St John Parent - May 2017

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Contents May 2017

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features 12

Enrich Your Child’s Summer Schedule

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Take a Dude Ranch Vacation

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education

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Dealing With Meltdowns

Disney Springs® Hotels

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St. Johns School News

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Summer Camp Directory

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Hammock Beach Resort

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May 2017 Calendar of Events

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Poolside Fashion

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St. Johns County Libraries

Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia

Next Issue: June/July Education/College Edition Plus: Romantic Getaways, Children’s Dental Health Special Directories: Private Schools, Pre-Schools, After School Programs & Dentists 4 MAY 2017

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Parent to Parent Publisher / Editor

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Charlene Michaux Publisher/Editor charlie@bradymediainc.com Dear Parents, As a momprenuer, I’m often asked how I manage a small business, mom-life and raising an 8 year old. And my reply is always, PASSION! I simply love what I do.

It’s been 9 years since I published my first magazine, Flagler Parent and since then I’ve published two more titles: Volusia Parent and St. Johns Parent. Currently I am hard at work developing our newest publications, Special Child and Florida Baby.

Little did I know how popular the publications would become in such a short time, and that’s because of the continued community support and readers like you. The goal starting out was to create a community-based parenting magazine that would be a “go-to” resource for families when planning a night out, a family vacation, or just a fun filled weekend... and according to our parent feedback, we have succeeded in doing just that!

Starting this month, we are doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint by opting to print on recyclable paper! Our readers will continue to be able to find us in the places they play, work, and live, and advertisers will find our rates even more affordable for businesses of any size. And don’t forget about our our digital apps.

Download and read your favorite parent magazine today on any device, anytime, anywhere!

In this month’s issue, we celebrate pet month! It was so much fun picking out covers featuring family pets. We have included a list of pet-related businesses for you and your 4-legged family members this month. We also have a last-minute list of summer camps for those of you (like me) that haven’t secured their child’s summer camp schedule yet. Plus, Check out our our top ten favorite resort poolson Page 24. I have had the chance to visit some of these awesome resorts in the past month, and WOW! talk about the ultimate family vacation right here is our own backyard!

For those of you who want to travel a little further, we recommend, Hawks Cay Resort in the beautiful Florida Keys. This one may take a little more planning, but well worth the $$$. For the Disney bound families, we have seven resorts in the Disney Springs area that provide transportation to the parks and are affordable for any budget.

Also, in our schools news section, we added the 2017-18 calendar for your fridge so you can get a jump start on planning your 2018 year!

Lastly, I’d like to wish all of you Moms, Grandmothers and super Aunts out there a great Mother’s Day!

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Graphic Artist Stephen Savidge

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Marina Pierre 386-283-8005 marina@marinas-photography.com

Contributing Writers Deb Wind Christina Katz Christa Melnyk Hines

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Dealing with

Meltdowns Your 3-year-old is playing with a friend and suddenly picks up a toy truck and throws it at him.

You tell him to play nicely and he throws a toy car at you! Instead of listening to you, he has a temper tantrum and his friend begins to cry. In less than five minutes, a pleasant play date has turned into a disaster. You start to think either something is wrong with your child or you are not a good parent.

You are not alone. In her book The Top 10 Preschool Parenting Problems, Rosalyn Duffy ranks meltdowns as the #3 preschool parenting problem. She separates them into two categories – frustra¬tions and tantrums. Typical 3-year-olds become frustrated and have tantrums when they get angry.

He may not have the words to explain what happened to make him angry and does not yet have the social skills to find a way to seek help from others.

Anger and frustration are physical and emotional responses. When we’re angry, our body sends blood to our brain with chemicals that make it hard to think rationally. So, instead of your child telling you he is angry because his friend took his favorite toy truck and won’t give it back, he throws the truck at his friend, the car at you and 10 MAY 2017

begins to cry.

You can help him calm down and restore normal blood flow to his brain! Use a soft, soothing voice. In place of yelling, “Stop crying! Be quiet and sit down!” whisper, “What’s upsetting you; why are you angry?” Gently rub your child’s shoulders, neck or face. Ask him to take deep breaths and slowly blow each one out, like smelling a flower and blowing bubbles.

Once your child is calm, you can talk about what happened and ask how he could solve the problem. Suggest a solution, for example; “Perhaps you could take turns playing with the truck or find another truck for your friend.” When your child is calm, practice what he should do when he feels angry or frustrated. Take deep breaths and slowly blow them out together, then help him find ways to suggest solutions on his own.

It will also help to practice proactive parenting. Talk to your child about situa¬tions where she has had a tantrum in the past.

Try asking “Remember when we visited your friend and you were upset when it was time to leave? What could we do to keep you from getting so upset?” Ask her what she needs and plan what you will do to help her leave without getting upset. Talk to her about expectations for leaving the friends

house then role-play leaving her friend’s house. She may enjoy playing the part of the mother while you play the part of the child or use a doll or a stuffed animal as the child and let her be the mom. Role-play both acceptable and unacceptable behavior and what the child and the mom do in each situation.

Our children learn by watching and listening to the adults in their lives and model what they see so it is important to act and talk the way you want your child to act and talk when they’re upset. Planning ahead, practicing deep, calm breathing and problem solving will help minimize frustration and tantrums.

Adapted from Parents’ Pages, Office of Early Learning http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/oel_resources/publications/ parents_pages.aspx For more information, contact the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia

The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia (ELCFV) administers subsidized School Readiness early learning child care programs for children birth to age five and the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program for four-year olds. For information about ELCFV programs and services, call 386 323-2400 or toll free 877 352-0065 or visit www.elcfv.org. Follow the ELCFV on Facebook: search ELCFV.

