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Dear LaVilla Families, Thank you to everyone who attended today’s New Student Orientation and this evening’s Returning Student Drop-In. We appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm as we prepare for a fantastic school year! We received the previously submitted PE Waivers back from the district today and will begin processing them shortly. Student schedules will be available for view in FOCUS starting Monday, August 4th. Please note: Our next Returning Student Drop-In will be held on Thursday, August 7th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There is not a session tomorrow evening (Tuesday, July 30th). If you cannot attend, then know your student can take a photo for the ID and get their laptop the first week of school. As always, thank you for being part of the LaVilla community!

Student Meal Prices for 2025-2026:
Breakfast: Free
Lunch - Elementary -$4.00
Lunch - Secondary -$4.25

Dear LaVilla Families, Are you interested in having your student play a sport during the 2025-2026 school year at another school? As an arts magnet school, LaVilla does not have athletic teams. However, students are eligible to try out and play sports at other Duval County Public Schools by following the district process. Here’s what you need to know: • Most students try out for teams at their neighborhood (zoned) school. • The first step is to complete the FHSAA EL-14 Student Choice Form link here: https://fhsaa.com/documents/2020/8/10/el14_student_choice_2020_21.pdf • Once completed, email the form to Mr. Hayes, Director for School Pathways, at hayese@duvalschools.org for processing. You will receive information once the form is processed. ⚠️ Important Reminders: • Start early to allow time for processing. • Students must meet all eligibility requirements, have a sports physical, and successfully try out to join an athletic team. • We encourage you to contact the athletic director or coach at the school where your student plans to try out for more details on tryout dates and expectations. If you have questions, feel free to reach out. We wish your student the best in both arts and athletics! Thank you, LaVilla Administration

Please remember students must register for transportation each school year! Visit your Parent Focus Account under Forms and complete the 2025-2026 Transportaion Form! Time is running out, so get it done by 7/15! As of now, we have 68% of our students registered! Nice work! Thanks!

WE HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING YOUR SUMMER! Please click here for LaVilla's important Back-to School information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGqiMROiII/WwhMKKm0A-Rb-3Shu-SK8Q/view?utm_content=DAGqiMROiII&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hdbe2db4eb5

Please do not send students with bookbags on tomorrow, 5/29 or Friday, 5/30. 8th grade cookout is tomorrow during lunch. Dismissal on Friday, 5/30 will be 12:25 for buses and 12:35 PM for car loading.

🎭 LaVilla Parent Sessions – Plan Ahead for 2025-2026! 🎭 LaVilla families – it's time to get ready for an exciting new school year! Join us for one of our upcoming Parent Sessions to help you and your student prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. 💼📚 Select ONE session to attend: 🗓️ Tuesday, May 27 @ 5:30 PM 🗓️ Wednesday, May 28 @ 1:00 PM 🗓️ Thursday, May 29 @ 8:30 AM 🔍 Topics include: 📅 Scheduling 🏃 Health & PE 🎭 BIZI (Arts Integration & Electives) 🍽️ Food Services 🚌 Transportation 🖊️ School Supplies 🌞 New Student Summer Orientation 🎨 Summer Enrichment 📘 Summer School & Grade Recovery Whether you're new to LaVilla or returning, these sessions will give you the information and support you need for a successful year ahead. 💡✨ 📍Don't miss out—make your plan and pick the session that works best for you! #LaVillaSOTA #BackToSchoolPrep #20252026Ready

ALGEGBRA I and GEOMETRY STUDENTS will take their State End of Course Exam on tomorrow, 5/13! Be ready with charged computers, a great night of sleep, and a healthy breakfast. Be on time!

LaVilla Family, State Testing for the PM3 ELA/ Reading is tomorrow. All students will test and must have their laptop, fully charged. Bring the charger too... just in case. Students should arrive by 8:15 am and report to their testing site. Please get plenty of rest, eat a hearty and healthy breakfast, and arrive on time with a stress-free morning. We only have a few loaner laptops that will be available. If a student doesn't bring their device, then the student may have to attend the makeup testing session on another day. Our students are amazing and have worked hard! We can't wait for them to show what they know! 🤩 Have a great evening! Lavilla Admin Team

Please note that Lavilla was on a lock out right before dismissal due to a suspect being pursued by JSO. The lockout lasted about one minute before the suspect was apprehended. The goal was to make sure students weren't released during JSO actively looking for the suspect. All is well and we dismissed as normal.

