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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Readers,

LIVING WELL

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e hope that you had a wonderful and memorable summer. For many parents, the beginning of the school year feels like the beginning of a new year. It’s certainly a big shift and we’re here to help so, Back to School we go! On page 3 you’ll find a list of Back to School events including school supply giveaways. Students can get free sports physicals at Jefferson Davis Middle School on August 3rd from 9am until 12noon. Turn to page 7 for details. Take your kids and their family pet to Earthwise Pets for free Back to School photos on August 24th.

Details are on page 23. For more back to school events, visit us online at jax4kids.com. Our Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition, Aurea Thompson offers nutritious back to school lunch ideas on page 7. You’ll find back to school tips for teens on page 28 and those with special needs on page 26.

If you’re thinking about enrolling your children in after school programs, or sports or enrichment programs like dance or music lessons, you can find an online guide to options convenient for you at jax4kids.com. Just click on the Schools & Activities tab.

On our cover is Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

How very fortunate we are as a community to have one of the finest children’s hospitals in the nation! You can support Wolfson Children’s Hospital by designating them the beneficiary of Amazon’s charitable give-back program. Log on using smile.amazon.com (versus amazon.com) to make your purchases and designate Wolfson Children’s Hospital to receive a percentage of all your purchases. There is no cost to you and it’s easy to do.

Each Fall and Spring, we include a course catalog for The Parent Academy. The Parent Academy offers free courses in Student Achievement, Parenting and Advocacy, and Personal and Indi-

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 Community Profile: Vision Is Priceless........................................................................ 4 Back to School Events.............................................................................................. 4 Mom’s Night Out Events............................................................................................ 5 2019 Sales Tax Holiday............................................................................................. 5

HEALTH & SAFETY

vidual Growth. You do not have to have a child enrolled in a Duval County School in order to take a course. There are a wide range of courses offered from communication to computer skills, money management to math and homework help to career development. Turn to pages 11 through 22 for a complete list of courses being offered this fall.

There’s still lots of great events to enjoy before school resumes like the Monster Jam on August 3rd and 4th at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (tickets available at monsterjam.com), Shrek the Musical at Players by the Sea through August 11th. Note there are discounted student tickets available on Thursday nights. Visit playersbythesea.org for tickets, Jumbo Shrimp games, Free Summer Fridays at the Cummer and $1 movies at Regal Cinemas at 10am on Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 4th. Visit us online at jax4kids.com for an always updated events calendar.

Look for our next issue on newsstands and in backpacks September 30th.

For Some, Skeeter Syndrome Means Severe Allergic Reaction................................... 6 Send them Back to School Healthy........................................................................... 7 Things to Do: Health & Safety................................................................................... 7

INFANT & TODDLER

New Parent’s Guide to Social Media......................................................................... 8 Things to Do: Infant & Toddler................................................................................ 10

EDUCATION

Parent Academy Fall Course Catalog..................................................................11-22 Creating a Print-Rich Environment in Your Home...................................................... 23 Things to Do: Education.......................................................................................... 23 Clay County School News New Principals Take Over........................................................................................ 24 2019-2020 Calendar............................................................................................. 24 Science Award Winners.......................................................................................... 24 Girls Tennis 2018 All-County Coaches Team............................................................ 24 St. Johns County School District News New Principals Take Over........................................................................................ 25 National History Day Winners.................................................................................. 25 Palm Valley Gets Living Classrooms......................................................................... 25 2019-2020 Calendar............................................................................................. 25

SPECIAL NEEDS

Until then,

Back-to-School: Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs.............................. 26 Things to Do: Special Needs................................................................................... 26

Alison Peters-Carlson Editor

Tips to Make Going Back Easier............................................................................. 28 Things to Do: Teens............................................................................................... 28

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LIVING WELL

Community Profile: Vision Is Priceless

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ore than 45,060 children and adults in Northeast Florida had their vision care needs met last year thanks to Vision Is Priceless, an organization with the lofty goal of eliminating vision problems for children and adults to further their chances in succeeding in life. It does this through education, vision screenings, treatment and referrals Serving Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, and Baker Counties, Vision Is Priceless was founded as a non-profit organization in 1996 to fill the need in the community for vision screenings. Screenings help identify problems as early as possible for those at risk for eye disease. When screenings detect potential problems, clients are referred to their eye care professionals for proper treatment. For the uninsured and underserved, Vision Is Priceless also provides access to vision care that includes eye exams, prescription glasses, and specialty care.

and dilation protective glasses).

