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This Friday, April 11th, will be the last chance for 8th graders to purchase dance tickets. Tickets must be purchased on-line at School Cash Online. https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/ You must have an account. When you select the 8th grade student at LaVilla, then you will see the dance ticket.

Dear Parents, We need your assistance with completing the 5 Essentials Survey. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/ The survey opens April 1, 2025 and closes April 30, 2025.We appreciate your help!

🎭✨ Join Us for the LaVilla School of the Arts Showcase! ✨🎭 LaVilla School of the Arts is thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Showcase as we celebrate 25 years of artistic excellence! Experience an unforgettable evening of dance, music, theatre, vocal, band, orchestra, creative writing, piano, visual arts, cinematic arts, and guitar, featuring our incredibly talented students. 📅 Show Dates: 🎟 Thursday, March 27, 2025 – https://gofan.co/event/3268276?schoolId=FL25634 🎟 Friday, March 28, 2025– https://gofan.co/event/3381598?schoolId=FL25634 👕 25th Anniversary Commemorative T-shirts are also available! Grab yours now: https://gofan.co/event/3450306?schoolId=FL25634 🎭 Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute! Tickets are selling fast—secure yours today and be part of this spectacular celebration. We can’t wait to welcome you as we honor 25 years of creativity, passion, and artistic excellence at LaVilla School of the Arts! See you at the show! 🎶🎨🎤 #LaVillaShowcase2025 #25YearsOfExcellence #LaVillaSOTA

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF LAVILLA – LaVilla School of the Arts is 25 years old! In honor of the quarter-century milestone, the dance department recently welcomed school alum Joseph Markey, a corps de ballet member with the American Ballet Theater. During his visit, Markey taught classes and participated in a photoshoot with students. Dance Department Director Michelle Ottley-Fisher says Markey is one of many alumni who have been invited to participate in the 25th anniversary celebrations by sharing through master classes, lectures, choreography, and performances.

Parents & Guardians, This week, March 3rd- 7th, students in Civics, Biology I, 8th grade Science, Algebra I, & Geometry will be taking the district assessment during class. This data is important and used by teachers to plan for the State End of Course Test Preparation. Please make sure your student is on time and testing ready. All makeup sessions will be held on 3/10& 3/11.

🚀 Last-Minute Opportunity: Join Us at the YES Summit! 🚀 Hey LaVilla SOTA families! We just received an exciting invitation this afternoon! If you’re looking for something engaging and impactful to do this Saturday, check out the YES Summit (Young People Emerging Society) happening on February 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Jacksonville Downtown Library (303 Laura St. N). This event, hosted by Mayor Deegan’s Office for Civic Engagement and Youth Participation, is a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect, learn, and grow as leaders in our community. 🔗 Reserve Your Spot: Each attendee must complete the registration form. Don’t wait – sign up here: https://forms.gle/yZ5VMG22DhHk6SmeA If you’re looking for an inspiring way to spend your Saturday, don’t miss this chance! Let’s show up and represent LaVilla SOTA! 🎭🎨🎶 Also, while you are at this event, please take a look around and you might see some artwork from some of our very own LaVilla Visual Arts Students.

LAST CALL FOR AUDITIONS Attention parents and guardians! LaVilla School of the Arts is holding "Last Call" auditions for students who have not yet auditioned for the upcoming school year. Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM Location: LaVilla School of the Arts (501 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL) This is a final opportunity for your student to showcase their talents and join our LaVilla family! Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/xz2txcWRC0 For questions, please contact us at LaVillaAdmissions@duvalschools.org. We’re excited to see the incredible talent your student has to offer!

DCPS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TOMORROW, 1/22/2025, DUE TO WINTER WEATHER. Please follow media outlets for weather updates. Hunker down, stay home, and eat snacks! Stay off the roads. Be safe and warm!

Keep an eye on the weather this weekend. We have some rain coming in and the temperature will drop. There is a possibility of some ice and maybe, just maybe, some snow! Stay tuned to the news and media outlets for updates. PLEASE NOTE: THE MLK JR PARADE ON MONDAY, 1/20, HAS BEEN CANCELED BY THE CITY OF JAX.

PMA2 ELA (State Testing) is tomorrow, 1/14/2025! Please make sure students have a charged laptop and bring the computer charger to school. Students were told today to report directly to their testing site. Make sure students get plenty of rest, have breakfast, and a stress-free morning. Be on time! Do your best to beat your PM1 score!

Happy new year and welcome back! Upcoming student debt collection is scheduled for this Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 2025. We will try to conduct debt collection every two weeks to allow ample opportunities for all debts to be cleared.  Check your student's debt amount by visiting the following link: https://duval.follettdestiny.com/. Directions on checking your debt are attached for your convenience. 

Welcome back and Happy New Year! We can't believe it is already 2025! Please click here for the live link to the January Newsletter! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGXoMAJaLk/oohktqN6BDfe2uzHIGsBQg/view?utm_content=DAGXoMAJaLk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h631485c702 Have a great week! LaVilla Administration

Please join us on Wednesday, December 4th for our 8th grade Transition Night. Plan to attend and learn more about the Acceleration and Magnet Programs. See the attached flyer!

Calling all 8th Grade Parents! Mark your calendars for our High School Transition Night on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:00 PM. Check your email for more information!

Don't forget to grab those Family Trivia Tickets! This will be a wonderful evening of fun sponsored by our Lavilla PTSA.

Don't delay... get your Trivia tickets! It will be a great time. Our LaVilla PTSA is amazing!

Dear LaVilla School of the Arts Parents and Guardians, We hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Interest Meeting for the LaVilla School of the Arts site, taking place tomorrow afternoon. Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024 Time: 3:45 PM Location: Room 111 During this meeting, we will provide important information about the organization and share the exhilarating developments for the inaugural year of LaVilla as a 5000 Role Models of Excellence site. We believe that this organization will have a significant positive impact on our students, and we encourage you to attend to learn more. About the 5000 Role Models of Excellence: Before we dive into the exciting future of LaVilla as part of this project, let’s reflect on the history of this initiative. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project was founded by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson in March 1993. During her time serving on the Miami-Dade County School Board, she observed young minority boys facing daunting challenges that often led to incarceration, involvement in the drug trade, or dropping out of school. Determined to intervene, Wilson mobilized men from the community to become role models and mentors for "at-risk" youth, launching what was initially called the 500 African American Male Role Models of Excellence. The project quickly gained national attention and grew into a beacon of hope, empowering boys to become responsible men. We are honored to bring this legacy to LaVilla School of the Arts and continue the mission of uplifting and guiding our young scholars. Tomorrow’s meeting is an opportunity for you to learn more about our role in this remarkable initiative and how you and your child can be involved. Please mark your calendar and make every effort to attend this informative and exciting meeting. We look forward to seeing you and sharing this incredible journey with you. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact me at josephj@duvalschools.org. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to partnering with you in this important endeavor. [https://www.5000rolemodels.com/](https://www.5000rolemodels.com/)

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