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February 19, 2023

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SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS

There is no school on Monday February 20th, 2023, in observance of Presidents' Day.

KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR 23/24

OPENS MARCH 1^st

New Students/Incoming KG students must be completely registered (all documents needed for enrollment must be received by the school) prior to being able to register for Extended Day.

Extended Day Registrations will open in mid-April and fills on a first come/first served basis.

More information will be available as the date approaches.

A Day Without Violence Entry Form

February is Kindness Month, students and their families are encouraged to spread kindness throughout the month. Below is a calendar with some suggested daily things to do however any and all acts of kindness are wonderful.

Attention rising 5th graders through rising 8th graders and their parents:

GPAC: Gifted Parent Advisory Council

What is GPAC?

The SJCSD Gifted Parent Advisory Council (GPAC) is a broad-based district gifted advisory committee representing educators, parents, and stakeholders who meet quarterly to discuss ways to support the gifted program and its students. Through collaborative learning, engagement, and advocacy, the members of GPAC support one another in navigating appropriate academic and affective learning paths for our gifted learners. All parents and/or caregivers of a SJCSD gifted student are encouraged to participate.

For more information about GPAC, please reach out to:

Sherri-Lee Heath, Gifted Program Specialist, K-12

Sherri-Lee.Heath@stjohns.k12.fl.us or (904) 547-8916

or the Gifted Resource and Curriculum Enrichment itinerant teacher at your child’s school

Thursday, February 23^rd, 2023 Sebastian Middle School Multi-Purpose Room 6:30-8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 18^th, 2023 Beachside High School Media Center 6:30-8:00 pm

Middle School News

Attention parents of 8th grade students only:

Stop the Bullying Campaign Contest

St. Johns County School District has partnered with the Len Mattiace Foundation for round 2 of their Stop the Bullying Campaign Contest. His foundation helps our youth in NE Florida with raising awareness about bullying and creating a safe environment for them. Len Mattiace is a former graduate from Nease High School and he is a golfer on the PGA TOUR.

A HUGE congratulations to our Fall Semester student winners at Valley Ridge Academy, Fruit Cove Middle, Mill Creek Academy, Murray Middle, Landrum Middle, Freedom Crossing Academy, Patriot Oaks Academy and Pacetti Bay Middle for being winners with the Stop the Bullying Campaign Contest. Their entries were focused on compassion, inclusion, and kindness.

Below are key points for this contest:

Open to all middle school students
Contest dates: 1/18 – 4/13/23 by 5:00 PM
Cash prizes for TWO winners. Winners will be announced by May 15^th with a visit from the Prize Patrol.

The below link has all the contest rules for our middle school students that can be posted on your school website:

https://www.lenmattiace.com/st-johns-stop-the-bullying-campaign

Basketball Game Schedule

PTA NEWS

Dates to Remember:

· 2/22: Bus Driver Appreciation

· 3/2: PTA Meeting

· 3/7: K-5 Mustang Gallop Fundraiser

Save the Date! K-5 Mustang Gallop, 3/7

Hey Mighty Mustangs! Help the PTA name our new Mascot!

Click here to submit your ideas: https://forms.gle/AMSdHeVsBE9YaeNv5

It's a Mill Creek Academy Favorite back again! More details coming soon.

PTA Events Calendar

Don't miss out on any events coming up with your MCA PTA: https://bit.ly/3D2iWb2

Check out all the ways to volunteer with the PTA: https://mcapta.weebly.com/volunteer.html

Thank you to our Business Partners!

This week's highlighted business partner: MuraBella Animal Hospital. Visit https://www.murabellaanimalhospital.com/ to learn more about them!

Don't forget to join the PTA!

SCHOOL ACCESS

Fill Out Your Volunteer School Access Form!

In a continuing effort to provide safety and security to our students and staff we ask that you complete a School Access Form if you plan to enter a facility in the St. Johns County School District. Any person passing beyond the front office area must show a valid driver’s license or state identification card.

It is recommended individuals include their middle name when completing the online application; and, if no middle name, then please use the acronym “NMN”.

Complete the School Access Form

St Johns County School District

For the most recent news from the district, please visit the district's webpage.

School District Webpage

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