Disability Awareness Weeks

In 2008, Disability History and Awareness instruction weeks were established for all schools in Florida, to occur during the first two weeks in October. School districts are required to designate the first two weeks of October as Disability History and Awareness Weeks and also promotes providing instruction for students in all public schools to expand […]

Teacher Supply Depot

The Teacher Supply Depot Needs High School-aged volunteers YEAR ‘ROUND!   Students who need creative hours for the IB program are also welcome.  Please wear comfortable work clothes that could get dirty.  An emergency contact phone number for anyone under 18 who is not accompanied by an adult will be required. Give Chris Buckley a call […]

PTA School of Excellence

National PTA School of Excellence is a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. What Does it Take to Become a National PTA School of Excellence? By enrolling in this program, your PTA and school administrators are making a year-long commitment in […]

School, Community, Health & Safety, Resources and Links

Child Safety Bullying – Duval County Public Schools, Contact–Heather Watson, watsonh@duvalschools.org ,  904-390-2215, September 2014 ID A Kid—-Amber Alerts, Contact—Matt Campbell, Matt.campbell@prudential.com,  September 2014 Self Defense, Michael & David, zolondek@gmail.com , VI Garage, Mike and Kristellys Zolondek, 11855 North Main Street, Suite 3, Jacksonville, FL 32218 September 2014 The Players–Safe Kids, Lesley Seaton, Lesley.seaton@bmcjax.com, September […]

Smart Snacks for PTA

Smart Snacks Implementation Materials As a reminder, the Smart Snacks policy became effective July 1, 2015.  Please review the following documents for information on how your local unit will need to consider the food items you may choose to sell and what times during the day and evening that will be allowed on DCPS property. […]

The Top Mental Health Challenges Facing Students

  This guide helps to identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues for students and where and when to seek help. Left untreated, these issues can become debilitating for students, so whether you feel you are experiencing these issues or find yourself concerned for a friend or peer, it is important to […]

Submit Photos For P&P Slideshow By April 3

Would you please share with me 3 or 4 PTA programs photos from the past year. I need them by April 3. I am responsible for producing a slide show for the Duval County PTA P&P Luncheon that will be held in May. This special slide show will showcase the many valuable programs each PTA/PTSA […]

2014-15 Reflections Winners

2014-2015 Reflections Program Theme: “The World Would Be a Better Place If…” Duval County Council of PTAs Winning Entries Reflections is a nationwide arts appreciation and recognition program for students in grades PK-12. The program allows students to express themselves artistically based on a common theme. The theme for the 2014-2015 school year was “The world […]

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