We’re ONE week away from the start of our Wildcat Adventure Dance-a-thon fundraiser, where we will have fun and build community while we work to reach our fundraising goal.
Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:
💵 Goal: $12,000
🎁 For: Student and Staff Incentives
🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 10/07/2025
👟 Event Date: 10/17/2025
Donations for our Wildcat Adventure Dance-a-thon will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com
How to Start on MyBooster.com:
Choose “Sign Up”
Enter your School
Enter your Personal Information
Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email, and text!
Tips for Success:
Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your student on how to reach it.
Share, share, share using our easy online tools!
Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.
Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!
It's that time again to begin collecting candy for our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! If you can help out or if you know of a community partner that would like to donate, please share this flyer. We are so excited and can't wait to host this fun family event.
Yesterday, DCPS sent out a reminder that free lunch for all students would be ending. However, Twin Lakes Elem is classified as a CEP school, which means all of our students still receive a free breakfast and lunch every day. Parents are still welcome to add money to their student's MySchoolBucks account. This will allow them to be able to purchase "extras" like ice cream and chips. If you wish to do this, please make sure you are checking the "a la carte" feature. This is the only way students will be able to purchase those extras when using their MySchoolBucks account. Please reach out to stokera@duvalschools.org if you have any questions.
MySchoolBucks Website - www.myschoolbucks.com
Picture Day is September 30th and we are looking for parent volunteers to assist. Please use this link to sign up to volunteer. Please remember, you must have a Level 1 Volunteer Clearance in order to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084CABA72FA1FC1-58900839-picture
Registration opens today! Visit MyBooster.com to join the fun!
💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 09/22/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/07/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/17/2025
Join us Tuesday morning for our All Pro Dad Launch Party! Scan the QR code to RSVP!
Please take a few moments to read our September and October Parent Newsletter. This edition is filled with upcoming events and opportunities for our students and families. The parent newsletter can be accessed using this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/9y3xj
Educationally Yours,
TLAE Administration
Don't forget to join us Thursday night at 5:30 for our SAC meeting. and 6:00 for our PTA meeting!
Don't forget to join us on September 11th for Open House starting at 6:00. Can't wait to see you there!
Don't forget to join us on Thursday evening for Open House starting at 6:00. Can't wait to see you there!
Our top priority at TLAE is to ensure that all of our students remain safe while they are at school.
We have added new front door signage to reflect DCPS policies involving safety and security. Upon arriving at TLAE, all visitors will need to use the Push to Talk button located to the left of the front door and be ready to show a physical copy of their government issued ID and state their reason for visiting before being buzzed into the building.
A government issued ID can be any of the following: a valid Drivers License, State ID, Military ID, or Passport. We can no longer accept a photo of your ID on your phone.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we implement these changes to ensure the safety and security of our building.
As a quick reminder, we will be hosting a Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 in the cafeteria. This session will be important to attend if you plan on volunteering as there are new DCPS guidelines this year. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Don't forget to join us tonight for our Annual Title I Meeting at 5:30 and our PTA Meeting at 6:00. You will learn more about our Title I program and information about how you can help support our PTA. Can't wait to see you tonight!
Mark your calendars and join us on August 21st for our Annual Title I Meeting at 5:30. You will learn more about our Title I program and requirements. Can't wait to see you there!
Dear Twin Lakes Academy Elementary Families,
Welcome to a brand-new school year! We are so excited to see our students back on campus and are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth. As we begin the first week of school, we want to remind all families about our morning arrival and afternoon dismissal procedures. These routines are designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, staff, and families. Please keep the following in mind:
Morning Arrival
• School doors open at 8:00.
• Please do not drop students off before this time, as supervision will not be available.
• Use the designated car rider line and follow staff directions to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
Afternoon Dismissal
• Dismissal begins at 2:45. Please be patient as we work to safely match each student with their ride.
• Have your car tag clearly visible to help staff identify your child quickly.
• Walkers and bike riders will be dismissed after car riders to reduce congestion and ensure safety.
The first week always comes with a few bumps as everyone adjusts to new routines. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we work through the process. Our top priority is the safety of every child, and with your cooperation, we can make arrival and dismissal as smooth and efficient as possible.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a valued part of the Twin Lakes Academy Elementary community. Let’s make it a great year!
Warm regards,
Julie Ehrenberg
Principal, Twin Lakes Academy Elementary
Good evening, Wildcat Families!
We have had such an amazing time hosting our Meet and Greets the past two days. The turnout was more than we could have hoped for, and you all may have even broken the record for the number of families that have come to Meet and Greet at Twin Lakes! Ya'll Rock!
There are a couple of updates I wanted to share with you about extended day and buses.
1. Extended Day - Ms. Mauger would like to remind everyone that Extended Day registration does not roll from year to year. If you wish for your student to be enrolled in the Extended Day Program, you will need to do so through Eleyo. The link to the registration process is: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/2025-2026-extended-day-registration. These spots fill up fast, so if you have not registered and plan for your student to be in Extended Day on Monday, please register as soon as possible.
2. Buses - There were several issues with the bus routes today, especially concerning Bus 65 and Bus 640. I am pleased to say that these issues have been fixed. Bus 65 will have all the same afternoon stops as it does in the morning. Bus 640 will no longer be servicing Twin Lakes; however, the new bus that will pick up those stops is Bus 528. This bus will stop at the following locations: Lamb Tail Ln @ Woodspring Suites, Cabana Club, Stonebridge Condos, and Courtney Meadows. Please email Ms. Strickland at stokera@duvalschools.org if you would like specific stop times before Monday.
3. Don't forget, we are having a backpack drive at school tomorrow from 10:00-12:00, sponsored by Baggett Law. Please come out and pick up a new backpack filled with school supplies! Share this with all your friends, as you do not have to attend Twin Lakes Elementary to take part. There will also be free ice cream, activities, and prizes!
Again, thank you all for being such an amazing group of Wildcats! We love you all!
