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


Calling All Panda Families! We need your help to make this year’s Trunk or Treat a fun and festive event for our students!
🍭 Candy & Treat Donations:
Please consider donating a bag of candy or other fun treats by Thursday, 10/30/25.
Donations can be dropped off in the front office or sent in with your child.
🚗 Volunteers Needed:
We’re also looking for volunteers to decorate their cars and help distribute candy during the event.
This event is open to everyone, so please spread the word to friends and family who may want to join in!
📅 Volunteer Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, 10/24/25
https://dcps.questionpro.com/t/AccsvZ7PQR
Thank you for supporting our Panda community and helping us create a spooky good time for the kids! 🐼🎉






Take a night off from cooking and support San Jose at the same time!
Join us for a Family Spirit Night at Jersey Mike’s on Wednesday, October 15th from 3:00–7:00pm.
📍 Jersey Mike’s
🕒 Wednesday, October 15 | 3:00–7pm
💰 20% of all proceeds will be donated back to San Jose!
It’s an easy (and delicious!) way to support our school — just stop by, enjoy a sub with your family, and let them know you’re there for the San Jose fundraiser.
Thank you for your continued support — we hope to see you there!
Go Pandas! 🐼💙

Panda Families, As we come to the end of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, we invite all of our amazing students to join us one more time in honoring the rich cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latin American communities.
🎉Friday, October 10th: We encourage students to wear a cultural shirt, jersey, or outfit that represents a Hispanic country or simply dress in the flag colors of a country they want to honor. It’s a fun way to show pride, learn about different cultures, and close out this meaningful month together!
👕 Not sure what to wear?
No worries! A simple T-shirt with the country’s name, a soccer jersey, or wearing red, yellow, blue, or green (colors from many Hispanic flags) is a great way to join in.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of diversity, heritage, and pride!

Also, please remember there will be no school on Monday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 14th.
Thank you for your continued support—Go Pandas!


#PandaStrong #Duuuval

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! 🐼💙



📅 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!


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!

