10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm
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Happy Friday!
It is hard to believe that we finished week 5. We strongly encourage all parents to check your child's grades in HAC. If your child is struggling in a class, please reach out to the teacher. Also, talk to your child about using EXCEL time to seek help from a teacher and/or re-take a summative.
ATER SCHOOL TUTORING!
National Honor Society after school tutoring takes place next week every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the media center from 4-5 p.m. This is a FREE service for all our students. They do not need to make an appointment or reservation. Students just need to come straight to the media center after school, sign in, and our NHS Officers will match them up with a tutor. This is available to ALL our students – distance learners included! Our tutors can work with them virtually if they need help, however, they will need to contact Mrs. Milian directly to try to schedule a virtual tutor. If a student needs other times (ie: mornings, lunch, excel, other days, etc) students need to contact me directly so that I can schedule a tutor to meet with him/her. For situations like this, a few days notice is needed. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Policy Reminder
If your child does not feel well and needs to check out from school, please tell them to ask the teacher for a pass to the clinic. The clinic will contact the parent to make arrangements for dismissal. Students should not use their cell phone when in class to contact their parent to check out of school.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS COMING SOON! Underclass school pictures will be taken Thursday and Friday, October 8-9 during English classes. Students will receive order forms, or you can order online at Leonards.com. If you did not receive a photo order form and would like to prepay, go to leonards.com/photoprepay . You can register for an account and order your preferred package. The Nease account code is C525357.
If English is 7th period, please print the Oct 8th Gold Day form
All individuals wanting to gain access onto the Nease campus before school or during the school day to attend any meeting or event must be registered as a volunteer through the St. Johns County School District. https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/
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The PSAT exam is an important upcoming assessment for high school students on Wednesday, October 14th. As a reminder, the PSAT is for ALL 10th grade students as well as 9th or 11th grade students who have registered and paid to take the exam.
Due to COVID-19, the number of students we can place in our large group spaces is significantly reduced. This makes it difficult to provide a learning space for students who are not participating in the PSAT. To ensure both student safety and the optimal testing environment, we will allow flexibility to students on this day. High school students who are not participating in the PSAT may complete assigned work from home or at school on this day. Assigned work will be due on Thursday, October 15th.
Please also note that October 14 is our first day of the revised time for Wednesday dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm on Wednesdays from October 14 – December 18, 2020.
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Student Health Screening Entry Form
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- Uncontrolled cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
- Muscle aches
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Is your child currently awaiting COVID-19 test results? If yes, please keep your child home and notify the school nurse when test results received. Further instructions will be discussed at that time.
- Does your child live in the same household with someone positive for COVID-19? If yes, your child must quarantine for 14 days from the last date of contact with the positive individual. A negative test result does not reduce the quarantine requirement for the full 14 day incubation period.
- Has your child had close contact with someone who in the past 14 days who tested positive for COVID-19? If yes, your child must quarantine for 14 days from the last date of contact with the positive individual. A negative test result does not reduce the quarantine requirement for the full 14 day incubation period.
Remember that we are supporting the local DOH. DOH is the responsible agency for requiring isolation/quarantine of students.
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School Photos for distance learners CHANGE
On campus school photos for distance learners will be offered on Oct 14th from 11 -4pm. A Sign-up Genius will be posted once the date is closer. More information to come later, but this day and time will not interfere with live conferencing. Additional photo opportunities at the school on retake day (11/20) and also through Leonard's will be announced.
UNUSUAL YEAR, EXCEPTIONAL YEARBOOK! Make sure you capture all of this year with a the purchase of a Nease 40th Anniversary Yearbook. This will be the book your students will want to show their kids and grandkids! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 15476 to purchase yours. Prices are at their lowest of the year!
SENIOR PARENTS! The Class of 2021 will be an unforgettable one. Make sure you capture the year with a yearbook order and a senior ad! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 15476 to purchase and design your senior ad. Prices are at their lowest of the year!
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CHANGE TO AFTER SCHOOL TESTING FOR AP & IB COURSES
Week of October 5th - We will continue to test on Thu & Fri from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the cafeteria both days.
Week of October 12th - We will move testing to Wed (2:30pm to 4pm) & Thu from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the cafeteria both days.
We are having too many conflicts with finding a space to test on Fridays.
The district has created a technology issue webpage to check for technology issues.
Students who are participating in the distrance learning option must...
- Check Schoology updates for each course daily.
- Participate in live conferences each period.
- Have access to a computer with a working camera and microphone.
- Have access to a printer.
Students: Download the weekly agenda, so if Schoology goes down you have the agenda for that period on your computer already.
