Dear Dinsmore Parents,
I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to address a matter that understandably caused concern last week, when a student brought an unloaded weapon to campus. While no students or staff were harmed, we recognize the seriousness of the incident and the concern it caused our families.
Thanks to the vigilance of our staff, and the training they have received to recognize and respond to potential threats, the situation was identified quickly and handled appropriately. We are grateful for their attentiveness and commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for all.
The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. As a school community, we are committed to ensuring that an incident like this does not happen again. We are taking proactive steps to reinforce safety procedures, strengthen communication, and continue building a culture where every child feels safe and protected.
Here are the measures currently in place and the upcoming steps we are taking:
“See Something, Say Something” – We will continue to stress the importance of students speaking up if they ever see or hear something concerning. Every student has received the Fortify Florida training that shows them how to report tips to trusted adults. Empowering our students to report helps us respond quickly and appropriately.
Student Support Lessons (August 25–26) – A DCPS Counseling Specialist will visit each grade level to provide safety-focused lessons. Our School Safety Assistant, Mr. Armstrong, will also be present during these lessons so that students become familiar with him as a trusted adult they can turn to when needed.
Increased Visibility of Safety Staff – Mr. Armstrong, along with school administrators, remains highly visible throughout the school day in hallways, common areas, and during arrival and dismissal times to provide both supervision and reassurance.
Bookbag Procedure – Beginning immediately (8/20), all student bookbags will remain in the hallways. This change will allow school administrators and School Police to conduct random safety sweeps more efficiently, adding another layer of security to our campus.
Community Partnership and Feedback – We invite all parents, guardians, and community members to attend our School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting on Wednesday, September 4th at 3:30 p.m. During this meeting, the floor will be open to discuss additional safety measures and gather input from our families on ways we can continue to strengthen our campus safety.
We understand the trust you place in us each day when you send your child to school, and we take that responsibility very seriously. Together, with your partnership, we can maintain a safe, supportive environment where all students are free to learn and grow.
Thank you for your continued support and vigilance in keeping our school community safe.
Sincerely,
Principal Peterson
I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to address a matter that understandably caused concern last week, when a student brought an unloaded weapon to campus. While no students or staff were harmed, we recognize the seriousness of the incident and the concern it caused our families.
Thanks to the vigilance of our staff, and the training they have received to recognize and respond to potential threats, the situation was identified quickly and handled appropriately. We are grateful for their attentiveness and commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for all.
The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. As a school community, we are committed to ensuring that an incident like this does not happen again. We are taking proactive steps to reinforce safety procedures, strengthen communication, and continue building a culture where every child feels safe and protected.
Here are the measures currently in place and the upcoming steps we are taking:
“See Something, Say Something” – We will continue to stress the importance of students speaking up if they ever see or hear something concerning. Every student has received the Fortify Florida training that shows them how to report tips to trusted adults. Empowering our students to report helps us respond quickly and appropriately.
Student Support Lessons (August 25–26) – A DCPS Counseling Specialist will visit each grade level to provide safety-focused lessons. Our School Safety Assistant, Mr. Armstrong, will also be present during these lessons so that students become familiar with him as a trusted adult they can turn to when needed.
Increased Visibility of Safety Staff – Mr. Armstrong, along with school administrators, remains highly visible throughout the school day in hallways, common areas, and during arrival and dismissal times to provide both supervision and reassurance.
Bookbag Procedure – Beginning immediately (8/20), all student bookbags will remain in the hallways. This change will allow school administrators and School Police to conduct random safety sweeps more efficiently, adding another layer of security to our campus.
Community Partnership and Feedback – We invite all parents, guardians, and community members to attend our School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting on Wednesday, September 4th at 3:30 p.m. During this meeting, the floor will be open to discuss additional safety measures and gather input from our families on ways we can continue to strengthen our campus safety.
We understand the trust you place in us each day when you send your child to school, and we take that responsibility very seriously. Together, with your partnership, we can maintain a safe, supportive environment where all students are free to learn and grow.
Thank you for your continued support and vigilance in keeping our school community safe.
Sincerely,
Principal Peterson
Hello Parents and Guardians,
We look forward to a fantastic first day tomorrow! Please review these important reminders. Our parent newsletter "News You Can Use" will contain additional information and will be posted later today. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out in Rooms or call the main office at 904-924-3126.
We will see bright and early tomorrow!
We look forward to a fantastic first day tomorrow! Please review these important reminders. Our parent newsletter "News You Can Use" will contain additional information and will be posted later today. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out in Rooms or call the main office at 904-924-3126.
We will see bright and early tomorrow!
What a GREAT DAY at Dinsmore today! Mayor Donna Deegan and our very own Miss Florida, Paris Richardson, joined us to read to our second grade students. The students really enjoyed the two books and were super excited to choose their own book from the Mayor Deegan's River City Readers Book Mobile.
Parents, at this time the phones are out across the district. We will notify you when they are back up and running.
Information will be sent out this Friday!
Due to unforeseen contracting issues, bus services for certain schools, including ours, may experience delays on the morning of Tuesday, August 19, 2025. To help ensure students arrive at school on time, parents are strongly encouraged to make alternative transportation arrangements.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working diligently to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding and partnership in supporting the safe and timely arrival of all students.
Parents, the link to this weeks newsletter is below.
