We are excited to celebrate our amazing students at our upcoming Award Ceremonies! 🎉
Please note that awards will ONLY be given for:
🏅 A Honor Roll
🏅 A/B Honor Roll
🏅 Citizenship
🏅 Perfect Attendance for the ENTIRE school year
We can’t wait to recognize our hardworking pandas for their dedication, leadership, and outstanding achievements! 💙🐼💛
Be sure to check the ceremony schedule below and join us as we celebrate our San Jose Elementary stars!

Our state testing dates are quickly approaching for students in 3rd–5th grade! Please help your panda cubs be ready to shine by making sure they: ✨
💤 Get a good night’s sleep
🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive at school on time
💙 Come ready to do their very best
🗓️ Testing Schedule:
✏️ May 14 – ELA/Math (3rd–5th)
✏️ May 15 – ELA/Math (3rd–5th)
🔬 May 19 – Science/Math (3rd–5th)
➕ May 20 – Math (5th Grade)
We know our pandas are going to ROCK the test! 🐼🌟 #PandaPride #TestingSeason #SJEPandas

San Jose Elementary is excited to celebrate the amazing talents, cultures, and language learning of our Dual Language students! 🎉📚
🗓️ May 21st
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 San Jose Elementary Cafeteria
Come enjoy an evening filled with student presentations, creativity, and the beauty of bilingual learning! 💬✨
We can’t wait to see our panda families there as we celebrate the power of language and culture together! 🐼❤️

🐼💙 3rd- 5th Grade Panda Encouragement Notes for FAST Testing! 💙🐼
Our panda scholars are getting ready to ROCK the FAST Test, and we would love your help filling their hearts with encouragement! ✨
Parents/Guardians can send a special note to cheer on their student in one of these easy ways:
📝 Complete the online form https://forms.office.com/r/V1zMjzCrSh?origin=lprLink
🏫 Visit the front office to fill one out
✉️ Send a handwritten note in an envelope to the front office
Whether it’s a sweet message, a favorite quote, or a simple “You’ve got this!” — your words can help our students feel confident, calm, and ready to shine! 🌟
Let’s work together to remind our panda students just how smart, strong, and amazing they are! 🐾💚


Panda Families 🐼,
As our 3rd graders gear up to conquer the PM3 Reading assessment this week, we’re cheering them on in a fun and spirited way!
On Monday, May 4th, we invite all elementary students to join in the excitement by dressing up in Star Wars-themed attire. Let’s come together as a Panda Family to show our support and encouragement for our 3rd grade students as they give their best effort! Let’s make it a day full of energy, encouragement, and Panda pride!
Go Pandas! 💛

This is a friendly reminder that you should have received our flyer with information about Teacher Appreciation.
We invite you to join us in celebrating our amazing teachers who give so much to our students every day. Thank you for your support in helping us make them feel valued and appreciated!
Go Pandas!

Our PTA is raising funds to support end-of-year celebrations. Please send $2 with your child to purchase a treat from the Panda Store. The Panda Store will be open daily from Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th. Thank you for your support! 💛
Hola familias Panda 🐼, Nuestro PTA está recaudando fondos para apoyar las celebraciones de fin de año. Por favor envíe $2 con su estudiante para comprar un snack en nuestra tienda Panda. La tienda Panda estará abierta todos los días desde el lunes 4 de mayo hasta el viernes 8 de mayo. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! 💛




Familias, por favor vean el volante sobre una feria comunitaria de DCPS en una escuela primaria local. ¡Habrá muchos recursos disponibles para las familias!




Families, you can help your child do their best this week:
😴 Get a good night’s sleep
🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast
🤗 Give a “you’ve got this!” hug
Let’s continue to lift our students up as they show what they know—we believe in you, Pandas! 💚




Looking for a summer program for your child? Consider enrolling them in our 7-week summer basketball camp, starting June 15th!
To register, simply scan the QR code or visit jaxpal.org.
For more information, please contact Officer Lynetta Cook, Northside Basketball Coordinator for the Police Athletic League, at Lynetta.Cook@jaxsheriff.org.

Join us for Seussical Kids on:
Friday, April 17th at 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 18th at 112:00 PM
The performance will take place in the school cafeteria.
Admission is a $5 donation, and concession items will be available for $1 each.
We hope to see you there!

This is a great opportunity for our families to take the next step toward citizenship in a supportive and welcoming environment. 💛
🗓 Wednesdays | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
📅 Starting April 15th
⏳ 12-week program
💲 Completely FREE
Whether you're ready to begin your journey or know someone who is, we encourage you to sign up today!
✨ Let’s grow together as a community—please help us spread the word to friends, neighbors, and family members who may benefit.
At San Jose Elementary, we believe in supporting the whole family. 💫
¡Juntos somos más fuertes! #PandaStrong


Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and excitement at our Spring Festival on Friday, April 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! Bring your family and enjoy a variety of activities designed for everyone to have a great time.
🎉 Event Highlights:
• Bounce House, Carnival Games & Train Rides: Enjoy unlimited fun on the bounce house, try your luck at carnival games, and hop on a charming train ride—all for just $5 🚂.
• Dunk Tank Fun: Take aim and dunk a staff members for only $1 per ball 💦.
• Tasty Treats: Grab snacks for $1 each—chips, water, and Capri Sun—to stay refreshed.
• Freebies: Sign up for free books, and don’t miss free Jersey Mike’s mini subs while supplies last!
We can’t wait to celebrate spring with you! 🌸



Panda families, join me in wishing a Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week to two incredible school leaders, Ms. Charles-Jones and Mr. Ritz! 🐼💛We are so grateful for all that they do—today and every day. Go Pandas! 🐼✨



