CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!
Don’t forget! Our Month of the Military Child Flag Raising Ceremony is happening tomorrow morning!
📅 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Courtyard
We look forward to honoring our military-connected students and families together. 🇺🇸
If you are a military family and plan to attend, please be sure you have contacted the front office for reserved seating.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💜
#SabalPalmElementary #MilitaryChildMonth #PurpleUp
We are asking all families to take a few moments to complete the form linked below:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GGZL9QzQpj
This form will help us gather important information so we can continue to support your child and ensure we have the most up-to-date details on file.
The form is quick and easy to complete and can be accessed from any device. (It is a secure Microsoft form, which allows schools to safely collect and review responses in real time.)
We kindly ask that all families complete the form by May 22nd.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for supporting Team Sabal. We appreciate you taking the time to help us stay connected and informed.
All In, All Year,
Dr. Felts
Principal, Sabal Palm Elementary
#TeamSPE #AllInAllYear #HWPO
✏️📚 4th and 5th Grade B.E.S.T. Writing Assessment Tomorrow! 📚✏️
Good luck to our amazing 4th and 5th grade students as they take the B.E.S.T. Writing Assessment tomorrow! 📝✨
We know you have worked hard and are ready to show what you know! 💪
Parents, please help your child be successful by ensuring they:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Arrive to school on time
Let’s cheer on our 4th and 5th graders as they do their best! 💙
#SabalPalmElementary #BESTWriting #StudentSuccess #YouGotThis
Sabal Palm Elementary proudly invites our families to join us as we honor and celebrate our military-connected students during the Month of the Military Child.
📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Courtyard
We are honored to welcome Lt Col Nicholas Wittman, USMC (Ret.) as our special guest speaker.
💜 Military families wishing to attend will have reserved seating. Please call the front office by March 30 to RSVP at (904) 221-7169.
Join us as we recognize the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military children!
#SabalPalmElementary #MilitaryChildMonth #PurpleUp #SabalPalmProud
Spots for Camp Odyssey: All Stars at Sabal Palm Elementary are filling up FAST — and we don’t want your child to miss out! ☀️🏀🎨
This summer is going to be packed with:
✨ Fun with friends
🏀 Exciting sports & games
🎨 Creative arts & crafts
🍳 Hands-on cooking activities
💦 Water days & outdoor fun
Our camp keeps kids active, engaged, and smiling all day long in a safe, structured environment with an amazing staff!
📅 June 8th – July 24th
⏰ 8AM – 5PM
👧👦 Grades K–5
⚠️ Don’t wait — spots are going QUICKLY!
👉 Sign up NOW before we’re full!
📞 904-221-7169
🔗 https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/summer-camp
Let’s make this a summer they’ll never forget! 💙
Hey Flamingo Families!! 🦩💖
Don’t forget — Cone & Cream Spirit Night is happening TODAY!
📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come out, cool off with some delicious ice cream, and support one of our favorite local, family-owned businesses — Cone & Cream! 🍨💕
A portion of all sales during this time will be donated right back to our school 🎉
💗 We will be stopping by to show some love — we’d LOVE to see you there too!
💗 Bring your friends, family, and neighbors!
💗 Treat yourself while supporting our school — it’s a win-win!
Let’s pack the place and show Cone & Cream how much our Flamingo community appreciates them! 🦩✨
#FantasticFlamingos #SpiritNight #SupportLocal #ConeAndCream #SPEPride
I want to take a moment to both celebrate and speak honestly with our school community.
Over the past three years, our PTA has done incredible work to support Sabal Palm Elementary. From organizing events, to supporting our teachers and students behind the scenes, to helping create meaningful experiences for our school community, their impact has been felt by all of us.
At the heart of that work are three individuals who have carried the majority of the responsibility: Mrs. Mertz, Mrs. McFadden, and Mrs. Iselin. Their dedication, time, and heart for our school have not gone unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for everything they have poured into Team Sabal.
However, the reality is this, it is not sustainable.
Our PTA has been spread very thin, with the same small group carrying the weight year after year. Despite efforts to increase involvement, including adding grade-level performances to PTA meetings this year to bring more families into the fold, we have not seen the level of engagement needed to continue.
If we continue on this path, there is a very real possibility that Sabal Palm will not have a PTA next school year.
We cannot let that happen.
Our PTA plays a critical role in building school culture, supporting staff, and creating opportunities for our students. But it takes a team, not just a few.
We are asking for your help.
Whether you are a parent, guardian, or staff member, there is a place for you. Getting involved does not mean you have to take on everything. It means showing up, lending a hand, and being part of something that directly impacts our students and school community.
If you have ever enjoyed a PTA event, appreciated support provided to classrooms, or simply want to make a difference, now is the time to step in.
Please reach out if you are willing to serve, support, or learn more about how you can get involved. We need you.
Let’s be All In, All Year, for our students and for each other.
With appreciation and urgency,
Principal Felts
Help us raise money for our amazing Safety Patrols! 🎉
🪱 Dirt Cups – $2
🥔 Chips – $1
💵 Cash Only
📅 Friday, March 27th
⏰ During Lunch
All proceeds go directly toward supporting our student patrols and the great work they do around our school every day! 🙌
Send your student with cash and let them enjoy a fun treat while supporting a great cause! 💚
#SabalPalmElementary #StudentLeaders #SafetyPatrols #SchoolFundraiser
Our Cone & Cream Spirit Night is just a couple days away! 🦩💖
📅 This Friday, March 27
⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Let’s start making those dessert plans now 👀🍨
💗 Grab your family after school
💗 Meet up with friends
💗 Skip cooking and treat yourself instead!