Cameras need to be turned on when directed by the teacher to do so. Some students are logging in and since their camera is off are walking away from their computer. The teacher knows this when they ask the distance learner a question and there is no response. Students must participate in whatever is planned by the teacher that day. Teachers have been asked to email home for parent support and if the issue continues, the student will be referred to a dean.
SCHOOLOGY ISSUES
If you or your student are having Schoology issues, please click on this link and bookmark it. This provides real-time data on any issues Schoology might be having. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on “Schoology Status History” for updates.
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Monday, October 5th - Green Day - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
- AWAY: 4pm - Boys' Golf vs Creekside at Cimmarrone
- AWAY: 4:30pm - Girls' Golf vs Menendez at SA Shores
Tuesday, October 6th - Gold Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
- 7:30am - PTSO meeting under C-pod awning
- HOME: 4pm - Boys' Golf vs Providence at Palencia
- HOME: 5:30pm - Volleyball vs Ponte Vedra
Wednesday, October 7th - ALL periods - 1, 3, 5, EXCEL Time, 2, 4, 6, 7
- 5:30pm - Girls' Weightlifting Interest/Parent meeting in auditorium
Thursday, October 8th - Gold Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
- 4:30pm - AP/IB Testing for Distance Learners in cafeteria
- 6pm - PSAT SEminar in B-104
- AWAY: 6pm - Volleyball at Oakleaf
- HOME: 6pm - JV Football vs St Augustine
Friday, October 9th - Green Day - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
- 4:30pm - AP/IB Testing for Distance Learners in cafeteria
- AWAY: 6pm - Volleyball at Creekside
- AWAY: 7pm - V Football at Creekside
Saturday, October 10th
- 7am - ACT administered at Nease
- 8am - Cross Country New World Invitational at Cecil Field
- 9am - Adv SAT Prep Course in F-101
- Band competition at Fleming Island
- JROTC FT - Brain Brawl Competition at Terry Parker HS
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Visit www.neaseathletics.com to register for 2020-21 sports at Nease. Registration information can be found via the “Athletic Clearance” link at the top right-hand corner of the page. Please follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth clearance process.
Girls Lacrosse – Any girl interested in playing Girls Lacrosse, please reach out to Coach Amato. She can be reached at tara.amato@stjohns.k12.fl.us or stop by her classroom in Panther Hall 138.
Girls Soccer – Anyone interested in trying out for Nease Girls Soccer is welcome to participate in pre-season conditioning Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30-8:30 AM. Meet at the stadium. Athletic clearance must be current before participation.
Girls Weightlifting – Interest/Parent Meeting will be held on 10/7/2020 at 6:00 PM in the PAC. Please contact Coach Wilson at coach.adwilson@gmail.com with questions.
Track & Field Throwing Events –
What: Voluntary Track and Field Throwers (Shot Put, Discus Javelin) Strength and Power Conditioning.
When: Wednesday afternoons from 3pm-4:30pm beginning September 30th
Where: Nease Weight room
Who: ALL Boys and Girls interested in joining the Nease track and Field throwing events.
Boys and Girls Wrestling – There will be an interest meeting in Portable 42 during Excel A (11:13 – 11:43 AM) on Wednesday, October 7. Please be prompt. Contact Coach Lucas with questions bradley.lucas@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
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Seniors competing in the meet for Nease were (l-r) Ashley Stanley, Cristina Evans, Lynn Lawry, Sofia Sanchez-Gonzalez and Naila Etique. |
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Gold Business Partner Spotlight: Dr. Esra, DVM and owner of Nease Animal Hospital has been a long-time Gold supporter of Nease PTSO. Embracing the highest standards of modern veterinary medicine, Nease Animal Hospital offers a wide range of services including canine rehabilitation, physical therapy and underwater treadmill hydrotherapy. Dr. Esra is passionate about helping your pet live a healthier and happier life. For more information
Thank you Dr. Esra for your continued support!
Nov. 14 & 21 SAT Boot Camp: PTSO has partnered with two Nease Language Arts teachers, Mr. Binn and Ms. Strauss, for an SAT Boot Camp at Nease. Mr. Binns has been teaching this SAT prep class for 15 years with a focus on strategy and tactics for the reading, grammar and writing sections. Save the dates of two Saturdays in November (the 14th and 21st) from 9 am - 4 pm. A portion of the cost will benefit PTSO. More information on cost and signup to follow in coming weeks.
PTSO Board Meeting:
Nease PTSO meets at school on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30am. You may not have time to volunteer or attend the monthly meetings, but please consider becoming a PTSO Member. When you become a member, your membership donation is used to improve the school all year long.
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Teacher Appreciation:
PTSO is doing a monthly drawing to show our appreciation to our Teachers. This month’s winner was Mrs. Gebauer. She received a gift card to Medure restaurant, that was kindly donated by the Medure Family!
EXCEL Volunteers:
PTSO Social Media: Join the Nease PTSO Social Media sites to learn more about Nease-related events: Facebook: Nease High School PTSO Instagram: @nease_ptso Twitter: @NeasePtso Learn more about PTSO: http://neaseptsoboard.wixsite.com/nhsptso
Message on the Marquee: Send a Birthday or Congratulations message to your student via the marquee in the front of school. Complete this form Announcement Form for Marquee and submit to main office for PTSO 1 week prior to the message appearing on the marquee. Cost is $25
SAT/ACT Mock Exams:
11/7- PTSO Fundraiser mock ACT exam on 11/7, testing will be provided by Revolution Prep and take place in the school cafeteria. More information to follow.
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Stellar Academy of Engineering
Students enrolled in the Stellar Academy of Engineering are invited to join The Technology Student Association (TSA). This is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students interested in Engineering. Members learn through exciting Co-Curricular Competitive Events. Nease’s TSA Chapter will offer students a method to develop their STEM skills and demonstrate their talent, in preparation for the annual TSA State Competition and potential National Competitions. Download the membership application here: Nease TSA Membership Form
Students are invited to join the club during the month of October, to coincide with Manufacturing Month. See Mr. Arias in Panther Hall 221 with any questions.
As always, 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
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Juniors & Seniors: On October 14th we will register for IB exams for this upcoming Spring. Juniors and Seniors will receive an email with a virtual meeting link and a time. Mrs. Kennedy will complete the virtual registration with these students during that time. Please be on the lookout for the meeting time and link through email. This virtual meeting is Mandatory.
Lots of information is being posted on the Nease IB Schoology Page. The access code will be given to all students during the meeting mentioned above. Please ask your student what has been posted lately.
AP and IB Testing schedule for May 2020 is available on the IB website under testing calendar.
The internal/external assessment calendar is posted on the IB website under Nease IB curriculum for all juniors and seniors. Students will be provided a copy during the English class meeting mentioned above.
For distance learners, AP and IB summative assessments will be held after school from 4:30-5:30. Assessments will be held on Thursday and Fridays in the CAFETERIA. Please make sure your student is on time and has a writing utensil.
Our third IB Booster meeting is scheduled for this week, Tuesday, October, 20 2020 at 9:45 a.m. in the Media Center Classroom. All visitors will be required to sign-in and wear a mask. Please make sure you are registered volunteer to attend.
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 that your student will wear at graduation.
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Juniors and Seniors can register for college visits through Naviance. A list of all available visits is available in Naviance. Students are allowed 5 visits per year. All visits (virtual & face-to-face) will receive a pass in the first/second period. This pass should be shown to the teacher PRIOR to the visit. Students should not miss summative assessments to attend a college visit. Visits will take place in the media center room 146 (if F2F) or on the computers in the media center if virtual. The link to the virtual meeting will be provided at the time of the visit.
Monday, October 5th
Johns Hopkins University: 11:00-11:25
University of California-Santa Barbara: 11:35-12:00
College of Charleston: 12:10-12:35
Colgate University: 12:45-1:10
Tuesday, October 6th
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: 11:00-11:25
Towson University: 12:10-12:35
Binghamton University: 12:45-1:10
Wednesday, October 7th
Rider University: 11:15-11:40
Carnegie Mellon University: 11:45-12:10
Thursday, October 8th
Lynn University: 11:00-11:25
Case Western Reserve University: 11:35-12:00
Friday, October 9th
Butler University: 11:00-11:25
Nova Southeastern University: 11:35-12:00
Catholic University: 12:10-12:35
Jacksonville University: 12:45-1:10
In lieu of our Nease annual college fair, we have put together a “live” spreadsheet of colleges/universities informational sessions and virtual tours. Most schools require prior registrations to be able to attend sessions. This spreadsheet will be updated daily and located on the Nease website, here, under college-bound students. Check back often for new additions.
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The School Counseling Department is excited to welcome everyone back for the 2020-2021 school year. We have a lot of great things planned for the year that we hope will be very beneficial to all our students.
We are excited to announce that our caseloads have NOT changed for the 20-21 school year and that we get to continue working with our same 10th-12th grade students while getting to know our new 9th grade students.
