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2021
Message from the Superintendent – August 9, 2021
Dear SJCSD Parents and Guardians,
The 2021-2022 school year is upon us and we look forward to the return of students to our schools. Before starting the new year, I would like to thank our families and employees for their work and support last year. Academically, St. Johns County schools excelled on Florida State Assessments (FSA) this past spring. This would not have been possible without the commitment of all stakeholders in the school community and the outstanding academic skills of students. While our community continues to be impacted by COVID, we look forward to the excitement and enthusiasm of a new school year.
This year we will continue to implement our COVID safety protocols as communicated on May 14, 2021 and Board approved in July 2021. The most notable adjustments include optional face masks, no longer having daily temperature checks, and reduction in the use of classroom dividers based on specific needs. Due to the most recent increase in COVID virus spread in our community, I highly recommend the use of face masks as the school year begins. This is an important consideration in our elementary school environments in which the parents of students 12 years old and younger do not have the option for their children to be vaccinated. Ultimately, we are expected to follow Governor DeSantis Executive Order 21-175 which acknowledges the parental right to make decisions for their own children related to face masks. This order has been followed by emergency rules of the Florida State Board of Education and the Florida Department of Health.
Our schools will begin the year limiting visitors and parents during the school day to support a healthy and safe school environment. Student and staff quarantining will continue to be a strategy this year to minimize the opportunity for the spread of COVID within the school building and in the community. While we understand that quarantining is disruptive to classrooms and families, it is a necessary prevention strategy. We are committed to maintaining campus sanitation and health protocols that were introduced last school year. Please refer to our website for comprehensive COVID protocol information at http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us.
A new school year brings new families, staff, and students, and new learning experiences. I hope that your family enjoyed a memorable summer and is looking forward to the return to school.
Together,
Tim Forson
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Free Digital Books for Children 12 and Under
Reading IQ provides free online books to children 12 and under. Age of Learning is partnering with the Florida House of Representatives to immediately support the New Worlds Reading Initiative, which provides quality literary resources to Florida families. This partnership offers every Florida family FREE access, through Dec. 31, 2021, to a comprehensive library of digital books for children 12 and under.
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B.E.S.T. Standards Presentation
The purpose of the video is to provide parents and community members with information about the new B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts and math. The video also explains the timeline for the implementation of the new standards.
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Summer Hours
During the summer five day work week (June 14 – July 30) the office hours for all schools and District departments for public access are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. These hours support the District’s energy cost savings effort.
Non-Instructional Job Fair on July 16th
St. Johns County School District will hold a job fair for non-instructional personnel on July 16th. The fair will focus on hiring Extended Day Workers, Day Care Workers, Food Service Workers, Para Professionals, and ESE Para Professionals. Visit our Staff Recruitment website for details.
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Florida Department of Education Seeking Public Input
The public is encouraged to provide input on the new proposed standards for K-12 Civics and for K-12 Holocaust Education. The deadline to provide input is June 10th.
- Read the Memorandum sent to all FL Superintendents
- Review the latest drafts of the Civics and Government and Holocaust Education Standards
- Provide your feedback by completing the Holocaust Education Survey
The following opportunities for feedback are also available through June 10 at noon:
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Message from the Superintendent – May 14, 2021
Dear St. Johns County Schools parents and community members,
I would like to thank every family associated with the SJC school district this year. This has been a unique and challenging school year. We are in the final four weeks of the year and your support has been critical to the success students have experienced. We still have numerous high stakes assessments to administer and feel that it is imperative that we maintain our expectations and way of work until the last day of school on June 10.
We are all fatigued from the experience of the pandemic and staff members have worked tirelessly to support children in our schools. Throughout this public health crisis, we have utilized guidance and recommendations of federal, state, and local public health agencies. As we continue to follow the guidance of the CDC, I would like to share our intent moving forward so that families are informed about the school health and safety protocols for this summer and next school year.