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Enrich Your Child’s

Summer Schedule with Local Activities & Save A Bundle

by Christina Katz

Sleep-away camp can be an exciting, empowering adventure for kids who are mature enough to handle the expectations. However, there are plenty of good reasons why overnight camp may not be a perfect fit for your family this year.

Don’t feel like you have to apologize if you want to take a more customized approach to summer fun to meet the needs of your kids locally. Chances are good you can find day camps, classes and activities in your area that will keep smiles on your kids’ faces all summer long.

The primary reason we don’t send our teenage daughter away to camp is because it would be challenging to find a camp that would meet all of her needs in one experience. We can better satisfy her desires, and spend a lot less money, by making the most of opportunities in our area. True, we end up driving miles in multiple directions and juggling a variety of schedules, but somehow the activities we’ve chosen end up complimenting each other nicely. And we always make sure to

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take a few weeks off, usually at the end of summer, to rest, relax, and regroup before school starts back up again.

When it comes to stringing together local experiences, imagine the beads that would go on a charm bracelet for each of your kids. Which beads best represent your child’s interests? A soccer ball, a book and pair of hiking boots? Or perhaps a fairy wand, ballet slippers and a teacup?

No matter what the collection of interests, gather up some regional guides, hop online and conduct searches, and ask friends what they have planned for their kids. You are going on a summer activity hunt.

Who says summer can’t be educational and fun? Customizing a summer schedule for each child in the family is an eye-opening adventure in and of itself. If you want a peaceful summer, help your kids stretch their wings beyond the usual, school-year routine. Turn your child’s summer into weeks of entertaining growth by thoughtfully scheduling activities each year.

Ink Year-round Commitments

You may already have school year activities that extend into summer like scouting or 4-H. Be sure to get these commitments on your child’s schedule first, so you don’t inadvertently overbook. If your child participates in a sport or another competitive activity, training camps are often required during summer. When I was a kid, I often envied teammates who rejoined the team playing on a higher level than the season before thanks to attending summer training camp.

Ask For Referrals

Chances are good that parents who have lived in your area for several years have the 411 on the best day camps and summer classes. Poll your friends individually or post a poll on social media to gather information.

Be sure to specify all your kids’ interests to attract the most relevant recommendations.

Don’t Overlook Summer School

Since the summer before high school, we sign our daughter up to take a wellness course in the summer. Getting a jump on these pre-requisites allows her to take an extra art elective during the school year, which provides a welcome break during her school day. Ask your child’s school counselor if taking summer school courses might benefit your child’s schedule next year.

Some districts even allow online learning or swapping summer athletic training for physical education requirements.

Check Local Resources

Schools, libraries, and community centers are great resources for finding summer activities. Be sure to ask for any printed or online guides they may offer. Also check towns near where you live to see if they offer additional programs that may interest your child. By driving one town over, at the beginning of each summer, we found a community theater production our daughter can participate in inexpensively. Now that’s worth a ten-minute drive.

Consider Your Child’s Needs

Be mindful of how much structure and supervision each offering includes. Some kids are more self-motivated than others. Sometimes a kid-centric focus is part of an activity’s allure.

But if you know your child flourishes in a structured environment with adult leadership, trust your instincts. Consider scaffolding more leadership into your child’s summer experiences over time. If your child is reticent about trying new activities or making new friends, see if any school friends wish to try a new activity together. This can also allow for carpooling.

Go Your Own Way

You may want your child to benefit from the experience of trying a new experience without school friends. If so, enroll in activities where enthusiasm for the topic will trump any firstday butterflies. Do not bend to social pressure if all of the other kids are doing an activity that is not a good match for your child. If the program focus isn’t a fit, the experience isn’t going to be enriching no matter how many friends are in attendance. Make timely, age-appropriate choices for your children, and when religion is a focus, make sure it suits your family’s values.

Don’t Overlook A Summer Reading Challenge

If your child has a busy summer schedule, you might be concerned about not enough down time. Signing your child up for a summer reading challenge at the beginning of summer is a great way to build downtime into any type of schedule. On busy days, reading will provide a welcome reprieve from social activity. And on lazy days, having a daily book-reading commitment can get an unscheduled day off to a good start.

Budget For Sleep-away Camp

As you are putting your children through the paces of overcoming fears about new experiences with fresh faces, you may be thinking that this is all great preparation for sleep-away camp in the future. And that’s true. Why not start a conversation now about the possibility of sleep-away camp down the road? Consider opening a savings account to make overnight camp as positive of an experience as possible when the time comes. Encourage your child to pitch in and help save money with you.

Then, when the time to register arrives, you’ll both have buy-in and the flexibility of choice you crave.

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re you looking for an alternative to long lines, overcrowded parks and high expenses, that leave no time for genuine family bonding? While amusement and theme parks are an easy, go-to solution for family vacations, there are other magical travel options that can offer exposure to new activities, interaction with nature, and discovery of culture and history outside of most families’ normal comfort zones.

As the original all-inclusive destination for families, a dude or guest ranch vacation guarantees plenty of time to bond and spend time as a family, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Dude ranches give families the opportunity to challenge and revive their bodies, minds and spirits in some of the most breathtaking areas in the U.S., with a myriad of outdoor adventures such as rock climbing, cattle roping, horseback riding, zip lines, ATV riding and whitewater rafting. No matter which ranch you choose to visit, the Dude Ranchers’ Association (DRA) can help you select the perfect guest ranch for your family, with more than 100 DRA-accredited dude ranches in North America.

Here are 5 reasons for a dude ranch vacation:

Explore, play and more – Located along the banks of the North Platte River in the heart of southern Wyoming’s Medicine Bow Mountains, A Bar A Guest Ranch is one of the oldest and largest dude ranches in the country, with nearly 100,000 acres for guests to explore. The ranch is a paradise for children, with activities including horseback riding, fishing, soccer, arts and crafts, music and drama, swimming, tennis, and educational games, such as cork boat and sack races. Teenagers can enjoy inner tubing down the river and golf before settling down with their family to enjoy dinner cooked outside over an open fire.

