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The Great Jacksonville Book Sale
On March 5-7, Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library will host the Great Jacksonville Book Sale at the
Jacksonville Fairgrounds. There will be tens of thousands of books available ranging from 50¢ to $2.00. Admission and parking is free.
All proceeds benefit the Jacksonville Public Library. For more information, download the
attached flyer.
National Transportation Week Local Fifth-Grade Poster Contest
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has invited all DCPS fifth-grade students to participate in its annual
National Transportation Week Poster Contest. This year’s theme is "Transportation: Moving the Region."
Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2010. For a complete list of rules, prizes and suggested topics,
visit http://www.jtafla.com/News/showPage.aspx?news=73. For more information, call 904.306.7505 or email
edejesus@fcmpo.com.
Jacksonville Public Library Offers Student Resources
The Jacksonville Public Library offers resources for students seeking homework, research, special project help or
FCAT preparation. Visit the library’s Homework and Research page at
http://www.jpl.coj.net/kids/school.html. Here, you can find
resources broken down by subject, task or topic.
DCPS to Host Community Budget Meetings
Please join Superintendent Pratt-Dannals as he hosts a series of community meetings to discuss Duval County Public
Schools’ current and upcoming financial situation, available revenue, and the district’s plan to meet its mission of providing all
students with high quality educational opportunities.
All meetings will be begin at 6 p.m. at the specified high schools on the following dates: Thursday, March 11 at
Sandalwood High School; Tuesday, March 16 at Peterson Academies of Tech; Thursday, March 18 at Jean Ribault High School; and Tuesday,
March 23 at Mandarin High School.
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