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School-Related Employee of the Year 2023

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Bus Operator Sylvia Bass received the School-Related Employee of the Year Award for the 2023-2024 school year
Bus Operator Sylvia Bass receiving the School-Related Employee of the Year Award for the 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the St. Johns County School District School-Related Employee of the Year, Sylvia Bass, a bus operator in the Transportation Department.

Sylvia is a dedicated and selfless employee. She has served tirelessly for 37 years and takes pride in being a voice for children. She has developed lasting friendships with her students and their families and remembers names and stories year after year. They love seeing and greeting her in public due to her extraordinary service to them.

When she is not working, Sylvia volunteers in the community, organizing Christmas parties for children and providing cheer baskets and meals to homebound veterans.

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Teacher Recruitment Fair

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Join us from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 2, 2023, at Allen D. Nease High School for our next Teacher Recruitment Fair.

SJCSD will be hiring for all areas at this fair. However, the high needs areas are:

  • Exceptional Education
  • Mathematics
  • Spanish
  • Elementary

We’re looking for great teachers to join the ranks of one of Florida’s top public school districts, SJCSD.

 

 

 

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Instructional Materials Adoption Update

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The adoption review of Social Studies resources for the St. Johns County School District has ended. Resources that were selected by adoption committees for submission to the School Board for adoption consideration are available online.  All selected resources have been approved and adopted by the Florida Department of Education. Updates will be posted when appropriate.

Some print materials may be available for review.  If you would like access to the available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM when district offices are open.

For more information about the textbook adoption process, please visit the  Florida Department of Education Instructional Materials web page.

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Message from the Superintendent – October 13

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To the SJCSD community,

I would like to take this opportunity to express our commitment to the families impacted by the horrific events impacting Israel. We must be together during these times when some of our families are being hurt and attacked. We must not be tolerant of antisemitic words or behavior and embrace the students and families that need us now. It is heartbreaking to watch the news and see the devastation in the Gaza strip and areas of Israel.

We stand today with our families to provide safe and supportive schools. Knowing that this is an emotional and stressful time for many students, our school counselors are ready to assist and provide resources. If you need immediate resources, we have provided some below.

US Department of State Crisis Intake Form: If you or a someone you know must be evacuated from Israel, you can complete the U.S. State Department’s crisis intake form here to receive assistance. You can reach the U.S. Department of Consular Affairs by phone at +1-833-890-9595 or +1-606-641-0131.

LDJ Jewish Family & Community Services: (JFCS) provides quality social and community services across the life spectrum to enhance the lives of children, adults, seniors, and families coping with challenges that arise throughout the lifecycle. Guided by Jewish values, with a rich tradition of over 100 years, our services are available to ALL in the Northeast Florida Community. Phone: (904) 448-1933 | Email: [email protected]

Jewish Community Alliance: The JCA strengthens Jewish life, serves as a common meeting ground, and enhances the quality of life of the entire community. (904) 730-2100

General Resources about Talking with Children in Times of Crisis:

Together,

Tim Forson
Superintendent of Schools
St. Johns County School District

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Message from the Superintendent – October 6

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I would like to take this opportunity to share the continued commitment of the school district to the safety of all students and staff. We have recently experienced behavior on social media and phones that is unacceptable. There appears to be a lack of understanding of the serious nature of threatening statements that have been made.

I would like to remind us, as parents, to review the activity of our children on social media and online activities. I am appreciative of the partnership the school district has with the St. Johns Sheriff’s Office and the addition of investigative resources to assist in our schools.

We have an excellent school community because we all work together to provide the best for students. Thank you for supporting each other. Please remind your children to speak up when they see something that concerns them.

Together,

Tim

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ESE Parent Advisory Virtual Discussion “Support for Families Available Through Discretionary Projects” on October 3

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Please join us on October 3, 2023, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled “Support for Families Available Through Discretionary Projects.” The discussion will be presented by guest speaker Amy Lane from U.F. Health Jacksonville.

ESE PAC 10-3-2023 Flyer Discretionary Projects

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All Schools Closed on 8/30

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All SJCSD schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, August 30 due to the impending storm. Schools and district offices will operate as normal tomorrow, Tuesday, August 29 including Extended Day Programs. Scheduled afterschool, athletic and extracurricular activities will be canceled beginning Tuesday, August 29 through Wednesday, August 30. District administration is working with the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center and will provide additional updates as necessary via SchoolMessenger and on our website.

Please note: Home Access Center will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, to 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 31.

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Extreme Heat Protocols for Schools 2023

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When outdoor temperature exceeds 85 degrees, school leaders will monitor and communicate decisions regarding outdoor activities for K-12 Physical Education, K-12 School Sponsored Activities, Recess and Extended Day. The heat index (“real feel/feels like”) will guide decisions.  What is heat index? How hot it feels to the body when the air temperature (in Fahrenheit) and relative humidity are combined.  Also known as “real feel” or “feels like.”  SJCSD will use the National Weather Service St. Augustine FL forecast as our resource for heat index temperatures.

Heat Index Guide

Designed to help protect students from incurring heat-related illnesses or problems, school personnel will reference the Heat Index Guide to modify and/or suspend outdoor activities. This guide applies to K-12 Physical Education, K-12 School Sponsored Activities, K-5 Recess and Extended Day.  High School Athletics and Marching Band must reference the Zachary Martin Act linked below.

  • heat index is less than 95 degrees – Normal outdoor activities
  • heat index is 95 to 98 degrees – Outdoor activities should be limited or may be cancelled
  • heat index is 99 degrees or above – Outdoor activities will be cancelled.

Playground equipment must be considered.  Is it too hot for students to touch?

Hydration should be encouraged frequently before, during and after outdoor activities.

Medical Conditions must be considered.

If students are outdoors, teachers should be aware of medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, medications, or other conditions which may place students at higher risk for heat-related illness. Students should not be outside if the parent has advised the school their child should not participate in outdoor activities due to the possibility of heat-related illness.

Sunscreen

Students may possess and use a topical sunscreen product while on school property without a physician note or prescription if it is approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration for over-the-counter use.

 

Athletics & Marching Band

All teams are required to follow the Zachary Martin Act.

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