Panda Families,
Please see a few announcements and March happenings below:
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss Week!
Monday, Mar 3 – Girls Who Code & Lego Club 3:15 – 4:15pm
Tuesday, Mar 4 – Check your student’s Tuesday Folder! District Testing continues! It’s very important that your children are on time and present for their tests.
Art Club & Pearls of Perfection 3:15 – 4:15
Wednesday, Mar 5 - Class Picture Day! Cheer/Flag Football Club & K-1st Dance Club 3:15 – 4:15pm
Thursday, Mar 6 – Drama Club 3:15 – 4:15
Friday, Mar 7 - Panda Store at Dismissal – Everything is $ 1
UPCOMING EVENTS
3/10 – Spirit Week Fundraiser - Help us raise funds for United Way Campaign. Donate $1 each dress to participate in our fun dress up events. On Friday, students will be able to donate an additional $1 to tape Principal Gomez, AP Granato, and AP Charles Jones to the wall!
3/14– World of Nations Celebration! Dress up to represent your culture!
3/15-3/23 Spring Break! No School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Free Virtual Health Resource
We are excited to share an amazing resource available to all members of our community. This program provides free virtual health services to those who may have low or no health insurance coverage. It's a fantastic way to access non-emergency medical care and talk to a doctor 24/7 from the comfort of your own home!
Here’s how it works:
All you need is your name and address to register.
Once registered, you can access virtual care anytime through your phone or computer.
You can call 904-925-2273, wait for the link, and connect with a health care team member virtually.
Or, scan the QR code below or visit healthlinkjax.com for more information and to register.
This free service is available to everyone, regardless of insurance status, and it covers a variety of health needs. Whether you need general medical advice or assistance for non-emergency concerns, you’ll be able to talk to a doctor or healthcare professional anytime.
Family Engagement & Parent Academy
Family Engagement’s Parent Academy program offers webinars in the areas of student achievement, parenting & advocacy, and personal and individual growth. These webinars are free and designed for you and the families you serve. To view the full spring 2025 catalog and register for webinars, visit duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy and select the digital catalog.
If you have any questions, please email FamilyEngagment@duvalschools.org.
5th Grade Families!
Spring Break Meal Bags Available for DCPS Families: Sign Up Today!
As Spring Break approaches, we want to ensure that every student has access to the meals they need during the holiday. Thanks to the generous efforts of Feed Our Scholars, DCPS families are invited to sign up for free Spring Break meal bags, which will provide food to children in need.
We are excited to offer this opportunity to support our community, and we encourage all parents and guardians to take advantage of this valuable resource.
How to Request a Meal Bag:
To request a meal bag for your child, simply visit the link provided: https://bit.ly/getafoodbag. The deadline for submitting requests is March 3rd, and meal bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until all bags are claimed. Please note that we aim to feed 1000 students, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible.
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!