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!
💙🐾 COMING SOON, BAYVIEW FAMILIES! 🐾💙
October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we’re kicking things off by showing that kindness, courage, and respect matter! 💙✨
🔵 WEAR BLUE FOR BULLYING AWARENESS
📅 October 5th
🏫 Bayview Elementary
Let’s fill the ‘View with BLUE and stand together for a kinder, safer, and more inclusive school community! 💙
👕 Wear your favorite BLUE!
💙 Be Kind.
🤝 Be Respectful.
🦸 Be Brave.
🌟 Be an Upstander!
Together, we can make kindness shine! 💙💛
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📚🍎 LUNCH + BOOKS = THE PERFECT COMBO! 🦁💙💛
Our students are taking lunchtime to the next chapter! 📖✨
Ms. Talbert has turned lunch into a mini book club, where students grab their meals, gather around, and enjoy a good story together!
There’s laughter, imagination, great conversations, and LOTS of love for reading! These little readers are proving that you can find an adventure anywhere—even right at the lunch table!
At Bayview, we’re WILD about learning… and WILD about a good book! 🦁📚
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#WildAboutLearning #BayviewBraves #LunchAndLearn #MiniBookClub #ReadersAreLeaders #BayviewElementary #TheView
🐾💙 Caught Being Kind! 💛🐾
Let’s give a big Bayview Brave shoutout to Serenity! She was caught showing kindness, thoughtfulness, and a caring heart toward her classmates.
Keep shining, Serenity! Your kindness makes the ‘View’ a brighter place!
🎨✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Ms. Egan! ✨🎨
Our students look forward to Art each week! Ms. Egan creates a fun, well-managed space where creativity shines, and she proudly showcases student artwork throughout our school. 💙💛
Thank you, Ms. Egan, for bringing creativity, inspiration, and COLOR to Bayview! *This shout out was brought to you from the 4th grade team*
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#StaffSpotlight #WildAboutLearning #BayviewBraves #ArtAtBayview
✨💡 WHAT A GLOW-TASTIC DAY! 💡✨
Bayview Braves had an AMAZING time at our ATTEN"DANCE" Glow Party today! From glowing lights and big laughs to awesome dance moves and unforgettable memories, our students definitely knew how to have some FUN!
A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing families for sending your children to school ready to learn, grow, and enjoy every moment! 💙💛 Your support makes days like today even more special!
We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and relaxing weekend! We can’t wait to see all of our Braves back next week, ready to ROAR into another great week of learning! 🐾📚
Stay connected with us because October is bringing even MORE fun, exciting moments, and school happenings! 🍂🎃✨
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Keep shining, Braves! ✨💙💛
🎉🎶💃🏽BAYVIEW BRAVES… THE TIME HAS COME TO CELEBRATE! 🕺🏽🎉🎶
🌟 OUR ATTEN”DANCE” IS WILL BE HELD TOMORROW! 🌟
Our Perfect Attendance Superstars are being celebrated! 🏆✨
Students who has shown up EVERY DAY, READY TO LEARN & READY TO SHINE this month will get to join the fun at our ATTEN”DANCE”! 🎊🎵🪩
🎈 Music • Dancing • Celebration • FUN! 🎈
❤️💙 Families, THANK YOU! Your support in making sure our Braves are at school each day truly makes a difference!
👏🏽 KEEP SHOWING UP! KEEP SHINING! KEEP BEING BRAVE! 👏🏽
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Stay connected, stay informed, and don’t miss the fun! 🎉❤️💙
#BayviewBraves #AttenDance #PerfectAttendance #EveryDayCounts #TheView #BayviewElementary 🎉
📢 Don’t Get Them Confused!
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
🐾💙 STAFF SPOTLIGHT: MRS. ADAMS, we see YOU! 💛🐾
Thank you, Mrs. Adams, for helping make Bayview a brighter place! 🌿🐾
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Different Learners. Brighter Tomorrows.
