Nassau Notebook

Wildlight Elementary hosted Accelerated Reader Night for students to come and read and quiz from four to six pm on May 9, 2024. Principal Amber Bovinette, Reading Coach Natalie Faucher, and teachers Jennifer Cross and Dallas Hannar helped students find books on their level and awarded prizes for students who completed their goals for the fourth nine weeks.

Ms. Long’s Second-Grade class took a trip to Fairytale Land to host a trial for the big bad wolf. They explored important vocabulary, practiced high-level text reading fluency, and dove deep into the justice system.

All Bryceville Elementary School 5th graders participated in "Middle School 101" with School Social Worker Sarah Hager and Behavior Specialist Kimberly Degelmann. Students were energetic and excited to discuss strategies and skills needed to be successful in middle school. They had a robust question-and-answer session, and they identified avenues of additional support and assistance in the middle school setting! Way to go, BOBCATS! We are excited to see and hear of your success in middle school!

At its induction ceremony on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, West Nassau High School established the Garnet and Gold Chapter of The National English Honor Society. This esteemed organization celebrates and promotes a love for language, literature, and the written word.

The induction ceremony symbolizes students' commitment to upholding the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. It serves as a catalyst for continued growth and learning, inspiring new members to connect with like-minded peers, engage in meaningful discussions, and make positive impacts in their communities through service projects and outreach efforts.

Claire Turner, NEHS founding member and President, led the induction ceremony along with her fellow officers: Kierson Jaques, Vice President; Leyla Selph, Secretary; Jatha Kirk, Treasurer; Ryleigh Overstreet, Historian; and Hailey Dilmuth, Webmaster.

Please join us in congratulating the members of the Garnet and Gold Chapter of the National English Honor Society here at West Nassau High School:

Jennifer Raulerson - Advisor
Brandon Salkil - Advisor

Abigail Aldrich
Maddison Barnes
Mariah Coleman
Kendall Demay
Kynlei DeVane
Alexis Dixon
Jude Dwight
Sarina Feliciano
Benjamin Gretsch
Kylie Hill
Emma Humphrey
Hannah Hunter
Carlos Lauzurique
Cindy Li
LeeAnna Luke
Michael Lyle
Peyton Lynch
Parker Madden
Kayden McFall
Nina McNett
Molly Miller
Kory Moser
Reagan Overstreet
Dallen Pearce
Sophie Santos
Holland Shannon
Cailey Simmons
Addison Slattery
Eva Stacey
Cody Starling
Emily Thompson
Gavin Velazquez
Ty Wainright
Samantha Waltman
Alexis Zakrzewski
Kayla Zufall

Ms. Cacciapouti's 2nd graders learned about the history of Legos as part of the Alphabet Countdown to Summer. They continued to learn more about multiplication with Legos and used their imaginations to create structures.

Yulee Middle School kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month with a door decorating contest to promote mental health! Here are some of the wonderful participants.

Yulee High School proudly stands together in solidarity for Mental Health Awareness Month, symbolized by the wearing of green on 5/3/24. Throughout the month, our school community unites to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental well-being.

Here is a picture of YHS Teachers, Admin, and Staff celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month wearing Green on Friday, 5/3/24.

The Amelia Island Book Festival held a short story contest this year with the theme "What Event Has Changed You."
Fernandina Beach Middle School had 22 submissions and five notable winners:
Lucas Mills and Noah Sheehan's writings were recognized. Paige Morenc and Taylor Tardiff received honorable mentions. (There were only four given in all of Nassau County.) and Emma Belcher won 3rd place in the middle school division.
All students are now published authors in the Book Festival's Short Story Collection and were recognized along with all other Nassau County teen authors at Story and Song Bookstore last weekend.
Congratulations to all of our published authors!