Reconnect with nature on horseback – Rustic yet replete with all the modern amenities you’ll ever need, Rainbow Trout Ranch caters to children of all ages. Located near several historic Spanish land grants in Antonito, Colo., Rainbow Trout is surrounded by the spectacular San Juan Mountains. Ride horses, catch some trout, hike to an overlook with your kids, relax and more. Kids ages six and older – fondly known on the ranch as “Cowpokes” – are given their own horse for the week, and “Buckaroos” – children ages three to five – are led on short rides by ranch counselors.

Learn to work as a team – Drowsy Water Ranch, situated 90 miles west of Denver, Colo., has programs for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, along with plenty of activities for parents and grandparents. Ditch technology for outside activities like obstacle courses, zip lining, swimming, hiking, archery and rafting. Afterward, head to the main 14 MAY 2017

lodge to enjoy playing cards, browsing the library or just visiting with new friends while drinking lemonade.

Relax, rejuvenate and reconnect in style – Mountain Sky Guest Ranch sits on over 10,000 operational acres of unspoiled wilderness in the heart of Yellowstone Country in Emigrant, Mont. The ranch combines outdoor adventure for the entire family and the comforts of an upscale resort in the region’s most spectacular location. There’s no doubt your family will enjoy the breathtaking views, fine dining and luxury environment. From a crisp morning hike, to rafting down the Yellowstone River, to horseback rides through acres of meadows, there’s something for every member of the family. End the day with a mealtime horseback ride, where you’ll be treated to tasty barbecue, learn to dance with the wranglers and sing your favorite western songs around the campfire.

One-of-a-kind fishing adventures – 4UR Ranch provides an all-inclusive family vacation adventure in Mineral County, Colo. Try your hand at fly fishing with access to some of the finest waters around, including one of the only entirely private tailwater trout streams in the American West, trophy ponds, and both sides of the legendary Rio Grande River. Whether you’re a family of anglers or not, no one will be bored on this vacation. Here, kids and adults can enjoy their own level of adventure. The ranch’s staff sees to the kids’ needs while the parents are off hiking, horseback riding or fishing. From nature explorations, to soaking in the hot springs, to a round of golf at the nearby Rio Grande Club – there’s plenty of adventure to suit everyone’s tastes.

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Special “Spring into Summer” Rates Available at Seven Disney Springs® Hotels If you have not been to the Walt Disney World® Resort recently, now is a terrific time to visit. You can experience the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival and the 2017 Garden Rocks Concert Series at Epcot® through May 29th. Plus, the incredible Pandora – World of Avatar® opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® on May 27th. Among the offerings at the all-new, awe-inspiring land will be Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey, and Valley of Mo’ara (featuring picturesque floating mountains and glowing fauna and flora).

Plus, visiting enables you to experience the dramatically transformed and significantly expanded Disney Springs® area, offering an impressive variety of 150 shops and dining establishments across its four neighborhoods.

A great way to visit is by taking advantage of the special “Spring into Summer Rates” that are being offered by the seven Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels for stays through July 31, 2017. In addition to having an ideal location with an easy walk to Disney Springs®, the seven hotels also provide shuttle transportation every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, two water parks, and at night to the Disney Springs® area.

Plus, as a bonus, guests at these hotels receive the new 2017 “Disney Springs® Passport” booklet that features exclusive discounts and specials from Disney Springs® merchants on entertainment, shopping and dining. Among the establishments extending special offers are House of Blues® Restaurant, Rainforest Café®, T-REXTM, Ghirardelli® Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, Wolfgang Puck® Express, American Threads, and Sephora.

The Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels’ “Spring into Summer Rates” for stays through July 31, 2017, are: • B Resort & Spa – Disney Springs® Resort Area (pictured) – rates from $89 per room, per night. The stylish resort opened in June 2014 with 394 newly renovated guest rooms, and offers the full-service B Indulged® AVEDA Spa, complimentary Wi-Fi in the entire hotel, courtesy guest iPads, and the American Kitchen Bar & Grill.

• Best Western Lake Buena Vista – rates from $79 per room, per night • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – rates from $139 per suite, per night • Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – rates from $134 per room, per night 16 MAY 2017

• Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates from $116 per room, per night • Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs® Area – rates from $95 per room, per night • Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – rates from $82 per room, per night.

For information, visit DisneySpringsHotels.com, specifically http://disneyspringshotels.com/special-offers/limited-offers/spring-into-summer/ (or http://bit. ly/DDSRAH17 ). The special rates are available for stays through July 31, 2017, based on availability. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. The rates do not include the Resort Services Fee or daily parking fee (if applicable), taxes or gratuities.

With nearly 30 dining options and an array of amenities, the Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels offer something to please every guest. Located in the heart of the Disney Springs® area, these hotels are within an easy walk of exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

Visit DisneySpringsHotels.com.

Academic Camps Club Scientific http://www.stjohns.clubscientific.com/ Locations: San Juan del Rio Catholic School (Fruit Cove) – 1714 State Rd. 13 St Johns, FL 32259 The Club Scientific Lab 150 Hilden Road, Suite 311 , Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 5-day camps operate Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm.

Camps start at $275.00 per week.

Pre-camp and post-camp hours are available for an additional fee.

The Lab Fee of an additional $35.00 applies to: Camp Jr. Robot Inventor (ages 6-8) Camp Robot Inventor (ages 9-12) Camp Chef Scientific (ages 9-12) Club Scientific: Specialty Camp Camp Young Scientist Cost: Full Day - $275/week, Half-Day $185/week This unique camp will offer an incredible collection of projects and experiments

that will amuse and amaze your little scientist! By being involved with several hands-on activities your child will explore the basic scientific ideas that play a role in everyday life.

