
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!

A big THANK YOU to all the families who attended Open House! 💙🐬 We enjoyed welcoming you to campus and sharing what makes our school community so special. Here's to an amazing year ahead! ✨








Why is the 1 mill back on the ballot this November?
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs

Reminder: Open House is tomorrow at 5:30. We’re excited to see our families and share all the great things happening this year! 🐬✨

We’re excited to introduce PageHive, Duval County Public Schools’ new reading progress tracker! 📚🐬Students can log the books they’re reading and track their minutes, while teachers and families review and verify their progress. We can’t wait to see our readers buzzing with excitement as they build strong habits and soar this year! 🐝✨

Join us this Thursday for Open House! 🐬 Meet teachers, tour classrooms, and connect with our Arlington community. We look forward to seeing you!

Last week was full of smiles at Arlington! 🐬 Our students showed off their House Color pride, and our Kindergarteners had a blast spinning the wheel to discover their houses. To top it off, Icy Spot stopped by and our dolphins loved cooling down with a sweet treat!







Our 3rd graders were scientists in action today! 🔬✨
Ms. Walker led a hands‑on exploration where students used real science tools to measure, observe, and investigate the world around them. Their curiosity was off the charts, and we loved seeing them dive into discovery!
Ms. Walker led a hands‑on exploration where students used real science tools to measure, observe, and investigate the world around them. Their curiosity was off the charts, and we loved seeing them dive into discovery!




Tomorrow is our first House Color Day of the new school year! 🎉
Students, don’t forget to come dressed in your House colors and show your spirit. Our kindergarteners will get to spin the House Wheel and find out which House they belong to… let the adventure begin! 🖤💙❤️💚
Students, don’t forget to come dressed in your House colors and show your spirit. Our kindergarteners will get to spin the House Wheel and find out which House they belong to… let the adventure begin! 🖤💙❤️💚

Please remember to register to vote!

Yesterday, our Kindergarten and First Grade classes had a special visit from our school counselor, Mrs. Bradner! 💗The students participated in a fun activity to get to know her better and learned about the important role of a school counselor. They talked about the different ways Mrs. Bradner can support and help them throughout the school year.
We are so thankful to have Mrs. Bradner as part of our school family and for helping our little learners feel safe, supported, and cared for! 🥰
We are so thankful to have Mrs. Bradner as part of our school family and for helping our little learners feel safe, supported, and cared for! 🥰


What a FIN‑tastic week! 🐬 Our dolphins are swimming strong, making friends, exploring new routines, and kicking off an amazing year.






The Icy Spot truck is rolling into Arlington Elementary every month! 🍧
We’re excited to bring this cool treat to our students. Check the flyer for monthly dates, and don’t forget to send students with money so they can enjoy a sweet treat during their visit!
We’re excited to bring this cool treat to our students. Check the flyer for monthly dates, and don’t forget to send students with money so they can enjoy a sweet treat during their visit!

Arlington Elementary School Families and Community Members!
We look forward to seeing you this Monday, June 22nd at our “Meet and Greet” welcoming our new principal, Dr. Tiffany Green.
The event begins at 4 PM.
We look forward to seeing you this Monday, June 22nd at our “Meet and Greet” welcoming our new principal, Dr. Tiffany Green.
The event begins at 4 PM.

COMMUNITY MEETING – District leadership will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the Superintendent's recommendation for boundary changes involving several Southside and Arlington area elementary schools. The boundary changes are related to the planned construction of two new elementary schools: Spring Park and Hogan Spring-Glen. Members of the community will have an opportunity to provide comments before the final recommendation is presented to the School Board. This meeting, which is open to the public, will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at 6 PM at the Schultz Center, located at 4019 Boulevard Center Drive. For background information, visit: https://www.duvalschools.org/article/2631361

💫 Wrapping up the year with a little sparkle and a lot of heart! 💫 Our Disco‑Themed Celebration Week had every grade level shining bright — from our youngest learners to our soon‑to‑be middle schoolers. What a joyful way to end an amazing year together!❤️










Snow cones + prizes + achieving the GREEN = the BEST day ever! 💚🎉🍧Huge shoutout to our amazing 3rd–5th graders for rocking their state tests — you earned this celebration! 😎🙌
More celebrations are coming your way this week:
Kindergarten — Monday @ 9:00 🌈
1st Grade — Monday @ 12:00 🍎
2nd Grade — Tuesday @ 9:00 ⭐
3rd Grade — Tuesday @ 1:00 🎊
4th Grade — Wednesday @ 9:00 🔥
5th Grade — Thursday @ 9:30 🎓
We can’t wait to celebrate EVERY grade!
More celebrations are coming your way this week:
Kindergarten — Monday @ 9:00 🌈
1st Grade — Monday @ 12:00 🍎
2nd Grade — Tuesday @ 9:00 ⭐
3rd Grade — Tuesday @ 1:00 🎊
4th Grade — Wednesday @ 9:00 🔥
5th Grade — Thursday @ 9:30 🎓
We can’t wait to celebrate EVERY grade!










Our K–2 students Achieved the Green on PM3! Their hard work made waves today with dancing, snow cones, and prizes — and the smiles said it all. Way to go, Dolphins! We’re cheering on 3rd, 4th, and 5th as they continue testing throughout the week. 💚🌊✨





May is packed with important events and testing days, and our Dolphins are gearing up to shine! 🌟Principal Findlay met with grade levels today to pump up our students and remind them how ready they are to show what they know and achieve the green. 💚
As we head into testing, help your child do their dolphin best:
• Get a good night’s sleep 🛏️
• Arrive on time ⏰
• Eat a healthy breakfast 🍎
Check the school calendar for all test dates. Let’s finish strong, Dolphins! 🐬💪
As we head into testing, help your child do their dolphin best:
• Get a good night’s sleep 🛏️
• Arrive on time ⏰
• Eat a healthy breakfast 🍎
Check the school calendar for all test dates. Let’s finish strong, Dolphins! 🐬💪








Today we celebrate our amazing principal, Ms. Findlay, on Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you for leading our school with compassion, strength, and a vision that lifts every student and staff member. Your dedication shapes our community in ways that matter every single day. We’re proud to swim forward together under your leadership, once a Dolphin, always a Dolphin. 🐬💙