Please help us reach our goal for the 2025 Duval Parent Survey! We only need 38 more surveys completed! Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/ Thank you for helping us!

This Friday, April 11th, will be the last chance for 8th graders to purchase dance tickets. Tickets must be purchased on-line at School Cash Online. https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/ You must have an account. When you select the 8th grade student at LaVilla, then you will see the dance ticket.

Dear Parents, We need your assistance with completing the 5 Essentials Survey. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/ The survey opens April 1, 2025 and closes April 30, 2025.We appreciate your help!

🎭✨ Join Us for the LaVilla School of the Arts Showcase! ✨🎭 LaVilla School of the Arts is thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Showcase as we celebrate 25 years of artistic excellence! Experience an unforgettable evening of dance, music, theatre, vocal, band, orchestra, creative writing, piano, visual arts, cinematic arts, and guitar, featuring our incredibly talented students. 📅 Show Dates: 🎟 Thursday, March 27, 2025 – https://gofan.co/event/3268276?schoolId=FL25634 🎟 Friday, March 28, 2025– https://gofan.co/event/3381598?schoolId=FL25634 👕 25th Anniversary Commemorative T-shirts are also available! Grab yours now: https://gofan.co/event/3450306?schoolId=FL25634 🎭 Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute! Tickets are selling fast—secure yours today and be part of this spectacular celebration. We can’t wait to welcome you as we honor 25 years of creativity, passion, and artistic excellence at LaVilla School of the Arts! See you at the show! 🎶🎨🎤 #LaVillaShowcase2025 #25YearsOfExcellence #LaVillaSOTA

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF LAVILLA – LaVilla School of the Arts is 25 years old! In honor of the quarter-century milestone, the dance department recently welcomed school alum Joseph Markey, a corps de ballet member with the American Ballet Theater. During his visit, Markey taught classes and participated in a photoshoot with students. Dance Department Director Michelle Ottley-Fisher says Markey is one of many alumni who have been invited to participate in the 25th anniversary celebrations by sharing through master classes, lectures, choreography, and performances.

Parents & Guardians, This week, March 3rd- 7th, students in Civics, Biology I, 8th grade Science, Algebra I, & Geometry will be taking the district assessment during class. This data is important and used by teachers to plan for the State End of Course Test Preparation. Please make sure your student is on time and testing ready. All makeup sessions will be held on 3/10& 3/11.

🚀 Last-Minute Opportunity: Join Us at the YES Summit! 🚀 Hey LaVilla SOTA families! We just received an exciting invitation this afternoon! If you’re looking for something engaging and impactful to do this Saturday, check out the YES Summit (Young People Emerging Society) happening on February 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Jacksonville Downtown Library (303 Laura St. N). This event, hosted by Mayor Deegan’s Office for Civic Engagement and Youth Participation, is a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect, learn, and grow as leaders in our community. 🔗 Reserve Your Spot: Each attendee must complete the registration form. Don’t wait – sign up here: https://forms.gle/yZ5VMG22DhHk6SmeA If you’re looking for an inspiring way to spend your Saturday, don’t miss this chance! Let’s show up and represent LaVilla SOTA! 🎭🎨🎶 Also, while you are at this event, please take a look around and you might see some artwork from some of our very own LaVilla Visual Arts Students.

LAST CALL FOR AUDITIONS Attention parents and guardians! LaVilla School of the Arts is holding "Last Call" auditions for students who have not yet auditioned for the upcoming school year. Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM Location: LaVilla School of the Arts (501 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL) This is a final opportunity for your student to showcase their talents and join our LaVilla family! Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/xz2txcWRC0 For questions, please contact us at LaVillaAdmissions@duvalschools.org. We’re excited to see the incredible talent your student has to offer!

DCPS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TOMORROW, 1/22/2025, DUE TO WINTER WEATHER. Please follow media outlets for weather updates. Hunker down, stay home, and eat snacks! Stay off the roads. Be safe and warm!

Keep an eye on the weather this weekend. We have some rain coming in and the temperature will drop. There is a possibility of some ice and maybe, just maybe, some snow! Stay tuned to the news and media outlets for updates. PLEASE NOTE: THE MLK JR PARADE ON MONDAY, 1/20, HAS BEEN CANCELED BY THE CITY OF JAX.