Good Evening Venetia Families,
We are looking forward to finishing the next 7 school days strong as we prepare for Thanksgiving Break and Progress Monitoring Testing after Thanksgiving Break. Attendance EVERY DAY is imperative at this time!
This week we are hosting our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, Nov 20th at the student's lunchtime. All parents and families invited. You must be on the Blue Card or with a parent/guardian on the Blue Card to attend. If you plan to eat (not required), it is $5. We hope to see you there!
Week of November 17th:
*Tuesday, Nov 18: Victorious Vikings (select students); Quarter 2 Progress Reports Distributed to Focus Portal; Mr. McKenzie's Class Field Trip at Humane Society
*Wednesday, Nov 19: Homelessness Awareness Month, Wear Purple!; Kindergarten On Campus Field Trip-Gabie STEM Bus; Math Facts Drill
*Thursday, Nov 20: Thanksgiving Luncheon
*Friday, Nov 21: Dental Van Visits (with permission form); Mrs. Fyffe's Class Field Trip to Humane Society; Distinguished Gentlemen's Club Meetings after school until 4:30 PM
Family Engagement Month Calendar: November
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Upcoming Events:
*Monday, Nov 24: SAC Meeting, 4 PM
*Tuesday, Nov 25: Kona Ice Day
*Wednesday, Nov 26-Friday, Nov 28: Thanksgiving Break
*Monday, December 1: Students Return to School!
Have a fantastic week! #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited
We hope to see you there! 🦃🍴
Please be sure to RSVP so we can account for how much food to prepare. Lunch times were sent on the flyer with the RSVP.
Happy Veterans Day Venetia Families!
We hope you've had a restful weekend. We are gearing up to finish the 2nd semester. Let's finish strong with daily attendance, being to school on time, and completing homework daily.
Saturday, November 15th is the School Enrollment Expo @ The Prime Osborn Convention Center, 11 AM-3 PM. 5th Grade Parents, this is a great opportunity to explore your middle school choices for next school year.
This Week:
*Thursday, Nov 13: Fall Dance, 2nd-5th, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
*Friday, Nov 14: Daniel's Class Field Trip to Humane Society
Upcoming Events:
*Tuesday, November 18: McKenzie's Class Field Trip to Humane Society; Victorious Vikings, 9:30 AM
*Wednesday, November 19: Kindergarten Field Trip, Gabie STEM Bus
*Thursday, November 20: Thanksgiving Luncheon (Adults Meals $5)
*Friday, November 21: Fyffe's Class Field Trip to Humane Society; Dental Van: Big Smiles
*Monday, November 24: SAC Meeting, 4 PM, Media Center
*Tuesday, November 25: Kona Ice Day
*Thanksgiving Break: Nov 26-Nov 28
Have a wonderful week! #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited
Success starts with consistency! Please make sure your child:
✅ Completes homework each night to reinforce learning.
✅ Attends school daily and on time — every day counts toward growth!
✅ Checks the Tuesday Folder each week for important school updates, forms, and reminders.
✅ Has their agenda reviewed and signed daily — this helps keep families and teachers connected.
Together, we can help every student stay organized, informed, and ready to succeed! 🌟
Good evening Venetia Families!
Hope you had a great weekend. Our Annual Flag Raising is on Wednesday, November 5th @ 9:30 AM in Venetia's Courtyard. You are invited! We are asking students to wear red, white and blue or USA attire.
Just a few reminders:
*You MUST have your physical ID to enter the school building and check out students.
*Car Loop Safety: Please be mindful of your speed and cell phone use in the car loop line. Stay alert!
*School starts at 9 AM sharp. The first bell rings at 8:55 AM.
*Check out ends at 2:45 PM. Please plan accordingly.
Upcoming Events:
School is closed on Monday, Nov 10th-Weather Day & Tuesday, November 11th-Veterans Day.
Fall Dance (2nd-5th Grade), Thursday, November 13th, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased on SchoolCashOnline.com by Friday, Nov 7th. Permission slips must still be signed and returned.
