What an AMAZING day at Bayview Elementary! It was wonderful seeing our Braves show up as community helpers, from nurses and doctors to police officers—and even some of our very own teachers! Thank you for helping our students celebrate the everyday heroes who make a difference in our community. Our Braves looked GREAT! TOMORROW IS FAIRNESS DAY! Let’s show what it means to be a GREAT friend! * Include others and make everyone feel welcome. * Play fairly and take turns. * Be a helper whenever you can. * Treat everyone with kindness and respect. BONUS FUN: IT’S TWINS DAY! Find a friend and coordinate your outfits so you can dress alike! Matching shirts, matching colors, or matching styles—let’s see those twin vibes! We can’t wait to see our Braves showing FAIRNESS, FRIENDSHIP, and SCHOOL SPIRIT! See you at the ‘View in the morning!

Good Morning, Bayview Braves,

I hope every one had an amazing Monday and are ready for a terrific Tuesday!

Families, if you haven't yet, could you please take a few moments to complete our family survey- Bayview would love your input on various school topics. We use this information to plan and improve on our culture of learning here are the 'View! Click here for the link: https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6myCRo2ZjlwmU3s
Or attached is the QR Code.

Thank you so much for your support!

Principal York

What a GREAT Monday at the ‘View! We loved seeing our Braves TEAM UP FOR TRUST today! From NFL jerseys to college gear and our amazing community-based sports teams, our students showed up ready to represent their favorite teams while celebrating the importance of trust and teamwork. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make today a success! Tomorrow, we’re going WILD ABOUT RESPECT! 🐾 Wear your favorite animal print or a shirt featuring your favorite wild animal as we continue celebrating Character Spirit Week! Have a wonderful evening, Braves families! We can’t wait to see all our wild and wonderful Braves tomorrow morning at the ‘View!

Happy Weekend, Braves! We hope all of our Bayview families are having a wonderful weekend! We can’t wait to welcome all of our Braves back to school tomorrow for another amazing week of learning, growing, and showing our character! MONDAY’S CHARACTER SPIRIT WEEK THEME: TEAM UP FOR TRUST! Let’s start the week by showing our trustworthiness! * Be honest. * Keep your promises. * Do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Spirit Day: Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey and show us how our Braves TEAM UP FOR TRUST! 🍂 THE FALL DOOR CONTEST VOTING IS HERE! 🍂 Our classroom doors are decorated, and now it’s time for YOU to decide! Head over to our Facebook or Instagram pages to vote for your favorite fall door. Who will be crowned the winner and earn the ultimate bragging rights? The competition is on, and we can’t wait to see which door gets your vote! Be sure to follow us on Facebook at Bayview Elementary and Instagram at @bayview_elementary so you don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow morning. Let’s make it a fantastic week, Braves! #BayviewBraves #CharacterSpiritWeek #TeamUpForTrust #FallDoorContest #BravesShowTheirCharacter

Hello Bayview Brave Families,

The district has previously shared that OpenGate walk-through weapon detection systems will be installed in elementary schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year, and I am writing to let you know that our system will be installed on Friday, October 23, 2026.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains a top priority. I believe this additional safety measure will further support a safe learning environment, and I appreciate your partnership as we prepare for this important step.
To help students understand what to expect, we will share a short informational video on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, that introduces the new procedures in an age-appropriate way. Families are also encouraged to view the video at www.duvalschools.org/opengateelementary.

As we prepare for the system to go live, please keep the following tips in mind:
• Arrive a few minutes early: During the first week, there may be minor delays as everyone becomes familiar with the new process. Walkers and car riders are encouraged to arrive 10–15 minutes earlier than usual during this initial adjustment period.
• Remove these items before screening: Students should remove the following items from their backpack before entering the screening area: binders, laptops, umbrellas, eyeglass cases, metal lunch boxes, and metal pencil cases.
• Stay informed: We encourage families to review additional information and watch the informational video available at www.duvalschools.org/opengateelementary.
• Stay vigilant: While the weapon detection system is an important tool, it does not replace the safety expectations already in place. Please continue to check backpacks and belongings, talk with your child about what is appropriate to bring to school, and remember—if you see something, say something.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for all.

