Join us as we celebrate Grandparents Day with a fun-filled evening at Sabal Palm Elementary! 🦩
📅 Monday, September 8
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Multipurpose Room & Cafeteria
✨ Enjoy exciting games, activities, and unforgettable family memories together. Bring the whole family for laughter, fun, and celebration!
We can’t wait to see our amazing grandparents and families tonight! 💚💗
#SabalPalmElementary #GrandparentsNight #FamilyFun #AllInAllYear

Inside you’ll find:
✅ Character Trait Focus: Responsibility
✅ Upcoming events – Pancakes w/ Principal, Grandparents Night, PTA Dances, STEM Night & more
✅ NEW Bi-Weekly Parent Playbook info
✅ Arrival/dismissal reminders & updated lunch info
✅ Volunteer, bus, and student ID updates
Check it out here 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/d1fym
#TeamSabal #AllInAllYear #FlamingoFamily

📅 Monday, September 8th
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Bring your grandparents (or a special loved one!) for an evening filled with games, activities, and fun. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to make memories together and celebrate the amazing role grandparents play in our lives. 💖
We can’t wait to see our Sabal Palm families there! 🦩🌴


Family Safety Reminder
At Sabal Palm, the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. To help us maintain a secure environment, please keep the following procedures in mind when visiting our campus:
Bring your photo ID – All visitors must present a valid ID to enter the building. No pictures of your ID will be accepted.
Front Office Greeting – When you arrive, you will be greeted by our staff and asked how we can assist you.
ID Verification Before Entry – You will be asked to show your ID to the front office camera before being buzzed inside.
Plan Ahead – Please allow extra time when visiting, especially for campus-wide events, as ID checks may take longer with a higher volume of visitors.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our Flamingo Family safe and secure. 💗🦩

Team Sabal, we’re keeping the year moving strong with your Parent Playbook — the quick guide you need for the next two weeks!
Inside this edition you’ll find:
✅ Arrival & dismissal reminders
✅ School meals and safety procedures
✅ Key contact numbers for fast reference
✅ Upcoming events and important dates
✅ Volunteer clearance and information
✅ The 2025–26 DCPS District Calendar
📥 View the Parent Playbook here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGv-BUPNEY/Aw_NdDPJZsHR7AyLcKc2tQ/view?utm_content=DAGv-BUPNEY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h3a177f6888



We can’t wait to welcome our families to Open House! 🦩💚💗
📅 September 4th @ 5:00 PM
➡️ Grades K, 2, 4 & ALL CSS/PI Classes
🕔 Session 1: 5:00–5:30
🕠 Session 2: 5:30–6:00
📅 September 11th @ 5:00 PM
➡️ Grades 1, 3, 5
🕔 Session 1: 5:00–5:30
🕠 Session 2: 5:30–6:00
📌 Extended Day families: Please sign out your child BEFORE Open House.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing all the amazing things happening this school year! 🌟
#SabalPalmElementary #OpenHouse #FlamingoPride #AllInAllYear

Join us for Sabal Palm Elementary’s Spirit Night at Cone & Cream!
📍 2771 Monument Rd, Suite 36, Jacksonville, FL 32225
⏰ Friday, August 22 | 3–9 PM
✨ 15% of all proceeds will go directly to support our PTA—helping us provide even more for our students and school community.
Bring your family, grab a sweet treat, and let’s show our Flamingo Pride! 🦩💗💚
#SabalPalmElementary #SpiritNight #AllInAllYear #PTASupport


Join us at Cone & Cream from 3–9 PM and help support Sabal Palm Elementary PTA! 💗💚
📍 2771 Monument Rd, Suite 36, Jacksonville, FL 32225
⏰ Friday, August 22 | 3–9 PM
💵 15% of all proceeds will go back to our school!
Come enjoy a sweet treat with family and friends while giving back to our school community! 🦩💖
#SabalPalmElementary #SpiritNight #AllInAllYear #PTASupport

📅 October 17
🕒 During Resource Time
Students who have:
✅ 90% or higher in Conduct
✅ No Referrals
…are invited to join us for an ALL-STAR CELEBRATION! 🎉
Bring your “A” game this quarter and we’ll see YOU at the Victory Bash!
#SabalPalmElementary #VictoryBash #AllInAllYear #StudentSuccess #FlamingoPride

97% of girls say they’ve learned critical life skills through this program—and now it’s your turn to join!
🗓 Online Registration Opens: August 18
🏃♀️ Program Starts: Week of September 15, 2025
💵 Fee: $50–$130 (based on household income, payment plans available)
📍 First come, first served!
🌟 Don’t miss this chance for your girl to build confidence, friendships, and healthy habits that last a lifetime.
👉 Register at www.gotrnefl.org
#GirlsOnTheRun #Confidence #StrongerEveryDay #SabalPalmElementary

Join us for a Sabal Palm Elementary Spirit Night at Cone & Cream!
📅 Friday, August 22
🕒 3:00–9:00 PM
📍 2771 Monument Rd, Suite 36, Jacksonville, FL 32225
✨ 15% of all proceeds will go directly to support the Sabal Palm PTA!
Bring your family, enjoy some delicious ice cream, and help our school at the same time. 💗💚
#SabalPalmElementary #SpiritNight #PTAFundraiser #SweetSupport #AllInAllYear