Beginning with summer programs on June 14 and going into the 2021-2022 school year, the SJCSD will transition to the following health and safety procedures:
- Face masks will be recommended, but optional in school and on SJCSD transportation
- Desk shields will no longer be a mandatory feature of all classrooms but will be used as appropriate when needed for health and safety protection or instructional/assessment purposes
- Temperature checks will no longer be a daily routine when students, staff or visitors arrive at school
- Enhanced sanitation practices will continue in our facilities to ensure clean, healthy schools
- Athletics, events, plays/performances, and dances will occur next school year. Protocols will be adjusted as we receive guidance from FHSAA and other state and local agencies.
We will maintain these procedures barring any future emergency orders or crisis events. Again, thank you for your continued support this school year.
Sincerely,
Tim Forson
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2021 State of the Schools Presentation
View the Superintendent’s State of the Schools Presentation for the 2020-2021 school year.
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A Tribute to Our Teachers
In observance of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3rd through 7th, and National Teachers Day on, Tuesday, May 4th, the St. Johns County School District honors our outstanding teachers and recognizes the lasting contributions they each make to our lives every day.
A photo gallery reflecting their efforts of the past year is now on exhibit in the 40 Orange Street School Board Auditorium lobby as a tribute to our teachers, and this companion video was created celebrating them during this extraordinary time.
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Florida School Lunch Hero
Food Service Manager at Liberty Pines Academy Alicia Smith was recently honored as one of five Florida School Lunch Heros by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services during an event broadcast on Facebook Live. All School Lunch Hero Week nominees receive a prize package including a …
- $2,000 cash prize from No Kid Hungry.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prize Pack from the Dairy Council of Florida
- School Lunch Hero Trophy
- Certificate of Appreciation
- One-on-One Chef Experience
Learn more about the Florida School Lunch Hero Program.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
In observance of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3rd through 7th, and National Teachers Day on, Tuesday, May 4th, the St. Johns County School District honors our outstanding teachers and recognizes the lasting contributions they each make to our lives every day.
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Graduation Schedule 2021
The St. Johns County School District announces the schedule of 2021 graduation ceremonies for St. Johns County high schools.
Thursday, May 27
4:30 p.m.
St. Johns Virtual School
FCTC, Bldg. C, CC! Conference Center
Friday, May 28
7 p.m.
St. Johns Technical High School
St. Augustine High School Auditorium
Tuesday, June 1
7 p.m.
St. Augustine High School
TIAA Bank Field
Wednesday, June 2
7 p.m.
Pedro Menendez High School
TIAA Bank Field
Thursday, June 3
7 p.m.
Allen D. Nease High School
TIAA Bank Field
Friday, June 4
6 p.m.
Bartram Trail High School
TIAA Bank Field
Saturday, June 5
9 a.m.
Creekside High School
TIAA Bank Field
7 p.m.
Ponte Vedra High School
TIAA Bank Field
Friday, June 18
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South Woods Students Go on a Virtual Field Trip
Dental Assisting at First Coast Technical College recently hosted a virtual field trip for 103 students at South Woods Elementary School. First, Dental Assisting student Dominique read Sugar Bug Doug, a book about cavities and plaque. Then Kacy presented “My Healthy Teeth,” covered the importance of visiting the dentist every 6 months. Jakevia, Alyssia and Cindy led a interactive “Healthy Food Project” that featured a sad and happy tooth that acted as cavity filled and a healthy happy tooth. Maya and Amelia also led a song named “Got My Tooth Brush, Got My Floss.” Lastly, the entire Dental Assisting class had a Q&A session with the elementary school students.
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School Board Workshop Attendance Zoning Presentation – April 27, 2021
View the Attendance Zoning Presentation shown at the April 27th School Board Workshop to learn about proposed attendance zone changes for upcoming school years. The proposed Nocatee changes will go into affect for the 2021-2022 school year, and the High School III changes will go into affect for 2022-2023 school year.
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Minority Teacher Recruitment Fair
St. Johns County School District will hold a Minority Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, May 15 from 9AM to 2 PM. Interviews will be conducted face to face with District and school administrators. Virtual interviews will be conducted by request. Learn more
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