Best,
Principal Kelly York

Good afternoon, Bayview Braves,

I wanted to share with you the happenings at the 'View tomorrow and next week!
Tomorrow, Friday, October 16th all 5th graders will take the Science DMA 1- lets have 100% attendance!!!

Next week is Character Counts Week! Please see the flyer attached for each day dedicated to a character trait!

Monday, October 19th- Trustworthiness- Team up for Trust! Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey!
Tuesday, October 20th- Respect- Wild about respect! Wear animal print or your favorite wild animal shirt!
Wednesday, October 21st- Responsibility- Real Life Heros! Dress like a community helper (firefighter, teacher, etc)
Thursday, October 22nd- Fairness- Twins Day! Find a friend and dress alike!
Friday, October 23rd- Caring- Braves show they care! Wear red or a heart-themed shirt!

DATA & DONUTS with GROWNUPS! Come to your student's class and have a donut while discussing their data! Join us from 8:00-8:35 am.

Have an amazing Thursday, Braves!

Principal York

🤠 BOOTS ON THE GROUND: MIC DROP FRIDAY RECAP! 🤠 Yeehaw, Bayview Braves! Last Friday, we traded our school-day routine for a little country fun at our Boots on the Ground edition of Mic Drop Friday! From cowboy hats and boots to big smiles, music, and dancing, our team brought the western vibes to morning arrival and helped our Braves kick off the day with excitement and positivity! A big THANK YOU to our amazing Bayview team for showing up, spreading joy, and making morning arrival about more than just getting to school. We’re creating memories, building connections, and starting each day with a little extra happiness! Missed the fun? Saddle up and check out our photos and videos on Facebook and Instagram! Stay tuned because Mic Drop Friday is every Friday, and the fun is just getting started! Next up: DISCO EDITION! Get ready to sparkle, shine, and dance into the weekend! Once a Brave, always a Brave! Facebook: Bayview Elementary Instagram: @bayview_elementary #BayviewBraves #MicDropFriday #BootsOnTheGround #MorningArrival #BraveNation

WELCOME BACK, BAYVIEW BRAVES! TOMORROW, WE’RE BACK! We hope all our Brave families enjoyed their time away because we’re ready to welcome everyone back with BIG smiles, positive vibes, and lots of school spirit! Let’s make it a fantastic week of learning, laughter, and making memories! MIC DROP FRIDAY AT ARRIVAL: DISCO EDITION! Braves, get ready to BOOGIE! This Friday morning, we’re bringing the disco vibes to school arrival! We’ll be dancing, spreading smiles, and kicking off the day with fun, energy, and positive vibes for our students and families. WEAR YOUR DISCO OUTFIT! * Sequins and sparkle * Bell bottoms * Funky sunglasses * Bright colors * Disco accessories * Anything retro! Bring your best disco look and get ready to dance your way into the weekend! Parents, we want to see YOU join the fun, too! Let’s make Friday morning a groovy start to the day! NEXT WEEK: CHARACTER SPIRIT WEEK! It’s almost time to show off your creativity and school spirit! Check out BOTH attached flyers for all the details and get those outfits ready. We can’t wait to see our Braves participate! YOU GET TO BE THE JUDGE! FALL CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATING CONTEST Our Fall Classroom Door Decorating Contest is coming up, and we need YOU to help choose the winner! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see the classroom creations and cast your vote for the BEST fall door! STAY CONNECTED WITH BAYVIEW! Facebook: Bayview Elementary Instagram: @bayview_elementary Follow us for Mic Drop Friday at arrival videos, school updates, spirit week excitement, and all the amazing things happening around our school! We can’t wait to see everyone TOMORROW! Let’s start the week strong and keep that BRAVE SPIRIT shining! BAYVIEW BRAVES — WE DON’T JUST SHOW UP, WE SHOW OUT!

