Good Afternoon Eagle Den Family,
This is Principal Glover with your weekly updates and announcements.
This week, we will hold our School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting to establish our officers. Please join us on Thursday at 8:00 a.m. for hot coffee and doughnuts as we come together to support our school community.
The SAC is a group of parents, staff, and community members who help make important decisions for our school. Parents, we need your voice! Your input ensures we continue moving forward in a solution-oriented way that benefits all of our students.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Principal Glover
This is Principal Glover with your weekly updates and announcements.
This week, we will hold our School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting to establish our officers. Please join us on Thursday at 8:00 a.m. for hot coffee and doughnuts as we come together to support our school community.
The SAC is a group of parents, staff, and community members who help make important decisions for our school. Parents, we need your voice! Your input ensures we continue moving forward in a solution-oriented way that benefits all of our students.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Principal Glover
Good afternoon, Eagle Den Family,
This is Principal Glover reaching out with your weekly updates and important announcements.
A heartfelt thank you for making our testing week such a success! Our students thrived during their second House Day and enjoyed their very first Bizi Store incentive. With the academic scores now in hand, we are committed to developing targeted plans that will support any areas of improvement.
We believe that your involvement at home is crucial, and we ask for your active support:
Please ensure your child logs into i-Ready Reading and Math each week. It is essential for students to complete 45 minutes in Reading and 45 minutes in Math—this is their mandatory homework.
Additionally, encourage them to engage with Lexia Core5 for 30 minutes each week. All of these platforms are readily accessible from home and on tablets and cell phones, making it easy for your child to participate.
These programs are specifically designed to tailor learning experiences to each student’s unique needs, providing personalized instruction that fosters growth and development.
Thank you for being an essential partner in your child’s educational journey. Together, we can create a pathway to their success!
This is Principal Glover reaching out with your weekly updates and important announcements.
A heartfelt thank you for making our testing week such a success! Our students thrived during their second House Day and enjoyed their very first Bizi Store incentive. With the academic scores now in hand, we are committed to developing targeted plans that will support any areas of improvement.
We believe that your involvement at home is crucial, and we ask for your active support:
Please ensure your child logs into i-Ready Reading and Math each week. It is essential for students to complete 45 minutes in Reading and 45 minutes in Math—this is their mandatory homework.
Additionally, encourage them to engage with Lexia Core5 for 30 minutes each week. All of these platforms are readily accessible from home and on tablets and cell phones, making it easy for your child to participate.
These programs are specifically designed to tailor learning experiences to each student’s unique needs, providing personalized instruction that fosters growth and development.
Thank you for being an essential partner in your child’s educational journey. Together, we can create a pathway to their success!
Good afternoon Eagle Den Family,
=We will be conducting State Progress Monitoring Testing this week. It is very important that all students arrive on time each day so they can fully participate in testing. To encourage punctuality and attendance, students who are present and on time on testing days will receive incentives.
Additionally, please ensure you have an active Parent Portal account, as progress reports will be uploaded on September 12. For this progress report only, a physical copy will also be sent home. Moving forward, all progress reports will be available online in the Parent Portal unless otherwise noted.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
Labor Day School Closure Notice
Dear Eagle Den Family,
Please be advised that schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no classes on this day.
School will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2025, at the regular time.
We hope you and your family enjoy a safe and restful holiday!
Just a few friendly reminders:
3rd-5th-grade state progress monitoring testing starts this week.
Progress reports are fast approaching. We will not be printing progress reports or report cards. Please ensure that you update your parent focus account to receive and view progress reports and report cards.
Please ensure you download the DCPS app and Thrillshare/Rooms. All school communications will go through this platform.
📣 You’re Invited!
Dear Parents and Families,
We are excited to invite you to our Open House! This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about our programs, and see the amazing work your child will be doing this year.
📅 Date: August 28, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:45-5:00
📍 Location: Jacksonville Heights
During Open House, you’ll get to:
Meet our dedicated teachers and staff
Explore your child’s classroom and learning environment
Learn about our goals and expectations for the school year
Discover ways to get involved and support our school community
We look forward to seeing you there and partnering together for a successful year!
Warm regards,
Dear Eagle Den Family,
We are off to an excellent start to this school year! Thank you for your patience and support as we settle into new routines during arrival and dismissal. Your partnership helps ensure a smooth transition for our students. With that being said, please do not try to break the car rider line. We need to make sure we create a safe environment for arrival and dismissal. We open doors at 8:00 am. If you drop your students off before 8:00 am, there is no adult supervision.
First Week Highlights
Students are getting to know their teachers, classmates, and classroom expectations.
We are focusing on building positive relationships and setting the foundation for a successful school year.
All dismissals will begin at 2:45 pm
Boys and Girls Club after-school will begin on Monday.
