Panda Families,
Please see a few announcements and February happenings below:
WEEK AT A GLANCE
It is FTE Week (Monday 2/3-Friday 2/7)! Attendance is crucial, and we kindly ask that your child be present every day. Please ensure your child attends school because each day of learning is an opportunity to help them build a brighter future and reach their full potential. We deeply appreciate your trust and support, and we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all our students. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community—together, we are stronger.
Monday, Feb 3 - Vision & Hearing Screening for K, 1st & 3rd grade.
Tuesday, Feb 4 – Check your student’s Tuesday Folder! 1st Grade iReady testing. 5th Grade field trip to Icemen Hockey Game. Art Club & Pearls of Perfection 3:15 – 4:15.
Wednesday, Feb 5 - 1st Grade iReady testing continues. 3rd – 5th Grade STAR testing. Cheer/Soccer Club 3:15-4:15 & K-1st Dance Club 3:15 – 4:15
Thursday, Feb 6 – 2nd Grade iReady testing. Drama Club 3:15 – 4:15
Friday, Feb 7 - 2nd Grade iReady testing continues. Panda Store at Dismissal – Everything is $ 1
UPCOMING EVENTS
2/11 - Check your student’s Tuesday Folder – Quarter 3 Progress Reports will be coming home.
2/14 - We’re excited to offer a special way to spread some Panda love this February! On Friday, February 14th, we invite you to visit between 8:30-9am to purchase a Cookie Gram and personally deliver it to your child’s classroom. This is a wonderful opportunity to surprise your child with a sweet treat and a heartfelt note, spreading joy throughout our school.
If you’re unable to join us during that time, you can stop by the front office between 8-4pm to purchase a Cookie Gram for $5, and we’ll make sure to deliver it with your note to your child on that day.
We look forward to making this day extra special for our students!
2/26 – Early Release – Dismissal Begins at 1pm!
2/28 – Loved One Dance @ 5:30 – 7:00pm – More information to come!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREE DENTAL SERVICES
We are excited to share a wonderful opportunity for free dental care for children! FSCJ North Campus is offering free dental services, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions. This is a great chance to ensure your child’s dental health is taken care of at no cost.
Location:
FSCJ North Campus
4501 Capper Rd, Building A
Jacksonville, FL 32218Prescreening:
Thursday, February 13
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Prescreening is required to be seen for treatment on Saturday.
Treatment Day:
Saturday, February 15
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Please note that prescreening on Thursday is a necessary step to receive treatment on Saturday, so be sure to come during the scheduled time.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child’s dental care! If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out. For more information and to schedule a screening appointment, please visit shorturl.at/bdUZ9
School Time Change
An important email that could impact school start times was sent out by the district on Wed 1/29. Please complete the survey to provide your input!
Dear Team Duval,
Duval County Public Schools has opened a survey inviting stakeholders to share feedback on new start times for district schools. The survey is part of an overall strategy to align with House Bill 733, which will require the instructional day to start no earlier than 8:00 a.m. for middle school students and no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for high school students by the start of the 2026-27 school year.
District leaders presented multiple scenarios for new start times for district schools during the School Board’s Jan. 14 workshop.
To learn more about the premise behind the new law and how the district is working toward compliance, read our Team Duval News Article.
To provide your input on the new school start times, you can complete our survey by visiting this webpage. The survey will remain open until Feb. 14.
5th Grade Families!
Emergency Contact Information As always, our top priority is to support you and keep you informed, especially in times of need. Please take a moment to update your emergency contact information. In the event of an emergency, it's crucial that we have accurate details to ensure your child’s safety and well-being. If a parent or guardian is unavailable to pick up a student, we want to make sure we can release them only to the appropriate caregiver.
Panda Store Donations Needed! - Please support our Panda Store. We are encouraging families to send in donations of chips, juices, popsicles, and individually wrapped candy to help raise funds for our schoolwide incentives this year. All donations can be brought to the front office or sent in with your student labeled Panda Store Donations. We appreciate your support!