Important Dates
August 2025
Aug 7 PreK/VPK/ESE Classes Meet the Teacher at 5:30 pm
Aug 8 Meet the teacher
Kindergarten students will receive an email from their teacher with instructions for signing up for a specific time
1st – 5th Grade Students
Student last names A – I (8:00am – 9:00am)
Student last names J – Q (9:15am – 10:15 am)
Student last names R – Z (10:30am – 11:30am)
Aug 11 First Day of School
Elementary School Choice
Required Instruction Elementary School
School Safety
Code of Conduct Letter
Economic Security Report Summary
Sheriff’s Back-to-School Letter
School News
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 will open April 1, 2025.
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.
Having Lunch With Your Student
Parents who have been approved through the school access process may eat lunch with their students on our lunch patio, outside the Media Center. Parents will check in at the front office and let staff know they will be eating lunch with their student, then meet up with their student in the main hallway to proceed to the lunch patio. Parents should only be escorting their student from the office to the patio, and back, and should not be visiting other areas of the school, unless previously arranged with a teacher. Students should return to the cafeteria before the end of their lunch time or meet their class in the hallway. Parents may only have lunch with their own student. Unfortunately, space constraints do not allow for parents to eat in the cafeteria so please consider postponing your plans if the weather does not cooperate.
Extended Day Pre-Pay Punch Cards
Eighteen Fun Filled Visits for $450.00 – 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.
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