Let's keep the fun in FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MONTH going!

When schools work together with families to support learning, children are more motivated to succeed, not just in school, but throughout life.

Thank You to all the families that came out to enjoy Family Movie Night on the Playground! It was a perfect evening filled with families, fun, laughter, food, and glow sticks !

Reminders:

• Our 2nd Welcome Parade is THIS Monday for moms, aunts, sisters, women mentors, join us to greet, high five, motivate our student leaders during morning intake to start their week off RIGHT!
• Our 2nd Family Night Out will be held THIS THURSDAY. Come join us at BLAZE PIZZA for a fun pizza night. Details below in large orange box

Please join us to greet our student leaders at our morning Welcome Parade. **Click the ORANGE BAR to SIGN UP **

Family/ Community Engagement and Partnership makes a huge difference in the success of students. Please come out and show your support

Morning WELCOME PARADE Participants:

Please plan to arrive at 7:30a, no later than 7:50a to line up and welcome our students as soon as morning intake begins. POSTERS ARE WELCOMED ! Please park across the street from school

Check out :

• 'Kids Free November in Jacksonville' resource
• DCPS Family Engagement Calendar - for more ways to engage with your family this month

• As the weather changes
• PLEASE take the time to label your student leaders jackets and hoodies

• Attendance Matters in the success of your student!
• Teachers and Staff provide bell to bell instruction and conduct targeted small groups throughout the day, it is VITAL your student leader is HERE

To access: LOG IN to FOCUS Parent Account > Below Students Name there are 4 tabs - Grades| News| Planner| Reports > Select REPORTS > Progress Report > Click down arrow to Download and View your students progress report **SEE IMAGE **

Dismissal will begin at 12:45p

School Advisory Council is made up of parents, staff, administrators, businesses, community members who work together to help a school improve.

BRING YOUR IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS, FEEDBACK . We want to hear !

Download the NEW DCPS app, then access ROOMS to see your child's classroom and message the teacher. If you do not see your child's room in the app, check if you have a linked Parent Portal account. You must have a linked account to see the room. Join today!

If you do not have a LINKED parent account, please follow these directions to get one. A linked FOCUS account is how you will be able to see your child's grades, attendance etc.

All parents will need a linked parent portal. Click the button below and follow these steps to ensure your account is linked. Without a linked account you won't have access to school emails, classroom communication, student grades and report cards or attendance. Each parent that wants access will need a parent account.

Another way to support your child and school is to donate to Principal Discretionary Fund via School Cash Online. These funds allow Principal McBride to take care of teachers and staff. This includes:

• Teacher of the Year gift
• Friday surprises
• Professional Development Meeting meals/snacks
• Holiday party/gifts
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Paraprofessionals Day
• Office Staff Appreciation

https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/

Don't forget! this year the school choice application window is earlier! Dec 1- Jan 31

This is the application window where families can submit applications for magnet schools outside their child's attendance zone for upcoming school year

• Dec 7th - Elementary Schools Showcase
• Jan 11th - Middle/High Schools Showcase
• Kindergarten Registration opens Dec 1st

The Parent Academy program of Duval County Public Schools is a FREE family resource that promotes parental involvement, enhances student achievement, and supports a caregiver's need for personal and individual growth. Parent Academy webinars are offered virtually through Microsoft Teams.

Table Talk: Review our Habit and Trait of the Month with our student leader

• Habit: PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
• Trait: PATRIOTISM

Do you own a business? Are you interested in partnering with Biscayne Elementary Leadership Academy? If you own, manage, or know of a business looking to give back -- Please email hamiltons3@duvalschools.org to receive our 'Prospective Business Partner' letter and find out the perks of partnering with Biscayne!

Interested in donating to our teacher/staff snack cart? Email biscayneknights.pta@gmail.com

THANK YOU to our current Business and Faith Based partners who support and donate to our schol throughout the school year. If your business is interested in becoming a Biscayne sponsor, email hamiltons3@duvalschools.org

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