CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!
We will be having our mid-year SAC meeting on Tuesday, February 10th @ 3:30 p.m. Please join us as we analyze school data, review and analyze our School-wide Improvement Plan, review our Title 1 budget and discuss our community involvement and engagement. We value your input and would be elated if you attend. Thank you all for your continued support at our school!
We are having our mid-year SAC stakeholder meeting on Tuesday at 3:30. We would love for you to join us to learn all about the great learning going on at the FORT. Your input is greatly valued, and your attendance is important to us! Please join us if you can as we discuss our student's achievement data, our school improvement goals, and upcoming events at the FORT. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday at 3:30.
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Please join us for our 3rd grade parent night at 5:00 p.m. Come out and receive some important information from your student's teachers. We also have refreshments and each student that comes receives 20 bonus bizi points. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
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📚✨ Literacy Week at Fort Caroline Elementary ✨📚
📅 January 26–30
We are excited to celebrate Literacy Week as we turn the pages through 250 Chapters of America! 🇺🇸📖
Each day will be filled with fun, themed activities that encourage our students to read, dream, explore, and imagine the future—one chapter at a time.
From spirit days and buddy reading to our Vocabulary Parade and Masked Reader, this week is all about building a lifelong love for reading while honoring our past, present, and future.
📘 Families grow together at The Fort, and we can’t wait to celebrate literacy with our students, staff, and families!
📣 Don’t forget to check the flyer for daily themes and dress-up days!
#FortCarolineElementary
#LiteracyWeek
#250ChaptersOfAmerica
#ReadWriteBlue
#TheFort
The deadline for the 2D Art, Cinematic Art, and Theater portfolio/video requirement has been extended to this Saturday, January 17th, by 11:59 pm.
Please join us at our 1st SAC meeting of 2026 on Tuesday @ 3:30! We look forward to seeing you as we discuss our school improvement goals and upcoming events at the FORT.
We are so excited to see our students bright and early on Wednesday, January 7th at 8:00 AM, ready to kick off the 3rd Quarter!
The new quarter is a fresh start—a chance to race toward success, reach new goals, and shine in all that we do. We can’t wait to continue celebrating growth, learning, and achievement with our students and families.
Remember to bring your energy, your curiosity, and your determination—together, we are unstoppable! 💪🏁
Here’s to a fantastic 3rd Quarter!
-Dr. RG
🍬 Candy Grams Are On Sale!
Girls with Pearls are spreading holiday cheer! From now until December 17th, students can purchase Candy Grams for just $1.
Send a sweet treat to your favorite person, friend, teacher, or even treat yourself! ❤️✨
🍔 School Spirit Night at McDonald’s!
Join us Tomorrow Night — December 4th, from 5–7 PM at the McDonald’s on Fort Caroline Rd for a fun evening of food, friends, and Fort Family spirit!
✨ 10% of all sales will be donated back to Fort Caroline Elementary!
Come out, enjoy a meal, and support our school at the same time.
We hope to see you there! 💛
#TheFort #FamilyStrong #RacetoSuccess
The School Choice Application is now open and available in your parent Focus account. Families interested in applying for Fort Caroline Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts should take the following steps:
1. Complete the Magnet Application
Log in to your parent Focus account and submit the Magnet Application for Fort Caroline.
2. Register for an Audition
Audition dates are January 6 and January 24. Please register early to secure your preferred date.
3. Be Aware of Upcoming Deadlines
The first audition deadline for 2D Art, Cinematic Arts, and Theatre is December 12.
Important: 50% of current requests are for 2D Art, so families with students interested in this program are strongly encouraged to register for the January 6th audition.
4. Prepare for the Audition
Instructions and audition requirements can be found on our website at: duvalschools.org/fcm → About Us → Auditions
5. Access Step-by-Step Instructions
Additional guidance and step-by-step instructions are available using the QR codes provided in the attachment.
You’re invited to our Title I Science Night on December 11th from 3:30–5:15 PM! Join us for an exciting afternoon of hands-on science activities, demonstrations, and fun learning opportunities for the whole family.
