Good afternoon!

Please join me in welcoming new faculty members!

HOPE - Lisa Fought

ESE Teacher - Nicole Coughlin

Environmental Science/Research - Nandini Rambahal-Li

Staff Appreciation Gift Card Donation Drive! Next Friday, December 9^th is the last day to donate to our staff holiday appreciation gift cards. The PTSO is sponsoring a STAFF APPRECIATION breakfast next month. We are accepting gift cards and monetary donations to present gift cards to our amazing staff! Our goal is to give every staff member at least a $25 gift card. If you would prefer, you can also Venmo: @NeasePTSO with a donation amount of your choosing, and the PTSO can acquire the gift cards for you! If you would like to donate a gift card, please consider donating in increments of $25. (We recommend Amazon, Target, Publix, or gift cards with multiple stores/restaurants.) We ask that you please write the dollar amount on the cards and put them in a sealed envelope marked NEASE PTSO Staff Appreciation. Please drop off your donation at the front office no later than December 9th. Click here to sign up to donate so we have a solid count of how many cards to be expecting: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944AFAA22AB9-nease 

Please contact nhsstaffthanks@gmail.com with questions.

Nease Sweet Treat Event: We need your help making your favorite cookies, brownies, bars, etc. We will display your confectionary delights and let the teachers and staff select from the assortment of treats to put in their holiday take-home boxes. It will be a fun and delicious way to thank them for all their hard work with our students. Volunteers will be collecting your sweet treats at the car line and bus loops on Friday, December 16 or you can drop them off in the front office between 8:30-10:00AM that Friday. Please remember to bring your items in disposable containers.

If you want to help but baking isn't your thing - no worries! We are also in need of sweet treat take home boxes. The Amazon link to order and delivery address are in the sign up. We will need these delivered by December 9.

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449abae2da6fb6-nease

Please contact nhsstaffthanks@gmail.com with questions.

NJROTC will be having their Annual Military Inspection on December 8^th, 2022. Anyone interested in seeing the Nation’s #1 NJROTC Cadets in action can come watch them march as a Battalion (all 188 Cadets) in a formal “Pass in Review” as well as perform an Armed Drill and Unarmed Drill exhibition. This event will be held at the Nease Football Stadium at 12:15pm and is open to all guests. If you have any questions regarding this event or would like further information you can email CWO3 Donato at michael.donato@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Looking for a great holiday present? Chorus and Theatre each have 3 parking spaces to auction. An auctioned space is the only way a sophomore can receive a tag to drive to school.

Chorus auction starts Dec 14th and ends Dec 16th.

https://www.32auctions.com/chorusparking

Theatre auction for spot #36 starts Nov 30th and ends Dec 8th

NHS - Student Parking Space # 36 | 32auctions

Theatre auction for spot #37 starts Dec 9th and ends Dec 11th

NHS - Student Parking Space #37 | 32auctions

Theatre auction for spot #38 starts Dec 12th and ends Dec 15th

NHS - Student Parking Space # 38 | 32auctions

December Exam Schedule

As you are planning trips for winter break, please be aware that the last day of school is Wednesday, December 21st. There are no district midterm exams, but teachers will be administering summatives to end the quarter and there are district final exams for semester courses. It is important that students are on campus and finish the semester. We return from winter break on Thursday, Jan 5th.

Exam Schedule for end of 2nd Quarter:

Mon/Tue - Dec 12th & 13th - English & Math exams

Thu/Fri - Dec 15th & 16th - Science & Social Studies exams

Mon/Tue - Dec 19th & 20th - World Languages & Electives

Wed, Dec 21st - We will attend all 7 classes

Vacancies we are actively trying to fill... (Jobs in red are still available)

English 1 & 2 - interviewed and selected UNF student who will graduate in December with degree in

Secondary English Education. We are submitting her name to HR next week and she will start in Jan.