Good afternoon, Bayview Braves,

I hope every one had an amazing Monday! This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th- Staff have a professional development day. We look forward to seeing all Braves return Wednesday, October 14th!

Families, could you please take a few moments to complete our family survey- Bayview would love your input on various school topics. We use this information to plan and improve on our culture of learning here are the 'View! Click here for the link: https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6myCRo2ZjlwmU3s

Have an amazing night!
Principal York

Good morning, Bayview Braves,

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday! I wanted to share the "View happenings coming up over the next few weeks!

Monday and Tuesday, October 12th and 13th- No School for students- Planning and Professional Day for Staff

Friday, October 16th- 5th graders take Science DMA 1- Lets have perfect attendance!

Monday, October 19th- Report Cards published in Focus
*parents if would like to receive a paper copy of your child’s report card, you must Complete the Request for Paper Communication form located in your Parent Portal

I hope you all have a wonderful, safe long weekend and look forward to seeing our Braves back next Wednesday!

Principal York

Friendly reminder about school next week!

FUN FRIDAY: DANCE YOUR WAY INTO THE WEEKEND! Who said drop off had to be boring?! Last Friday at Bayview Elementary, we turned Friday drop-off into a full-on DANCE PARTY! Our families showed up ready to bring the energy, bust a move, and start the day with BIG smiles! From fun dance moves to contagious laughter, our morning drop off was filled with JOY, MUSIC, and BAYVIEW SPIRIT! There was only one rule: DANCE OR NO DROP OFF! And guess what?! The fun doesn’t stop here! Our Friday Drop-Off Dance Party will happen EVERY FRIDAY! So, Bayview families, get those dancing shoes ready because we can’t wait to see YOU join the fun! We love creating joyful moments, building relationships, and sending our families off with smiles as they head into their day. Want to see all the fun? Follow Bayview Elementary on Instagram:bayview_elementary and Facebook: Bayview Elementary to catch all the smiles, laughs, and videos from our Fun Friday arrivals! STAY TUNED! We have even more fun coming up! Our Fall Classroom Door Decorating Contest is coming soon—and this time, PARENTS GET TO BE THE JUDGES! Who will have the best fall classroom door? YOU decide! More details coming soon, doors will be posted on social media for votes so be sure to meet us on the other side! 🌟 Wild About Our Bayview Family! 🌟

💙 United for kindness! Students and staff celebrated World United Against Bullying Day by wearing blue, signing a kindness pledge, and visiting our cafeteria resource station to learn more about bullying prevention. Together, we’re creating a school where everyone feels safe, valued, and included! 💙

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💙 Tomorrow, we Wear BLUE! 💙 Bayview families, join us on October 5th as we kick off Bullying Prevention Month by wearing BLUE! 💙 Let’s stand together, spread kindness, show respect, and remind our students that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and included. 🫶🏽💙 #BayviewBraves #WearBlue #BullyingPreventionMonth #ChooseKindness

Good afternoon Bayview Families, This is a friendly reminder that our School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting will be held on: Tuesday, October 6th 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Bayview Elementary Media Center What is SAC? The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a group of parents, teachers, school staff, administrators, and community members who work together to support our school and improve student achievement. SAC provides an opportunity to share ideas, discuss school goals and needs, review progress, and help make recommendations that support our students and school community. We encourage our families and staff to participate and share their voices. Your ideas, feedback, and involvement make a difference! We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and continuing to make Bayview Elementary a place where our students can learn, grow, and thrive! Go Braves! Wild About Learning at the ‘View!

💙🐾 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! 💙💛 Don't forget get to follow us on Facebook: Bayview Elementary and instagram: bayview_elementary

📚🍎 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! 🦁📚 Follow us for more on Facebook: Bayview Elementary and Instagram:bayview_elementary #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!