The 5th Grade Sneaker Ball will take place Friday, May 23rd at 7 pm in the Garden City Cafeteria.
Earn a free book from Barnes & Noble this Summer. Check out this fantastic opportunity.
Yearbooks are here! They are $25.00
The 5th Grade Promotional Ceremony will take place on May 23 at 9:00 am in the Garden City Cafeteria. Doors will open at 8:45 am. Following the ceremony all students will remain on the stage until checked out by parents. We look forward to seeing you there.
Greetings Stinger Bee Family!! We need your help to replenish our school store for the students' final shopping experience of the year. You may use the link below or you may also drop off any items to the school that you feel students would love.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1W0EV2A58TSRM?ref_=wl_share
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9. It's time to celebrate our teachers and show them some love. A calendar was sent home earlier this week. Thank you, families, for all you do.
3rd – 5th Parent Invitation: Testing Encouragement Opportunity
Dear Garden City Families, As F.A.S.T. testing begins next week, we are creating a special way to lift our students’ spirits and help them feel supported. We know how powerful a few encouraging words can be in helping our students feel confident, propelling them forward to perform their best and succeed. We would like to invite you to stop by the school to write a short motivational message to your child. These notes will be displayed in the hallways near your child’s homeroom on Monday morning. This will serve as a personal and special boost from home to encourage them before testing Tuesday May, 6. 🗓️ Visit Us During One of These Times: Friday, May 2 from 3:30-5:30 and Monday, May 4 from 3:30-5:30 📍 Location: 4th and 5th grade (3rd Hall) 3rd grade (2nd Hall) You’ll have access to makers. There is no need to bring anything. We encourage heartfelt notes that remind your child how proud you are of their hard work and to always try their best. Let’s work together to fill our students with confidence, courage, and Stinger Bee spirit and pride! Thank you all!
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/ParentAcademy and select the digital catalog.
If you have any questions, please email FamilyEngagment@duvalschools.org.
State testing begins next week for students in grades 3-5. Please see the attached flyer for dates. Please make sure that students are well rested and here for everyday of testing. Students are given the entire day to test, so please do not pick up students early on the days of testing. Thank you for support .
Attention Stinger Bee Parents and Guardians.... Please take a moment to share your thoughts on how we are doing as a school and highlight all the great things happening in the Garden. We would love 100% participation. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/
This is a reminder that all Duval County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, April 18th.
Each year, the district hires a company out of Chicago to do a parent survey to find out how the schools are doing. It is that time again.
This is truly a time for you to show the district what a great culture we have here at Garden City. Please take a few minutes to take the survey (link below).
2025 Duval Parent Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/
Please complete this survey as soon as possible!
Parents and other Stakeholders are needed in the development our school's PFEF, Comprehensive Needs Assessment for using Title 1 Funds, and School Improvement Plan. Join us Wednesday, April 16th
Attention Stinger Bee Parents and Guardians....
Please take a moment to share your thoughts on how we are doing as a school and highlight all the great things happening in the Garden. We would love 100% participation.
Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/
Join in celebrating Assistant Principal's Appreciation this week. We love and appreciate Ms. Johnson. She is the unsung hero of our school community- supporting students, families, and teachers. Thank you for all you do.
All 3rd-5th grade families please join us Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm in our Cafeteria. Learn about state testing expectations, where to find your child's data... and then "Boogie " the night away with music and line dancing. Refreshments will also be served.
The B.E.S. T. Writing Test for students in grades 4th and 5th is tomorrow, April 2nd.
Please make sure that students arrive to school on time, by 8:30. Please make sure that students are well rested and ready to do their best. Also, please no early pickups before 1:30 pm.
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/ParentAcademy and select the digital catalog.
If you have any questions, please email FamilyEngagment@duvalschools.org.
REMINDER | Tomorrow, March 26, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed an hour and 45 minutes earlier than the regular dismissal time. ⏰ Please make arrangements for or with your children.
If you have any questions, please contact your school directly. ☎️
One of our Faith-Based Partners invites all families to their annual Know Your Neighbor Day. Lunch and Bounce houses will be available for free after the service.