Please see below to see our caseload distributions, emails, appointment links, and Schoology pages. We will be going over all these forms of communication in our classroom guidance lessons during the first few weeks of schools.
We have now met with all our students through their English classes and we would appreciate feedback on your initial visit. Please have your student take this quick 5-minute survey and let us know your thoughts: https://forms.gle/kPiqfqFD3ryX4Epw5
October is Financial Aid Month!
On October 1st, the Bright Futures and FAFSA applications opened up for students who plan to attend college in the 21-22 school year. During the month of October, Counselors will be working hard to help all of our seniors get the financial resources that they need for college. Please mark your calendars for the special events listed below:
October 6th: Counselors will be hosting a Virtual Financial Aid Parent Night. Parents and students should register in advance of the visit here: https://forms.gle/zNbJXmdDxwLpmaEY6. Parents and students are asked to submit their financial aid questions at the time of registration so that we can make sure that they are all covered through the event.
October 7th: Counselors will host a “Nuts and Bolts” of Financial Aid during excel in M107. Students will be able to get instructions to take home to complete the Bright Futures and FAFSA applications. We will help students set up their FAFSA pins and answer any follow up questions from the October 6th financial aid night.
October 15th: FAFSA Frenzy at St. Johns River State College. Families can personalized one on one helping completing their FAFSA from St. Johns River Financial Aid staff. Please see the FAFSA frenzy flier to a list of the documents that families need to bring in order to participate.
October 21st: Bright Futures Day! Counselors will assist any senior that has not completed the Bright Futures application with completing the application during excel in M107.
October 28th: FAFSA Day! Counselors will assist students with FAFSA questions during excel in M107.
Senior Individual Appointments:
Last week counselors started meeting with students individually. We are making sure that each student knows exactly what they have remaining for graduation and that they are properly enrolled in those courses. We are also discussing with each student what their plan for after high school is and make sure that they know what their next steps are to accomplish those goals. This process will take a few weeks. Distance learners and students without an English class should connect with their counselor to schedule a time.
Senior College Applications:
Students should continue working on their college applications if they have not already been submitted. There are several deadlines that are coming up between now and November 1st . If your test scores are not where you want them to be, now is the time to register for the next SAT and ACT. You can register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.org and the ACT at www.actstudent.org .
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Testing Coordinators - Jacqui Ashcroft or Cynthia Messenger
July EOC Results
We have received test results for the July testing window. These are available to view on HAC, however, if you would like a hard copy, please send an email request to your child's guidance counselor.
PSAT / NMSQT October 14, 2020
Ninth & eleventh graders taking the PSAT exam need to see Mrs. Ashcroft in PH226 for a study guide. Additionally, there are links to resources from CollegeBoard on the PSAT webpage under the Testing tab on the Nease High School main webpage. Students, who do not take the bus, should arrive by 9.10am and move to classes at first bell. Room locator signs will be posted around the school prior to test day and in Panther press next week.. We will commence testing at 9:20am and continue until 1:30pm. Buses will depart at 2pm.
FSA ELA 10 Makeup sessions
Students who have been absent from one or more of the testing sessions should see Mrs. Ashcroft in PH226 to arrange testing, as soon as they return to school. It is imperative we complete all three sessions as soon as possible.
US History EOC
Students who have elected to take this exam, who took U.S. History / AP U.S. History last year, should See Mrs. Ashcroft in PH226 if they have not registered for a test date. We have added October 20, 2020 as a testing date for those who have not yet responded to the email sign up and cannot test on Monday October 5, 2020 at 9.20am.
Geometry, Biology or Algebra 1 EOC Exams
Students that have signed up for testing in the fall for the Geometry, Biology or Algebra 1 EOC can find their date, time, and location to test in the documents below. The lists are sorted by Student ID#. If you signed up for an exam, but you do not see your location for testing, please emai Cynthia.Messenger@stjohns.k12.fl.us … Thank you! Ms. Messenger
NHS ASVAB Test 2020
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) will be administered on Thursday, November 9th in the PAC at 9:20 AM. There is no charge to take this test.
You must register to take the ASVAB Test through SignUpGenius, as there will be no other area to sign-up. Deadline to register for the test is Thursday, October 29th.
ASVAB Signup Page:
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
Allie Haddix – Media Clerk
MEDIA CENTER ACCESS
The media center IS NOW OPEN for student access. Students MUST wear a mask to be in the media center. This is to maintain the health and safety of our students and staff in the media center.