Club Scientific: Specialty Camp Camp Young Chemist Cost: Full Day - $275/week, Half-Day $185/week It is time for Glues, Brews and Goos! From our stock pile of hundreds of recipes and formulas, we have chosen our top favorite chemistry activities. Campers will love exploring and examining the results of these crazy chemical concoctions! Campers will also realize the importance of measurement and sequencing, especially as they create some edible experiments!

These exciting experiments are sure to delight and spark the science minds of our youngest little campers, ages 4 and 5.

Club Scientific: Specialty Camp Camp Young Paleontologist Cost: Full Day - $275/week, Half-Day $185/week Camp Young Paleontologist will get your

child excited about dinosaurs, fossils, and more! Activities and experiments explore the prehistoric era. During each activity branches of science and noteworthy scientists are introduced. These exciting experiments are sure to delight and spark the science minds of our youngest little campers, ages 4 and 5.

Club Scientific: Specialty Camp Camp Little Builder Cost: Full Day - $275/week, Half-Day $185/week Campers ages 4-5 will want to join us to learn exciting construction techniques using LEGO® bricks. Young Builder allows campers to take their first steps into science and technology. By using the themes of construction and travel, campers learn about machines, the tools used to work on machines, and their functions.

Our material packs include a wide range of bricks and special elements in various shapes, sizes, and colors that are ideal for stimulating children’s creative and imaginative skills.

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St. Johns Learning Summer Academic Camps St Johns Learning offers academic camps for reading, math, study skills, and SAT/ACT preparation.

Camp Weeks: 6/05--8/04 Half/Full: Half Day Morning, Half Day Afternoon June 5 through August 3 Hours: 10-1; 4-7 Grades: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Age: Prek-11th grade 1629 Race Track Rd, St Johns, Florida, 32259. 904-287-8213

Art / Dance / Theater Camps KidzArt Camps San Juan del Rio Catholic School (Fruit Cove) 1714 State Road 13, St Johns, FL 32259 Offering full day camps in June and July for ages 5-9, 9am-4pm. Extended pre-camp and post-camp options available.

3 N Motion Dance Camp Our summer dance camp is much more

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that will amuse and amaze your little scientist! By being involved with several hands-on activities your child will explore the basic scientific ideas that play a role in everyday life. Dance Camp your child will have the opportunity to learn a variety of dance forms, received fitness instruction, go on field trips, have weekly performances AND MUCH MORE, all for a FANTASTIC price! Classes are kept small so don’t delay.

Camp Weeks: 6/05--8/04 Half/Full: Half Day Morning, Half Day Afternoon, Full Day 8am - 12pm Half Day Extended Care: 7:30am - 5:30pm - $190 or $20/day for AM drop off or PM pick up Grades: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Age: 4 - 11 Full Day - Weekly Fee: $125 | Full Day Drop-In Rate: $60 | Weekly Rate for Half Day $90 | Drop-In Rate Half Day $40 Pay by the Day: Yes

Summer Musical Theatre Camp The Summer Musical Theatre Camp for Kids and Teens begins its 23rd summer season with the contemporary Broadway musical hit Camp Weeks: 6/05-8/04 Half/Full: Half Day Morning, Half Day Afternoon, Full Day June 5-30, July 3-31 Hours: 9 am-12 pm, 2pm - 5pm Grades: Elementary, Middle School, High School Age: 5-17 450.00 28 Sevilla St, St Augustine, FL, 32084 904.501.7396 Creative Me! Art Studios Camp Weeks: 5/29--8/11 Half/Full: Half Day Morning, Half Day Afternoon May 29th - August 11th | Monday - Friday Hours: 9:00am - 12:00 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm Grades: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Age: 5 and up $150 per week

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THE HAMMOCK BEACH STORY: Overlooking two miles of pristine Atlantic shoreline in seemingly undiscovered Palm Coast, the AAA Four Diamond rated Hammock Beach Resort is an unspoiled haven beckoning to be explored. Presenting true luxury nestled among nature, Hammock Beach Resort offers an upscale escape surrounded by scenes of old Florida. Engulfed in the traditions and history of the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, just 30 minutes to the north, and the birthplace of speed, Daytona Beach, 30 minutes to the south, Hammock Beach is in the center of the action yet just far enough away.

The resort offers all the comforts of home and more with 330 beautifully ornate and spacious villas and suites ranging from one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, each with private balconies and sweeping ocean views.

Hammock Beach is home to two world-class golf courses, offering a distinctive style of play surrounded by spectacular views of the natural landscape. A Jack Nicklaus Signature design, the Ocean Course is Florida’s first oceanfront course since the 1920’s and offers a perfect blend of fun and challenge for players of all levels. The Ocean Course is one of Nicklaus’ most challenging designs boasting six holes overlooking the ocean. A masterpiece by Tom Watson, The Conservatory Course is currently ranked among the longest and hardest courses in the state. The links style course is comprised of 140 acres of dramatic elevation and undulating greens not commonly found in Florida.

Aside from championship golf, the amenity-rich resort offers storybook experiences with a rejuvenating ocean-inspired 10,000 square-foot spa and fitness center, multiple restaurants and bars, a 6.5-acre multi-level pool complex with a lazy river, twisting water slide, sandy beach pool, kids and adult only pools and heated indoor lap pool. Rounding out the amenities, the resort boasts a 200-slip marina, tennis center, 9-hole putting course and over 55,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, and one of the most relaxing, unspoiled, coquina-laden beaches in the state.

