Don't forget that the School Choice Deadline is January 31st. If you are a fifth grader who would like to attend Fort Caroline Middle School, you will need to apply and sign up for an audition. Fort Caroline Middle is not a neighborhood school, it is a magnet school for the arts. Here is the link to audition information: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/fc/page/auditions The next/last audition date is January 28th.

Literacy Week is January 27-31, 2025!

State Testing Dates have changed. Please take note of the changes for your student(s). Thursday, 1/9 – 3rd grade FAST PM 2 Reading Friday, 1/10 – 4th grade FAST PM 2 Reading Monday, 1/13 – 3rd grade FAST PM 2 Math Tuesday, 1/14 – 5th grade FAST PM 2 Reading Wednesday, 1/15 – 4th grade FAST PM 2 Math Thursday, 1/16 – 5th grade FAST PM 2 Math

Don't forget about our Glow Party! Students who attend school every day from December 3rd through January 16th will go to the Glow Party on January 17th!

State testing for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will begin on January 9th.

Students return to school on Tuesday, January 7th!

Happy Holidays! Our last day of school is Friday, December 20th. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 7th.

Fifth Grade Transition Night is tomorrow night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Start preparing for the transition to middle school and learn about the school choice process!

Do you have thoughts about what is working well in our school district? Ideas for improvement or concerns? You are invited to attend and engage with Superintendent Dr. Bernier in a discussion about the current state and future of Duval County Public Schools. All events begin at 6 p.m. and will conclude at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 - Twin Lakes Academy Middle School 8050 Point Meadows Drive, 32256 Dec. 12 - James Weldon Johnson Middle School 3276 Norman E. Thagard Blvd., 32254 Dec. 17 - Alfred I. duPont Middle School 2710 duPont Ave., 32217 Jan. 14 - Kernan Middle School 2271 Kernan Blvd. S., 32246 Jan. 16 - Highlands Middle School 10913 Pine Estates Rd. E., 32218 Jan. 21 - Chaffee Trail Middle School 11770 Sam Caruso Way, 32221 Jan. 23 - Arlington Middle School 8141 Lone Star Rd., 32211 Please plan to join Dr. Bernier and share your views on the future of our district!

The Elementary School Showcase is this Saturday, December 7th! School Tours are at 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. All Duval County Public Elementary Schools will be open for tours and questions.

Parents, please see the revised Winter Testing Dates. Changes are marked with an asterisk.

Midyear state and district testing starts December 3rd. Please encourage your child to do his/her best! Students who attend school every day from December 3rd through January 16th will be rewarded with a Glow Party on January 17th!

Happy Thanksgiving from Fort Caroline Elementary! May this day be filled with love, joy, and happiness!

You're invited to the 12th Annual Let's Move Jacksonville Healthy Food and & Fitness Festival. on Saturday, December 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Henry J. Klutho Park, 204 W. 3rd St.

Fort Caroline Families, we have some important testing dates coming up. Please have your child at school on time on these dates. Please be here and on time for school! Mark your calendar! Tuesday, December 3rd - Kindergarten & 1st grade - FAST PM 2 STAR Early Literacy Wednesday, December 4th - 2nd grade - FAST PM 2 STAR Reading Thursday, December 5th - Kindergarten & 1st grade - FAST PM 2 STAR Math Tuesday, December 10th - 2nd grade - FAST PM 2 STAR Math Wednesday, December 11th - Kindergarten - Waterford Reading Thursday, December 12th - 5th grade - Science District Monitoring Assessment 2 Thursday, January 9th - 3rd & 4th grade - FAST PM 2 Reading Tuesday, January 14th - 5th grade - FAST PM 2 Reading Wednesday, January 15th - 3rd & 4th grade - FAST PM 2 Math Thursday, January 16th - 5th grade - FAST PM 2 Math

Guys With Ties is excited to teach our young men what it means to serve others. Please support our efforts and donate to our Thanksgiving Food Drive and Holiday Toy Drive. The deadline for Thanksgiving food donations is November 26th. The deadline for toy donations is December 20th. Thank you in advance for your support.

Parents and family members, please join us for the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 19, 2024. The menu includes roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and an apple crisp. Parents may join their student(s) in the cafeteria at their students' regularly scheduled lunch time. There is no charge for the meal for students who are enrolled at Fort Caroline Elementary. Meals for guests are $4.50. Guests may pay with cash or check only. Adults must bring an ID to participate.

This is a friendly reminder that school is in session on Friday, November 1st. This is a makeup day from Hurricane Helene. We will see you at school!

Parents, please help us out by completing this quick survey. The next time you log into the Parent Portal this survey may be waiting for you before you can proceed to look at your student's grades in Focus. https://vimeo.com/1023005204?share=copy

There will be a Trunk or Treat held at Arlington United Methodist Church, 1400 University Blvd. N. on October 31st from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This is a safe family-fun night of treats and festivities!