English 2 & AP Lit - currently being advertised

School Counselor - currently being advertised

TV Production - applicant submitted to HR to hire

ESE Para - one name submitted to HR - still need 1 more

Athletic Director - currently being advertised

If you know someone interested, please have them email Lisa.Kunze@stjohns.k12.fl.us

SENIOR INFORMATION

Financial Aid Night was a success! Thank you for all those that were able to attend. Here is the link for you to review the presentation. Financial Aid Overview Presentation 2023. Here is the link to the Seeking Financial Aid Brochure: Seeking Financial Aid/Bright Futures Resource

Scholarship Resources

Searching for scholarships can be overwhelming for anyone. Good thing there are resources and tips out there. First, you want to explore the Financial Aid/Scholarship website on each college your child is applying to. They list internal scholarships to the college and scholarship resources. The second thing is to explore Naviance. On their dashboard they can search scholarship options. Third, they can use scholarship search engines. Remember: DO not to pay for a scholarship application. All legitimate scholarships will not charge a fee for your child to apply. Lastly, explore the Florida’s resource-Navigating your financial website to learn more: http://www.navigatingyourfinancialfuture.org/

Scholarship search engines:

 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00061

https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/

https://www.chegg.com/scholarships

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships

https://www.fastweb.com/

https://www.raise.me/

https://www.goingmerry.com/

Seniors, If you’re not in the Senior Schoology group you are missing important information and your opportunity to have a voice in choices made for your senior year! Only 358 of you have joined so far and less than 190 voted on your senior t-shirt! If you are Dual Enrollment, this is a GREAT way to stay connected! This group is for students only. To Join, navigate to Groups in your Schoology account and join the group using this code: C8JX-WT66-BHV8D

Transcript Requests:

Seniors requesting transcripts for college applications must use Naviance and must follow the Gold Envelope procedures. Seniors have received their Gold Envelopes and have received instructions on how to begin this process. If they are missing their Gold Envelope, they must meet with their assigned counselor. Requesting and paying for transcripts on school pay is one of the steps on the checklist in the Gold Envelope. Once the checklist is completed, the senior must drop off the Gold Envelope to their assigned Counselor to have their transcripts sent. It can take up to 14 days for this process once the counselor gets the gold envelope due to several other academic reports are required to be submitted with the transcript. After the 14 days, the Senior needs to circle back around to the counselor and pick up the Gold Envelope in CPOD.

Senior Dues

Every year senior dues are collected to pay for everything related to graduation – facility rental, security, flower, video board, sound, streaming, parking, diplomas, programs, etc. The fee is $65 and can be paid online now. Senior dues must already be paid for access to the GradBash deposit link – if you are on the waiting list, but haven’t paid senior dues you will be removed from the waiting list and will need to rejoin at the bottom of the list. Seniors who pay their senior dues by October by Friday, October 14^th will receive a senior t-shirt. https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Class-of-2023-Senior-Class-Dues-/ScBfZbi

Class of 2023 Remind

If you would also like to be updated on Senior Class information by using Remind you can join the class of 2023 Remind by texting @nease23 to the number 81010

Seniors and their parents can join the Class of 2023 Remind to stay up to date on senior class information. Please note that everyone joins through the join information above, but because of size limitations we may move you into a different section. When this happens you will get two notifications from Remind – 1that you have been added to a new section and 2 a notification that you have been removed from the initial section. You do not need to rejoin! All sections get the same information!

Class of 2023 Schoology Group

Seniors (students only) please join the Class of 2023 Schoology group, which is how we will communicate important information about senior dues, the senior t-shirt design contest, GradBash, ordering your Cap & Gown, and more! If you want a voice in your senior year, you MUST join! If you are Dual Enrollment, this is a GREAT way to stay connected! This group is for students only. To Join, navigate to Groups in your Schoology account and join the group using this code: C8JX-WT66-BHV8D

Graduation date:

Saturday, May 20th at 9am at University of North Florida.  As of right now, graduates should plan on receiving 6 tickets.

Monday, December 5^th - Green Day - 1, 3, 5, 7

• FT – Hi-Q at Ponte Vedra HS
• 9am – 1:30pm – ASVAB Testing in the auditorium
• HOME: 6pm/7:30pm – JV/V Boys Basketball vs Creekside

Tuesday, December 6^th - Gold Day – 2, 4, 6, 7

• 7:30am – PTSO meeting in main office conference room 104
• Engineering FT to ACE UNF Diversity Day
• 6pm – Track & Field Parent Meeting in auditorium
• 6:30pm – District Gifted Parent Meeting in Media Center
• HOME: 5:30pm/7:20pm – JV/V Girls Soccer vs Sandalwood
• AWAY: 7pm – V Girls Basketball at Columbia

