Reminders for the week of November 17th:
-Arrival: Please remember that it is imperative that students are dropped off on time so they can get to class and instruction can begin. We are leaving the arrival posts open to 8:35. Therefore, if you are a car rider, all car riders should be dropped off in the car riding zone, all walkers should walk to the walker doors, etc.
-Thanksgiving week: There is no school November 26-28. If your child is going to be out the Monday and Tuesday (11/24-25) prior to Thanksgiving break, please send your child's teacher a message so they can be marked as an excused absence.
-Dismissal: All students need to be picked up by 3:10PM unless enrolled in Extended Day.
Thank you!
-Principal Session
I wanted to let you know that we had a student make a statement in class insinuating that he had a prohibited object in his backpack. It was immediately reported to the Principal and Officer on campus. The student and his belongings were immediately removed and it was found that the student had made a paper facsimile with nothing but lined paper and tape from home. There was no threat at any time. We will continue to make the safety of our students, faculty, and staff our priority. Please have conversations with your students about what is appropriate to bring to school and check their backpacks daily so this type of concern does not happen. I truly appreciate your support! Have a wonderful afternoon!
Principal Session
Good Morning,
Crystal Springs Elementary's November School Advisory Council meeting will take place on Thursday November 20, 2025, at 8:10am in the Media Center.
Thank you for your continued support of Crystal Springs Elementary!
- No School on Monday or Tuesday (Nov 10 & 11)
-We are in the middle of our daily attendance competition! The class who has the best attendance through November 21st will win a popcorn party! Please send your kiddos to school on time (by 8:30AM)!
-Saturday, November 15th from 11-3 is the School Choice Expo Downtown at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. 5th grade parents especially, this is such a great way for you to meet with different middle schools and see what they have to offer!!!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Principal Session (St. Amand)
Good morning!
Here are the important reminders for the week of November 3rd:
• The Fall Bookfair is occurring this week where your students can go visit and buy throughout the week. Please check your child’s backpack for permission slips and ways to pay! Any questions need to be directed to Mr. Nettleship. He can be reached on Thrillshare or by email at nettleshij@duvalschools.org
• Parent Night for the Book Fair: Thursday, November 6 from 3:30-6:30
• Students are considered TARDY if they arrive after 8:30AM- please do your best to have you child(ren) in school and on time as truancy will begin to look at those students who are consistently tardy.
I hope everyone has an amazing week!
Principal Session
Super Story Book Character Parade at Crystal Springs Elementary
Friday, October 31st, 2025
PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: We welcome you to come and watch all our students parade through the CSE hallways. Doors will open at 8:55 AM, where parents/ guardians will enter through the side door at the bus loop. Prior to entering, you will be required to sign-in at the bus side double doors and stand in the hallway outside of the cafeteria to watch all our classes parade through the hallway. At no time will you be permitted to go to the classroom before or after the parade. DOORS WILL CLOSE AT 9:05!!!
Get ready to bring a character from your favorite book to life! To celebrate our love of reading here at Crystal Springs Elementary, we are having a Character Dress-Up Day!
Character DRESS-UP RULES:
The purpose of Character Day is to encourage reading by bringing characters to life and developing lifelong readers.
• Costumes should not interfere with learning or ability to complete class work.
● Character/ book must be appropriate for elementary school level. EX: No Stephen King
● Costume should represent a favorite character from fiction/non-fiction book.
● No sharp objects, clown masks, or toy weapons will be allowed.
● Students are encouraged to bring a book to display along with the costume.
¡Atención familias de CSE! ¡Las retomas de imágenes son mañana 28/10/25!
CSE 家庭注意了！ 圖片重拍將於明天 10 年 28 月 25 日舉行！
Atansyon CSE Fanmi yo! Foto Repran se demen 10/28/25!
Good morning,
This week is Red Ribbon Week!
Please find the calendar of events attached!
Thank you!