#WildAboutLearning #BayviewBraves #StaffSpotlight #ThePrideOfTheWestside #WildAboutOurTeam
🦷💙 A BIG THANK YOU TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH! 💛🦷
Bayview Elementary would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Florida Department of Health Dental Van for visiting our school and providing valuable dental services to our students! 🏫✨
We are grateful for the time, care, and dedication your team provided to help support the health, wellness, and smiles of our Braves. 🪥😁
Thank you for partnering with our school and helping ensure our students have access to important dental care and education. Your commitment to our students and community truly makes a difference!
We look forward to having more visits throughout the school year!
💙💛 Thank you for helping our Braves keep their smiles bright! 🏹✨
Bayview Elementary would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Florida Department of Health Dental Van for visiting our school and providing valuable dental services to our students! 🏫✨
We are grateful for the time, care, and dedication your team provided to help support the health, wellness, and smiles of our Braves. 🪥😁
Thank you for partnering with our school and helping ensure our students have access to important dental care and education. Your commitment to our students and community truly makes a difference!
We look forward to having more visits throughout the school year!
💙💛 Thank you for helping our Braves keep their smiles bright! 🏹✨
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow September 22nd the Dental van will be visiting Bayview Elementary to provide dental services for students who have signed up.
We're excited to help our Braves keep their smiles healthy, happy and bright.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
We're excited to help our Braves keep their smiles healthy, happy and bright.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Good evening, Bayview Braves,
What a magnificent Monday it was! Can you believe we have started the 4th week of school already! Time flies when you are having fun!
I wanted to share the happenings at the 'View and what to look forward to over the next few weeks:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1st- Friday, September 4th- Kindergarten – 2nd grade begin state testing PM 1 for Reading and Math
Monday, September 7th- No School
Tuesday, September 8th- 3rd-5th grade begin state testing PM 1 for Reading
Tuesday, September 15th- 3rd-5th grade begin state testing PM 1 for Math
ALSO, we will be celebrating students who have perfect attendance for the month of September with an Atten”Dance” Glow Party! In order to attend, students must have perfect attendance starting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1st – Friday, September 25th!
Have a restful night! I look forward to seeing all our Braves tomorrow for a Terrific Tuesday!
Principal York
Good evening, Bayview Braves,
Happy Friday and 10th day of school!
I wanted to thank you all for the patience and understanding as we work through slight hiccups that the beginning of a school year always has but I can genuinely say that these 1st two weeks have been the best start in my 19 years as an educator!
A few reminders:
-ALL students must have clear or mesh backpacks!
-No students can be dropped off on campus prior to 8:00 AM- there is no staff to monitor for safety
-Attendance is EVERYTHING! Please have students on time- 8:35 AM is tardy
I wanted to share the happenings at the 'View for next week:
Bayview’s School Store “The Brave Zone” will be open for business! Students will be able to spend their ClassBank money that they have earned for their positive behavior over the last two weeks!!
Thursday, August 27th from 6-7 PM- Open House for all grade levels- come out and visit with your students' teachers!
I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend and look forward to seeing our Braves for an amazing 3rd week of school!
Principal York
Happy Friday and 10th day of school!
I wanted to thank you all for the patience and understanding as we work through slight hiccups that the beginning of a school year always has but I can genuinely say that these 1st two weeks have been the best start in my 19 years as an educator!
A few reminders:
-ALL students must have clear or mesh backpacks!
-No students can be dropped off on campus prior to 8:00 AM- there is no staff to monitor for safety
-Attendance is EVERYTHING! Please have students on time- 8:35 AM is tardy
I wanted to share the happenings at the 'View for next week:
Bayview’s School Store “The Brave Zone” will be open for business! Students will be able to spend their ClassBank money that they have earned for their positive behavior over the last two weeks!!
Thursday, August 27th from 6-7 PM- Open House for all grade levels- come out and visit with your students' teachers!
I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend and look forward to seeing our Braves for an amazing 3rd week of school!
Principal York
Good evening, Bayview Braves!
