

Extended Day Registration opens on Monday, July 13th at 8 AM.
Registration Link:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/2026-2027-extended-day-registration
Payment Information: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/extended-day-payment-information
Growing & Thriving...Anywhere We Are! #RootedinExcellence 🪴✈️📚
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!

**🌱 Community & Parent Volunteer Day at Venetia Elementary! 🌿**
It takes a village to help our school thrive, and we'd love your support!
We're looking for parents, families, community members, and local partners to join us for a **Campus Beautification Volunteer Day**. Together, we'll help make our campus an even more welcoming place for our students and staff.
Volunteer projects include:
* Planting flowers and refreshing our garden beds
* Raking leaves and clearing outdoor areas
* General grounds maintenance and beautification
* Light landscaping and campus cleanup
*NEEDED: Any parent/community partner with a weed eater and/or pressure washer. If you have those items, it would be great if you could bring them to use in a few areas.
Whether you can volunteer for an hour or the entire event, your time and talents will make a meaningful difference.
Date📅 & Time⌚: Thursday, July 16th from 8:30 AM-10:30 AM.
A beautiful campus reflects the pride we have in our school and creates an inviting environment where our students can continue **Growing & Thriving…Anywhere We Are!**
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep Venetia Elementary @ Hyde Grove looking its best. We can't wait to work alongside you!
**Together, we grow. Together, we thrive. 💚**

Hello Venetia Vikings! 💙💚
I hope you are having a great summer. Our theme for the 2026-2027 School Year is Growing & Thriving...Anywhere We Are! We grow through every season and thrive wherever we are planted. This year, let's embrace every opportunity to learn, lead, grow and thrive together. 🌱✨🪴
📝Enrollment is happening now! The front office is open from 8 AM-4 PM, Monday-Thursday.
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/enrollment
🚌Bus Registration: Register online through your linked Parent Focus account. https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/bus-registration
Important Dates to Remember:
• July 22: The final deadline to register to guarantee a bus stop for the very first day of school.
• July 27: Bus stop details will be available to view on FOCUS.
• August 10: First day of school.
✏️School Supply List: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/ves/page/school-supply-list
📍Temporary Relocation FAQs: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/ves/page/temporary-relocation-faqs
*Relocation Address: 2056 Lane Ave S, 32210
📅 Stay tuned for additional tour and orientation dates.
We are looking forward to planting seeds of success and blooming with continued greatness! #RootedinExcellence #ThrivingAnywhere #VenetiaThrives #GrowingGreatness


We are already looking forward to welcoming your students back for the 2026-2027 school year! To ensure a smooth journey on day one, all bus riders—both new and returning, in General Education and ESE—must register for transportation. Remember, you must have a Linked Parent Account to get started.
Important Dates to Remember:
• July 22: The final deadline to register to guarantee a bus stop for the very first day of school.
• July 27: Bus stop details will be available to view on FOCUS.
• August 10: First day of school.
Thank you for helping us get our students to school safely and on time. We can't wait to see them!

There is an accident on Roosevelt (near Circle K) all lanes are closed both ways. Please plan ahead for pick up. You may need go around to Collins and back up Timuquana to get to the school.
Thanks!
Good Evening Venetia Families!
Students who have previously purchased a yearbook will receive their yearbook on Wednesday and attend the Yearbook Signing Party. We will have additional Yearbooks on sale at all award ceremonies. If you would like to purchase, please bring $30 cash.
As we approach the end of the school year, please review the important upcoming dates and events below:
🏆4th Quarter Awards Ceremonies🏆
Monday, May 18
* 3rd Grade – 9:30 AM
* 4th Grade – 10:15 AM
Tuesday, May 19
* Kindergarten – 9:30 AM
* 1st Grade – 2:00 PM
* 2nd Grade – 2:40 PM
🎉Class Party Day – Wednesday, May 20
Please check with your child’s teacher regarding items that may be needed for donation and whether volunteers are needed to help with the class party.
📚Reading Celebration – Friday, May 22
Students who have met their book goal for the year will participate in our Reading Celebration! This event will include outdoor activities, and it is expected to be hot. Students may wear hats, outdoor attire, and sunscreen.
No School – Monday, May 25
There will be no school in observance of Memorial Day.
🎓 5th Grade Promotional Ceremony-Tuesday, May 26 @ 9:30 AM
Last Day of School – Thursday, May 28
Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.
Please note:
* There will be **no afterschool Extended Day** on Thursday, May 28.
* Please ensure your child’s teacher knows how your child will be getting home that day.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year!
Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited
Good afternoon Venetia Families!
We are on the final stretch with testing. 3rd-5th Grade takes their Math PM 3 and 5th Grade takes their Science State Test. We are expecting to #FinishStrong! 💪
Friday is Multicultural Day! Each class is studying a country. Students are asked to dressed in traditional attire for the country their class is studying.
Week of May 11th:
*Tuesday, May 12: 4th & 5th Grade Math FAST PM 3
*Wednesday, May 13: 3rd Grade Math FAST PM #
*Thursday, May 14: 5th Grade Science State Test
*Friday, May 15: Multicultural Day! DGC Meets, afterschool
Upcoming Events:
*Mon., May 18: 3rd & 4th Grade Q4 Awards; 5th Grade Safety Patrols Trip to Universal
*Tues., May 19: KG/1st/2nd Q4 Awards
*Wed., May 20: Class Party Day; 5th Grade Water Day
*Thurs., May 21: Viking Bucks Celebration
*Fri., May 22: Reading Celebration 📚
Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited


Good Evening Venetia Families!
Thank you to the families and community for supporting our Community Day. As we prepare this new chapter, we are continuing to honor the past as we build the future.
This week we honor our Amazing Teachers & Staff!
Our teachers are truly special—dedicated professionals who go above and beyond for our kids every single day. They are strong instructional leaders who not only inspire learning, but also genuinely care about the needs of each student. We are grateful for the passion, commitment, and heart they bring to our classrooms. We are thankful for all that they do!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
Week of May 4:
*Tuesday, May 5: FAST Reading PM 3 for 3rd Grade
*Wednesday, May 6: FAST Reading PM 3 for 4th & 5th Grade
*Thursday, May 7: 5th Grade Field Trip to Main Event; Talent Show, 6 PM
Friday, May 8: Mental Health Awareness & Multicultural Month! Wear green or represent the country your class is studying.
Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited


🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK! ✨🍎
Join us as we celebrate our amazing educators at Venetia Elementary from **May 4–8**! 💛
Here’s how we’re showing our gratitude all week long:
🌸 **Monday – Flower Monday:** Brighten your teacher’s day with flowers
🎁 **Tuesday – Gift of Giving:** Surprise them with a thoughtful gift
💌 **Wednesday – Thankful Wednesday:** Write a special note of appreciation
🍪 **Thursday – Food Treat Day:** Share a delicious treat
🎉 **Friday – Free Choice Friday:** Get creative with something your teacher will love
Let’s come together to make our teachers feel valued and celebrated—they deserve it! 🌟
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #Gratitude #LeadLikeaViking

Good evening Venetia Families!
We are in the middle of Progress Monitoring 3 Testing for KG-2nd Grade. Students are off to great start! It continues to be very important for students to be present as we complete testing and finalize Quarter 4 Grades.
Progress Reports for Quarter 4 will be posted on Focus, Wednesday, April 29th. Check FOCUS PORTAL for student grades.
Talent Show Letters will go home on Monday, April 27th. The Talent Show is Thursday, May 7th @ 6 PM. Entry is free for all guests! There will be concessions for purchase.
Week of April 27:
*Monday, Apr 27: Victorious Vikings (select students), 9:30 AM; SAC Meeting, 4 PM
*Tuesday, Apr 28: PM 3 ELA Testing, Anderson, Johnson, & Fyffe
*Wednesday, Apr 29: PM 3 Math Testing, Merton, Gaddy, Daniel; Q4 Progress Reports Posted in Focus; Talent Show Rehearsal, 3:30-5 PM
*Thursday, Apr 30: PM 3 Math Testing, Anderson, Towns, Johnson, Hegdal, Fyffe, & McKenzie; Money is due for 5th Grade Week
The Venetia Community Day is Saturday, May 2nd from 10 AM-1 PM. Come join in the fun as we prepare to move from our building at the end of the school year. This is a free event, but there will be Food Trucks there where you can purchase food. This is a day of reflection and celebration!
Upcoming Events:
*Tuesday, May 5: 3rd Grade ELA FAST PM 3 Test
*Wednesday, May 6: 4th & 5th Grade ELA FAST PM 3 Test
*Thursday, May 7: Talent Show,, 6 PM
Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Good afternoon Venetia Families!
We start FAST ELA PM 3 Testing for Kindergarten-2nd Grade this week. We also have Play Day this week. For safety purposes, Crocs will not be allowed to be worn on Play Day. Thanks for your support and understanding!
TALENT SHOW: We will have Talent Show Auditions on Wednesday, April 22nd afterschool from 3:30 PM-5 PM. Students must submit their audition form in order to stay for auditions. Talent Show Auditions Forms are due on Monday, April 20th. If it is a group act, each student must have an audition form.
Week of April 20th:
*Tuesday, Apr 21: Testing for classes, Towns, Hegdal, & McKenzie
*Wednesday, Apr 22: Earth Day! Math Facts Drill; Testing for classes, Merton, Gaddy, & Daniel
*Thursday, Apr 23: KG-2nd Play Day; Kona Ice Day (K-2 only)-price range $3-$6
*Friday, Apr 24: 3rd-5th Play Day; Kona Ice Day (3-5 only)-price range $3-$6
Upcoming Events:
*Monday, Apr 27: Victorious Vikings, 9:30 AM (select students); SAC Meeting, 4 PM
*Tuesday, Apr 28-30: Continued Testing for Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine 💫 #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited