☀️📚 FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWIDE SUMMER READING PROJECT 📚☀️
This summer, we’re inviting all Kindergarten–5th grade students to join our “Read, Imagine, Create!” Diorama Challenge! 🎨📖✨
Students will:
📚 Read a book of their choice this summer
💭 Choose their favorite scene, setting, or moment
📦 Create a diorama that brings the story to life using a box and materials from home
🏫 Bring their finished project to school on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
This challenge is a fun way to keep reading all summer while encouraging creativity, imagination, and storytelling skills! We can’t wait to see the amazing worlds our students create. 🌎✨
🎭 Be creative
📖 Keep reading
⭐ Showcase your talents
Read • Imagine • Create and help us make this a summer to remember! 💙💛
CLICK HERE for Summer Reading Resources
#FortCarolineElementary #SummerReadingProject #ReadImagineCreate #DioramaChallenge #FortFamily #SummerLearning #ReadersAreLeaders 📚☀️
Today was an incredible day at our Multicultural Fair as students traveled around the world right here at school! 🌍📚✨
Students explored different countries and cultures while carrying their passports, stopping at each destination to learn something new and collect stamps along the way! 🛂⭐
From discovering traditions and landmarks to learning about customs from around the world, our students had the opportunity to celebrate the beauty and diversity of different cultures. One of the highlights of the day was getting to enjoy taste tests of foods from different countries and experiencing flavors from around the world! 🍽️🌮🍙🥟
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a special learning experience for our students. Today was a wonderful reminder that learning about other cultures helps us grow, connect, and appreciate the world around us. 💙💛
🌍 Many cultures. One school. Endless learning.
#MulticulturalFair #PassportAroundTheWorld #FortFamily #CelebratingDiversity #GlobalLearning #CultureAndCommunity #StrongerTogether 🌎✨
The competition was fierce, the laughs were nonstop, and the school spirit was unmatched! Students gave it their all, but in the end… the STAFF took the victory! 🏆😎
Thank you to everyone who came out and made today such a fun event. We’re already excited for next year! 👀🙌
#StudentsVsStaff #KickballChampions #TeachersWin
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrated the incredible educators who keep our school running at full speed every single day. From early mornings to late afternoons, our teachers continue to go the extra mile to support, encourage, and inspire our students both inside and outside the classroom.
Whether they are fueling young minds with knowledge, navigating challenges with care, or helping students cross the finish line toward success, our teachers show championship-level dedication each and every day.
Thank you to all of our amazing Fort Caroline Elementary teachers for your hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence. You keep our students on track and racing toward a bright future! 🏎️💨
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #FortCarolineElementary #FullSpeedAhead #RacingTowardSuccess #ThankATeacher
🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♂️ FORT Families! 🏃🏽♂️🏃🏽♀️
All K-5 students are invited to come out and “Run with Dr. RG” on Saturday, May 9th 9am-10am at the track at Fort Caroline Middle School!
*Runners and Walkers are welcome to come out
Students are asked to bring:
📚 Favorite Book
👟 Running shoes
Come ready to move, share your favorite book, have fun, and build healthy habits together!
Please see the flyer for more information. We can’t wait to see our Fort students there! 💛
Great Afternoon FORT family, friends, and community,
We have just begun our busy testing season and our students have been working extremely hard. I want to share our FAST PM3 testing schedule. Please encourage your students to do their absolute best on their upcoming tests. Ensure that your students get a good night's rest and that they arrive to school on time so they can have breakfast prior to testing. Let's continue this race to success working together as a team all the way to the finish line. We are going to finish strong! Thank you for all that you continue to do for our staff and students at the FORT!
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida, we’re creating meaningful, one-to-one mentoring relationships that help ignite the power and promise within our youth.
👧🏽 Who can join?
Youth ages 5–17
🤝 How it works:
After enrollment, each child is thoughtfully matched with a mentor based on shared interests—building a connection that supports confidence, growth, and success.
🌟 Program options:
• Community-Based Mentoring – Spend 4–7 hours/month doing fun activities while working toward personal goals
• Site-Based Mentoring – Meet 1 hour/week at a school or partner site to support academic and personal success
💡 With the support of a caring mentor, children gain confidence, resilience, and the tools they need to thrive.
📲 Ready to get involved or learn more?
Visit www.bbbsnefl.org
or call 904-727-9797
Let’s invest in the future—one mentorship at a time 💫
#BigBrothersBigSisters #MentorshipMatters #JacksonvilleFL #EmpowerYouth #CommunityImpact
Join us for a powerful day of care, compassion, and community support!