Wednesday, December 7^th - 1, 2, 3, 4, EXCEL, 5, 6 - dismissal at 2:50pm

• 8:45am - Dual Enrollment presentation in auditorium
• EXCEL – Club photos in gym
• 5^th & 6^th periods – NJROTC AMI practice at stadium (all cadets)
• 3pm – Dual Enrollment presentation in auditorium
• 4:30pm to 9:30pm – ASL Silent Dinner and Event in cafeteria
• HOME: 5:30pm – Girls Weightlifting vs Bartram Trail (Kunze)
• HOME: 6pm – Boys/Girls Wrestling vs Creekside (Kunze)
• AWAY: 5:30pm/7:20pm – JV/V Boys Soccer at Ponte Vedra

Thursday, December 8^th – Green Day – 1, 3, 5, 7

• FT – NJROTC – Annual Military Inspection (all cadets – all day)
• Lunches: Herff Jones delivers rings in PAC courtyard
• 6:30pm – Girls Cross Country Banquet in cafeteria
• HOME: 5:30pm/7:20pm – JV/V Girls Soccer vs Middleburg
• AWAY: 6pm/7:30pm – JV/V Girls Basketball at Ridgeview
• AWAY: 6pm – V Boys Basketball at FSCJ for Fortegra Invitational

Friday, December 9^th - Gold Day - 2, 4, 6, 7

• FT – NJROTC – Orienteering Championship for Area 12 in Newnan, GA
• FT – NJROTC – Sanctioned Air Rifle Meet in Jefferson County
• AWAY:  5:30pm/7:20pm – JV/V Boys Soccer at Sandalwood
• HOME: 6pm/7:30pm – JV/V Girls Basketball vs Pedro Menendez (Kunze)
• AWAY: 6pm – V Boys Basketball at FSCJ for Fortegra Invitational

 Saturday, December 10^th

• FT – NJROTC – Orienteering Championship for Area 12 in Newnan, GA
• FT – NJROTC – Sanctioned Air Rifle Meet in Jefferson County
• 7am – ACT administered
• AWAY: 9:30am – Girls Wrestling at Ponte Vedra
• AWAY: TBA – JV Girls Basketball at Oakleaf Tournament
• AWAY: 6pm – V Boys Basketball at FSCJ for Fortegra Invitational

Student Life

FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING!   

We’ve had FANTASTIC attendance in after school tutoring and we want to keep reminding our families of this FREE service offered by our juniors and seniors of National Honor Society. Students that need help or support in any of their classes can stay after school on any Tuesday and/or Thursday from 4-5 p.m. OR during Excel time on Wednesdays where students can work with an NHS member. No appointment or reservation is needed. Students can also request tutoring in the mornings or during lunches, however, an appointment for these times must be made with Mrs. Milian. ALL our students have plenty of opportunities to get some extra help when they need it! For more info, please see me in the media center. 

Athletic Leadership Council Volleyball Fundraiser

THANK YOU to everyone who helped, watched, and supported our event last week! Our Athletic Leadership Council is extremely excited. They raised enough funds to sponsor 6 children from PedsCare this year! The students enjoyed cheering on their peers competing for a chance to play against the faculty in a game of Volleyball. Our faculty team was AMAZING, but the Boys Volleyball Team secured the victory!

Girls Soccer - Lady Panthers (2-2-1) ended in a tie vs Bishop Kenny on the road last Tues night 1-1

Boys Soccer – Panthers (2-0) defeated Beachside at home last Tues night 2-0

Girls Basketball - Lady Panthers (3-0) defeated Paxon on the road last Wed night 42-28

Boys Basketball - Panthers (3-0) defeated Bishop Kenny at home last Tues night 47-42

Nease One-Act Team Shines at Districts

Nease’s chapter of the International Thespian Society made an impressive showing at the District One-Act Festival at Tocoi Creek High School. On Saturday, November 19, the cast and crew received a “superior” ranking (the highest placement level) with the play Who Killed the Tax Man? At the evening’s award ceremony, Nease received honors for “All Star Student Performance” (Troy Leatherman) and Best Costumes. The judges celebrated our performers’ comedic timing, projection, and sense of pacing.

The cast of Who Killed the Tax Man? featured Troy Leatherman, Robbyn Dykeman, Kenzie Eskuche, Rome Curtiss, Kaylie Burnett, Parker Black, Kennedy Fulk, Amaya Mangus, Harmony Anderson, Natalie Kinkead, Mackenzie Bradt, and Sarah Roney. Samantha Glick served as stage manager and Kayla Cashen as the technical crew. 

Boys Soccer Holiday Cup - Tuesday December 20^th at Creekside High School

The 'season of giving' is upon us. The Holiday Cup is an opportunity to give to those less fortunate. This year Nease HS Boys Soccer will be teaming with Creekside HS (Coach Cameron Crandall), Mandarin HS (Coach Jason Cooley) and Bartram Trail HS (Coach Matt Crowell) Boys Soccer teams to bring some seasonal cheer to local families. We are working with two organizations this year: Soaring High and Betty Griffin Center. Soaring High is a local organization that helps Nocatee based children in need and their families. Betty Griffin Center's mission is to help survivors of domestic and sexual violence. There are Betty Griffin Centers throughout St. John's County--all of which help numerous families.

We will be collecting donations at The Holiday Cup. In lieu of the normal $6.00 entrance fee, we are hopeful that you will consider making a monetary donation of any size at the gate that will go directly to our organizations in need. 

Bartram Trail and Mandarin Varsity Boys 5:30 PM

Bartram Trail and Mandarin will be collecting Sleeping Pillows (x75), Bath/Hand Towels, and Twin Bed Sheets (lt. grey/lt. blue/ purple)

Nease and Creekside Varsity Boys 7:20 PM

Nease and Creekside will be collecting Blankets (x75), Books (x75), and Socks (kids/adults). Money and Gift Cards for Wal-Mart, Winn-Dixie and Publix will also be accepted and divided between both organizations. 

Thank you for your consideration to help this holiday season. See you at the field! 

Follow Nease Athletics on Instagram #NeaseAthletics and Twitter @NeaseAthletics

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete 2022-2023

http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf?j=84970295&jb=12006&l=7822357_HTML&mid=10892399&sfmc_sub=1302201880&u=741606448

Purchase Nease Athletic Apparel:

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/florida/pontevedra/nease-high-school

Athletic Clearance

Prior to participating with a Nease High School athletic team, all students are required to complete the athletic clearance process.

Please keep in mind that the FHSAA requires all student athletes to view free NFHS video courses on concussions, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest (see instructions below). Signatures on the EL3 form indicate that your athlete has completed these three video courses. The FHSAA also requires that all student athletes have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA to be eligible for participation.

For step-by-step athletic clearance instructions please visit: https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/

Athletic Fee

The purpose of the Nease Athletic Fee is to help address the costs associated with operating a high school athletic department. Currently the St. Johns County School Board pays each coach’s coaching supplement, and all remaining costs are the responsibility of the athletic department and teams. The athletic fee helps cover the following expenses:

·        Game officials

·        Indoor and Outdoor Athletic Facility maintenance

·        Sports Medicine

·        Security

·        Ambulance service

·        Athletic Leadership Council activities

·        Student-Athlete Letters and Awards

·        FHSAA membership dues and other fees

The 2022-23 fee will be as follows: $75 Per Sport Played

The $75 Athletic Fee can be paid via School Pay by clicking

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Athletic-Fee-/SUeFDu

This fee must be paid prior to the student-athlete participating in his/her first contest. Nease Athletics appreciates your attention and compliance regarding payment of this fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nease Athletic Department.

Spring Sports: Please begin working on your athletic clearance so you are ready for tryouts!

Click here to begin https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/

Girls Lacrosse

WE WANT YOU!

Any girls interested in playing lacrosse this spring, please stop by and see Coach Fifield (PH205), Coach Zellen (Chorus Room), or Coach Booth (PH206).

We are getting better every day and getting ready for the season every Mon – Thurs from 4:15 - 5:00 on the Nease Track. #WeAreNease

Boys Lacrosse

Please follow the directions below to register for tryouts

Tryouts will begin Monday, January 23^rd

Be prepared and register today!

https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/

Tennis

Tennis tryouts begin January 9th from 4:10-5:15!

Players must have a completed physical and cleared in Athletic Clearance to participate!

Please go to the Nease Athletic Website to complete all paperwork.

Boys Volleyball

To receive more information about the 6-week training clinic, complete the information form here: https://forms.office. com/r/s5ugQP72pV

Boys Weightlifting

Boys Weightlifting Interest Meeting

Monday, December 5^th @ 8:45am in the Weight Room

Sign-up sheet will be in Coach Schoeneman’s Classroom (M-103) December 5^th – 9^th

Practice begins January 9^th

Hometown Fan APP

Nease High School has transitioned to Hometown Fan for athletic tickets to games.

Download the APP or click on https://neaseathletics.com/tickets/ to purchase tickets!

What: Nease Track & Field Parent & Athlete Meeting

Where: PAC (Auditorium)

Date: Dec 6

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:15 PM

Who: All returning, new and interested track & field athletes and parents

Staff Appreciation Gift Card Donation Drive! Next Friday, December 9^th is the last day to donate to our staff holiday appreciation gift cards. The PTSO is sponsoring a STAFF APPRECIATION breakfast next month. We are accepting gift cards and monetary donations to present gift cards to our amazing staff! Our goal is to give every staff member at least a $25 gift card. If you would prefer, you can also Venmo: @NeasePTSO with a donation amount of your choosing, and the PTSO can acquire the gift cards for you! If you would like to donate a gift card, please consider donating in increments of $25. (We recommend Amazon, Target, Publix, or gift cards with multiple stores/restaurants.) We ask that you please write the dollar amount on the cards and put them in a sealed envelope marked NEASE PTSO Staff Appreciation. Please drop off your donation at the front office no later than December 9th. Click here to sign up to donate so we have a solid count of how many cards to be expecting: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944AFAA22AB9-nease 

Please contact nhsstaffthanks@gmail.com with questions.

Nease Sweet Treat Event: We need your help making your favorite cookies, brownies, bars, etc. We will display your confectionary delights and let the teachers and staff select from the assortment of treats to put in their holiday take-home boxes. It will be a fun and delicious way to thank them for all their hard work with our students. Volunteers will be collecting your sweet treats at the car line and bus loops on Friday, December 16 or you can drop them off in the front office between 8:30-10:00AM that Friday. Please remember to bring your items in disposable containers.

If you want to help but baking isn't your thing - no worries! We are also in need of sweet treat take home boxes. The Amazon link to order and delivery address are in the sign up. We will need these delivered by December 9.

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449abae2da6fb6-nease

Please contact nhsstaffthanks@gmail.com with questions.

Join Us at the PTSO Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6^th! Please join us for the PTSO meeting this Tuesday, Dec. 6th at 7:30 am in the NHS Courtyard. Find out more about what’s happening at NHS with NO PRESSURE to volunteer! We promise!

*All visitors on campus including PTSO meeting attendees, must be approved volunteers. To become an approved visitor, please visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/. Visitors are required to check in at the front office and present identification.

EXCEL Volunteers Wanted! We are looking for Volunteers during EXCEL time this month! EXCEL is each Wednesday for students to eat lunch, attend a club meeting, seek help from a teacher, or retake a summative exam. Volunteers are needed from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. Volunteers will get training prior to their first shift and a volunteer T-shirt. Volunteers get a valuable peak into campus life at NHS! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafab2ea0f9c70-excel2*All visitors on campus including PTSO meeting attendees, must be approved volunteers. To become an approved visitor, please visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/. Visitors are required to check in at the front office and present identification.

*All visitors on campus including PTSO meeting attendees, must be approved volunteers. To become an approved visitor, please visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/. Visitors are required to check in at the front office and present identification.

Amazon Teacher Wish Lists Have Been Updated! Good news! We have made it easier than ever to support the amazing teachers at NHS! The PTSO asked teachers to create Amazon Wish Lists for items that they would love to have to enhance learning in their classroom. Check out the Amazon Wish Lists that are posted to our website. We will be updating the page with additional teacher wish lists as they are submitted. Amazon Teacher Wish Lists

PTSO Membership Is Open! There are two options for your 2022-23 PTSO Membership:

1) Regular Membership: includes a NEASE car magnet! - $35

2) Premium Membership: includes a Panther Pride Banner and a NEASE car magnet! - $120. Let’s FILL THE FRONT FENCE with Panther Pride banners! 