Upcoming:
Beginning-of-the-Year Testing
Next week, we will begin our beginning-of-the-year assessments. These assessments help us understand each student’s strengths and areas for growth so that we can provide the best instruction possible.
Important Notes for Parents:
Please make sure your child arrives on time each day.
Encourage a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast.
Remind your child to do their best — this is not a grade but a tool to guide instruction.
We will share results and use the information to support each student’s learning journey throughout the year.
Looking Ahead
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming school events, family engagement opportunities, and classroom highlights.
Thank you for working with us to make this school year a success. Together, we can ensure every student has the tools they need to soar!
Sincerely,
Candice Glover-Bullock
Principal
We are off to an excellent start to this school year! Thank you for your patience and support as we settle into new routines during arrival and dismissal. Your partnership helps ensure a smooth transition for our students. With that being said, please do not try to break the car rider line. We need to make sure we create a safe environment for arrival and dismissal. We open doors at 8:00 am. If you drop your students off before 8:00 am, there is no adult supervision.
First Week Highlights
Students are getting to know their teachers, classmates, and classroom expectations.
We are focusing on building positive relationships and setting the foundation for a successful school year.
All dismissals will begin at 2:45 pm
Boys and Girls Club after-school will begin on Monday.
Upcoming:
Beginning-of-the-Year Testing
Next week, we will begin our beginning-of-the-year assessments. These assessments help us understand each student’s strengths and areas for growth so that we can provide the best instruction possible.
Important Notes for Parents:
Please make sure your child arrives on time each day.
Encourage a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast.
Remind your child to do their best — this is not a grade but a tool to guide instruction.
We will share results and use the information to support each student’s learning journey throughout the year.
Looking Ahead
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming school events, family engagement opportunities, and classroom highlights.
Thank you for working with us to make this school year a success. Together, we can ensure every student has the tools they need to soar!
Sincerely,
Candice Glover-Bullock
Principal
**Welcome Back to School!**
Dear Parents and Families,
We are delighted to welcome our students back for what promises to be another outstanding school year! The first week of school is always a time of excitement, new routines, and joyful faces ready to learn.
As we embark on this new journey together, we ask for your understanding and patience during arrival and dismissal this week. It's natural for things to take a little longer as everyone adjusts to the new procedures. Your cooperation and positivity will be key in helping us establish a smooth routine quickly.
School starts promptly at 8:00 AM, and this week, we will begin dismissal at 2:20 PM to ensure that all students are released safely and efficiently. We are proud to introduce the CSS Unit, our latest addition to the Eagle Den Family, which will be overseeing arrival and dismissal at the back of the school on Wheat Road. Please ensure your student comes equipped with a book bag, as we will be sending home critical information. A tag will also be attached to each book bag indicating your child's mode of transportation home; these tags must remain intact.
Furthermore, please do not assign students as walkers if you plan to park at the back of the school. Parking is not permitted, and police will be present to enforce this requirement. With the implementation of our new procedures, we will not hold students for parents during walker release. It is crucial that if your student is a car rider, they are not designated as a walker.
Thank you for your unwavering support in ensuring that every student is safe and for helping us kick off the year with great success!
We can't wait to see you bright and early in the morning!
Dear Parents and Families,
We are delighted to welcome our students back for what promises to be another outstanding school year! The first week of school is always a time of excitement, new routines, and joyful faces ready to learn.
As we embark on this new journey together, we ask for your understanding and patience during arrival and dismissal this week. It's natural for things to take a little longer as everyone adjusts to the new procedures. Your cooperation and positivity will be key in helping us establish a smooth routine quickly.
School starts promptly at 8:00 AM, and this week, we will begin dismissal at 2:20 PM to ensure that all students are released safely and efficiently. We are proud to introduce the CSS Unit, our latest addition to the Eagle Den Family, which will be overseeing arrival and dismissal at the back of the school on Wheat Road. Please ensure your student comes equipped with a book bag, as we will be sending home critical information. A tag will also be attached to each book bag indicating your child's mode of transportation home; these tags must remain intact.
Furthermore, please do not assign students as walkers if you plan to park at the back of the school. Parking is not permitted, and police will be present to enforce this requirement. With the implementation of our new procedures, we will not hold students for parents during walker release. It is crucial that if your student is a car rider, they are not designated as a walker.
Thank you for your unwavering support in ensuring that every student is safe and for helping us kick off the year with great success!
We can't wait to see you bright and early in the morning!
SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY
WELCOME BACK EAGLE DEN FAMILY
As we plan for an exciting and engaging school year, we would love to hear from you! Please share any ideas or suggestions for activities, events, or workshops you would like to see offered for parents and families throughout the year. Your feedback helps us create meaningful opportunities that support both our students and families. Thank you for your time and valuable input!
https://forms.office.com/r/Tu0L3Mh0f5
Please see the flyer below regarding orientation.
Promotion Ceremonies Dates and Times
As we approach the end of another remarkable school year, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Your involvement has truly made a difference!
Next week marks an exciting time as we celebrate our students’ accomplishments with grade-level promotion ceremonies. These events will take place in the multipurpose room, and please park in the back of the school, where staff members will be ready to guide you.
Here’s the lineup for the ceremonies:
- **Monday**: Celebrate our Kindergarten and 1st
- **Tuesday**: Honor our 3rd and 4th
- **Wednesday**: Commend our 2nd
- **Thursday**: Join us for the grand 5th Grade Promotion and Prom (5:30 PM to 7:00 PM)
We are thrilled to announce that, by popular request, our 4th graders will also be welcome to attend prom! Please remember that there is a cover charge of $10, which must be submitted by Wednesday.
Let’s come together to recognize our children’s hard work and achievements. Your presence and support make these celebrations truly special! Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!n
Good Afternoon, Eagle Den Family,
As we enter state testing season this Monday for our 3rd to 5th graders, I urge you to engage with your students about the significance of this time. The ELA test will not only determine the retention of our 3rd graders, but it will also impact the magnet programs that our 5th graders can qualify for in middle school—a crucial step in their academic journey.To inspire our students, we have an exciting lineup of incentives designed to encourage their best performance. To take part, students must be present and punctual on testing days, as well as demonstrate growth or achieve proficiency. Among the incentives we’ve planned are thrilling field trips, fun play dates, and a much-anticipated water balloon day, all requested by our energized students!Let’s come together to support our students in their success and to strengthen our beloved neighborhood school. Your involvement is vital, and I greatly appreciate your encouragement during this important time! Thank you for being an integral part of our community.
Good Afternoon, Eagle Den Family,
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for making last week an enriching experience for our students. Thank you to the First Coast High School Marching Band for helping students Soar into Testing. Please take a moment to view the pictures that capture the excitement of our activities.
This week is crucial as we conduct K-2 state testing in reading and math. All students must arrive on time to ensure a smooth testing process. As an added incentive, students with perfect attendance can participate in field trips following the testing. However, please be aware that if a student is absent on testing day, they will not be eligible for the field trip unless a doctor's note is provided.
Let's work together to make this week a success for our students!Thank you for your continued support!
Dear Eagle Den Family,
The Florida Legislature is in session, and unfortunately, legislators are considering legislation that would have a strong negative impact on our schools.
One of the things schools in Duval are known for is providing all students with programs to accelerate college credit and career development experiences.
Unfortunately, the legislature is considering cutting funding to these highly successful programs by 50%.
These are programs that enable your students to earn free college credit and career certifications while in high school. A 50% cut to our highly successful college dual enrollment, career training, and advanced high school diploma programs would be devastating and will impact all students.
Attached is a one-page fact sheet about this legislation. Please take a moment to review the attachment and considering engaging in one of two ways.
Send an email with your feelings on this issue to your elected representatives.
If AP, IB, AICE, Dual Enrollment or CTE programs have already had a positive impact on one of your children, consider creating a short video. In the video:
Introduce yourself and include the grade and school of your child.
Say how your program has positively impacted your child’s experience and future.
Keep it under 60 seconds.
Post your video in your own social media channels.
As your principal, I appreciate you taking a moment to increase your awareness of this issue and your willingness to let your voice be heard.
Sincerely,
Candice Glover Bullock
Good afternoon Eagle Den Family!!We have some exciting things in the works for our students. Please read the following flyer carefully!
Good Afternoon, Eagle Den Family,
This is Principal Glover with this week's updates and announcements. We are entering the state testing season, and this week, we will be testing 4th and 5th grade writing, as well as beginning testing for K-2nd grades.
To encourage our students to put forth their best effort, we are thrilled to offer a range of exciting incentives! From engaging field trips to lively spring festivals and fun playdates, each activity is designed to celebrate attendance and academic commitment. Let’s work together to ensure our students are well-rested and arrive on time, ready to shine.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming calendar of activities—it’s packed with opportunities for your child to thrive. Thank you for your unwavering support; together, let’s finish this year strong!
Spring Break is March 17- March 21. Teacher planning day is Monday March 24. Students return to school Tuesday, March 25. Please rest and enjoy your break.
Good Afternoon, Eagle Den Family,This is Principal Glover with important updates and announcements. I want to remind you that Wednesday, February 26, 2025, will be an early release day. Your timely presence for student pickups is greatly appreciated, as it ensures a smooth transition for everyone. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community!
No School Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of President's Day