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“LET’S STAY ON THE BUS 2026”

Parents and Students,

As of Monday, January 12, 2026, Kindergarten thru 5th grade students may be eligible to participate in a program entitled, “Let’s Stay on the Bus 2026”. All students may participate in this program with an opportunity to attend the end of the year field trip to Sea World. Students will be able to attend if they meet the criteria listed below during the second semester:

 Have an average of A’s, B’s, and/or C’s in academic grades for 2nd – 5th grade students.
 Have an average of E’s, S+’s, and or S’s in academic grades for K – 1st grade students.
 Have an A or B in conduct for 2nd – 5th grade students.
 Have an E or S+ in conduct for K – 1st grade students.
 Wear school uniforms daily.


Students who have not complied with the Andrew Robinson Elementary Uniform Policy, and students who have five unexcused absences or tardies during the second semester will not be allowed to participate in this incentive program. Students who are absent with an unexcused absence during the administration of F.A.S.T. (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) Tests will not be allowed to attend as well. It is at the final discretion of the Andrew Robinson Elementary School Administration to determine if a student or parent chaperone will be allowed or not allowed to attend this incentive field trip or receive a refund.

Destination: Sea World
Departure: Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 6:00 a.m.
Return to School: Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $120.00 Students $120.00 Parents

The following payment schedule can be utilized, or the total amount may be paid at any time. The first payment of $41.75 for each student and $41.75 for each parent chaperone is due on or before Friday, February 13, 2026. The second payment of $41.75 for each student and $41.75 for each parent chaperone is due Friday, March 13, 2026. The final payment of $36.50 for each student, and $36.50 for each parent chaperone is due on or before Friday, April 10, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS. Payments will only be accepted online through (DCPS School Cash Online) https://DCPS.schoolcashonline.com. Payment includes park admission, round trip motor coach travel, a lunch voucher, and snacks. There are limited seats available for this trip; your first payment guarantees you a seat. Once all seats are full, the trip is considered closed. Only five parent chaperones per class will be allowed to attend the trip.

Parents wanting to attend as chaperones must complete a Level II Background Screening application at the site listed below and receive clearance prior to the trip. Applications typically take between 3 – 4 weeks, please plan accordingly to give adequate time for your application to be processed. Level II Volunteers/Chaperones are volunteers who may be out of the direct view of staff or responsible for supervising students, such as chaperones. This screening process includes: A fingerprint-based background check, a review of felonies and other criminal offenses, and a national sexual offender registry check. There is a fee for the Level II screening, which is paid for by the volunteer. The fee is $74.50(subject to change.) Parents must receive clearance prior to the trip departure, or you will not be allowed to attend. Only Andrew Robinson Elementary School students will be allowed to attend this field trip.

Sea World is a cashless theme park. Purchases can only be made by credit/debit card. Parents if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Thompkins at 630-6550 ext. 999989 or thompkinse@duvalschools.org.

DCPS Volunteer Website: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/humanresources/page/volunteer-hr
Refund Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THIS DATE!

🎉👵👴 100 Days Smarter! 👴👵🎉

On Monday, January 26th, we will be celebrating our 100th Day of School! 🎒📚
Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old as we celebrate being 100 days smarter! 🧠💯

We can’t wait to see all the creative outfits as we mark this exciting milestone together! 🚀✨

❤️💃 Heart Day Dance 💃❤️
📅 February 12th
🎟 $4.00 per ticket
⏰ Pick-up time: 4:00 PM
📱 Purchase Tickets Here: https://gofan.co/event/5756669
🍿 Cash required for concession stand purchases
We can’t wait to see our students enjoy this special event!

REMINDER | There is no school Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. View the district calendar to stay informed: https://ow.ly/ZAhw50XTzp8

❤️💃 Heart Day Dance 💃❤️
📅 February 12th
🎟 $4.00 per ticket
⏰ Pick-up time: 4:00 PM
📱 Purchase Tickets Here: https://gofan.co/event/5756669
🍿 Cash required for concession stand purchases
We can’t wait to see our students enjoy this special event!