Click here to become a member

PTSO Gold Business Partner Spotlight:

Let’s shine the Gold Business Partner Spotlight on W.W. Gay. Since 1962, W.W. Gay has been an iconic part of the Jacksonville community. From Plumbing and HVAC to controls and test & balance, they are so much more than a mechanical contractor! For the last 60 years, they are proud to have left our footprint across the city and are committed to providing more than just great jobs. The importance of community support is in their DNA, and they will continue to give back in every way they can, serving as a beacon with a focus on family, excellence, and stewardship. www.wwgmc.com

If you have any questions about the Communications Academy, Stellar Academy of Engineering, or Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, reach out to Academy Coordinator Jaime Combs, at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Stellar Academy of Engineering Embry-Riddle Event

Engineering Academy students interested in learning more about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Civil Engineering program can attend a lunch with Dr. Parr, an Embry-Riddle professor. The event will take place during Excel time on December 7^th. Dr. Parr can answer questions about the University’s program and provide more information. Students must RSVP to attend: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A44A8AD29A4F58-lunch

The Citi Women in IT Summer Internship Program is Back for 2023

Thank you to all who have joined the IB Booster club! If you haven’t joined, there is still time. You can go to our website, www.neaseibboosters.org. For our senior families, your membership comes with a senior stole your student will wear at graduation this May. 

For any questions related to testing please email our testing coordinator, Ms. Cynthia Messenger (Cynthia.Messenger@stjohns.k12.fl.us)

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Winter 2022 EOC (End of Course) Exams for Virtual Students

Virtual School Students,

Nease will be offering all EOC's: Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, US History, and the Florida Civics Literacy Exam (FCLE) on Monday, December 5th - Wednesday, December 7th. Deadline to request Winter 2022 EOC testing is Friday, December 2, 2022.

Please complete the questions below to secure a testing date.

Winter EOC Signup Page: https://forms.office.com/r/94aUf1HWsN

For all upcoming test dates, please visit the NHS Testing Information  website.

Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist

Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk

Media Center phone number – 904-547-8367

Email – carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us

HOLIDAY READING BINGO!

It’s been a few years, but we’re bringing it back! Students will have the opportunity to read a variety of books, articles, listen to podcasts, etc. and earn some great prizes in this year’s “Holiday Reading Bingo” program. Bingo boards and reading logs will be due on Friday, Jan. 13^th, 2023. Below is the Bingo board and the prizes students can earn. Students would need to complete the online “editable reading log” to document all their selections on our media center webpage. For more information, please click here to take you to our “Holiday Reading Bingo” page on our media center webpage. You can also contact me directly in the media center for additional questions. Have fun and let’s READ-READ-READ to SUCCEED!  

COFFEE STATION DONATIONS!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all our families that have donated so many supplies to keep our student coffee station running! The students absolutely love this little FREE perk we offer in our media center. We could still use some of the following items if you are willing and able to help donate so we can keep this going for our students.

·        10 oz. coffee cups

·        Hot chocolate packets

·        Tea bags (for our tea drinkers 😊 )

·        Creamer (individual packs or powdered. No refrigerated creamers please)

·        Sugar (individual small packets)

Thank you so much for anything you can help out with so we can continue this little “perk” for our students.

We need you! Volunteer as an Educational Surrogate Parent for a student with a disability

There are students with disabilities in our district who very much need an Educational Surrogate Parent. A surrogate parent is an individual who has been appointed to act in the place of a parent in safeguarding a child’s rights in the special education decision-making process. The surrogate parent represents the interests of the child in all areas relating to the exceptional student education process and the provision of a free appropriate public education. A surrogate parent is not someone who takes care of the child (like an adoptive parent or a foster parent) and is not financially responsible for the child.

Educational surrogate parents have a very important role. They help the child and the school; they also help their community meet the needs of its students disabilities. The rewards for surrogate parents: the opportunity to share your time, use your skills, build relationships and see the results in your own community and in the life of a child.

We will be hosting an online training on December 6, 2022 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (flyer below).

Lisa Bell, Senior Director for Exceptional Student Education

St. Johns County School District