All gates will close promptly at 8:25 each morning. This allows us to get our students inside and ready for instruction to begin promptly at 8:30. If you arrive after 8:25, plan to drop your student off at the front office.
Thank you,
Principal Felts
Team Sabal, we’re kicking off the year with a new tool to keep you informed and organized — the Parent Playbook for August 11–22 is ready!
Inside, you’ll find:
✅ Important reminders for arrival, dismissal, bus riders, and school meals
✅ Key contact numbers and safety procedures
✅ Upcoming events and important dates
✅ The 2025–26 DCPS district calendar
📥 View the Parent Playbook here:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGv-BUPNEY/801jv2giYCoIq5ZN99gRPg/view?utm_content=DAGv-BUPNEY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h37d09856e8
📚 How the Parent Playbook is Different from the Monthly Parent Newsletter
We now have two ways to keep you connected — each with a different purpose:
Parent Playbook
- Quick-reference guide for the next two weeks
- Bulleted, easy to scan, focused on logistics and key reminders
- Perfect for daily planning and “at-a-glance” info you need right now
- Sent every one-two weeks
Monthly Parent Newsletter
- Deeper dive into school culture, student/staff highlights, and big-picture updates
- More photos, stories, and celebrations
- Explains the “why” behind our programs and initiatives
- Sent once a month
💡 How We’ll Use Them Together
Think of the Parent Newsletter as your magazine — full of stories and inspiration — and the Parent Playbook as your game plan — your cheat sheet for the next one-two weeks. Together, they’ll make sure you never miss an important detail and always feel connected to the heart of Team Sabal.
Let’s make it a great start — All In, All Year! 💙🦩
#TeamSabal #AllInAllYear #SabalSideline #ParentPlaybook

TONIGHT – Wednesday, August 13
Join us for our SAC & PTA Meetings in the Multipurpose Room!
✨ No pressure to commit—just come share your ideas and be part of our amazing school community!
🕔 SAC Meeting: 5:00 PM
🕕 PTA Meeting: 6:00 PM
📍 Sabal Palm Elementary
💚 Let’s make this year the best one yet—together! 💗
#SabalPalmElementary #AllInAllYear #SchoolCommunity #PTA #SAC #ParentPower

Sabal Palm Families — we are still accepting applications for our Extended Day program for the 2025–26 school year!
✨ Only a few spots remain — secure your child’s place today!
🎉 We have many new and exciting things planned for this year, including engaging activities, enrichment opportunities, and fun surprises!
🕒 Hours: 7–8 AM & 3–6 PM
💻 Register now: https://duvalschools.reg.eleyo.com
Don’t miss out — once spots are gone, they’re gone! 🚀
#SabalPalmElementary #ExtendedDay #FewSpotsLeft #TeamPalm #RegisterNow

🌟 Thank You for a Fantastic First Day! 🌟
Team Sabal families — we made it through the first day, even with a PikMyKid regional outage! 💙 Your patience, smiles, and support helped make today a success for our students.
A few reminders as we settle into routines:
In Case You Missed It: Here is the link to our Back to School Parent Newsletter with lots of helpful information: https://secure.smore.com/n/f1sc2
🚗 Morning Drop-Off
Park & Walk Families: Please park in Flamingo Forest or the ESE Dirt Lot — not in the Faculty Parking Lot, as that is our bus loop.
Car Loop Gate: Closes at 8:35 AM tomorrow (Tuesday). Beginning Wednesday, it will close at 8:25 AM.
Please plan to exit campus by 8:40 AM so learning can begin on time.
📲 Dismissal Changes
Must be updated in PikMyKid — changes cannot be made over the phone.
🥗 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
Available on the DCPS Website — apply today.
📱 Stay Connected
* Continue to monitor Rooms in your DCPS app for classroom updates and important announcements.
* If you haven't already - make sure you have that Focus account up and running, to include updated Emergency Contact info!
Thank you for helping us keep our mornings and afternoons safe and efficient — here’s to an amazing year! 💛🦩
#TeamSPE #AllInAllYear #HWPO

The halls are quiet, the classrooms are ready, and our team is set for an incredible year! Tomorrow, the season begins—and we’re going ALL IN, ALL YEAR for learning, teamwork, and success at Sabal Palm! 💪🦩
✨ Rest up tonight, Flamingos—tomorrow we soar!
💖 Let’s make 2025–2026 a CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR!
#TeamSabalPalm #FlamingoPride #AllInAllYear #BackToSchool2025 #ChampionshipYear #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

We’re kicking off the year with the sweet smell of success… 🍉🍇🍋
Smencils are back and better than ever — and they’re on sale THIS THURSDAY during orientation!
🖊️ $2 each — Cash Only
📍 Find us outside the Multi-Purpose Room
🚸 All proceeds support our amazing Safety Patrols
Come grab your favorite scented pencil and support the leaders who help keep our school safe! 🌟
Let’s make this year the best one yet — and the best-smelling! 😄

