Get ready for an EPIC classroom competition… it’s time for our Safety Patrol Coin War Fundraiser! 🦩
🗓 April 20 – April 24
🏆 THE CHALLENGE:
Bring in coins ALL week long and help your class collect the MOST money 💪
🍦 THE PRIZE:
The TOP class wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🎉
💥 Here’s how it works:
✔️ Students will bring coins to school each day
✔️ Safety Patrols will collect zipper pouches every afternoon
✔️ Daily totals will be counted
✔️ 🥇 Top 3 classes announced EVERY DAY!
🚨 This is a full-on competition… so start saving those coins NOW!
Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters… it ALL adds up!
👀 Who will take the lead?
👑 Which class will come out on top?
Let’s make this FUN, competitive, and full of school spirit while supporting our amazing Safety Patrols!
💰 Bring your coins. Help your class WIN. Earn that ice cream party! 🍦🔥
#TeamSPE #AllInAllYear #CoinWar #FlamingosCompete #HWPO

Sabal Palm Flamingos… it’s YOUR time to shine! 🦩✨
We are looking for MORE 4th & 5th grade students to step up and be part of Talent Show 2026—FINAL auditions are happening MONDAY!
🎶 Sing?
💃 Dance?
🎭 Act?
🎸 Play an instrument?
😂 Tell jokes or perform something unique?
Whatever your talent is… we want to see it! This is your chance to build confidence, have fun, and shine on stage!
📅 FINAL Audition Date:
• 4th & 5th Grade: Monday, April 20
⏰ 3:30 PM (prompt start)
📍 Enter through the Faculty Parking Lot / Back Doors
👨👩👧 Parents MUST attend auditions with their child
🚨 We REALLY need more participants to make this show amazing! Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special and perform in front of your friends and family!
🌟 Big News: Every student who auditions with a school-appropriate act will be part of the show—because at Sabal Palm, EVERYONE shines! 💖
🎬 Talent Show Night:
🗓 May 15, 2026 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Let’s come together, be brave, and make this Talent Show unforgettable! 🌟
#TeamSPE #AllInAllYear #ShowYourTalent #EveryoneShines #FlamingosShine

Sabal Palm Flamingos… it’s YOUR time to shine! 🦩✨
We are looking for MORE amazing 4th and 5th grade students to step up and show off their talents at this year’s Talent Show 2026 — and auditions are happening THIS MONDAY!
🎶 Do you sing?
💃 Dance?
🎭 Act?
🎸 Play an instrument?
😂 Tell jokes?
Whatever your talent is… we want to see it! This is your chance to build confidence, have fun, and be part of an unforgettable event!
📅 4th and 5th Grade Auditions: Monday, April 20
⏰ 3:10 PM – 4:30 PM
👨👩👧 Parents must attend auditions with their child
🚨 We need more participants to make this show amazing! Don’t miss out on your chance to be on stage and shine in front of your friends and family. All 4th and 5th graders still have a chance to audition on Monday!
💡 Remember:
✔️ Participation is optional—but highly encouraged!
✔️ You must attend auditions to be in the show
✔️ Bring your energy, creativity, and confidence!
🌟 Big News:
Every student who auditions with a school-appropriate act will be part of the show! Everyone shines at Sabal!
🎬 Talent Show Night:
🗓 May 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
Let’s make this Talent Show one to remember! 🌟
#TeamSPE #AllInAllYear #ShowYourTalent #FlamingosShine

Sabal Palm Elementary families, it’s time to mark your calendars! Our F.A.S.T. Assessments are coming up, and we want all of our students to feel confident, prepared, and ready to shine. 🌟
Here’s a quick breakdown by grade level:
🟢 Kindergarten
• ELA: April 20 – April 24
• Math: April 27 – May 1
🟡 1st Grade
• ELA: April 20 – April 24
• Math: April 27 – May 1
🟣 2nd Grade
• ELA/Math: April 21 – April 24
🔴 3rd Grade
• ELA/Math: May 5 & May 7
🔵 4th Grade
• B.E.S.T. Writing: March 31
• ELA/Math: May 4 & May 6
🟠 5th Grade
• B.E.S.T. Writing: March 31
• ELA/Math/Science: May 4, May 6, & May 12
⏰ Reminder: Please make sure your child is at school on time by 8:30 AM each day of testing!
💡 Help your child succeed by ensuring they:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive on time and ready to do their best
We are so proud of our students and know they will do amazing things! 💪🦩 #TeamSPE #AllInAllYear #TestingReady