Principal Session
Super Story Book Character Parade at Crystal Springs Elementary- Friday, October 31, 2025
Get ready to bring a character from your favorite book to life! To celebrate our love of reading here at Crystal Springs Elementary, we are having a Character Dress-Up Day!
Character DRESS-UP RULES:
The purpose of Character Day is to encourage reading by bringing characters to life and developing lifelong readers.
• Costumes should not interfere with learning or ability to complete class work.
● Character/ book must be appropriate for elementary school level. EX: No Stephen King
● Costume should represent a favorite character from fiction/non-fiction book.
● No sharp objects, clown masks, or toy weapons will be allowed.
● Students are encouraged to bring a book to display along with the costume.
PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: We welcome you to come and watch all our students parade through the CSE hallways. Doors will open at 8:55 AM, where parents/ guardians will enter through the side door at the bus loop. Prior to entering, you will be required to sign-in at the bus side double doors and stand in the hallway outside of the cafeteria to watch all our classes parade through the hallway. At no time will you be permitted to go to the classroom before or after the parade.
Everyone at Crystal Springs is enjoying a nice and COOL afternoon as the AC continues to be up and running! :)
Here are a few reminders for the upcoming week as we go into the weekend:
1. Your child will be coming home with a 1/2 sheet of paper with a QR code. I am asking you to scan the code and take the brief survey. Once you have done that, complete the 1/2 sheet and send it back in with your child on Monday so he/she can be entered in to a drawing to be the Principal of the Day (with me).
2. Monster Mash- Halloween Dance: Oct 24 from 6-8. Please review previous posts about the dance and how to sign up. Everything must be done online no later than Oct 22- there will be NO tickets to be bought at the door!!!!
3. Book Character Parade- look for info to be posted on Thrillshare and come home next week! In the meantime, you all will be able to attend the parade on October 31st. Doors will open at 8:55 and promptly close at 9:10. Anyone who arrives after 9:10, will not be allowed in the watch.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Principal Session
I wanted to let everyone know that the building continues to have no AC. The AC and maintenance specialists continue to work on it tirelessly. Thankfully, it is not hot outside. The teachers have fans going in classes, which is helping with the classroom temperatures slightly. If you would like to come pick your student up early, you are more than welcome to as we absolutely understand! Thank you!
Principal Session
The following activities will take place Wednesday October 22nd-Friday October 24th:
Wednesday October 22nd: “Wear your Unity”
Wear orange to show unity for Kindness and Courage. Each classroom will take the “Dolphin Pledge”. Classes will receive orange bracelets to represent unity.
Thursday October 23rd: "Spread Unity through Kindness!"
Write and share a kind message to a classmate or friend.
Friday October 24th: "Sport Unity with your Favorite Team"
Wear favorite sport team’s jersey or shirt.
I wanted to let you know that the AC Chiller Coolant has a leak, which is affecting the AC in all classrooms and offices. There is maintenance on campus now working on it. Currently, the temperature is reading between 74-76 in the rooms. We are running a normal schedule and business as usual. I will continue to keep you updated if anything changes. As a reminder, if you plan on checking your child out early, please remember that you must pick your kiddos up PRIOR to 2:15pm. Thank you!
Principal Session
SAC is an elected committee made up of parents, staff, administrators, businesses, and community members who work together on academic school improvement.
Be the Change through making a difference!
We had a brief disruption in our schedule today due to a false fire alarm.
All students, faculty, and staff were evacuated from the building as a precautionary measure for safety. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue came to the school and gave us the all clear for everyone to re-enter the building! Have a great day!
We have an amazing opportunity coming to Crystal Springs on December 3rd and 4th! We will have a free, YES FREE, mobile dentist here to take care of all of our kiddos teeth needs! They will be providing free cleaning services to each student that is signed up by their parent/ guardian! If you have not completed the packet sent home, you will need to complete the link below.
Website for Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/36234_schsrm
Once you have completed the link and the student is enrolled, you are good to go!