Have a fantastic week! #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited
1st Grade is looking forward to the zoo field trip tomorrow. Please be aware of the District Policy that all chaperones MUST have a Level 2 clearance (which includes Finger Prints). If you are NOT APPROVED, you are NOT ALLOWED to attend the field trip.
If you show up to the field trip, you are not allowed to walk with the class. You can sign your student out and walk around separate from the class. Again, this is a new District Policy and all parents must adhere to this new policy. If you have any further questions, please speak to Administration.
Thank you! Have a great day!
Good evening Venetia Families!
Thank you to all of the families who supported our Annual Trunk or Treat event. It was a blast! We enjoyed seeing so many families and friends.
We apologize to the community for the no show of the Hayride. Bouncers, Slides & More was a no call, no show although they confirmed on Thursday. When called on Friday at 5:45 PM, the owner stated he was checking on the ETA and never returned our called. We are hoping to find a new company for next school year. Thanks for your understanding and continued support!
If you ordered a school theme t-shirt, they will be sent home on Tuesday.
Week of Oct. 27th:
Picture Retakes are tomorrow, October 27th.
Students who will be photographed:
• Students absent on the original photo day
• Students who enrolled after the original photo day
• Students unhappy with their original photo (must return purchased package)
Red Ribbon Week starts tomorrow with wearing Red-Protect Your Heart and Say No to Drugs!
Wednesday, October 29th: 1st Grade Field Trip to the Zoo. All money is due on Tuesday, October 28th via SchoolCashOnline.com.
Have a wonderful week! #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited
Good morning Venetia Families!
Our Annual Tales, Trunk or Treat Event is tonight. We will sale wristbands at the door. But there will be limited meal tickets.
Prices at the Door: $13 (students); $6 adults; $6 Meal Tickets.
We are excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week next week. As a reminder, students are not allowed to wear costumes on Friday, October 31st.
Have a wonderful weekend!
This is a friendly reminder that the Data Triangle Climate Survey will close tomorrow, October 21st. With just a few days remaining, your continued efforts to ensure robust participation are greatly appreciated.
We need 20% of parents to complete the survey. We are at 4.05% of parents completing the survey.
Survey links for students, staff, and family/community members are available at the following location:
COMPLETE TODAY👉 District Climate Survey | Duval County Public Schools
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/surveys
Hope you are having a Marvelous Monday!
Good Evening Venetia Families!
Quarter 2 is off to a great start! This week we have our annual Tales, Trunk or Treat event. All sales are online at SchoolCashOnline.com. All sales end on Wednesday at noon.
We are still in need of donated pumpkins for literacy pumpkins and donated candy for our Trunk or Treat event.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are looking for additional volunteers for our Trunk or Treat event. You can help manage games or decorate a trunk to pass out candy. Middle and High School students can get volunteer hours.
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Week of October 20th:
*Media & PE Week
*Wednesday, Oct 22: Gabie STEM Bus Field Trip, 3rd & 4th Grade
*Thursday, Oct 23: Quarter 1 Awards
*Friday, Oct 24: Tales, Trunk or Treat, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
*Friday, Oct 24: Distinguished Gentlemen's Club (DGC), 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Have a wonderful week! #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited
This is a friendly reminder that the Data Triangle Climate Survey will close on October 21st. With just a few days remaining, your continued efforts to ensure robust participation are greatly appreciated.
Survey links for students, staff, and family/community members are available at the following location:
👉 District Climate Survey | Duval County Public Schools
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/surveys
Have a great Friday!
Good morning Venetia Families!
We are looking forward seeing everyone tomorrow. Tuesday Red Folders will come home tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th. Please sign and return them on Thursday, October 16th.
If you’d still like to order Fall photos, you can visit www.leonards.com/order , click the “find my school” option, and follow the prompts there to view your student’s proof and ordering information!
Have a great day! #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited
Good Evening Venetia Families!
This week is a short week this week so let's ensure all students are at school and on time. There is No School for students on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14.