The award-winning Hammock Beach has been recognized as one of the premium oceanfront golf resorts on the east coast, and provides the ideal setting for corporate incentives, meetings, retreats and conferences.

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Ponte Vedra Cultural Center Art Camps: Mini Creators Camp ...

Camp Weeks: 6/05--8/04 Half/Full: Half Day Morning Hours: 9am – 12:30pm Grades: Preschool, Elementary Age: 4 & 5 Members: $115 Non-members: $140 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082 (904) 280-0614 Ponte Vedra Cultural Center Arts Camps: Youth Arts Camp ...

Camp Weeks: 6/05--8/04 Half/Full: Full Day Hours: 9am – 2pm Grades: Elementary Age: 6 to 8 Members: $190 Non-members: $215 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082 (904) 280-0614

Outdoor Adventure Camps Happy Acres Ranch (Preschool through 8th) 7117 Crane Ave Jacksonville, FL 32216 http://www.happyacresranch.com/summer-camp/ We are an outdoor day camp located on ten acres of woodlands within the city limits of Jacksonville, FL. We offer a full range of traditional camp activities including, swimming lessons, archery, horseback riding, sports, recreation, arts and crafts, special events, nature, boating, environmental education and recreation. Nutritious meals and snacks and extended day are included at no extra charge. Campers may enroll in Summer Day Camp, Horsemanship Camp or Preschool Camp.

Florida Agricultural Museum Summer Horse Camp Summer Camp is one of our most popular programs at the Florida Agricultural Museum. Your child will learn Horse safety and behavior, Grooming, Daily Riding, games and crafts...FUN! Enrollment is extremely limited to ensure a quality experience.

Ages: 8-16 Hours: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, MondayFriday Cost: $250 7900 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast, FL 32136 386-446-7630 or info@floridaagmuseum.org

Marineland Dolphin Adventure Seaside Eco-Adventures (S.E.A.) Camp I & II Join our S.E.A. Camp crew for a fun-filled week of science, activities, exploration, beachcombing and of course, dolphins!

Campers will spend their days outside enjoying the beach and exploring the intracoastal hammock ecosystem. Science experiments, conservation projects and animal observations are all included in this one-of-kind day camp experience.

Our S.E.A. camps will conclude with an exciting in-water dolphin encounter and a formal graduation ceremony.

Weeks Offered: June 5 – August 11 Ages: 7-9, S.E.A. Camp I, Ages 10 – 12, S.E.A. Camp II Cost: $550 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. *Friday will be a half-day 9600 Oceanshore Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080 904-460-1330, education@marineland.net www.marineland.net Marineland Dolphin Adventure Teaching Environment Education in Nature (T.E.E.N.) Camp Our T.E.E.N. Camp is an exciting opportunity for teenagers who are interested in the environmental field and our local wildlife. This unique experience provides campers with an in-depth look into our local ecosystems and its diverse array of resident species. Campers will be able to kayak the Intracoastal waterway, conduct lab experiments and perform mock field work for our Conservation Field Station.

At the conclusion of the camp, participants will have the opportunity to participate in an in-water encounter with one of our bottlenose dolphins!

Weeks Offered: June 5 – August 11 Ages: 13 - 17 Cost: $550 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. *Friday will be a half-day 9600 Oceanshore Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080 904-460-1330, education@marineland.net www.marineland.net St. Augustine Alligator Farm & Zoological Park Summer Camp Kids will go wild over our exciting zoo camps! All camps include zoo tours, hands-on animal presentations, shows, crafts, games, and much more! Lunch

and a snack will be provided each day. A camp t-shirt and water bottle is included in each week-long camp session.

Dates: June 5th – 9th, June 12th – 16th, June 19th – 23rd, June 26th – 30th, July 3rd – 7th, July 10th – 14th, July 17th – 21st, July 24th – 28th, July 31st – August 4th Hours: 9am – 4pm Grades: For students entering 1st – 6th grade Cost: $210/members or $230/ non-members (price for the week) 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080 904-824-3337 ext. 29 bmcdermott@alligatorfarm.com www.alligatorfarm.com

Surfing Camps Surf into Summer 904-962-SURF SurfIntoSummer@gmail.com http://www.surfintosummer.com We offer surf camps in both Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. At Surf into Summer, campers will learn from the top surfers in North Florida. Campers will not only learn the basics of paddling and how to stand up on a board, but also important knowledge on beach and water safety from the CPR certified instructors.

Surf into Summer is the only surf camp that provides a one teacher to three student ratio. This 1:3 teacher to student ratio provides safe, quality instruction, which guarantees your camper will be surfing by the second day!

Open to girls and boys ages 7 and up Camp Times are 8:45 - 11:45 Price is $210 East Coast Boarding School Summer Camp ECBS provides a safe and fun environment for the next generation of “GROMS” to develop the necessary skills to progress in and out of the water Camp Weeks: 6/05--8/11 Half/Full: Full Day (904) 800-9788 Pit Surf Shop Surf camp is an amazing experience for boys and girls of all experience levels.

Camp Weeks: 5/29-8/11 Half/Full: Half Day Morning Monday - Thursday Hours: 9:00am - 12:30pm Grades: Elementary, Middle School Age: 7-14 $170 per week 18 A Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32080 (904) 471-4700 MAY 2017 21

St. Augustine Surf School St. Augustine Beach Camps Include *T-Shirt *Use of a surfboard *Healthy snacks *Water *Fun games and activities Surf Contest and Mellow Mushroom Pizza Party Camp Week: 5/29--8/11 Half/Full: Half Day Morning Monday - Thursday Hours: 9am-12:30pm Grades: Elementary, Middle School, High School Age: 7-16 year olds $185.00 2 Mary Street, St. Augustine, FL (904) 806-4754 St. Augustine Surf School - Vilano Beach Camps Include *T-Shirt *Use of a surfboard *Healthy snacks *Water *Fun games and activities *Surf Contest and Mellow Mushroom Pizza Party Camp Week: 6/05-7/21 Half/Full: Half Day Morning Monday - Thursday (Friday is a makeup day) Hours: 9am-12:30pm Grades: Elementary, Middle School, High School Age: 7-15 year olds $185.00 (904) 806-4754 Stoked To Surf Stoked to Surf Surf Camp will focus on water safety, basic paddling techniques, how to catch a wave and how to stand on a board.