What a wonderful 1st three days we have had here at the 'View! I know today's dismissal was longer than usual but with the severe weather, we took every precaution to ensure both our students and staffs safety. I appreciate your patience and grace shown as well as the smiles of understanding!
I do need for our families who are car riders for dismissal to remember that Lake Shore Blvd is one lane each way and all cars need to enter our car rider loop from the North, not South. I do understand that the line is very long but I can assure you that it will get quicker- please ensure that for safety that you are not coming from the South to turn left into the loop.
Thank you so much for an amazing start to a wonderful new year!
Stay dry and get some rest.
Always,
Principal York
What a wonderful 1st three days we have had here at the 'View! I know today's dismissal was longer than usual but with the severe weather, we took every precaution to ensure both our students and staffs safety. I appreciate your patience and grace shown as well as the smiles of understanding!
I do need for our families who are car riders for dismissal to remember that Lake Shore Blvd is one lane each way and all cars need to enter our car rider loop from the North, not South. I do understand that the line is very long but I can assure you that it will get quicker- please ensure that for safety that you are not coming from the South to turn left into the loop.
Thank you so much for an amazing start to a wonderful new year!
Stay dry and get some rest.
Always,
Principal York
Good afternoon, Bayview Braves!
This is Principal York here ready to welcome all of our Braves back to school for an amazing year!
School hours are from 8 am- 3:00 pm. Please do not drop off students earlier than 8 am each morning-there is no staff on duty outside to monitor for safety.
Parents, you are welcome to walk your students to their classroom on tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday only. Please remember that instruction begins at 8:30 am so ensure that your student arrives prior to this time to not be counted tardy.
Lastly, dismissal will begin early for the first week of school- with students and staff staging for dismissal at 2:20 pm.
Students will not be released to parents coming into the main office after 2:15 pm due to transitioning for dismissal.
2:30 pm- Walkers will be released and siblings of CSS students will transition to their siblings classroom
2:35 pm- general education car rider pick up will begin- *a red car rider decal must be displayed in the car window
2:40 pm- Communication and Social Skill parent walk up begins
2:45-3:00pm- Bus rider dismissal begins
As a reminder, transportation -both buses and car rider pick up tend to be late the first few days of school. Should you need to contact transportation the numbers are:
STA -904-661-2370
DCPS Transportation- 904-858-6200
Have an amazing night and I look forward to seeing you all for the 1st day of a wonderful school year!
Principal York
Good Morning, Bayview Braves!
Who is ready for an amazing new school year?! WE ARE!
I would like to invite all families to Bayview's Meet the Teacher Orientation and supply dropoff on this Thursday, August 6th from 1:30-3:00pm.
As you are looking in your linked parent account you will be able to see your student's teacher(s) but we will be ready to support you in the right direction!
You can find all supply lists on Bayview's website and please ensure that all backpacks are either clear or mesh.
Let's all get Wild About Learning at the 'View!
See you Thursday!
Love,
Principal York
Who is ready for an amazing new school year?! WE ARE!
I would like to invite all families to Bayview's Meet the Teacher Orientation and supply dropoff on this Thursday, August 6th from 1:30-3:00pm.
As you are looking in your linked parent account you will be able to see your student's teacher(s) but we will be ready to support you in the right direction!
You can find all supply lists on Bayview's website and please ensure that all backpacks are either clear or mesh.
Let's all get Wild About Learning at the 'View!
See you Thursday!
Love,
Principal York
Good afternoon, Bayview Braves!
We are thrilled to welcome Christine Shells as Bayview Elementary's new Assistant Principal for the upcoming school year! Driven by a deep passion for education, innovation, and expanding opportunity for all, Mrs. Shells is dedicated to making a meaningful, lasting impact across our entire school community.
Mrs. Shells brings an extensive background in school leadership, instructional coaching, and classroom teaching, with a specialized focus on building collaborative, culturally responsive environments. She is deeply committed to educational equity and ensuring inclusive opportunities for all students.
Mrs. Shells is married with 4 kids, 2 dogs, and loves reading and spending time outdoors. We are excited to welcome her to the Brave family!
We are thrilled to welcome Christine Shells as Bayview Elementary's new Assistant Principal for the upcoming school year! Driven by a deep passion for education, innovation, and expanding opportunity for all, Mrs. Shells is dedicated to making a meaningful, lasting impact across our entire school community.
Mrs. Shells brings an extensive background in school leadership, instructional coaching, and classroom teaching, with a specialized focus on building collaborative, culturally responsive environments. She is deeply committed to educational equity and ensuring inclusive opportunities for all students.
Mrs. Shells is married with 4 kids, 2 dogs, and loves reading and spending time outdoors. We are excited to welcome her to the Brave family!
Dear Bayview Braves,
It is with mixed emotions that we share the news that our Assistant Principal, Brianna Cousins, will be transitioning to a new school. While we are excited for her next chapter, we are deeply grateful for the incredible impact she has made during her time at Bayview Elementary.
Mrs. Cousins has been a tremendous source of support for our students, staff, and families. Her leadership, compassion, and dedication have strengthened our school community in countless ways. She has advocated for students, supported teachers, helped foster a positive school culture, and consistently worked to ensure that every child felt valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
Her presence at Bayview has been marked by kindness, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping others. Whether she was supporting student needs, collaborating with staff, celebrating accomplishments, or stepping in wherever help was needed, Mrs. Cousins has made a lasting difference in the lives of so many.
We are incredibly thankful for her leadership and all she has contributed to Bayview Elementary. Although we will miss seeing her each day, we are proud of her accomplishments and wish her continued success as she begins this new journey. We know she will bring the same dedication, heart, and excellence to her new school community.
Please join us in thanking Mrs. Cousins for her service and wishing her all the very best. Once a Brave, always a Brave!
With gratitude,
Principal York
It is with mixed emotions that we share the news that our Assistant Principal, Brianna Cousins, will be transitioning to a new school. While we are excited for her next chapter, we are deeply grateful for the incredible impact she has made during her time at Bayview Elementary.
Mrs. Cousins has been a tremendous source of support for our students, staff, and families. Her leadership, compassion, and dedication have strengthened our school community in countless ways. She has advocated for students, supported teachers, helped foster a positive school culture, and consistently worked to ensure that every child felt valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
Her presence at Bayview has been marked by kindness, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping others. Whether she was supporting student needs, collaborating with staff, celebrating accomplishments, or stepping in wherever help was needed, Mrs. Cousins has made a lasting difference in the lives of so many.
We are incredibly thankful for her leadership and all she has contributed to Bayview Elementary. Although we will miss seeing her each day, we are proud of her accomplishments and wish her continued success as she begins this new journey. We know she will bring the same dedication, heart, and excellence to her new school community.
Please join us in thanking Mrs. Cousins for her service and wishing her all the very best. Once a Brave, always a Brave!
With gratitude,
Principal York
Good afternoon, Bayview Braves!
We made it! What an amazing 2025-2026 school year! I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Summer filled with lots of fun, love, and laughter!
We will share updates throughout the Summer and look forward to welcoming our Braves back on Monday, August 10, 2026!
Lastly, please remember that you must register your student if they will ride a bus. Attached is a flyer with information on how to register.
Thank you again!
Principal York
We made it! What an amazing 2025-2026 school year! I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Summer filled with lots of fun, love, and laughter!
We will share updates throughout the Summer and look forward to welcoming our Braves back on Monday, August 10, 2026!
Lastly, please remember that you must register your student if they will ride a bus. Attached is a flyer with information on how to register.
Thank you again!
Principal York
Good afternoon Bayview Braves,
Bus 424 left 10 minutes ago for 919's route. Students will be dropped off shortly.
Thank you!
Bus 424 left 10 minutes ago for 919's route. Students will be dropped off shortly.
Thank you!