Welcome Back, Families! We hope you had a fabulous winter break filled with rest, fun, and special memories! 🐼✏🎓✨Just a reminder, students return to school on Wednesday, January 7th. We can’t wait to see everyone this morning for an amazing start to Semester 2! 📚💛
This is a friendly reminder that winter packet activities for reading and math were sent home before break. We hope our students have been spending a little time working on them over the break.
Students who return their completed packet to their teacher on Wednesday will earn a Badge of Honor and a special treat on Friday. There’s still time to finish—students have a few more days to complete their work. If a packet has been misplaced, a copy of the winter packet was sent via email for your convenience.
Thank you for your continued support. Go Pandas!
Go Pandas! 🐼
As we jump into a strong second half of the year, let’s work together to help every student succeed:
✅ Be present every day
✅ Get a good night’s rest
✅ Limit phone and TV usage
⚡️ Increase daily reading opportunities
With your partnership, we’re striving to reach our 467 school grade goal — and we know we can do it together!
Winter break is the perfect time to slow down, get cozy, and read with your kids. Just a few minutes of reading each day helps build imagination, vocabulary, and a lifelong love for books.
Snuggle up, grab a good story, and make reading part of your winter traditions! 🐼💛
We’d love to see what your family is reading—share your favorite family reads with us!
📸 Email any family reading photos to esparzaj@duvalschools.org
We’ll highlight them on our social media to inspire and encourage other families to join the fun.
Reading rocks! 📖✨ Go Pandas!
We hope this season brings you joy, rest, and special memories with loved ones. Thank you for your continued support and for being an important part of our school community.
❄️ Winter Break runs from Saturday, December 20th through Tuesday, January 6th.
✨ We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday, January 7th!
Enjoy a safe and restful break! 🎁⛄️
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Holiday cheer and holiday spirit are filling San Jose Elementary, with lots of Panda love and Panda joy spreading all around to our students!
We had another 30 students join us for photos, and it’s not too late to participate. We will continue taking photos Wednesday and Thursday during morning arrival.
🎄 Holiday photo ornaments will be sent home with your student on Friday.
Thank you for helping us make this a fun and festive experience for our Pandas. Go Pandas! 🐼
Families, there’s still time to participate in our Panda Holiday Photo Ornament for $5!
We will take:
An individual holiday photo of your child
A special group photo with our administrative team
The photos are turning out great—45 students participated on Monday, and we’re hoping to add another 50 students on Tuesday!
📸 Photo sessions will continue through Thursday morning during arrival. Thank you for helping us make this a fun and festive memory for our students!
✨ Monday – Snazzy Holiday Party
Dress to impress! Break out your fanciest holiday sparkle, shine, and style.
💚 Tuesday – Holiday Character Day
Pick your holiday character and bring the magic (or the mischief)!
🎁 Wednesday – Ugly Sweater Day
The uglier, the better. Bonus points for lights, jingles, and creative chaos!
😴 Thursday – Comfy PJ Day
Roll out of bed and straight into school in your coziest pajamas.
🐼 Friday – Panda Excellence Day
Show your House Pride with a festive twist—holiday colors, accessories, and all the cheer!
We will be taking photos during morning arrival Monday–Thursday and will send the ornament home with your child on Friday. Go Pandas!
Did you know your child could receive free books mailed directly to your home? Through our partnership with New Worlds Reading — a state‑supported literacy program — eligible VPK through 5th grade students can build their home library and keep reading all year long.
If your child is not yet reading at grade level and attends a Florida VPK program or public school, you qualify! ✅
Ready to get started? Visit newworldsreading.com/en/eligibility
to register your child and have books sent to you at no cost.
📚🌳 Join Ms. Miller and Principal Gomez for Reading in the Park during Winter Break! 🌳📚
Students and families, let’s kick off winter break with a fun and inspiring Reading Event on Monday, 12/22 from 12–1 pm at: 📍 Crabtree Park | 1704 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217
PLUS — Every student who attends will receive a free book to enjoy over the break! 🎁📚
Bring your picnic blanket, get outside, and enjoy an afternoon of reading, reflection, and community time.
Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together—see you there! Go Pandas!
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open December 8th–11th!
Don’t miss out on great books and fun for our students.
📅 Family Night
Join us Thursday, December 11th from 4–5 PM for a special family shopping event!
💳 e-Wallet Available
Make checkout easy by setting up an e-Wallet at Scholastic.com.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🐼💛📖
📣 San Jose Elementary – Upcoming December Events! ❄️🐼
We have an exciting month planned! Check out what’s happening:
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
December 8–11
Send funds with your child so they can purchase items at the Book Fair.
📚 Family Night at the Book Fair
December 11 | 4:00–5:00 PM
🍽️ Desayuna Conmigo / Have Breakfast With Me
December 18 | 8:15–8:45 AM
⛄ Winter Break
December 22 – January 6
Students return after the break on January 7.
❄️✨ We hope you enjoy all the wonderful events this month at San Jose Elementary!
We are excited to invite our families to Desayuna Conmigo, a special morning to enjoy breakfast with your child!
🎟️ The first 100 adults who register will be able to attend.
Please RSVP to reserve your spot: https://dcps.questionpro.com/PandaBreakfast
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18th
⏰ Time: 8:15 AM in the cafeteria
👨👩👧👦 Important: Please bring your child with you in the morning so you can enter the cafeteria together and enjoy your time without delays.
We look forward to sharing this special breakfast experience with you!
🪥 Toothbrushes
🦷 Toothpaste
🧼 Bars of soap
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🧖♀️ Shampoo/Conditioner
🧻 Toilet paper
Every donation makes a difference! And to make it fun, the House with the most donations will earn House Points toward becoming the House of the Quarter in January!
Let’s come together, support those in need, and show our students what community truly means.
Every item counts. Every act of kindness matters.