Camp Weeks: 5/29-8/04 Half/Full: Half Day Morning Monday thru Friday Hours: 8:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.

Age: 7 years & up $150 /week Aqua East 1850 A1A South, St Augustine, FL, 32080 (904) 501-4446

Sports Camps Shinsei Martial Arts Kamp Kickin’IT Come spend your summer with us! Shinsei Martial Arts offers the most exciting and professional summer camp in the area!

Camp Weeks: 5/29-7/28 Half/Full: Half Day Morning, Full Day Hours: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM Grades: Elementary, Middle School Age: 5 - 13 $175 full day / $130 half 150 St. Johns Business Pl, Suite 304, St Augustine, FL, 32095 904-392-9005 22 MAY 2017

PGA Junior League Summer Program PGA Junior League is is in a team setting, similar to baseball or soccer. The kids practice together weekly, and travel together to other golf courses Camp Weeks: 5/29-7/28 Grades: Elementary, Middle School Age: 9-13 904.209.0350 Tour Academy Junior Summer Golf Camp 220 Ponte Vedra Park Dr., Suite 26 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 877-611-1911 http://www.pgatourcamps.com TOUR Academy Junior Summer Golf Camps, held at more than 20 locations nationwide, are taught by leading industry teaching professionals, using the most effective teaching methodologies and the latest golf training equipment and technologies. Customized Spring and Summer camps. Please call or visit for complete details.

June 25th-28th Cost: $995 Elite Camp

Summer Day Fun Camps St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation is hosting a summer camp that emphasizes outdoor activities along with exciting field trips, arts and crafts, and swimming sessions Camp Week: 6/05--7/21 Half/Full: Full Day Monday through Friday Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Grades: Elementary, Middle School Age: 5 to 12 $410 per child; $59 per week | Reduced Rate: $305 per c...

1300 Duval St., St. Augustine, FL 904.209.0377 St. Johns Day Camp: Summer CRUNCH This summer long program is an opportunity for athletes of any sport to increase their endurance, strength, and coordination.

Camp Weeks: 6/05-7/28 Half/Full: Evening Mondays and Thursdays Hours: 7:00 – 8:00PM Grades: Elementary, Middle School, High School Age: Entering 5th Grade - 12th Grade $165.00 3500-3580 International Golf Pkwy, St Augustine, FL, 32092

The Village Academy Summer Camp Each year our summer camp features new and exciting weekly themes. A signature of our Summer Camp program each year is The Village Summer Camp Olympics ...

Camp Weeks: 5/29--8/11 Half/Full: Full Day Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Grades: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Age: 4 years - 13 years 145 Lewis Point Rd, St. Augustine, Florida, 32086 904-797-5909 Christ View Preschool All Saints Summer Camp offers a great, energetic summer program. From crafts and bugs to fitness and sports!

Camp Weeks: 5/29--8/11 Half/Full: Evening May 30- August 9 Hours: 6:30-6:00 Grades: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Age: VPK Grad- 8th grade $135.00 Area: St. Augustine 110 Masters Dr, St Augustine, Fl, 32084 904-810-0534 Camp Immokalee Camping, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends.

Camp Weeks: 6/12 thru 8/04 Elementary, Middle School, High School Age: 7-15 Members $530 / Non-member $582 | Paintball: $75 6765 Immokalee Road, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656 352.473.4213 YMCA Camp Winona Summer Camp Live the Experience At Camp Winona children develop and grow throughout the summer as they learn and connect with friends and nature.

Weeks Offered: June 4th – July 14th Cost: $550 , Ages: 6-15 YMCA Camp Winona Teen Camp Weeks Offered: June 4-9 Cost: $550, Ages: 13-16 YMCA Camp Winona Mini Camps- Boys Weeks Offered: June 11th -13th Cost: $195, Ages: 6-8 YMCA Camp Winona Mini Camps- Girls Weeks Offered: June 11th -13th Cost: $195, Ages: 6-8 898 Camp Winona Road, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130 386.985.4544 campwinona.org

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Salt Air Farmer’s Market Marineland Marina hosts

Art in the Park The Casements and

Social Ballroom Dancing Join Gold Star Ballroom every Tuesday night to dance to a ballroom mix of Latin, smooth and swing music by a DJ. 3100 South Ridgewood Ave. Unit 150 South Daytona, 386-315-4258

Adventures in Art Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:00PM ArtHaus The cost is $80 with art supplies included. Please call to register. 386-767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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Spa Social Location: Daytona Beach Spa & Wellness Center 211 E. International Speedway Daytona Beach (386) 243-9644 Cost $25

Salt Air Farmer’s Market Marineland Marina hosts the Salt Air Farmers Market 10AM - 2PM 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine (904) 814-9886 www.saltairfarmersmarket.com/

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“Painting with the Colors of the Rainbow”

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“The Art of Drawing” Cost for the three classes is $45

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Italian Festival Our Lady of Lourdes 1014 N Halifax Av. Daytona Beach, 386-255-0433

Guys & Dolls The Athens Theatre 124 N Florida Avenue, DeLand

“The Art of Drawing” Cost for the three classes is $45 which includes the art supplies.

Pre-registration is required.

