San Jose Elementary

Panda Families! 🐼🍩We’re excited to announce Donut Friday is back on Friday, October 10th! We sold out in just 15 minutes, so we’re bringing it back! Students can purchase a delicious donut for $2 — all proceeds go toward student incentives and celebrations throughout the year. Thanks for your support, and Go Pandas! 🐼💙

Panda families, We’re showing our Jags spirit this Monday in support of the Jacksonville Jaguars! Students are invited to wear teal, black, gold, or jaguar print to school to show their pride! Go Jags!
#PandaStrong #Duuuval

🫙✨ Start a Gratitude Jar at Home! ✨🫙 Looking for a simple and meaningful way to bring more joy into your home? Try starting a Gratitude Jar as a family!

Here’s how it works:
Each family member writes down one thing they’re thankful for each day (or a few times a week) on small slips of paper. Drop them into your jar, and at the end of the month, gather together and read them out loud.

Need help getting started? Try these gratitude prompts:

"I'm thankful for someone who helps me..."
"I'm glad we have..."
"Something small that made me smile today was..."

📸 We’d love to see your jars in action!
Scan the QR code to upload a photo of your family’s Gratitude Jar and help us spread thankfulness throughout our school community!

Go Pandas! 🐼💙

We're excited to announce Donut Friday this week on Friday, October 3rd! Students can purchase a delicious donut for $2 to help us raise funds for student incentives and celebrations throughout the year. Go Pandas!

Verizon Presents: Somos Duuval – Free Food Distribution! 🥦🍎🥖

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Englewood High School
4412 Barnes Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

All are welcome! Come by for a drive-through food distribution, with walk-up accommodations available. 🚗🚶‍♀️ No registration required — just show up!

Panda Families,

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the culture, flavor, and traditions that enrich our school community — and we’d love your help!

We’re inviting families to donate Latin sweets and treats for our amazing teachers to enjoy with their morning coffee. Think Bimbo or Marinela products, or any of your favorite Latin American goodies — store-bought or homemade!

Drop-off details:
📍 Bring your donations to the front office no later than Thursday, October 2nd
☕ Let’s treat our teachers to something sweet and special!

Your contribution helps us spread joy, celebrate culture, and show love to the teachers who give their all every day. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!

Help Save Lives & Support San Jose!

We’re hosting a LifeSouth Blood Drive on Friday, October 31, and we’d love for your family to participate!

The more donors we have, the more funds we raise for our school — and your child will benefit too:

✅ Students whose families donate will receive a special treat during lunch
🏠 The winning House will earn points toward House of the Quarter
❤️ You’ll model the importance of giving back to your child
💲 Your donation helps raise funds for our school
🩸 And most importantly — you’ll help save lives!

🚌 The LifeSouth Bloodmobile will also be on campus during our
🎃 Fall Festival from 4:00–5:00 PM, so feel free to donate then if it’s more convenient!

Sign up today:
👉 https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/881956

📣 San Jose Goes to College Week is coming! 🎓
We're celebrating college, careers, and bright futures with a fun Dress-Up Spirit Week! Check out the themed days below and help your student join the fun:

👕 Monday – Huddle Up for College
Wear your favorite sports team gear!

😎 Tuesday – Our Future is Bright
Sunglasses + bright colors = future ready!

🎖️ Wednesday – Military Career Day
Wear camo, red, white, and/or blue to honor military careers.

👩‍⚕️ Thursday – Career Day
Dress up as what you want to be when you grow up!

🎓 Friday – Spirit Day
Show off your favorite college team or school!

Let’s build excitement for college and career pathways together!

Dear Panda Families,

We’re excited to announce that this Friday is our Kona Ice Fundraiser! 🎉
🌴 When: Friday
💵 Cost: $4 per Kona Ice

All proceeds will support our school programs, so treat your Panda and help us raise funds at the same time! 🐼💙
Thank you for your continued support!

📢 FREE English Classes for Families!
San Jose Elementary is offering free evening English classes in a welcoming, supportive environment!

🗓️ Mon & Wed | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 San Jose Elementary School

✅ Open to all adult family members
✅ Totally free
✅ Limited spots – register now!

