Substitute Bus for 777 just left the school. Students are on their way home.

Transportation Update: Bus 777

Transportation is still working to secure driver coverage for Bus 777 due to a driver shortage. At this time, students assigned to Bus 777 remain safely at school under staff supervision while we await transportation.

Unfortunately, we do not have an estimated arrival time. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

For additional information, please contact the DCPS Transportation Department at (904) 858-6200.

We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.

Bus 777 Backup Bus will be at the school at 4:00. Bus 48 will be picking up the students this afternoon for Bus 777.

Garden City families, the fun continues! Our faith-based partner, Garden View Church, is hosting a Trunk or Treat tonight!

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 3139 Armsdale Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Bring the kids out for an evening of treats and family fun! 🐝🖤💛

Bus 777 Substitute Bus arrived and students are on the bus now.

Important Transportation Update: Bus 777

Good afternoon, Garden City families.

Bus 777 has not yet arrived at the school. Transportation is currently working to secure a substitute driver for this afternoon.

All students assigned to Bus 777 remain safely at school under staff supervision.

We will provide an update as soon as additional information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Our Stinger Bees are celebrating healthy choices and drug-free futures! This year's theme is “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free!”

Get ready for a fun-filled week of school spirit! The dress up days are optional, and students can still wear their daily uniforms.🎉

🏎️GCE Families, We're DRIVEN TO WIN! GET IN THE GREEN!💚

We're excited to launch our school-wide math recognition initiative! Students will earn special bracelets for achieving GREEN (grade-level success) on math unit assessments!

🏆 1st GREEN: First bracelet
🏆 3rd GREEN: Second bracelet
🏆 5th GREEN: Third bracelet
🏆 Every 2 additional GREEN scores: Another bracelet!

Each GREEN also helps move their classroom race car closer to the Winner's Circle!🏁

Families, help your Stinger Bee succeed by practicing math daily, encouraging perseverance, and celebrating progress!

🐝 Every GREEN counts! Let's race toward math success!

Check out this week's family reminders.

This is the last day for the Data Triangle Family Survey. So far, only 30 of our 350 families have participated. We need your voice!

Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey at https://www.duvalschools.org/page/surveys/ and select Family and Community Survey.

Good evening, Garden City families! This is Principal Carr with two quick updates.

First, our Data Triangle Family Survey closes tomorrow, Friday, October 23! So far, only 19 of our 350 families have participated. We need your voice! Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey at https://www.duvalschools.org/page/surveys/ and select Family and Community Survey.

Second, tomorrow is Kona Ice Day! This is one of our positive behavior incentives for students who have consistently demonstrated positive behavior. Please note that Kona Ice has updated its pricing, and prices now start at $4.

Thank you for your continued support, and remember, Garden City is the place to Bee!

Garden City Families, Your Voice Matters! We have over 350 students at Garden City, but so far, only 8 families have completed the Data Triangle Family Survey!

This districtwide survey gives families an opportunity to share feedback about their child's school experience. Your input helps us celebrate what's working and identify areas where we can improve.

Please take just 10 minutes to complete the survey by Friday, October 23!

🔗 https://www.duvalschools.org/page/surveys/

Once on the website, click “Family and Community Survey” to begin.

💛 Let's show up, Garden City! Every Voice Matters, and Every Response Counts!

Attention Bus 777 Families:

Bus 777 has not yet arrived at Garden City Elementary. All students assigned to this bus are safe and remain at school under staff supervision.

We were not notified in advance that a driver would be unavailable today. We are currently awaiting an update from the Transportation Department regarding bus arrival.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates as information becomes available.

Principal Carr

Garden City families of Bus 246. According to the Duval County Public Schools Transportation Department, Bus 246 currently does not have an assigned driver. The Transportation Department is actively working to resolve this issue. The transportation number is 904-858-6200.

In the meantime, another bus must complete its regular route before coming to Garden City Elementary to pick up our Bus 246 students. As a result, Bus 246 is expected to arrive at our school between 4:00 and 4:30 each afternoon. This delay will continue until the driver situation is resolved.

We understand that this may be an inconvenience for families. If you would prefer for your child to become a walker or car rider instead of waiting for the bus, **please email your child's teacher or send a written note requesting the transportation change.**

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as the Transportation Department works to resolve this issue.

Thank you, and have a wonderful evening.

Transportation Alert

Good afternoon, Garden City families!

Please be advised that Bus 246 is running late this afternoon. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we await its arrival. We are not sure of the time but it usually will arrive around 4:30.

Thank you,
Principal Carr

💕🧁 Muffins with Mom at Garden City Elementary! 🧁💕

Calling all moms and special mother figures! Join us for a sweet morning of muffins, smiles, and special memories with your Stinger Bee! 🐝💕

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 9:15 a.m.
📍 Garden City Elementary Cafeteria

We welcome ALL the special women who make a difference in our students' lives: moms, grandmothers, aunts, guardians, and close family friends!

💗 Please register in advance! Registration helps us prepare for our guests and notify teachers which students will be attending.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register!

👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-2C1hY6Ds9JMjyifuL4aKpNUOEU1VjFTNjZESFdTVVBLWkw1MEFUTlkwMS4u

We can't wait to celebrate the amazing women in our Stinger Bees' lives! 💕🐝

Garden City families, take a look at this week’s important family reminders for September 28–October 2. These updates were also shared in Principal Carr’s Weekly Sunday Message. 🐝

🚌 BUS 777 UPDATE – Tuesday, September 22

Garden City Families,

Transportation is still actively working to secure a driver for Bus 777 for this afternoon. When coverage has been secured on previous days, the bus has typically arrived around **4:30 p.m.** Please keep this possible delay in mind as you make plans for this afternoon.

We anticipate that the regular Bus 777 driver will return on Wednesday so hopefully today will be our last day of delays. 🤞🏾

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. We will share any additional updates we receive from Transportation.

– Principal Carr

Bus 777 Update – 9/21/26: Transportation is currently working to secure a driver for Bus 777 this afternoon. It is possible that another driver may need to complete their regular route first and then return for our students, which could result in a delay.

Transportation will keep the school updated. We wanted to make families aware now in case you would like to make alternate arrangements for your child’s afternoon transportation. We will share any updates as soon as we receive them.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Weekly Family Reminders for Garden City! Join us in celebrating College Week.