Call (386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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Healthy Start Parent Café at The Lion’s Club

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Flagler Beach Farmer’s Market 8AM - 12PM Shop to Find the Freshest Florida Produce, Seafood, Plants, Honey, Baked Goods , Handcrafted Work & More for Over 33 years. Sunrise to Early AfternoonEvery Friday and Saturday Year Round Rain or Shine! www.FlaglerBeachFarmersMarket.com

Daytona Tortugas Play ball! Enjoy a home game of the Daytona Tortugas baseball season April through September at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark on City Island.

Jackie Robinson Ballpark, visit http://www.milb.com/index. jsp?sid=t450 for full schedule of home games.

Flagler Beach Farmer’s Market 8AM - 12PM

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Arbor Day Annual Event 9AM-2PM www.palmcoastgov.com/arborday (386) 986-3722

Art in the Park The Casements and at Fortunato Park 25 Riverside Drive Ormond Beach Phone: (386) 676-3216

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Salt Air Farmer’s Market Marineland Marina hosts the Salt Air Farmers Market 10AM - 2PM 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine (904) 814-9886 www.saltairfarmersmarket.com/

Downtown Daytona Farmers Market 7AM-12PM City Island, Daytona Beach

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Mother’s Day Memorial Butterfly Release Daytona Memorial Park 1425 Bellevue Ave. Daytona Beach www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com/ mothers-day-butterfly-release.html

Memorial Day Remembrance Service Rockefeller Gardens 25 Riverside Dr., Ormond Beach (386) 676-3241

Remembering American Heroes 8AM-9AM 2860 Palm Coast Pkwy.

(386) 986-2300

Palm Coast Farmers Market 12PM-4PM European Village 101 Palm Harbor Pkwy.

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Palm Coast Farmers Market 12PM-4PM European Village 101 Palm Harbor Pkwy.

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www.riverfrontshopsofdaytonabeach.com

Downtown Daytona Farmers Market 7AM-12PM City Island, Daytona Beach

Salt Air Farmer’s Market 10AM - 2PM 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine (904) 814-9886 www.saltairfarmersmarket.com/

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“Painting with the Colors of the Rainbow” youth 8 years and up Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30PM The 4 class series cost is $80 with art supplies included.

Pre-registration is required and seating is limited.

(386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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“Painting with the Colors of the Rainbow” youth 8 years and up Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30PM The 4 class series cost is $80 with art supplies included.

Pre-registration is required and seating is limited.

(386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

Adventures in Art Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:00PM ArtHaus The cost is $80 with art supplies included. Please call to register. (386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

Salt Air Farmer’s Market Marineland Marina hosts the Salt Air Farmers Market 10AM - 2PM 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine (904) 814-9886 www.saltairfarmersmarket.com/

Downtown Daytona Farmers Market 7AM-12PM City Island, Daytona Beach

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“Painting with the Colors of the Rainbow” youth 8 years and up Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30PM The 4 class series cost is $80 with art supplies included.

Pre-registration is required and seating is limited.

(386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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Halifax Human Society’s Yappy Hour 5:30PM-7:30PM Fairway Bar & Grille at Holiday Inn LPGA 137 Automall Circle Daytona Beach (386) 274-4703 ext. 328

youth 8 years and up Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30PM (386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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Palm Coast Food Truck Tuesday 5PM-8PM Central Park, Town Center 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast (386) 986-2323

Adventures in Art Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:00PM ArtHaus The cost is $80 with art supplies included. Please call to register. (386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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ArtHaus The cost is $80 with art supplies included. Please call to register. (386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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Palm Coast Farmers Market 12PM-4PM European Village 101 Palm Harbor Pkwy.

Palm Coast

www.riverfrontshopsofdaytonabeach.com

Downtown Daytona Farmers Market 7AM-12PM City Island, Daytona Beach

the Salt Air Farmers Market 10AM - 2PM 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine (904) 814-9886 www.saltairfarmersmarket.com/

Picnic & Pops 6:30PM Palm Coast Town Center www.thepcaf.org

at Fortunato Park 25 Riverside Drive Ormond Beach Phone: (386) 676-3216 Palm Coast Farmers Market 12PM-4PM European Village 101 Palm Harbor Pkwy.

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May 26-29 Blue Crab Festival Downtown Palatka http://bluecrabfestival.com/

May 26-28 Country 500 Great American Music Fest Country500.com

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Movie Nights By The Surf Cut Throat Island 5PM-9PM Veteran’s Park, Flagler Beach www.FlaglerBeachRadio.com (386) 449-8355

Victoria.camper@healthystartfv.org

The Healthy Start Family Place Parent & Community Cafe!!!

(3rd Friday of each Month) 6-7:30 PM 868 George W. Engram Blvd.-Upstairs Room #216-W Daytona Beach, FL 32114 FOOD & CHILDCARE Provided!

386-252-4277

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Movies in the Park Zootopia 8:20PM www.palmcoastgov.com (386) 986-2323

Victoria.camper@healthystartfv.org

(2nd Friday of each Month) 6-7:30 PM 400 North Garfield Avenue Deland, FL 32724 Meal Provided!

