Important Dates
October 2024
Oct. 9 -11 No School Hurricane Milton
Oct. 11 End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 14 Teacher Planning Day – no school for students
Oct. 15 PTO meeting 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 16 ROAR celebration NEW date – volunteer link
Oct. 23 Report Cards available on HAC @ 3pm
Oct. 23 SAC meeting 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 25 Character Ceremony (for selected students)
Oct. 28 – Nov. 1 Red Ribbon Week
Mon- wear red
Tues- wear tie-dye
Wed – wear JCE or Jaguar gear
Thurs- wear appropriate costume
Fri – wear pajamas
November 2024
Nov. 1 -15 Jag Challenge
Nov. 11 Hurricane make-up day – regular school day
Nov. 12 PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 20 SAC Meeting 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 25 – 29 Thanksgiving Break
Last day to order is February 28, 2025.
What is Kindergarten Staggered Start
Good Jag Student Expectations
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures 2024
eSchool Family App
JCES Summer Newsletter 2024
JCE Birthday Treat Policy
JCE Snack Policy
Dress Code
PTO Membership
Student Code of Conduct
Car Sign Placement
Testing Letter to Parents- Aug. 2023
2024-25 Elementary Choice Letter
2024-25 Required Instruction Elementary Parent Letter
Code of Conduct
Economic Security Report
School Safety
Sheriff Hardwick Letter 24-25
School News
Provisional Transportation Waiver Program
The St. Johns County School District Provisional Transportation Waiver Program (PTWP) extends transportation services to students assigned to district schools based on space availability and criteria.
Follow this link to learn more about this program and to access the required application form.
Cafeteria Notes
Meal prices:
Breakfast $1.75
Lunch $3.25
If a student’s lunch account balance is below $0 they are only allowed to purchase a lunch with no extras. If you would like to keep track of your student’s account please sign into Paypams. If you would like to place a restriction on your student’s account you may send in a note to your student’s teacher, or email the Cafeteria Manager.
Birthday Treat Policy
It is important that we celebrate holidays and students while keeping everyone healthy. JCE feels strongly that these celebrations are part of the school experience. If families would like to send birthday treats for the class in honor of their child’s birthday, we ask that you send non-food items (i.e.: pencils, stickers, etc.). Our #1 priority is keeping all of our kids healthy and safe. If the classroom teacher sponsors a holiday party or other event, he/she will provide a list of food items that can be sent based on classroom allergies. We appreciate your understanding.
JCE Snack Policy
The purpose of a snack is to provide brain energy and stop young bellies from grumbling so students can focus and benefit from instruction. Snacks include but are not limited to small servings of fruit, crackers, granola bars, etc..
Candy is not considered a snack but may be allowed as a teacher reward at the end of the school day or
during celebrations at teacher discretion. Candy provides high levels of sugar, which may increase lack of focus and excessive physical energy followed by a sugar crash. Candy also acts as a distraction in the classroom when other students are focused on the candy. Having said that, the only exceptions are peppermints. There is research showing that the smell and/or taste of peppermint can have profound effects on cognitive function. Peppermint boosts reasoning, problem solving, memory and attention span. Students bringing candy as a snack will be asked to place it in their backpacks. Thank you for supporting this policy and our teachers.
eSchoolPlus Home Access Center (HAC)
HAC allows parents to view their child’s educational information, including report cards. Visit the District Home Access Center (HAC) page to learn more about HAC.
Transportation Changes
Parents, if it is necessary to change your student’s transportation during school, please fax (547-7985) a note prior to 2:15 pm (1:15 pm on Wednesdays) or you can email the Front Desk at [email protected]. Last minute changes are discouraged as they often confuse the student.
** Due to limited capacity we cannot issue guest bus passes. Students may only ride the school bus that they are zoned for.
Free and Reduced Lunch
Parents can complete the online Free and Reduced Lunch application by using this link: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free/
We encourage families to fill out the online application – English or Spanish, but you can also print a form on the same website and return it to school. Parents should not delay applying to prevent a gap in their student’s meal eligibility.
Thank you.
Bike Safety Videos
View grade level appropriate videos which we share with ALL students about the safety of biking.
School Hours
Mon / Tues / Thurs / Fri: 8:25am – 2:45pm
Wed & Early Release: 8:25am – 1:45pm
Extended Day Open Enrollment 2023-2024
Extended day is accepting applications for the next school year. Contact the Extended Day Coordinator, Jennifer Frascello, 547-7983. Visit the Extended Day web page for more information.
Extended Day Pre-Pay Punch Cards
Eighteen Fun Filled Visits for $360.00 – only one card needed per family – no registration fees – no commitment – includes snack, drink, and Extended Day scheduled activities. 24 hour reservation required. Available For Purchase Today! Call: 547-7983
Box Tops for Education
You may continue to send in the paper clippings for this year, but Box Tops are phasing out paper to digital. Check out the Box Tops app to continue supporting JCE!
Checking Your Child Out Before the End of the Day
Send a note or email to your student’s teacher and the front office letting them know your child will be leaving school before the end of the day. Come into the front office to sign out your child and show your identification. Early checkouts must be completed:
Dress Code Reminders
Please review the Student Code of Conduct for details on St. Johns County School District’s dress code.
Use of Service Animals
The St. Johns County School District has updated its policy regarding the Use of Service Animals by Individuals with Disabilities.
Free Pediatric Immunization Clinics
Did you know that your local St. Johns County Health Department provides free pediatric immunizations? For immunization clinic hours call (904) 209-3250.
Learn more at StJohns.FloridaHealth.gov
Do you need assistance?
If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance to attend meetings or activities at Julington Creek Elementary, please call 547-7980 for help.
Younger Sibling Policy
If you are attending a class party, volunteering at the school, or attending a school field trip, please do not bring younger siblings. While we love seeing our future Jaguars, we have found that it can often be disruptive and distract from our JCE Jaguars enjoying their celebration, field trips, or instructional time. We feel that it is important to honor the time our students have to learn and/or celebrate with their teachers and don’t want to take the focus from that.
FortifyFL App
FortifyFL is a website and app developed at the direction of the Florida Legislature. Any student, educator, parent or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or getfortifyfl.com.
School Access
This is just a reminder that anyone (parent, guardian, friend, neighbor, aunt, uncle) must have school access to attend an event at Julington Creek Elementary School, have lunch with a student and/or attend an awards assembly. If you have not already done so, please complete the School Access Form. The process for approval may take up to 4 weeks, so please fill out the application sooner than later for any guests that would like to have school access. Once the application is approved, school access will be valid for three years.
School District News
"Supporting Gifted Children in Developing Executive Functioning Skills" Virtual Discussion on November 12
Please join us on November 12, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "Supporting Gifted Children in Developing Executive Functioning Skills." The discussion will be led by keynote speaker and SJCSD District Counselor Dr. MaryRose Kaplan.
