4th Grade Bobcats! Please see below for an attached letter from Mrs. Adams and here is the text in case you cannot see or download it.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that your student will take the computer-based Grade 4 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Writing assessment on Wednesday, April 2nd. The B.E.S.T. Writing assessment is administered in one 120-minute session, and students may work up to half of a typical school day. Your school will provide information about how to access the test results.
If you or your student would like to review the computer-based sample items at home, the sample items and certain released tests are available at https://flfast.org/families.html.
Please review the following policies with your student before testing:
• Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, smart glasses, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if the devices are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds during testing, his or her test will be invalidated.
• Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by clicking a checkbox beside the statement in the secure browser indicating they understand the testing rules.
• Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they click the box to accept the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states that because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including the passages, prompts, and writing responses) after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites. Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.
• Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated.
• Leaving Campus—If your student leaves campus before completing a test session (e.g., for lunch, an appointment), he or she will not be allowed to return to that test session. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on testing days.
• Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 Plan, or is an English Language Learner (ELL) or a recently exited ELL, please contact the school to discuss the testing accommodations that will be provided for your student.
• Please note, in the event a testing irregularity occurs in your student’s testing room, as part of a school investigation, your student may be asked questions to provide clarification of the incident.
If you have any questions related to this test administration, you may contact Ms. S. Thomas at (904) 745-4990.
For more information about the Florida Statewide Assessments program, please visit the portal at https://flfast.org/fsa.html
Thank you for supporting your student and encouraging him or her to do his or her best during this test administration.
Sincerely,
Shana Adams, Principal
Family Engagement’s Parent Academy program offers webinars in the areas of student achievement, parenting & advocacy, and personal and individual growth. These webinars are free and designed for you and the families you serve. To view the full spring 2025 catalog and register for webinars, visit duvalschools.org/Parent Academy and select the digital catalog.
Hey there Bobcats! Wondering what to do for the summer? Why not spend it here with us! Check out the attached flyer for information about Summer Camp at DBE!!!
¡Hola, Bobcats! ¿Se preguntan qué hacer este verano? ¡Por qué no pasarlo con nosotros! ¡Consulten el folleto adjunto para obtener información sobre el campamento de verano en DBE!
¡Alumnos de quinto grado y sus familias! ¡La Escuela Intermedia Fort Caroline abre un período de inscripción para quienes deseen inscribirse! ¡Consulten el folleto adjunto para obtener más información! ¡Esperamos que hayan tenido unas excelentes vacaciones de primavera!
Fifth Grade Bobcats and Families! Fort Caroline Middle School is providing an open enrollment period for those who wish to apply! Review the attached flyer for information! Hope you had a great Spring Break!
Bobcat Nation,
Fifth Third Bank presents SPRING Spectacular! Join them for a day filled with fellow community members, support small businesses, and enjoy a day filled with fun and festivities.
On Thursday evening, February 27th, Don Brewer had its Math/Science Night and there was an outstanding turn out! Parents and students worked together to solve a variety of problems, where the students taught their parents and then graded their work! The students who had perfect scores with their parents were treated to a special lunch with Principal Adams! Congratulations to everyone!
For Black History Month, we also had one of the most amazing events ever, a Living Museum! Students created projects about a variety of Black historical figures, presented them to their classes, and then on early release for our House celebrations, they dressed up as their historical figure and presented themselves to all of the Houses! Those pictures will be forthcoming! Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Thomas, our Principal and Assistant Principal, celebrated those students who were Living characters, with lunch! We thank them all for their amazing presentations!
During the month of February, we had a number of events throughout the school to celebrate Black History month! We especially enjoyed the door decorating contest, and our winner was Ms. Rouse's class' door with an assist from Ms. Riley-Maxwell! Congratulations Ms. Rouse's class!
Hello Team Duval Families!
Bus registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open!
Registration is required for any student riding the bus in the 2025-26 school year – that includes students in self-contained ESE programs.
The earlier you register, the better. Registration forms are in Focus, but you can head to www.duvalschools.org/busregistration first to find simple registration directions.
Best,
Duval County Public Schools
Our Second Quarter Bobcat Awards were full of many winners! They get their new brag tags and we are SO excited for all of them and what is to come!
At the beginning of February, our 3rd and 4th grade Bobcats had the opportunity to attend a Jacksonville Icemen hockey game! They had a blast watching the game and participating in all of the fun activities!
We are super excited about our Black History Spirit Weeks at DBE! Please see attached flyer.
Here at DBE, we have so many great events happening and we LOVE to share our images of the Bobcats! Here are additional pictures of our students and families enjoying Literacy Night!
We have so many students to celebrate, here are more images from our 2nd Quarter Bobcat Awards!
Bobcats: UNF is having a can't miss the Physical Sciences Open House, this Saturday, February 8th from noon to 3 pm in the Science and Engineering Building (#50).
Explore the wonders of science! Faculty and students from the Department of Physics, and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will host tours and hands-on demos. Learn about our cutting-edge research labs, create lightning, view solar flares, and enjoy a frosty treat made with liquid nitrogen. There are fun, educational activities for all ages to enjoy.
Free parking is available next to the building in the Arena garage.
More details on our website:
https://www.unf.edu/coas/physics/open-house.html
2Q awards, continued!
Our Bobcats have been incredible and the 2Q report cards showed how amazing our students are! Here are some of the pictures of the dozens of award winners from all three grade levels!
Reveur House, house of the Dreamers, had a great time celebrating the 100th Day of School! We created Froot Loop necklaces to commemorate, with 100 Froot Loops on them! We counted by 1s, 5's, and 10's to work on those math facts as well!
Bobcats in the extended day program are celebrating Literacy Week by dropping everything and reading!