(386) 252-4277

Bob Seger Tribute & Fireworks 7:15PM Daytona Beach Bandshell 70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach www.friendsofthebandshell.org

Flagler Beach Farmer’s Market 8AM - 12PM Shop to Find the Freshest Florida Produce, Seafood, Plants, Honey, Baked Goods , Handcrafted Work & More for Over 33 years. Sunrise to Early AfternoonEvery Friday and Saturday Year Round Rain or Shine! www.FlaglerBeachFarmersMarket.com

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The Florida Boat Show Halifax Harbor Marina 450 Basin Street, Daytona Beach www.thedockjam.com/

Dock Jam Seafood Music Festival Halifax Harbor Marina 450 Basin Street, Daytona Beach www.thedockjam.com/

Flagler Beach Pirate Invasion 11AM Veteran’s Park, Flagler Beach

Flagler Beach Farmer’s Market 8AM - 12PM www.FlaglerBeachFarmersMarket.com

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Endangered Species Day Central Florida Zoo Event included with admission. www.centralfloridazoo.org

Pool Safety Day 9AM-1PM Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool 339 Parkview Dr., Palm Coast (386)986-4741

www.FlaglerBeachFarmersMarket.com

To submit an event, send your information by the 10th of the preceding month to: charlie@bradymediainc.com or mail to: 800 Belle Terre Pkwy., Ste. 200-207 Palm Coast, FL 32164

Submit Your Event!

“The Art of Drawing” Cost for the three classes is $45 which includes the art supplies.

Pre-registration is required.

Call (386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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New Smyrna Beach Blues Festival Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach http://nsbfla.com/

which includes the art supplies.

Pre-registration is required.

Call (386) 767-0076 or email office@arthaus.org

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St. JOHNS SCHOOL NEWS May 2017

The St. Johns County History Fair The St. Johns County History Fair was held last month at First Coast Technical College (FCTC). All of the projects were impressive, and I was so pleased to see the in-depth study and hard work that went into them.

Theresa Le and Anoushka Patel of Switzerland Point Middle School won top honors for their project, “3 … 2 … 1 … Blast Off to the Space Race: John F. Kennedy’s Influence in the Start of the First Space Program in the United States” which was awarded the Overall Most Outstanding Project. Theresa and Anoushka explained, “John F. Kennedy’s motivation to assemble the country together and his confidence in the potential of the American people to accomplish anything that may seem impossible, inspired us to form our topic around Kennedy and the influence he had on the start of the first space program.” They were each awarded a $75 check by the St. Augustine Historical Society.

The SJCSD History Fair featured approximately 100 projects representing 150 participants.

This year’s theme was “Taking a Stand in History.” Students in grades 6-12 from six middle schools, one K-8 school and four high schools conducted research using primary and secondary sources on related topics. After analyzing and interpreting the information they have gathered, students express their findings in a paper, exhibit, performance, documentary or website. They may work individually or in groups of up to five members except in the historical paper category, which is open only to individuals. Students’ entries are judged in two divisions—junior (grades 6–8) and senior (grades 9–12)—during the various levels of competition. First- and second-place county winners in each category and division advance to the state contest.

Theresa and Anoushka will be joining 22 other students representing seven schools to compete in the State History Fair scheduled for May 7-9 in Tallahassee. First- and second-place state winners in each category and division earn the right to represent Florida at the National History Day competition in College Park, Maryland in June.

The SJCSD History Fair is produced in conjunction with the Florida State History Fair sponsored by The Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee and the National History Fair sponsored

by National History Day. The project-based learning emphasized by the history fair provides an excellent opportunity for students to showcase college and career readiness skills including research, writing, speaking and creative thinking while embracing history.

Brian Morgan, SJCSD program specialist, coordinated the history fair.

Character Cup

St. Johns County School District’s Character Cup is an annual student-centered event linking academics, physical education and character building through athletic competition.

This year’s event, held March 22 at St. Augustine High School, brought together 210 student-athletes representing 21 elementary schools who participated in a variety of track and field events, including a Frisbee throw, 100 meter run, long jump, tennis ball throw, 4 x 100 relay, sack race, field ski race, and tug-of-war. This friendly competition allowed students to demonstrate the event’s theme that “Character Builds Champions!”

The 2017 Character Cup brought together parents, teachers, administrators, school mascots and community members who came out to support these hard-working students. While allof the students were winners, PVPV/Rawlings Elementary School collected the most points overall, earning the privilege of displaying the Character Cup Trophy at their school during the 2017-2018 school year. Special thanks to allof the teachers, volunteers, and community members who helped make this year’s Character Cup a special day to remember for all participants!

The St. Johns County Elementary Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Fair

The St. Johns County Elementary Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair will be held at Palencia Elementary School Saturday, May 13. The purpose of this event is to encourage and celebrate student interest in STEM, with the primary goal to promote student use of these subjects to solve real-world problems. Student representation will be decided at the school level. Teachers, parents, administrators, and community members are welcome to attend.

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Graduation Schedule SJTHS Graduation A ceremony for graduating St. Johns Technical High School students will be held on Wednesday, May 17, at 7:00pm at the St. Augustine High School Auditorium.

SJVS Graduation A ceremony for graduating St. Johns Virtual School students will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 4:30pm at the District Administrative Building Auditorium.

PMHS Graduation A ceremony for graduating Pedro Menendez High School students will be held on Monday, May 22, at 7:30pm at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SAA).

FCTC Graduation A ceremony for graduating FCTC students will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at 4:00pm at First Coast Technical College, Building C, located at 2980 Collins Avenue.

SAHS Graduation A ceremony for graduating St. Augustine High School students will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at 7:30pm at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SAA).

PVHS Graduation A ceremony for graduating Ponte Vedra High School students will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 3:00pm at the University of North Florida (UNF).

NHS Graduation A ceremony for graduating Allen D. Nease High School students will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 7:30pm at the University of North Florida (UNF).

BTHS Graduation A ceremony for graduating Bartram Trail High School students will be held on Thursday, May 25, at 3:00pm at the University of North Florida (UNF).

CHS Graduation A ceremony for graduating Creekside High School students will be held on Thursday, May 25, at 7:30pm at the University of North Florida (UNF).

Mark your Calendars…

May 24th Last Day for Students Fourth Quarter Ends Report Cards Issued – Elementary only May 25th Last Day for Teachers eacher Planning Day