Every scoop helps support our school, and we LOVE showing up for the local businesses that support us all year long 💕
Let’s make this our biggest turnout yet! 🎉
#FantasticFlamingos #AlmostFriday #SpiritNight #ConeAndCream #SupportLocal
REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
We’ve got a SWEET event coming up this week! 🦩💖
Join us for our next Spirit Night at Cone & Cream — one of our favorite local, family-owned businesses! 🍨
📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy a night out with your family while supporting our school — a portion of all sales will be donated back to our school! 🎉
💗 Ice cream, treats, and fun for everyone
💗 The perfect excuse for a family night out
💗 Support local AND support our school
Go ahead and make your plans now… you won’t want to miss this one!
#FantasticFlamingos #SpiritNight #SupportLocal #ConeAndCream
🚨 ENROLLMENT OPENS TODAY! 🚨
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Odyssey: All Stars at Sabal Palm Elementary — and don’t wait… spots fill FAST! ☀️🏀🎨
Give your child a summer packed with:
✨ New friendships
🏀 Sports & team games
🎨 Arts & crafts
🍳 Cooking fun
💦 Water days & outdoor adventures
This is more than just a camp — it’s a place where kids stay active, build confidence, and create amazing memories all summer long!
💥 Safe, structured, and FUN environment
💥 Engaging activities every day
💥 Caring, experienced staff
📅 June 8th – July 24th
⏰ 8AM – 5PM
👧👦 Grades K–5
⚠️ Enrollment starts NOW and spots will go QUICKLY — don’t miss out!
⚠️Priority enrollment will be given to families who enroll full-time.
👉 Sign up today!
📞 904-221-7169
🔗 https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/summer-camp
Let’s make this the BEST summer yet! 💙
There will be NO SCHOOL at Sabal Palm Elementary from March 16 – March 23.
We hope all of our Sabal Palm families enjoy a fun, safe, and relaxing Spring Break! ☀️🌴
Students will return to school refreshed and ready to learn when classes resume. We can’t wait to see everyone back soon!
#SabalPalmElementary #SpringBreak #NoSchool #SabalPalmFamily
🌟 Inclusion Carnival – April 10th! 🌟
Our school is excited to host the Inclusion Carnival on April 10th, a special event that celebrates diversity, friendship, and kindness!
Through fun games and activities during resource time, students will have the opportunity to:
Meet and mingle with classmates they may not know
Build understanding, empathy, and supportive friendships
Celebrate that even though we may be different, together we create a safe and happy school community where we all support each other
We also need adult volunteers to help run game stations and make the event a success, as well as donations to our Amazon wish list to make the carnival extra special.
💖 Sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A8A62BABFDC25-62914840-inclusion
🎁 Check out our wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1GBSMTPLBZOY5?ref_=wl_share
Let’s come together to make this a fun, meaningful, and unforgettable experience for all students!
Treat your family while supporting our school!
Join us at Cone & Cream for a School-Wide Spirit Night on:
📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy their freshly made ice cream, delicious treats, and dairy-free options while spending time with friends from our Sabal Palm community!
✨ A percentage of all sales during Spirit Night will be donated back to support our school and students!
💙 The owner’s students are Sabal Palm alumni, and they have supported our school through multiple spirit nights and community events. Let’s show them how much our Flamingo family appreciates them!
Bring your friends, classmates, and family and make it a sweet night out! 🍨
#SabalPalmPTA #SpiritNight #SupportLocal #FantasticFlamingos
At Sabal Palm Elementary, we are celebrating the incredible impact that art and music have on our students. These programs inspire creativity, build confidence, and give our students meaningful ways to express themselves.
To help celebrate, please consider donating to support our Art and Music programs. Every dollar donated goes directly toward serving our students and enhancing these important programs.
📲 Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the website below to make a donation.
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/77163/76/False/True
Thank you for supporting the arts and helping our students continue to create, perform, and shine! 🌴💙
#SabalPalmElementary #ArtsInOurSchoolsMonth #SupportTheArts #StudentCreativity
Duval County Public School is excited to announce college scholarship opportunities available to students currently in grades K-8 attending a DCPS high school and are a US citizen thanks to our partnership with Florida Prepaid. One qualifying student will receive the Florida Prepaid Scholarship! Interested candidates should complete the scholarship application via the link below. The deadline to apply is March 24, 2026.
Scholarship Link: 2025-2026 Florida Prepaid Scholarship Application Grades K-8 – Fill out form
Get ready for a cool treat! The Kona Ice truck will be on campus Thursday, March 12th from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing shaved ice during the school day.
💲 Pricing:
• Kiddie – $3
• Klassic – $4
• King – $5
• Color-Changing Reusable Cup – $6
• Refills – $4
Students can choose their size and then pick from a variety of delicious flavors like Tiger’s Blood, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon Wave, Ninja Cherry, Piña Colada, and more!
📌 Please send cash with your student if they would like to participate.
It’s going to be a sweet and refreshing day at Sabal Palm! ☀️🍧
Our March Parent Newsletter is live and packed with important dates, upcoming events, and ways we’re supporting student growth this month.
📅 Take a few minutes to check it out and stay connected with all things Sabal Palm.
Together, we’re All In, All Year! 💪🌴
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