School Newsletter Information:
Please make sure your child is here for all end of year testing. The state requires school to meet a 95% testing rate.
April Upcoming Events:
April 8-9 Kindergarten (Waterford Reading)
April 7-11 Assistant Principal Week (Celebrate Ms. Williams)
April 15-17 1st & 2nd Grade (I-Ready Reading and Math Diagnostics
April 22-23 Kindergarten-2nd Grade (STAR CBM Reading)
3rd & 4th Grade (Science End of Year Assessment)
April 23 Administrative Assistant Day (We celebrate the front Office
Staff-Ms. Green, Oden, Anderson, School Guardian Erica Artis)
April 28 4th Nine Weeks Progress Reports in FOCUS
April 28-29 5th Grade (PE and Music EOCs)
April 29 FAST VPK—2nd Grade Reading (State Testing)
April 30 Early Dismissal
Please let us know how we are doing by completing the survey below. The first 69 surveys completed by April 15, your child will receive a dress down uniform pass. If you complete the survey online, just send the paper copy back with your child's name on it.
The survey window will close on April 30, 2025.
Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/
A message from Dr. Christopher Bernier, DCPS School Superintendent:
Dear Parents,
Among the many characteristics that distinguish us from other school districts is the strength of our accelerated programs. Duval is a state leader in programs that include Dual Enrollment, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge AICE diploma programs.
We should all be concerned that state legislation is being discussed that could cut the funding for these programs by 50%.
Attached is a one-page fact sheet on this legislation and its potential impact to our district. I am writing to request that you email this with a short note to your parents today. Wednesday is a critical committee hearing, and we need our parents and other stakeholders to understand the implications of this issue. Below are 2 short email templates that you can use for your parents. Choose one of the below or write your own with similar information and feel free to personalize it to your school community, particularly if one or more of the programs being threatened is a significant part of your school’s portfolio.
Please remember that, while these are primarily high school opportunities, the foundations for our excellence in these programs is established in our elementary and middle schools. That’s why this proposed legislation should be a concern to all of us.
Thank you for your assistance as we work to maintain the quality of programs we offer to our students
Duval County Public Schools Parent Academy Webinars
Just a reminder today is Early Dismissal @ 1:05 p.m.
Even our fearless leader believes in pulling small groups!
January Parent Academy
Welcome back and Happy New Year
I would like to welcome everyone back to the second half of the school year. Just wanted to remind you that students return on Tuesday, January 7. We look forward to seeing you at 8:00 am
Enjoy your evening
Happy Holidays from the Wildcat Faculty and Staff!
It's hard to believe that we have come to the end of the second nine weeks! We have completed half of the school year! We wish each of you and your families a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing the students return on January 7, 2025.
Please remember how beneficial I-Ready is for students' academic growth. Here at school we "strive for 45." That means, we want 1st thru 5th grade students to spend at least 45 minutes working in I-Ready Reading as well as in I-Ready Math. Waterford for students in Kindergarten. If you have internet access, please encourage your child to work on the program at home to build skills in reading and math. These programs can be accessed via the blended learning platform at https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/student-software
Happy Holidays!
Principal Charlene T. James
Duval School App
Have you connected to the school communication app? Do you need to communicate with your child's teacher? Well download the Duval School App and join us on Rooms located in your OneView Account. You can also click on the link provided https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/duval-schools-app
School Consolidation of George Washington Carver and Rufus Payne Postponed
In September, it was recommended that George Washington Carver close at the end of 2024-2025 year due to budget shortfalls across the district. At the November budget School Board meeting, the School Board motion to amend the postponing of the consolidation to the 2026-2027 school year which means our school will remain open until 2026-2027 school year. We were excited to receive the good news.
We would like to thank every parent for your support and your continued support. Dr. Bernier, Duval County Public School Superintendent, has been hosting Town Hall meetings where you can voice your concerns as school closures are being recommended throughout the district. Please check out the upcoming meetings at the link provided https://www.duvalschools.org/article/1909724
Good evening Wildcat Parents
As the 2024 year comes to an end, I want to remind you of our end of year festivities.
Tomorrow @ 12:30 p.m. - Team-Up Holiday Performance
Students can wear Holiday headbands.
Thursday - MyVillage Project Attendance Celebration
Friday - Polar Express Day (Pajamas - please remember No Night Gowns, No slippers, crocs or bedroom shoes).
Early Dismissal Tomorrow
PreK Dismissal - 12:15
Kindergarten thru 5th grade - 1:45
Team-Up - 4:00 p.m.
Free Holiday Toy Giveaway
Tomorrow The Giving Closet will be hosting a toy giveaway from 6-8 pm. They will be giving away TVs, gaming systems, dolls, etc. You need to be there when the doors open. Your child must be present as well. Wonderful opportunity
Early Dismissal tomorrow. Here are the dismissal times:
1. PreK @ 12:15;
2. Kindergarten thru 5th grade @1:15;
3. Team-up @ 4:00 p,.
Good morning, George Washington Carver Family,
On Thursday October 31, we will have our annual Literacy Night beginning at 5:00. Please report to the front office, sign in, and come enjoy a night of learning and fun. Students may wear their Halloween Costume, and once Literacy Night is concluded, they may go Trunk-or-Treating. I have attached the flyer below. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. I hope you have a wonderful day, and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Ms. Williams
Good afternoon, George Washington Carver families!
You are cordially invited to a Consolidation Impact Review Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m.
District leadership will provide a final overview of the recommendation for the consolidation of George Washington Carver Elementary into Rufus E. Payne Elementary. The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment.
The meeting is on Monday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at Rufus E. Payne Elementary (6725 Hema Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32209).
Parents, students, community members, teachers, and staff are encouraged to attend.
Reminder Consolidation Meeting is tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
Teacher Planning Day, Monday October 14 - No School for Students
Good evening, George Washington Carver families!
You are cordially invited to a Consolidation Impact Review Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m.
District leadership will provide an overview of the recommendation for the consolidation of George Washington Carver Elementary into Rufus E. Payne Elementary. The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment.
The meeting is on Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at George Washington Carver Elementary (2854 West 45th St., Jacksonville, Florida).
Parents, students, community members, teachers, and staff are encouraged to attend.