Drop Off Locations



Either Betty Griffin Center

Thrift Shoppe Locations:

445 SR 13 North, St. Johns, FL

Corner of Race Track Rd. and SR 13

904-230-5435

-OR-

1961 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL

904-471-4716

AND Any of the 6 County Libraries:

Bartram Trail Branch Library

60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove, FL

904-827-6960

Hastings Branch Library

6195 S. Main St., Hastings, FL

904-692-2841

Main Library

1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, FL

904-827-6940

Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library

101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

904-827-6950

Southeast Branch Library

6670 US 1 South, St. Augustine, FL

904-827-6900

Anastasia Island Branch Library

124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, FL

904-209-3730

Please refer any questions about drop off or the project itself to Carole Sullivan:

Event Coordinator at Betty Griffin Center

caroles@bettygriffincenter.org or 904-808-8544 x 201

Entry due date April 30, 2024

B.E.S.T. New Scale Scores:

Standard setting took place in Summer 2023 to establish a new B.E.S.T. scale. Starting in Winter 2023, scores are being reported on the new scale approved by the State Board of Education. The scale score ranges differ by grade and subject. Achievement levels describe a student’s success with the content assessed. As required by state law, achievement levels range from 1 to 5, with Level 1 as the lowest and Level 5 as the highest. For all assessments, Level 3 indicates on grade level performance. Higher expectations were established with the adoption of the B.E.S.T. Standards, which are more rigorous than the previous standards, the Florida Standards. The adopted cut scores for the FAST assessments and B.E.S.T. EOC assessments set higher expectations that bring us a step closer to ensuring all our students are prepared for postsecondary success.

Because the two scales were established for two different assessment systems aligned to different standards and the B.E.S.T. Standards are more rigorous than the Florida Standards, performance comparisons should not be made.

Your student received a score for a test on the provisional scale during the 2022–2023 school year and/or for a fall 2023 assessment (PM1, B.E.S.T. EOC, or FAST Grade 10 ELA Reading Retake), this score will update in the Florida Reporting System and Family Portal to reflect how your student would have scored on the new B.E.S.T. scale. The previous provisional scores are being retrofitted and provided on the B.E.S.T. scale for informational purposes, so that you can make “apples to apples” comparisons to see your student’s progress over time. The converted score will look different because the provisional and B.E.S.T. scales use different number ranges, and the number ranges for B.E.S.T. are lower. This does not mean that the test got easier or that the standard was lowered. The new score is simply placed on a new range of numbers (325–475) vs. the provisional range (425–575).

FAST PM2 Testing Information

Mill Creek has finished testing for the PM2 FAST Test. We will post the PM3 testing calendar once it is finalized.

Attention all 7^th and 8^th grade families, applications for the National Junior Honor Society, can be picked up from your student's math teacher or the middle school glass lounge. All applications must be turned in to Mr. Lovelace before February 16th.

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School Code ID# 715043

PTA NEWS

K-5 Girls My Someone Special Dance - TICKETS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT!!! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!! All K-5 girls and their “special someone” are invited to join us on Friday, February 9th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort.   This event includes dinner, dancing, drinks, sweets, and a photo keepsake. The theme of the event is Disney couples/sidekicks - think Mickey and Minnie, or Minnie and Pluto! Anna and Kristoff, Anna and Olaf, or Anna and Elsa!! There will be a costume contest! Costumes are optional: we want your girl to dress in a way that makes her feel comfortable and confident! This event sells out quickly, so purchase your tickets today! Click here to purchase tickets.  Click here to volunteer for this event - this would be a great opportunity for High School Students who need volunteer service hours! 

K-8 Family Acts of Kindness Service Night:  We’re so excited to bring this brand new event to MCA on Friday, February 16th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Cafe. All students and their families are welcome to come and strengthen our school, community, and families through Acts of Kindness. This event will give students the opportunity to practice kindness after they celebrate Kindness Week during school. This is an “Open House” style event - there will be different stations for families to participate in, a chance to visit with local organizations and charities, and more! Click here to volunteer for this event - this would be a great opportunity for MIddle School and High School Students who need volunteer service hours!

We are 370 members strong, Mighty Mustangs! Thank you so much for your support!

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