Congratulations to Vincent Taylor, a math interventionist at Cedar Hills Elementary School and author of the popular “Cornbread” series of children’s books, who was named the 2025 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year at the 34th Annual EDDY Awards Saturday, January 18th.
Do you have a young one entering kindergarten next year? Learn what to expect.
A team of kindergarten teachers, an enrollment expert, and a representative from the Exceptional Student Education will share valuable information about what families can expect during this milestone year. If you have questions, they have answers! To register for the webinar, families can visit the registration page. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/07fff647-b8a0-4e3e-b685-08d923f09348@8deb1d4d-d0a4-4d04-89ae-f7076cbaa9fb
Trunk or Treat:
October 29th 5-6:30 pm Please bring in one bag of candy as a donation for the event!
Red Ribbon Week:
Mon 10/28- “I’m Resourceful and Healthy” – Create a resourceful way to carry your school supplies in anything but a backpack. Remember to pack a healthy snack, or a journal with exercise activities and/or things you can do to relax
Tues 10/29- “Twin Tuesday" – Dress like your best friend, BFF, or classmates to show your commitment to reminding your friends to remain drug free.
Wed 10/30-"Drugs Are So Out of Character" ‐ Wear pajamas or your clothes inside out and/ or backwards, mixed matched socks, and messy hair
Thurs 10/31- "Main Character Energy" ‐ Dress like your favorite movie or book character.
Fri 11/01- “We Are Red-----y! Wear red today
Picture Day: Monday 10/28
Early Release: 10/30
Good afternoon, families.
You are cordially invited to a Consolidation Impact Review Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17 at 5 p.m.
District leadership will provide an overview of the recommendation for the consolidation of Hidden Oaks into Cedar Hills Elementary. The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment.
The meeting is on Thursday, October 17 at 5 p.m. and will be held at Cedar Hills Elementary (6534 Ish Brant Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32210).
Parents, students, community members, teachers, and staff are encouraged to attend.
JAX GOES TO COLLEGE WEEK! September 30- October 5 2024
Our Double Good Fundraiser begins today September 18, 2024, at 3:44 PM and goes until September 22, 2024, at 3:44 PM. Remember this is a contactless fundraiser that will support our teachers and students with classroom supplies, incentives and other useful materials.
1. Download the Double Good app
2. Enter our event code CDZHZP in the app
3. Create your Pop-Up Store
Dear Cedar Hills Families,
You are probably already aware that our school district has been considering potential school closures and consolidations in response to multiple financial challenges. I’m writing today to inform you that the current version of the proposed plan includes the merger of Hidden Oaks Elementary to our campus for the 2025-26 school year.
At this stage, I just want to make you aware. There will be multiple opportunities to learn more about this proposal and to have your voice heard in the process before the School Board is asked to act on this proposal in November.
If you want to read more details about this situation, I encourage you to see this post on the district website.
In the near future, representative members of our school community will participate in a process to evaluate the impact of this proposal and provide recommendations directly to the superintendent.
As soon as those meetings are scheduled, I will update you. Until then, you know I am always open to personally discuss any aspect of your child’s education here at Cedar Hills Elementary.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marva McKinney