.

Upcoming Events:
*Wednesday, Jan 14: Quarter 2 Report Cards are Distributed via Focus
*Monday, Jan 19: Schools Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Good Evening Venetia Families,
We have entered the last week of Quarter 2. Friday is the final day of the quarter. We are continuing with our Holiday Calendar dress up days through Friday.

Our partners Furyk & Friends have donated Hope for the Holiday Meal Bags for each student. Bags will be sent home tomorrow-Tuesday, Dec 16th. We are asking all kindergarten parents to pick up the bags as they are heavy to tote and carry. 🎄🎁🍴

3rd-5th Grade will take their District Science Assessment tomorrow-Tuesday, December 16th. Please ensure students are well rested, present and on time. 🔬🧪🔍

Class Party Day is on Wednesday, December 17th. Your child's teacher should have mentioned what is needed for their Class Party. Teachers have planned fun activities for this day and students are looking forward to participating. 🥳🎉

We will have our Teacher & Staff Luncheon on Friday, December 19th. We are asking for Dessert Donations for the teachers and staff. 🍩🍰🧁🍪

Winter Break starts on Monday, December 22nd - Tuesday, January 6th. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 7th.

Have a wonderful week and fantastic Winter Break! ❄️⛄#ItsTimetoShine 💫#LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Save the Date! 👟 Shoe giveaway.

Good Evening Venetia Families!
We are just ten days from the end of Quarter 2. Please ensure that students are present and on time. ✅⏰ We have our STATE FAST Progress Monitoring Test for mid-year this month for all grade levels. 3rd-5th Grade will start testing this week and K-2nd will continue with math testing.

Please ensure that students are well rested and in school to avoid having to participate in make up testing. Students do best when they test on their original date with their classmates in their classroom environment!

Week of December 8th:
*K-5th Testing: Refer to Schedule
*Tuesday, Dec 9: Grinch Day! Wear a grinch shirt or green.
*Wednesday, Dec 10: Holiday Cheer from Head to Toe! Wear your favorite holiday head gear and socks! Math Facts Drill
*Friday, Dec 12: Holiday Pajama Day; Distinguished Gentlemen's Club Meets

Upcoming Events:
*Dec 16: District Science Test (5th Grade Only) 🧪🔬
*Dec 19: Teacher Luncheon (Please donate desserts) 🍰🍪

Venetia Expectations & Reminders: ✅
*All changes to dismissal MUST be in writing or changed on PikMyKid. You can send in a written note or write the update in the agenda. 📝 We NEVER take this information from a student and/or over the phone. Please make changes to dismissal in PikMyKid by 2 PM.
*You MUST have a Physical ID to enter to building. 🪪
*You MUST have a Physical ID and be on the Blue Card to check out students. 🪪🗂️

Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Good afternoon Venetia Families!
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. We are ready to finish the remainder of Quarter 2 strong. Please ensure that students are present and on time. ✅⏰ We have our STATE FAST Progress Monitoring Test for mid-year this month for all grade levels. We start with kindergarten through 2nd grade testing this week and 3rd-5th grade next week.

Your child's teacher will let you know their specific testing day. Please ensure that students are well rested and in school to avoid having to participate in make up testing. Students do best when they test on their original date with their classmates in their classroom environment!

Week of December 1st:
*K-2nd Testing: Refer to Schedule

Upcoming Events:
*Dec 8-12: 3rd-5th Grade Testing: Reading and Math
*Dec 16: District Science Test (5th Grade Only)
*Dec 19: Teacher Luncheon (Please donate desserts)

Venetia Expectations & Reminders: ✅
*All changes to dismissal MUST be in writing or changed on PikMyKid. You can send in a written note or write the update in the agenda. 📝 We NEVER take this information from a student and/or over the phone. Please make changes to dismissal in PikMyKid by 2 PM.
*You MUST have a Physical ID to enter to building. 🪪
*You MUST have a Physical ID and be on the Blue Card to check out students. 🪪🗂️

Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited