STINGRAY NEWS

Students return to school on Monday, January 6th. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Our office will be closed until January 3rd.

Below are the students recognized this week by staff for demonstrating positive character. Great job students, we are proud of you!

Thank you to everyone who purchased gifts for 20 families as part of this year's Giving Tree. A special thank you to Mrs. Randi Willis for organizing this important task!

A local group worked with a group of musical 6th graders on Thursday to create an original song. The students collaborated on the lyrics and then sang along with the musicians to create an original recording. When available, we will share with all. You can learn more about the group here: https://jam-ology.com/ Below are the lyrics and a photo of the group in action.

These students had their tickets drawn from the thousands in the box. We added two more winners this time, tis the season of giving 😊

Thanks to Assistant Principals, Mrs. Cullipher and Mrs. Yeoman for bringing and delivering goodies for staff on Monday. Yum😋

"Wednesday was our 2nd annual Polar Express Day!! Hot chocolate, cookies, pajamas, and friends….what could be better?!"

"Yesterday (Thursday) Access had its first ever “family” holiday luncheon. It was a great opportunity to learn and practice table manners, socialize with friends, try different foods, and just spend time together. Santa (Mr. Johny Dattoma) made a visit and made a toast to start things off. If you know our group, you know our twins; they have a tough exterior but they also are the sweetest young men on Earth! Marquel stood up and made a toast and said “there’s no place like home”. Talk about a heart warming moment! Proof that the things we do here at school and the relationships we forge with our students transcends so much further than we think. So, keep “keeping on” and doing the things you do…it’s making a difference, I promise!" - Mrs. Dufrain

We're sharing a lot of pictures because there was a lot of love being shared 🥰

Please see the attachment regarding rules for this year's contest. Note that the deadline for submission is January 31, 2025 and that the theme this year is, “The time is always right to do what is right.” - MLK JR

Did you know our library has an app?

The Destiny Discover app gives students access to 75+ (and growing) ebook titles at the touch of a finger! Students can also use this app to browse our library catalog and place holds on items they would like to read. Simply use your student’s SSO (single sign-on) information to access the app from your phone or tablet.

Please contact our media specialist, Mrs. Nicole Bohanan at nicole.bohanan@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information.

Parent/Guardian of GRMS 8th graders,

It is time to make an informed and exciting decision about your student’s future! Mrs. Kristina Bransford, Academy Specialist at Pedro Menendez High School, has shared valuable insights. While most of our students will attend PMHS, there are also fantastic academy options at other SJC high schools.

Check out the dates for academy nights at other schools, and don’t miss the flier below for PMHS Academy Night. If you’re focused on PMHS, Mrs. Bransford’s message below has all you need. Remember, students in each high school’s zone get priority for available slots.

Dive into the details and get ready to shape an amazing high school experience!

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ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Pedro Menendez High School’s Academy Night on January 7th at 6:00pm! Discover how to make the most out of your child’s high school journey. Join the Falcon family in our auditorium to learn all about our exceptional programs of interest.

Explore our academy classrooms, meet our incredible teachers, and see firsthand why Menendez is the perfect fit for your student.

Academy enrollment opens from January 4th until January 24th at 5pm. Simply log into HAC with your student login ID and password, select the classes icon, go to the request tab, click edit, and make your top three selections. Don’t forget to click save at the top and ensure all your information is up to date. Notifications will be sent out via email in late February.

Don’t miss this chance to shape your child’s future! Here is link for more information https://cte.stjohns.k12.fl.us/join/

Contact our Career Specialist, Kristina Bransford, for questions or help Kristina.Bransford@stjohns.k12.fl.us 904-547-8681

Below is the promotion for St. Augustine High School's Academy Night.

An opportunity for students to play baseball is below. Note that this is not affiliated with the school so you would need to call the number on the flyer with questions, not the school.

Beginning Monday, August 5th, office hours will be 7:00 am - 2:50 pm, Monday thru Friday.

What did Santa say to Mrs. Claus when h elooked out the window? Looks like rain, dear.

What did the bald man say when he got a comb for Christmas? Thanks, I'll never part with it.

What do snowmen like for lunch? Icebergers.

Why are Christmas tree like bad knitters? They keep dropping their needles.