📲 Scan the QR code to sign up!

Want to stay in the loop with all the exciting things happening at our school? Follow us on social media! From important updates and reminders to photos of classroom fun, events, and student achievements — it’s the best way to stay connected with our school community. We love sharing our story — and we’d love for you to be part of it!

📢 Important Front Office Update
Panda families,
Beginning immediately, all visitors will be asked to speak into the speaker box before being buzzed into the front office. We understand this is a change from past practice, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation as we follow updated district safety guidelines. Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and secure!

Panda families, a friendly reminder that school will be closed on Monday, September 1st in honor of Labor Day. We hope all our Panda families enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend!

Free Tutoring for Students! Students now have free access to Varsity Tutors through their Blended Learning account! They can connect with live tutors, get help in any subject, and use tools designed to make learning easier and more engaging. Log in through Blended Learning to get started!

Panda Families, We’re excited to launch Week 2 and continue building a strong and successful school year together! Dismissal Reminders: - Car Riders (K–5): Dismissal begins at 2:25 PM. - Walkers, Bus Riders, and Extended Day: Regular dismissal at 3:00 PM. For our car rider families: - Please use your turn signal when entering the car line for safety and smooth traffic flow. Be sure to display your car rider tag clearly to help us move the line efficiently. When exiting the car rider circle, you must turn right. ⚠️ Left turns onto St. Augustine Road are prohibited during rush hour. This is a traffic violation and can result in a ticket. Left turns also cause significant delays in the car line. Uniform Reminder: Please ensure your child wears their uniform every day. If you need any assistance with uniforms, don’t hesitate to contact us our front office — we’re here to help! We’re looking forward to an awesome Week 2. Go Pandas!

San Jose Elementary – 1st Day Reminders

📌 Label backpack w/ child’s name, teacher, & dismissal type.
🚌 Bus riders: Add bus # & emergency info inside. Kdg riders need a signed consent form—stop by the bus rider tent to sign.
⏰ Arrive 8:00–8:30 AM for breakfast.
🚶‍♂️ No classroom walk-ins. VPK & K families may wait in cafeteria.
🚗 No parking in front. Park in back field via Ballard Oaks.
📦 Supply drop-off at front & car rider circle.
🏷️ Pick up car rider tags in front of school.
👕 Uniforms required. Pickup orders in front office after 8:45 AM.
⏳ Dismissal: VPK 1:45 PM, Car Riders 2:15 PM, Walkers/Bus 3:00 PM.

Let’s have a great first day! 🐼

📣 Orientation Reminder – Thursday, August 7th!

We’re excited to welcome our students and families for orientation this Thursday!
🕘 Schedule:
Grades 3–5: 9:00 AM
VPK–2nd Grade: 1:00 PM

🚗 Parking:
Please park in the back field off Ballard Oaks as front parking is limited.

🍧 Support Our School!
Kona Ice will be on campus during orientation—grab a cool treat and help support our school fundraiser! A portion of all sales goes directly back to our school. 💙

We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off a great school year together! 🎉📚

🎒✨Back to School Orientation on Thursday 8/7! ✨🎒

Families, here’s everything you need to know to be prepared for a strong start to the school year!
👕 Uniform Orders:
Order uniforms online. Order here: https://totalimpactjax.com/san-jose-elementary-school

✏️ School Supplies:
Help your student start strong by bringing their grade-level supplies to Orientation.
📋 Supply lists available here: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/sjes/page/school-supply-list

📅 Orientation – Meet Your Teachers!
Join us on Thursday, August 7 at San Jose Elementary:
Grades 3–5: 9:00 AM
Grades VPK–2: 1:30 PM

We can't wait to welcome you back!

Panda families, looking for something fun (and FREE) to do TOMORROW? 🎉Join us at the Back to School Bash this Saturday, August 2nd from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Jacksonville Fairground Expo Center!

📍 510 Fairground Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✅ FREE school supplies for the kids
✅ FREE physicals
✅ FREE food & snacks
✅ Fun games & activities
✅ Literacy resources for families
✅ Smiles, music, and more!

Come early, supplies are first come, first served!