Please remember that this week begins the required parent sign in/out for late arrival and late pick up.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/des/article/2360287?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6PlUgUoZRNeGF1GSx4IEUNh40EVg-C6oNnRf3Flm3kIzAZY5vx9kLQpH4Hwg_aem_LV7YUvsG-Orq9x0w95bRfA
What a TERRIFIC TUESDAY! Thank you parents for such an awesome two days. We hope you enjoyed being able to escort your student to class. The students have had a wonderful first few days and we are looking forward to finishing the week strong. Here are the latest updates and reminders.
1. Morning Arrival- all cars wishing to enter the car loop will need to turn down Sycamore St. to get to Civic Club Dr. Left turns into the car loop are not permitted during arrival or dismissal.
2. Beginning Wednesday, August 13th, parents will not be allowed in the building beyond the office area. Please prepare to give your hug and wish them a fantastic day near the flag pole area.
3. Walkers- please make sure you select "INDEPENDENT WALKER" in the app. The "walker 4" option will be deleted today.
4. Car Rider dismissal was awesome today! The front car rider loop was clear by 3:06. Please make sure all car riders are picked up by 3:10. Check out our pictures of the the car rider loop between 3:00-3:15
5. Extended day- parent should check in through the app when they arrive. Staff will dismiss the student and send them out to your car. If your app is not working please come inside and check the student out. Honking your car horn is not an acceptable way to check in.
1. Morning Arrival- all cars wishing to enter the car loop will need to turn down Sycamore St. to get to Civic Club Dr. Left turns into the car loop are not permitted during arrival or dismissal.
2. Beginning Wednesday, August 13th, parents will not be allowed in the building beyond the office area. Please prepare to give your hug and wish them a fantastic day near the flag pole area.
3. Walkers- please make sure you select "INDEPENDENT WALKER" in the app. The "walker 4" option will be deleted today.
4. Car Rider dismissal was awesome today! The front car rider loop was clear by 3:06. Please make sure all car riders are picked up by 3:10. Check out our pictures of the the car rider loop between 3:00-3:15
5. Extended day- parent should check in through the app when they arrive. Staff will dismiss the student and send them out to your car. If your app is not working please come inside and check the student out. Honking your car horn is not an acceptable way to check in.
Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for you patience during dismissal today. The Pikmykid app went down for the entire district which caused a severe delay. Dismissal is not typically this lengthy and once again we appreciate your kindness and patience. The district has already confirmed that that the app is back up and running.
Just a few reminders.
1. Please update the Pikmykid app as to how your child will get home. Only students being dismissed as "walker" in the app will come out to the flagpole at 2:45pm. If you do not want to wait in the car rider line, then change the dismissal mode to "Walker".
2. All K-5 Walkers get released out the front of the building.
3. VPK and Kindergarten car riders (along with their siblings) get dismissed in the back parking lot. Please assign those students to "Car Rider Line 2" in the app.
4. Car tags are being printed for recently registered students. Those will be sent home this week.
If you need assistance with changing your students dismissal mode in Pikmykid, please call the main office at (904)924-3126.
Thank you for you patience during dismissal today. The Pikmykid app went down for the entire district which caused a severe delay. Dismissal is not typically this lengthy and once again we appreciate your kindness and patience. The district has already confirmed that that the app is back up and running.
Just a few reminders.
1. Please update the Pikmykid app as to how your child will get home. Only students being dismissed as "walker" in the app will come out to the flagpole at 2:45pm. If you do not want to wait in the car rider line, then change the dismissal mode to "Walker".
2. All K-5 Walkers get released out the front of the building.
3. VPK and Kindergarten car riders (along with their siblings) get dismissed in the back parking lot. Please assign those students to "Car Rider Line 2" in the app.
4. Car tags are being printed for recently registered students. Those will be sent home this week.
If you need assistance with changing your students dismissal mode in Pikmykid, please call the main office at (904)924-3126.
This has been an exceptional week of preparation and inspiration and celebration ! Our teachers and staff are ready to receive our students and continue our theme of S.M.O.R.E.= Scholars Mastering Objectives and Radiating Excellence.
Parents be on the lookout for our parent newsletter “News You Can Use” that will be posted this Sunday and every Sunday of the school year on Facebook, Rooms, and our DCPS school website.
We look forward to seeing your smiling faces on Monday, August 11th.
Dinsmore Parents and Guardians, today is the last day! Dismissal today will begin at 11:45.am Walkers and car riders will be released at that time. Car riders should be picked up no later than 12:15. Bus riders will be dismissed as buses arrive.
Calling all Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Dinsmore! This week is all about our teachers and staff. Their impact has been GREAT and they deserve all the love and gratitude. Be sure to show them how much they are appreciated🧡💙
Tomorrow - April 30th is Early Release.
Is your 5th grade student attending Highlands Middle School for the 25-26 school year? If so, this flyer is for you! Please contact Coach Joyce if you have any questions.
Good Morning,
The April SAC meeting has been rescheduled and will be held on April 29th at 3:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Also please do not forget to complete the 5 Essentials Parent Survey. It can be completed using this link https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HuOpCYVJWOuWYgQ9H0f0cxljau?domain=survey.5-essentials.org/
Congratulations to the following students who had their artwork showcased at Highlands Library for the Elementary Art Exhibition.
Shawn Faulk
Amari Blake
Tailynn Brown
Elijah Cook
Tailyn Maxwell
Olivia Valdez
Issyria Bass
Bella Bryant
Nazara Crawford
William Marsh
Autumn Warren
Parents,
The 2025 Duval Parent Survey is now available. Your input is valuable! We need 115 parents to complete the survey to meet the goal district.
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/
The survey closes April 30, 2025.
Reminder: Early Release Today!
Reminder: Early Release Tomorrow
Dinsmore 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.