Families will leave with tips and strategies to make science more engaging at home and at school. Plus, everyone will have a chance to win Science Take-Home Kits to continue the learning after the event!
We can’t wait to see you there as we continue our Race to Success together. 🧪✨
Dr. Roberts -Graham, PROUD Principal
Happy Thanksgiving, Fort Caroline Family and Friends!
As we continue our Race to Success, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for each of you this Thanksgiving season. We are truly thankful that you all are part of The Fort Family, where students, staff, and families grow together.
Families, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. You play such an important role in helping our students thrive.
As a friendly reminder over break:
K–2 students: Remember to read 20 minutes every night and continue practicing your sight words.
Grades 3–5 students: Read 20 minutes a night and keep working on mastering your multiplication facts—practice makes progress!
We appreciate you, we value you, and we are grateful to share this journey with you.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, restful, and blessed Thanksgiving! -Dr. RG, PROUD Principal
We are having our 2nd quarter attenDANCE celebration on Friday, December 19th. Students who attend school everyday from December 8th - December 18th will be invited to attend our in-school dance party! There will also be a grinch surprise on December 19th! Please ensure that your students are present each day so they can attend our celebration.
Do you have a passion for filmmaking, storytelling, or digital media? LaVilla School of the Arts is hosting Cinematic Arts auditions on:
📅 January 12, 2026
📅 January 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
Interested families can also learn more about school tours and program details by viewing the flyer.
✨ The flyer includes QR codes to explore sample student films and follow our Instagram page for updates and behind-the-scenes content!
We look forward to seeing our future filmmakers shine! 🎥🌟
Mark your calendars for our upcoming state testing. Attached is our PM2 Testing Schedule for December. It is important that your students are present and on time each day during testing.
Families, we’re excited to share that Harvest Helpings, presented by Morgan & Morgan, will be offering FREE food distributions throughout the month of November — just in time for Thanksgiving! 🧡
🍎 These distributions are drive-thru with walk-up accommodations and no ID is required.
📍 Multiple locations across Northeast Florida, including Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns, Baker, and Alachua Counties.
🗓️ Dates range from November 8 – November 25.
View the full list of locations and times on the flyer below or visit 🔗 feedingnefl.org/food-food-now
Let’s make sure every family has a wonderful Thanksgiving season! Please share this information to help spread the word. 💛
#TheFortCares #HarvestHelpings #FeedingNortheastFlorida #CommunityStrong #ThanksgivingBlessings
Families of our 5th graders are invited to join us for our Middle School Transition Night on December 11 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Fort Caroline Elementary Multi-Purpose Room.
Representatives from local middle schools and magnet programs will be available to share information and answer your questions. There will also be guidance on how to complete the magnet application process.
We hope to see you there as we support our students in preparing for this next exciting step.
You can help by bringing in non-perishable food items such as:
canned cranberry sauce, canned gravy, cornbread mix, boxed cake mix and icing, canned corn, stuffing mix, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, canned green beans, white rice, and canned yams.
Let’s come together to make a difference for families in need this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off 3925 Athore Road in the Front Office. Please get them in by November 21st.
Thank you for your generosity — let’s make this year’s food drive the best one yet!
Halloween is almost here! Many of our students will be dressing up, heading to trunk-or-treat events, and going door to door for candy. Please remind your children to walk with an adult, stay on the sidewalks, and make sure drivers can see them by wearing something bright or reflective.
Drivers, please slow down and keep an extra eye out for kids in costumes this weekend.
Don’t forget, the time changes on Sunday, which means it will be getting darker earlier. Let’s all be extra careful when walking, biking, or driving in the evenings.
Have a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween!
-Dr. Roberts-Graham, PROUD Principal
Have you placed your Charleston Wrap fundraising order yet? Need gift wrap? Gift ideas for the holidays? Want to treat yourself? Place your order by 11/3/2025 and help us achieve our goal of $2,000 in sales!
Don’t forget to share our link with your friends & family!
Our school code is: 28263 www.registercw.com TEXT, email and share on social media now! Please order today☑ and let your friends and family know there are only a few days left to place their orders 🎉.
Thanks in advance!