🗓 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL
Ascension St. Vincent’s is bringing essential services directly to our community—especially for those who need it most. This special event will offer:
✨ Diabetic education
✨ HIV & skin cancer screenings
✨ Medical exams & mental health care
✨ Haircuts & ear washing
✨ Pharmacy services
✨ Vision & hearing screenings
✨ Children’s services & podiatry
✨ Spiritual support
…and so much more!
Free resources will also be available, including food, clothing, shoes, and connections to vital community services.
Let’s come together to serve, support, and uplift our community 💛
#MedicalMission #JacksonvilleEvents #CommunityCare #ServeOthers #AscensionStVincents
State Testing begins April 13th for all K-2nd and May 1st 3rd–5th students, and we want to make sure EVERY student is fueled and focused!
We are collecting nut-free, individually wrapped snacks (no candy please) from April 8–30 to provide a snack for students after testing each day.
If you are able, please send donations to the Front Office. Every box, every pack, every donation makes a difference!
Let’s work together to support our students as they show what they know. 💪🏽📚
#FortFamily #RaceToSuccess #TestingReady
Please join us this Saturday, April 4th as our very own Coach Hall is being honored at the women's professional soccer game at Hodges Stadium located at 1 UNF Drive. Tickets are only $10 and $2 of each sale will go to FCE. Come out and support our school if you can. See the flyer for ticket info and more details. We are excited to see Coach Hall recognized and honored during this game!
Don’t forget—our Spring Dance is tomorrow! We are excited for our students to enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, and fun with friends.
Be sure to turn in your permission slips and payment to the front office by 9:00 am tomorrow. We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and ready to dance!
At Fort Caroline Elementary, we are proud to celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals! These dedicated team members work tirelessly behind the scenes and alongside our teachers to support student success every single day. From providing individualized support to helping classrooms run smoothly, their impact is felt across our entire school.
We are so grateful for their patience, compassion, and commitment to our students. Thank you for all that you do—you truly make a difference!
Fort Caroline Elementary is proud to celebrate Coach Hall for being recognized with the Heart and Hustle Award from the Jacksonville Sporting Club.
This award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to their students and community. Coach Hall consistently models these qualities through leadership, encouragement, and a passion for helping students succeed both on and off the field.
We are incredibly proud to have Coach Hall as part of the Fort Caroline family. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved achievement! 🎉👏
Get ready to dance the day away at Fort Caroline Elementary’s Spring Dance on Thursday, April 2nd!
🕺 K–2: 12:45–1:45
💃 3–5: 1:45–2:45
🎟️ $5 (cash only)
📅 Ticket deadline: April 1st
📝 Permission slip required
🍿 Snacks available for $1
Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your ticket and get ready to celebrate spring! 🌼✨
Our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students at Fort Caroline Elementary had a wonderful opportunity to experience the art of dance through a special visit from the Florida Ballet School!
Students enjoyed a variety of performances that showcased different styles of dance, including classical ballet, contemporary, and hip hop. One of the highlights of the presentation was learning about pointe shoes—how they work and how dancers use them to perform on their toes.
This engaging experience not only entertained our students but also introduced them to the creativity, discipline, and beauty of dance. We are grateful to the Florida Ballet School for sharing their talents and inspiring our young learners!
REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
Fort Caroline Elementary is excited to invite all of our BEST Pals — dads, uncles, cousins, grandpas, brothers, and other special people in our students’ lives — to join us for a sweet morning together!
📅 March 13
⏰ 8:00 – 8:45 AM
📍 Multi-Purpose Room
Come enjoy donuts and spend some quality time with your student before the school day begins. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the positive role models who support our students every day!
👉 Please return the RSVP form indicating the number of adults and students attending so we can prepare enough donuts for everyone by March 12!
Only one RSVP per family is needed, even if you have multiple students at Fort Caroline.
We can’t wait to see all of our BEST Pals there! 🍩💙
Get ready for a fun-filled Play Day at Fort Caroline Elementary! Students will enjoy games, activities, and time to celebrate the end of the school year with their classmates.
📅 K–2 Play Day: March 30
📅 3–5 Play Day: March 31
To be prepared for the fun, students should:
✔️ Wear comfortable play shoes
✔️ Bring a refillable water bottle
✔️ Pack a towel and a change of clothes
We can’t wait to see our students having fun, staying active, and making great memories together! ☀️🎉💙
