SJCSB Meeting – March 12, 2024
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2024
District Media Advisory Committee Meetings in March & April
Several District Media Advisory Committee Meetings will be held in March and April at the dates and times listed below.
- Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 2pm and 3pm
- Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 2pm and 3pm
- Monday, March 25, 2024 at 2pm
- Monday, April 1, 2024 at 2pm and 3pm
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 2pm and 3pm
The meetings will be broadcast live online and may be viewed on the SJCSD Media Services YouTube channel.
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Secondary STEM Fair Awards 2024
90 students attended our Secondary STEM Fair, held at the First Coast Technical College on Tuesday, February 6 and an awards ceremony was held on Thursday, February 8.
Pictured are some of the winners in the Senior Engineering category. From left to right, Matthew McAllister, 3rd place, Creekside High School, for his project, “The Effects of Vibration on Piezoelectric Materials”; Aneesh Sattiraju, Creekside High School for his project, “Design of an Axial Flux-Modulated Magnetic Coupler for efficient Energy Conversion”; and Nat Bagnall, Ponte Vedra High School, for their project, “Green Synthesis of an ZnO@ZIF-90 nanozyme for Carbon Dioxide Capture.” Aneesh and Nat tied for first place. Aneesh was also honored with an Air Force Award and Nat received an honorarium from Northrup Grumman.
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Tina Hemby Named Teacher of the Year for 2024
Tina Hemby from Mill Creek Academy has been honored with the prestigious title of St. Johns County Teacher of the Year. Alongside her, Aimee Monie of Tocoi Creek High School has been recognized as Rookie Teacher of the Year.
With nearly three decades of experience in teaching mathematics, elementary education, and general science, Hemby’s accolades also include the distinguished Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This esteemed recognition is bestowed upon outstanding educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), with only up to 110 teachers receiving this honor annually across the nation.
Last spring, Hemby’s dedication and expertise reflected in the remarkable performance of her eighth-grade students, with over 80% achieving mastery-level scores on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking math tests. Moreover, they met or exceeded the mastery benchmarks for pre-algebra set by the State of Florida.
Beyond her classroom achievements, Hemby actively contributes to educational leadership and development. She serves as a Clinical Evaluator Trained Teacher and Mentor, participates in the St. Johns County School District’s Unity Cohort, chairs the Math Department, represents her grade level in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports initiatives, and is trained in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) methodologies.
As the St. Johns County Teacher of the Year, Hemby will proudly represent her district in the upcoming Florida’s Teacher of the Year competition scheduled for July.
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2023-2024 Science Instructional Materials Adoption Update
The adoptions process for St. Johns Count School District Science instructional materials is underway. Our initial reviews will conclude on February 9, 2024. If you have any interest in submitting an evaluation please access the EdCredbile platform through the links provided on the district’s Instructional Materials Adoption page. If you have any questions you may contact the Instructional Resources and Media Services department at (904) 547-3947.
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Controlled Open Enrollment
St. Johns County School District’s Controlled Open Enrollment second application window will be open starting January 31, 2024 and will run through February 23, 2024. Learn more…
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Controlled Open Enrollment
St. Johns County School District’s Controlled Open Enrollment second application window will be open starting January 31, 2024 and will run through February 23, 2024. Learn more…
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2024 CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk
Join the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee for its 11th Annual CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. The run/walk will begin and end at Palencia Elementary School, located at 355 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine.
Walkers and runners will enjoy a course running through the neighborhoods of Kensington and Las Calinas and can choose to participate in the 6K (3.73 miles) or 3K (1.86 miles) distance.
Registration fees are as follows:
6K Walk/Run
$30 before January 1
$35 January 1 – February 2
$40 on race day
3K Walk/Run
$25 before January 1
$30 January 1 – February 2
$35 on race day
Registration forms and more information are available online.
Race proceeds support CHARACTER COUNTS! initiatives throughout the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD). The run/walk is open to all ages, and the top three winners will be awarded in each of the age categories as well as the overall male and female finishers. A cash donation will be awarded to the schools with the most registrants. In 2022, these schools were Palm Valley Academy, Pine Island Academy, Durbin Creek Elementary, Timberlin Creek Elementary, Ocean Palms Elementary, and Palencia Elementary. All racers registered by January 5, 2024, will receive a t-shirt and other giveaways from area businesses and organizations. At the finish line, each race participant will receive a finisher’s medal.
This event is produced by the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee and is presented by Beaver Toyota with support from businesses and community groups. Action News Jax CBS47/FOX30 is the official media sponsor.
The SJCSD, along with area businesses, youth organizations and civic groups, selected the national character education program of CHARACTER COUNTS! as a countywide initiative to instill positive character traits in young people throughout the county. Additionally, the SJCSD became the first school district in Florida to implement Pursuing Victory With Honor in all of its athletic programs. Character education is an important part of every School Improvement Plan and a major component of the Student Code of Conduct and the school district’s Strategic Plan.
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“Literacy Beyond Boundaries” Virtual Discussion on February 6
Please join St. Johns County School District’s ESE Parent Advisory Committee on February 6, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled “Literacy Beyond Boundaries.” The discussion will be presented by guest speaker Alex Barr, Community Outreach Manager for the St. Johns County Public Library System.
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District Media Advisory Committee Meetings in January and February
Several District Media Advisory Committee Meetings will be held in January and February at the dates and times listed below.
- Monday, January 22, 2024 at 2pm and 3pm
- Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2pm and 3pm
- Monday, February 5, 2024 at 2pm and 3pm
- Monday, February 12, 2024 at 2pm and 3pm
- Monday, February 26, 2024 at 2pm
The meetings will be broadcast live online and may be viewed on the SJCSD Media Services YouTube channel.
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2023-2024 Science Instructional Materials Adoption
The St. Johns County School District has begun the review process for the Science Instructional Materials Adoption. Once available, the digital resources will be posted on the Instructional Materials Adoption web page and available for review. The core resources that have been submitted for evaluation were selected from the state adoption consideration lists when available. Additional resources for advanced programs may be reviewed from materials listed as appropriate for the program indicated.
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.
We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. If you would like to serve on a school committee and formally review the resources as a part of the school review team, please contact any school or our office at 904.547.3947 by February 1, 2024. Committee membership is limited. School administrators will select the appropriate number of reviewers from the list of interested participants.
For more information about the textbook adoption process, please visit the Florida Department of Education Instructional Materials web page.
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