Good evening Venetia Families!
Week 1 is off to a great start. It was great meeting all of our new students and families and seeing our former students and families. We have a few reminders and updates.

Important Information:
*Students can be dropped off at 8:30-8:55 AM. School starts promptly at 9 AM.
*All changes to dismissal MUST be in writing via the agenda or changed in the PikMyKid App.
*Please make sure you have a Focus Account with Students Linked to your account. That is the only way you will get access to PikMyKid.
*Car Riders & Walkers MUST be announced via the PikMyKid App when parents arrive for pick up.
*2:45 PM is the cut off time for picking up students early from school. If students have appointments, please plan accordingly.
*100% ID Check (license, military ID or passport) when checking out students early from school.
*Have you turned in an updated Blue Card for this school year? If not, please send in as soon as possible.

Week of August 18th:
*Tuesday, Aug 19th: Tuesday Folders will go home on Tuesday. Please look for a Red Folder with flyer inserts. Sign and return the folder on Wednesday.

*Tuesday, Aug 19th: Cathedral Arts Project Musical Theatre starts. CAP is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM. There is a one time registration fee of $25. Dates: Aug 19-May 7.

https://www.hisawyer.com/cathedral-arts-project-inc/schedules/activity-set/1561046

Upcoming Events:
*School Advisory Council Meeting: Monday, August 25th, 4 PM-All parents are invited. Come to get up to date information about the school and help us plan ahead.
*Fall Pictures: Thursday, August 28th (Send in forms or order online)

Have a great evening! #TimetoShine #GlowGetters

about 23 hours ago, Monique Worthen
Hello Venetia Families!
Mark your calendar for Fall Picture Day. Everyone takes a picture for the fall. Fall Photo Day is August 28. Don’t forget to order your Fall photos!

You can place your order at www.leonards.com/photoprepay and the access code is C708466.
4 days ago, Monique Worthen
fall photo day

Good afternoon Venetia Families,
We are off to a great start. Please make sure you are connected to the DCPS School Apps. You are able to log on to Rooms for information from your child's teacher.

Did you know teachers are already providing important updates? SIGN UP TODAY!
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/duval-schools-app

Important Reminders:
*Turn in Blue Card Updates.
*Download the PikMyKid App for announcing pick up for car riders, walkers, and extended day.
*You MUST show your physical ID (license, military ID or Passport), when checking out students.
*Early Check Out ends at 2:45 PM.
*School Times: 9 AM-3:30 PM; students can arrive on campus starting at 8:30 AM (unless they are signed up for extended day).

Have a great evening! Looking forward to an awesome Day 3.

6 days ago, Monique Worthen
It was so good seeing so many SHINING FACES this week! We are ready and excited for a new school year. You will need two important apps this year to STAY CONNECTED.

FIRST: Have you downloaded the DCPS App (Duval County Public Schools App)? After downloading the app, select: Venetia to stay informed. Then, scroll to the bottom, select Rooms, and log in using your Focus Account email and password. You will be able to stay connected and communicate with your child's teacher and the school.

SECOND: Have you downloaded the PikMyKid App? You will need this app for dismissal. You must announce pick up for Car Riders, Walkers, & Extended Day through PikMyKid. Bus students are dismissed through the app as well. You can see when they load the bus and dismiss from school.

Please make sure you have a Focus Parent Account and your child is linked to your Focus Account. If you need any help completing this task or any task above, please visit the front office. Be sure to register for the bus and complete other forms for the school year in Focus.

Have a great evening! We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, August 11th. Doors open at 8:30 AM. School starts promptly at 9 AM.
10 days ago, Monique Worthen
time to shine
We are so excited to start the 2025-2026 School Year! Meet and Greet starts tomorrow with kindergarten and first grade. You are welcomed to bring your school supplies.

Looking forward to great year full of opportunities to SHINE! #TimetoShine
12 days ago, Monique Worthen
meet and greet aug 7 K-1 and aug 8 2nd-5th
✨🚍 Important Back-to-School Reminders from Venetia Elementary School of the Medical Arts! ✨

It’s almost time to SHINE, and we’re excited to welcome our students back!

✅ Bus Transportation: Don’t forget to register for bus transportation ASAP to ensure your child is set for the first day of school! Please register through Focus.

🩺 Wellness Wednesdays: Every Wednesday is Scrub Day! Students and staff are encouraged to wear scrubs as we promote health, wellness, and pride in our Medical Arts Magnet theme.

📅 Meet & Greet Dates – Bring your school supplies and come meet your teachers!
📍 Kindergarten & 1st Grade:
🕐 Thursday, August 7 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

📍 2nd–5th Grade:
🕘 Friday, August 8 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

We can't wait to see your smiling faces—it’s going to be a year full of growth, learning, and SHINING BRIGHT! 🌟

#ItsTimeToShine #MedicalArtsMagnet #WellnessWednesday #BackToSchool
17 days ago, Monique Worthen
time to shine logo 25-26
We are welcoming Summer Volunteers! Middle & High School students needing volunteer hours and/or adults who would like to help! All are welcome! Please complete the link below with your information and availability. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-93hR8CsqZRKo6IKYY_deM9URTQ4V0RFUDRPTTRPSUVOMlkyTFZaTjRaTS4u Thanks for your consideration as we prepare for the 2025-2026 School Year!
about 1 month ago, Monique Worthen
welcome volunteers
Good afternoon Venetia Families! We are only 6 weeks away from the first day of school. Please see the flyer with important upcoming dates. Information for creating a Linked Parent Account: https://www.duvalschools.org/page/get-linked Bus Registration is open! https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/bus-registration School Supply List: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/ves/page/school-supply-list School Shirts (Not required but a great way to show school spirit!): https://totalimpactjax.com/venetia-elementary-school/ We are looking forward to great school year where your child will SHINE!
about 2 months ago, Monique Worthen
upcoming events meet and greet
Venetia Families! Have you had the opportunity to view our 25-26 School Supply List? Be sure to visit the link below and select your grade level. There is also a Resource Teacher (Art, Music, PE, Media) Supply List for All Grade Levels. https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/ves/page/school-supply-list
about 2 months ago, Monique Worthen
school supply list
Good Morning Venetia Families! I hope you are having a great summer. We are preparing for the 2025-2026 school. Our theme for this school year is "It's Time to Shine!". A “Time to Shine” school theme is bright, uplifting, and full of positive energy. We are encouraging students to be their best, let their talents shine, and approach each day with confidence. Enrollment is happening now! The front office is open from 8 AM-4 PM. https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/enrollment We are not a uniform school, but you can order collared shirts with the Venetia Logo. Online orders only. All orders will be delivered to the school for pick up. https://totalimpactjax.com/venetia-elementary-school/ Looking forward to great year full of opportunities to SHINE!
about 2 months ago, Monique Worthen
A Time to Shine
Good afternoon Venetia Families! We hope your summer is off to a great start. Our Summer Camp will start on Monday, June 9th. There are still a few seats available. At this time, you are allowed to select weeks, if needed. Bus Registration: Bus registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Registration is required for any student riding the bus in the 2025-26 school year. The earlier you register, the better. Registration forms are in Focus. Link: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration Summer Learning: The Blended Learning Platforms (Freckle, iReady, Reflex Math, & Waterford) are available this summer. Keep students' brains active with some academic activity each day! Check out the local Public Library so students can check out books and read. They also have fun summer activities. Visit our library partners, Willow Branch Library. Have a wonderful summer! Stay connected for summer updates.
2 months ago, Monique Worthen
Venetia Summer Camp
We are excited to celebrate our Reading Celebration tomorrow!
3 months ago, Monique Worthen
Reading Celebration
Good afternoon Venetia Families! We are almost to the last day of school. Please continue to refer to the End of Year Events Flyer for all end of year activities. We have several testing days this week. Please make sure students are PRESENT & ON TIME. It is BEST that students test with their homeroom. Tuesday, May 13th: 3rd Grade Math FAST Testing Wednesday, May 14th: 4th & 5th Grade Math FAST Testing Thursday, May 15th: 5th Grade Science State Testing Friday, May 16th: 5th Grade Field Trip to The Main Event Friday, May 16th: Multicultural Day! Represent your country studied in class. Each class chose a country. They can come dressed in the traditional attire to represent their country. Upcoming Events: 4th Quarter Awards for K-4 is happening next week. Please refer to End of Year events flyer for times. Have a great week!
3 months ago, Monique Worthen
You are invited to our Cathedral Arts Project Showcase on tomorrow night at 6 PM. All Venetia Families and Guests are invited! We are excited to see the students perform their Theater Project.
3 months ago, Monique Worthen
CAP Showcase May 8th at 6 PM
Hello Venetia Families! You can still order class group photos for 24-25! Place your order at www.leonards.com/order and the access code is G666342. Orders will ship to the student’s home.
4 months ago, Monique Worthen
Group Pictures 24-25
Good afternoon Venetia Families! Please see the list of End of Year Activities for the month of May. A copy was sent home in the Tuesday Folder last week. Looking forward to an amazing end of the school year!
4 months ago, Monique Worthen
End of Year Activities 2025
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! THANK A TEACHER! Please see attached image for suggested activities for the week. Do not forget about your Resource Teachers (Music, Art, PE, Library), VE Teachers (Mrs. Oswald & Mrs. Feller) and Speech (Mrs. G. Johnson).
4 months ago, Monique Worthen
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025
We look forward to celebrating our teachers next week! Attached are the suggested daily activities for next week. Looking forward to a wonderful week!
4 months ago, Monique Worthen
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025
Good afternoon Venetia Parents, We are almost to our goal percentage of parents completing the survey. We are at 12% completion and need 20% to meet our threshold. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/ The survey closes April 30, 2025. Thanks!
4 months ago, Monique Worthen
Good morning! Just a friendly reminder that 3rd Quarter Awards are being held today. • 2nd Grade: 9:20 AM • 1st Grade: 9:45 AM • Kindergarten 10:10 AM • 5th Grade: 10:35 AM • 4th Grade: 2:10 PM • 3rd Grade: 2:35 PM Looking forward to seeing you there!
4 months ago, Monique Worthen