Hello Normandy Village Elementary School parents, this is Assistant Principal Palmer calling. First, I want to assure that all students and staff are safe. However, our lockdown alert system was activated today due to reports that a student may be in possession of a firearm. It was quickly determined that the item in question was a toy gun, and the lockout was lifted within five minutes. We have been in contact with the family of the student involved and we will be managing this as a disciplinary matter. This incident does provide a good opportunity for me to remind everyone to check your student’s belongings daily and talk with them about what is appropriate to bring to school. Prohibited items at school include, but are not limited to, knives or guns of any kind. You can review a detailed list of prohibited items with your student in the Student Code of Conduct on the district’s webpage at www.duvalschools.org/conduct on the bottom of page 26.   I also want to thank the students who reported the presence of the prohibited item to staff. Sharing information about potential security risks to our school is a vitally important part of school safety. As always, thank you for your support in keeping our students and staff safe.

Parents, just as a reminder our Character Parade is today at 1:30. Our scholars are dressed in their book character costume and are ready to enjoy the parade. The parade can be viewed today from the school's parking lot, we look forward to seeing you.

We are hosting The Walking School Bus tomorrow at 8:00am.Volunteers will be at the following locations: Herlong and Newbolt Ct. Herlong and Monteau Dr. Herlong and Fouraker Rd. They will walk our scholars to our crossing guard. Consider parking to allow your scholar to walk tomorrow to encourage healthy habits!

The Pentecostals of Orange Park are hosting a food drive Thursday from 12-2. Please spread the word for anyone in need! They are located at 530 Madeira Dr Orange Park, FL 32073.

At Normandy we are pairing up against drugs. Tomorrow students will dress like a friend as they pair up against drugs.

Early Release begins at 12:45 tomorrow.

Please take a look at the important dates and information included. This Wednesday is an Early Release Day.

Just a few friendly reminders...Picture Day is tomorrow. The NVE awards assemblies will begin at 1 so please lease tune in via Facebook! Tomorrow, students may wear sunglasses as we continue our Red Ribbon Week activities.

Looking for some family fun this November? The Jacksonville Zoo is offering free daytime general admission for up to 5 children (ages 3-12) with a paying adult from November 1-30, 2024.

Please help us to celebrate our Principal, Ms. J. Sales, for her unwavering dedication to education. Happy Principal Appreciation Month.

Good Afternoon Normandy Village family!!! The clinic will be at Westside Family Resource Center on Wheat Road Behind Jacksonville Heights Elementary School 7750 Tempest Street South, Jacksonville 32244 Please see attached flyer.

Please join us via Zoom and learn how to help us improve the school experience for all students. Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88259935207?pwd=IEflYeyx7undAYFg6hrubafSpfgMcV.1 Meeting ID: 882 5993 5207 Passcode: 5EU9vZ

Please see attached. Report cards will post to Focus on Tuesday. Math Night is on Thursday from 6-7p.

Parents!! Please allow your children to participate in our annual Red Ribbon Week activities. Please see the attached flyer.

Come out and support your child's growth in Math! Parents of students in VPK to 5th Grade will be given ideas to help increase their students' math knowledge.

Join us tomorrow by wearing orange as we remain committed to taking a stance against bullying!

Good Day Normandy Village Families! Save the dates…we have our 2nd SAC meeting of the year on Thursday, October 17th. Math Night is Thursday, October 24th. Picture Day is October 28th. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please save the dates for our upcoming School Showcase Saturday events. They are Saturday, Dec. 7 for elementary schools and Saturday, Jan. 11 for secondary schools. These are designated Saturdays for families to visit schools, meet school leaders and educators, and go on school tours. Learn more at www.duvalschools.org/showcase.

We invite you to our next SAC Meeting on Thursday, October 17th. Please come and give input that helps guide our school-wide decision making. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your support! Please read the attachment and be sure to visit your scholar's "room" through the Duval Schools App.