Happening this week:
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage. Spirit day is Monday, September 29th.
Need dinner for tomorrow? Enjoy some pizza and support Dinsmore Patrols. We hope to see you there!
Scout sign-ups that was scheduled for today at 5pm has been canceled. We will announce in our parent newsletter when the date has been rescheduled. Thank you
September 22-26: "Celebrate Freedom Week"
We want to give a HUGE shout out to our top seller for the fundraiser. Congratulations to Makayla Bullock who sold a total of 95 items! Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser by sending email invites and making a purchase. We earned a total of $5,400. All of the profits will be used to support and celebrate students meeting behavior and academic expectations monthly.
Hello Dinsmore Family,
The weekly newsletter for this week will be delayed and will be sent out this Tuesday, Sept 16th. However, here is one important reminder for this week:
1. The Flu shot clinic will be at Dinsmore this Thursday, Sept 18th. We have received several forms back. If you are interested in your student receiving the flu shot, please be sure to turn in your form by this Wednesday. Please let your teacher know if you are in need of an additional form to be sent home.
The weekly newsletter for this week will be delayed and will be sent out this Tuesday, Sept 16th. However, here is one important reminder for this week:
1. The Flu shot clinic will be at Dinsmore this Thursday, Sept 18th. We have received several forms back. If you are interested in your student receiving the flu shot, please be sure to turn in your form by this Wednesday. Please let your teacher know if you are in need of an additional form to be sent home.
FINAL CHANCE to place your Charleston Wrap orders! Would you help us reach $6,000 by sharing our fundraising link one last time? Even one share can make a huge difference! Share via email, text, or social media today. Thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraiser!
https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=20332
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Open House is tonight! We look forward to seeing you there.
Support our fundraiser by spreading the word to 10 or more friends and family through email, text, and social media!
Register today at www.registercw.com and share our fundraising link to help us reach our goal. We need everyone’s support!
Register today at www.registercw.com and share our fundraising link to help us reach our goal. We need everyone’s support!
Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicked off on Friday! Our fundraising goal is $8,000. With over 2,500 gift ideas – including holiday, birthday, hostess, and corporate gift ideas – there’s something for everyone. Register online today at www.registercw.com and help spread the word! Share our fundraiser through email, text, and social media with at least 10 friends and family. Remember: sharing is caring! #charlestonwrap #fundraiser #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #homegoods #kitchen #chocolate #cookiemix #personalizedgifts #gift #giftgiving #belpiatto #charlestonbags #holidaygift #charlestonwrapfundraiser
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!
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
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.
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!