Get ready, Fantastic Flamingos! Our Sabal Palm Elementary Book Fair is just around the corner and we cannot wait to see our students discover their next favorite book.
🗓 April 20 – April 24
📖 April 20: Student Preview Day (students will make their wish lists)
🛍 April 21 – April 24: Shopping during resource times
⏰ Morning shopping available before school until 8:25 AM
🌟 Family Night – April 23 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Families are invited to come shop with their students, explore great books, and enjoy a fun community literacy evening together!
🙋♀️ Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for adult volunteers to help students select books, assist with registers, help calculate tax, and support our librarian while keeping the Book Fair running smoothly. Volunteering during your child’s resource time is a great way to be involved!
📲 Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A8A62BABFDC25-62915683-copy
We can't wait to celebrate reading, learning, and community together! 📚🦩

🌟🎡 Inclusion Spirit Week is this week Sabal Palm! 🎡🌟
We’re celebrating what makes each of us unique during Inclusion Spirit Week! 💙
Because at Sabal Palm… We’re all different. We’re all amazing. WE ALL BELONG!
👕 Spirit Days:
💚 Monday: Kindness Shirt Day
🧦 Tuesday: Crazy Sock Day
💜 Wednesday: Wear Purple + Mismatched Clothing
🏈 Thursday: Sports Team Day
🦩 Friday: Flamingo Gear & Hat Day
Let’s show our school spirit, spread kindness, and celebrate inclusion all week long! 🌈
#SabalPalmElementary #InclusionSpiritWeek #WeAllBelong #TeamSPE

🎤✨ Sabal Palm Talent Show – It’s Your Time to Shine! ✨🎤
Calling all our 4th & 5th grade stars… the stage is waiting for YOU! 🌟
Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, perform magic, or bring something totally unique… we want to see your talent shine!
📅 Audition Dates:
• 4th Grade: April 15
• 5th Grade: April 20
⏰ 3:30 PM (prompt start)
📍 Enter through the Faculty Parking Lot / Back Doors
👨👩👧 Parents must attend auditions with their child
🌟 Big News:
Every student who auditions with a school-appropriate act will be part of the show! Everyone shines at Sabal!
🎬 Talent Show Night:
🗓 May 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
This is more than a show, it’s a celebration of confidence, courage, and creativity. 💖
Let’s cheer on our students as they dream big, be brave, and shine bright!
#TeamSPE #AllInAllYear #HWPO #EveryoneShines #SabalPalmStars

🎉🎡 REMINDER: Inclusion Carnival is TOMORROW! 🎡🎉
Join us for a fun-filled day as we celebrate diversity, kindness, and inclusion at Sabal Palm Elementary! 💙
📅 Tomorrow – April 10th
We are so excited for this special event—but we still need your help! 🙌
We are looking for volunteers to help make this carnival a success for our students.
👉 Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A8A62BABFDC25-62914840-inclusion
Every helping hand makes a difference, and we truly appreciate your support in creating an amazing experience for our students!
Let’s come together as a community and make this a day to remember! 🌟
#SabalPalmElementary #InclusionMatters #SchoolCommunity #VolunteerNeeded

We are so excited about our overwhelming response for Camp Odyssey: All Stars at Sabal Palm Elementary — and spots are filling up FAST! ☀️🎉
Families are choosing our camp because:
💙 We offer one of the lowest tuition costs around
🌟 We have a strong reputation for being fun, exciting, and well-organized
😊 Counselors LOVE it. Campers LOVE it. Parents LOVE it.
This is a summer experience your child won’t want to miss!
📌 Important Enrollment Details:
👧👦 Open to students who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade
📅 Camp runs June 8th – July 24th (7 full weeks)
⚠️ Due to high demand and a tight budget, we are currently only accepting campers who can commit to the FULL 7 weeks.
⏳ Spots are going QUICKLY — and once full-time spots are gone, any remaining openings, if any, will move to limited part-time enrollment.
👉 Don’t wait — secure your child’s spot TODAY!
📞 904-221-7169
🔗 https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/summer-camp
Make this summer one they’ll never forget! 💙


There will be NO SCHOOL from April 3 – April 7.
We hope all of our Sabal Palm families enjoy this well-deserved break! ☀️ Take time to relax, recharge, and make some great memories together.
We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready to learn! 💙
#SabalPalmElementary #NoSchool #Easter #FamilyTime

We need your help, Sabal Palm families! Yearbook sales are WAY lower than expected, and we don’t want any of our students to miss out on this year’s memories.
📸 From fun events and friendships to unforgettable school moments — this is something your child will treasure forever. Once they’re gone… they’re GONE.
👉 Order yours TODAY: buytheyearbook.com
🔑 School ID: 389669
⏳ Don’t wait until it’s too late — we may not have extras available later!
Let’s make sure every student has a chance to look back on an amazing year 💙
#SabalPalmElementary #YearbookMemories #DontMissOut #OrderNow

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