Any student not wearing a mask,or refusing to wear one will be asked to leave. Students are also able to come to the media center for their lunch session with the following restrictions:
1. They MUST have a MC Lunch pass each day. We begin to hand them out at 8:45 a.m. and only allow 50 passes per lunch period each day until we run out. Once passes are all gone, no more students will be able to come to the Media center for lunch. Lunch passes are different colors every day and date stamped.
2. Students who have a MC Lunch pass, MUST go to the cafeteria FIRST to buy their lunch then come to the media center.
3. Students can only eat on the tile floor in the café section. As soon as they are done eating, they are being asked to move onto the media center floor to allow other students who still need to eat.
On EXCEL Wednesdays, students MUST come get a MC pass for Excel A or B or both. They will not be allowed to enter the media center during EXCEL days without a pass.
MEDIA CENTER DONATIONS
Our media center is quite a busy hub of student learning and gathering. Social distancing and mask wearing are definitely a MUST for anyone entering the media center. But we are also asking for some supply donations to help get us through the school year because we go through these items quickly. If you can donate any of the following items that we use daily in the media center, we would be MOST grateful:
· Napkins
· Paper towel rolls
· Clorox/Lysol wipes
· Kleenex
· Plastic spoons/forks
· Hand sanitizer
If I can offer my support and guidance in any way, shape, or form, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email, or directly at 547-8367. Please check out my media center web page for additional information and resources that will help your student with this school year and beyond. Thank you for all your support of our school library media program!
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SENIOR PARENTS! The Class of 2021 will be an unforgettable one. Make sure you capture the year with a yearbook order and a senior ad! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 15476 to purchase and design your senior ad. Prices are at their lowest of the year!
Seniors, join the Class of 2021 Schoology group for easy access to senior class information. The Schoology access code is: 7XDP-72VH-Q9CMH
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The Black Student Union (BSU) will have a meeting October 7th during the second half of EXCEL in Room D-023 (Mrs. Logsdon’s Room). This club is open to all students interested in helping the community in and out of school while also learning and supporting black history and black culture.
Text: @pantherBSU to 81010 for details and reminders.
National Technical Honor Society is meeting EXCEL B in Panther Hall, Room 138.
SCHOOLOGY ISSUES
If you or your student are having Schoology issues, please click on this link and bookmark it. This provides real-time data on any issues Schoology might be having. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on “Schoology Status History” for updates.
International Thespian Competition Auditions will be Thursday Oct. 8th in the Auditorium from 4-7pm.
Please prepare the piece that you are wanting to perform. It must be from a published play or musical.
The One Act competition piece is Thornton Wilder’s The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden and auditions will be conducted by cold read excerpt scenes from the script. The use of scripts and sheet music is acceptable for the auditions. All music auditions require that you provide an accompaniment backing track.
*Virtual submissions will be accepted for all Distance Learners.*
For more information and all of the competition categories go to https://floridathespians.com/ or email the Troupe Director Mr. Hunsinger brent.hunsinger@stjohns.k12.fl.us
National Honor Society after school tutoring will start taking place next week every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the media center from 4-5 p.m. This is a FREE service for all our students. They do not need to make an appointment or reservation. Just show up, sign in, and our NHS Officers will match them up with a tutor. This is available to ALL our students – distance learners included! Our tutors can work with them virtually if they need help.
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What is MARATHON HIGH? A running program for teens. We train you to run a half-marathon (13.1 miles). By training week after week for four months, this after-school program allows high school students to develop athletic skills, social skills, self-respect, self-esteem, courage, strength, confidence, healthy lifestyles and a positive direction.
Extra benefits: You can potentially earn a varsity letter! If you run all four years of high school you will earn a “streaker” award with MH! This is an excellent way to engage in IB CAS experiences for the IB program!
If you are interested in participating Marathon High Season 10, please see Mrs. Fagan (Room O-111) or Ms. Milton (Room M-101) for an application and physical form (or click the link in the message). Application form is due Friday, October 9th to Coach Fagan or Milton. Physical deadline is Monday October 12th to participate in our first run on October 13th.
We look forward to running with you.
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Subject: Resources Available to Families in St Johns County
Attention All Parents: Join us via WebEx on 10/6/2020 to Learn About Resources Available to All Families in St Johns County
Topic: ACCESSING OUR COMMUNITY’S SOCIAL SERVICES & SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN and FAMILIES IN 2020/2021
Presenters: Care Connect/BRAVE, St. Augustine Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County, SMA Healthcare, Department of Children and Families, Family Integrity Program, Children’s Home Society and more…
Date/Time: 10/06/2020 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
or join via phone by dialing 1-844-992-4726
and then entering the access code: 120 255 4726
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