It’s time to get LIT for LITeracy Week! 📚✨ Chapters of America: Andrew Robinson’s Literacy Week ✨📚 Join us January 26–30 as we celebrate literacy, culture, and the power of reading! From community readers to Breakfast & a Book and our Vocabulary Parade, each day is designed to inspire a lifelong love for reading. 📖❤️ Let them read!

🎒🚀 Our school store plays a big role in motivating and rewarding our students at Andrew Robinson Elementary! From positive behavior incentives to academic celebrations, our students love earning items from the store.

You can help us keep the shelves stocked by donating to our school store. Every contribution big or small directly supports our students and encourages positive choices.

👉 You may donate using the link below. Thank you for supporting our Rockets! 💙

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🚦 Be Safe. Be Seen. Safety Pledge 🚲
We’re encouraging our students and families to commit to making smart, safe choices when walking, biking, or driving. Scan the QR code and take the pledge today—because every step, every ride, every time matters.

🚸 Be Safe. Be Seen. Awareness Week | Jan. 12–16 🚸
This week, our students will participate in daily dress-up themes to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety. Wearing bright, reflective, and fun outfits helps reinforce the importance of being visible to drivers and staying safe in our community.

Thank you for supporting safety awareness at school and beyond!

❤️💃 Heart Day Dance 💃❤️
📅 February 12th
🎟 $4.00 per ticket
⏰ Pick-up time: 4:00 PM
📱 Purchase Tickets Here: https://gofan.co/event/5756669
🍿 Cash required for concession stand purchases

We can’t wait to see our students enjoy this special event!

✨ Happy New Year from the Andrew Robinson Elementary Family! ✨ Wishing everyone a year filled with success, joy, and new opportunities.

Happy Holidays from the Andrew Robinson Elementary family! We wish you a season filled with joy, laughter, and special moments with loved ones. ✨

Today we are proud to share that 100% of our students were tested for FAST.
A huge thank you to our parents for ensuring our students were present and ready! 🩷💚

🎉 REMINDER | Winter Break Students will be out of school Dec. 22 – Jan. 6. Enjoy the break!

🎄✨ Get ready for some holiday fun! ✨🎄
Andrew Robinson Elementary presents our Ugly Sweater Dance! Pull out your funniest, silliest, or most festive sweater and come dance the afternoon away!
🗓 Thursday, December 11th
⏰ Pick-Up Time: 4:00 PM
🎟 Ticket Price: $4.00
Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/event/5508311
💵 Cash needed for concession purchases
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our Rockets in style! 🚀

We can't wait to see you all TONIGHT at the Winter Wonderland Performance! Doors will open at 4:45pm.

❄️✨ Andrew Robinson Elementary Presents: Winter Wonderland Concert! ✨❄️ Join us for an evening filled with music, joy, and winter fun! Enjoy performances by our talented students, faculty, and staff. 🎶☃️ 📅 Date: TONIGHT 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: 101 W 12th Street – Multipurpose Room 🎄 Concessions available (cash only) to support our Safety Patrols! Let’s celebrate the season together in a magical Winter Wonderland! 💙🎵 #AREFamily #WinterWonderland

📆Testing Dates📆

This week our students will begin taking their FAST PM2 State Exams. Please ensure students get a good night’s rest, receive plenty of encouragement, and arrive by 8:00 a.m. to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Happy Testing!

❄️✨ Andrew Robinson Elementary Presents: Winter Wonderland Concert! ✨❄️
Join us for an evening filled with music, joy, and winter fun! Enjoy performances by our talented students, faculty, and staff. 🎶☃️

📅 Date: TOMORROW
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 101 W 12th Street – Multipurpose Room

🎄 Concessions available (cash only) to support our Safety Patrols!

Let’s celebrate the season together in a magical Winter Wonderland! 💙🎵

#AREFamily #WinterWonderland #HolidayConcert

🚀🗞️ Andrew A. Robinson Elementary December News