On Tuesday, the 5th, and Wednesday, the 6th, students will take their FAST ELA test. Please make sure your little pandas get to bed early and arrive at school on time.

May the 4th Be With You! ⭐
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! 💛
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! 💛

Hello Panda Families 🐼,
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!
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!

Hello Panda Families 🐼,
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! 💛
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! 💛

Join us in celebrating our fearless leader, Dr. Gomez, on Principal’s Day!
Thank you for the energy and positivity you bring each day to strengthen our school culture. Your commitment to ensuring every student succeeds is evident in the way you support our staff, students, and families.
We truly appreciate and value all that you do. 🐼❤️
With gratitude,
Your Panda Family



Families, please see the flyer for a DCPS community fair at a local elementary school. Many helpful resources will be available for families!
Familias, por favor vean el volante sobre una feria comunitaria de DCPS en una escuela primaria local. ¡Habrá muchos recursos disponibles para las familias!
Familias, por favor vean el volante sobre una feria comunitaria de DCPS en una escuela primaria local. ¡Habrá muchos recursos disponibles para las familias!


Panda families, Does your child need dental care? Please see the flyer for information about free dental services available for students. Appointments are offered on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to support their child’s health. To schedule an appointment, please text 904-364-4317. Please do not call. Text messages only.

Eviction Assistance

🐼✨ Our Pandas are ready to shine! ✨🐼 Today’s Growth Parade filled our halls with cheers as our K–2 students were celebrated and sent off with confidence for PM3! 🎉
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! 💚
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! 💚




Attention Families!
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.
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.

Families, please come out and support our Drama Club!
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!
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!

We are excited to offer FREE Citizenship Classes for our San Jose Elementary community!
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
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


Panda Families,
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! 🌸
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! 🌸


Empowering Gifted Minds Mini Conference

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! 🐼✨


📢 No School Reminder, Panda Families! 🐼 There will be no school from Friday, April 3 through Tuesday, April 7. 📚 Students will return to school on Wednesday, April 8.
We hope our Panda scholars enjoy the extended break, rest, and recharge! We look forward to welcoming everyone back ready to learn. Go Pandas!

🐼🌸 San Jose Elementary Panda Press – April is Here! 🌸🐼
Greetings Panda Family! Get ready for a paws-itively amazing April filled with learning, laughter, and fun! Here’s what’s coming up:
✨🐾 April 6–10
Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
Thank you to our amazing APs for all you do to support our Panda family! 💙🐼
🌸🐾 April 10 – A Double Panda Event!
🎓 SAC FAST Parent Workshop | 4:30–5:00 PM
🎉 Spring Festival | 5:00–7:00 PM
Bring the whole family for an evening full of fun, smiles, and Panda pride!
🎭🐾 April 17–18
Panda Drama Club Presents: “Seussical”
Oh, the places our Pandas will go—don’t miss this spectacular show!
📚🐾 April 21–23
K–2 PM3 STAR Testing
Show what you know, Pandas—you’ve got this! Shine bright! ⭐...
Greetings Panda Family! Get ready for a paws-itively amazing April filled with learning, laughter, and fun! Here’s what’s coming up:
✨🐾 April 6–10
Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
Thank you to our amazing APs for all you do to support our Panda family! 💙🐼
🌸🐾 April 10 – A Double Panda Event!
🎓 SAC FAST Parent Workshop | 4:30–5:00 PM
🎉 Spring Festival | 5:00–7:00 PM
Bring the whole family for an evening full of fun, smiles, and Panda pride!
🎭🐾 April 17–18
Panda Drama Club Presents: “Seussical”
Oh, the places our Pandas will go—don’t miss this spectacular show!
📚🐾 April 21–23
K–2 PM3 STAR Testing
Show what you know, Pandas—you’ve got this! Shine bright! ⭐...

Join us for our Spring Festival in the cafeteria on April 10th from 5:00–7:00 PM!
Complete an application for a chance to enter our raffle and win a prize. Plus, receive free books to help strengthen your child’s reading skills.
Complete an application for a chance to enter our raffle and win a prize. Plus, receive free books to help strengthen your child’s reading skills.


Please join us for our Developmental Meeting/SAC/BeNICe meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30 in the cafeteria.



St. Vincent’s Mobile Health Unit

