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.
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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!
Crystal Springs Families,
You may have recently received a communication about a districtwide survey known as the Data Triangle Survey. We want to echo that message and strongly encourage you to participate.
Your feedback is essential in helping us improve how we serve your child and our school community. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and covers important topics such as classroom instruction, school safety, communication, and student engagement.
The survey is open now through October 21. You can find more information and access the survey link at
www.duvalschools.org/survey
Thank you for partnering with us to make [School Name] and all Team Duval schools stronger for every student.
Thank you so much!
Principal Session (St. Amand)
Crystal Springs Elementary's September School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting is Thursday September 18th at 8:00am in the Media Center. Being a School Advisory Council (SAC) member is a great way to be a part of your child's education at Crystal Springs Elementary. All are welcome to attend!
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday September 18th.
Thank you!
September 23rd from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Crystal Spring Elementary's September School Advisory Council Meeting is Thursday September 18th at 8:00am in the Media Center. Being a School Advisory Council member is a great way to be a part of your child's education at Crystal Springs Elementary. All are welcome to attend!
Here are a few reminders.....
-Open House for grades 3-5, SLA from 6-7 ,Thursday, 8/30
-Early Pickup: please do not make this a trend. 3 early pickups in a month will require a meeting with the principal where it will be discussed that the student is at a higher risk of failing and missing grade level benchmarks due to missing instruction.
-Changes in mode of dismissal- please call the main office prior to 1:30 to let us know the change. We have asked of this since the beginning of the school year as to keep everyone safe.
Thank you and have a great evening!
Principal St. Amand
Crystal Springs phones are still NOT working. Please contact your teacher through Rooms. I will keep you posted as the district continues to work on it. Thank you!
-Principal St. Amand