PTA Election Meeting: We will be reinstalling our PTA on Wednesday, October 15th at 4 PM in the Media Center. We are asking parents to attend this meeting and join our PTA. You can help by becoming a general PTA member for just $10. We will be electing in our selected board members-President, Secretary, & Treasurer.
On Friday, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we wear pink!
Upcoming Events:
*Wednesday, Oct 22: 3rd & 4th Grade On Campus Field Trip-Gabie STEM Bus
*Thursday, Oct 23: Quarter 1 Awards (3rd: 9:30 am; 4th: 10 AM; 5th: 10:30 am; 2nd: 2 PM; 1st: 2:30 PM; No Kindergarten Awards for Q1)
*Friday, Oct 24: Tales, Trunk or Treat, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM; sales online at schoolcashonline.com.
*Friday, Oct 24: Distinguished Gentlemen's Club (DGC) Meets after school
Sign up to be a Tales, Trunk or Treat Volunteer:
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Please continue to donate bags of candy for our Trunk or Treat. We are also asking for donated Pumpkins for our Literacy Pumpkins.
Have a great evening! We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday. #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BraveBoldUnited
Good afternoon Venetia Families!
There has been an update to one of our Bus Routes. Bus #239 is no longer a route. All students riding Bus 239 will now ride Bus 901.
AM Time 8:11 AM Batman Ln & Hurricane Dr @ Bus Hut PM Time: 3:34 PM
AM Time 8:15 AM Hurricane Dr & Mustin Rd PM Time: 3:44 PM
AM Time 8:25 AM 6017 Roosevelt Blvd @ The Park at Marbella (Northbound) PM Time 3:48 PM
Thank you for your flexibility with this bus change!
Please use the link to volunteer at our Tales, Trunk or Treat Event.
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Thanks!
Good Morning Venetia Families!
We are entering the last week of the first quarter. Quarter 1 ends on Friday, October 10th. There is no school for students on Monday, October 13-Teacher Planning Day and Tuesday, October 14-Teacher Inservice Day.
Join us for our Scholastic Book Fair from October 6th-10th! Parents are welcome to shop with their child each morning from 8:30-9:00 AM. Family Night: Thursday, October 9th from 4:00-6:00 PM-a perfect time to browse and enjoy the fair together!
Let's inspire a love of reading together!
📚✨ Book Character Parade! ✨📚
Get ready for our Book Character Parade on Friday, October 10th at 9:30 a.m.!
Students are invited to dress up as their favorite book character, but remember — the book must accompany the student.
🚫 No masks, face paint, or toy weapons allowed.
👨👩👧 Parents are invited to watch the fun from the car loop area!
We can’t wait to see all the creative characters come to life and celebrate our love of reading! ❤️📖
Have a great week! #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited
Good afternoon Families!
You will soon receive your child's scores for the PM 1 FAST State Test along with an explanation of what the scores mean. Please keep in mind that this is the first assessment of the new grade level. Our goal is to review the results and with you and ensure you have the tools to support your child's learning at home.
Achievement Levels:
Level 1: Well Below Grade Level
Leve 2: Below Grade Level
Level 3: On Grade Level
Level 4: Proficient Success
Level 5: Exemplary Success
How can you support at home?
*Establish a routine: Set aside a regular time and quiet space for reading, homework and review.
*Attendance: Ensure students are present each day, on time to school, and stay the entire school day.
*Completion of homework: Homework is an extension of what students are working on in class.
*Fluency Practice: Ensure students are reading independently daily( K-2: 10-20 minutes & 3rd-5th 20-30 minutes each night); have students practice their math facts (addition, subtraction and multiplication).
*Ask Questions: Talk about what they learned at school and encourage them to explain ideas in their own words.
*Encourage writing: Have them keep a journal, write letters, create stories, or write in response to what they read.
*Stay connected: Communicate with teachers and attend school events to stay informed about your child's progress. Are you connected to Focus to check your student's grade? Check Rooms for updates from the school and teachers.
*Celebrate effort: Praise persistence and progress, not just results.
Thank you for your continued support in ensuring your child's success!