• $100 Cost to Provide One Comprehensive Eye Exam (Department of Health).

• $75 Purchases 75 reading glasses.

• $50 Provides a pair of prescription glasses.

• $5 Provides a vision screening for early detection of eye disease for a child.

You can also support Vision Is Priceless through the Jacksonville Jaguars Give and Go Program. For every ticket you purchase to any of the Jaguars 2019 preseason and regular season home games through the Vision Is Priceless website, the organization gets a donation for up to $20.

The next fundraising event is the 3rd annual Strides for Sight Awareness Walk Saturday, Nov. 23 at Riverside Park in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood.

Check-in and activities begin at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9. Get your team together and Supported by over 60 eye care professionals, start fundraising today to help make an impact the organization provides screenings for more on the lives of many in Northeast Florida. A than 40,000 children and more than 4,000 $5,000 sponsorship enables Vision Is Priceless adults annually and gives access to vision care to help 1,000 at risk students. A $2,500 for thousands of uninsured and underserved sponsorship enables it to screen 400 preindividuals by providing free vision screenings school students. A $1,500 sponsorship at social service agencies, medical clinics, and enables it to provide 15 full eye exams and community health fairs. Its adult program glasses. A $1,000 sponsorship enables it to distributes more than 1,600 pairs of free screen 120 uninsured and underserved adults. reading glasses each year. Last year, it provid- The walk will include snacks, face paint, a ed 1,200 eye exams, 1,093 prescription Kids DJ, and more. Youth can receive 2 glasses, and 267 specialty care services for volunteer service hours for participating. For those in need. The children’s program visits questions, please contact Jessica Scheidler at nearly 500 schools and child care centers 904-308-2020 or jessica@visionispriceless. each year, screening for early detection of org. vision issues, such as signs of eye diseases like amblyopia.

Last year more than 250 participants participated in free, pet-friendly walk and Strides for Funded by individual donations, grants, and Sight exceeded its $25,000 goal. fundraising events: • $500 Provides 100 children a free vision See visionispriceless.org for more information. j screening.

• $250 Provides clinical supplies for a 15-patient clinic (includes dilation drops

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”

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Back to School With BEAM • August 3, 8am to 12noon Every year BEAM helps beaches area children be prepared for the new school year by providing them with necessary school supplies and clothing for a successful school year. Eligible students are Pre-School to High School students in the following zip codes: 32082, 32224, 32233, 32250, 32266, and 32227 or have a parent who works in any of these zip codes. Be sure to bring: Picture ID, Proof of Residency, & Social Security Card or Shot Records (for each child). Beach Church / 904-241-2326 / 325 7th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / www.jaxbeam.org Back to School Event at Florida Blue August 3, 10am to 1pm Families are invited to a free Back to School Event at Florida Blue at River City Marketplace.

There will be face painting, balloon artists, vision and hearing screenings, the Jacksonville Jaguars Drumline, Florida Blue mascot, Sunny, food & refreshments, and backpack & school supply giveaways. Free.

Florida Blue Center at The River City Marketplace / 13141 City Station Drive Suite 106, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www.eventbrite.com Restoration Baptist Church Back To School Bash • August 3, 11am to 2pm Restoration Baptist Church hosts a Back to School Bash. Activities include free school supplies, bounce houses, games, snow cones, prizes, face painting, and more. Free and open to the community. Restoration Baptist Church / 904-683-7676 / 9714 Ridge Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32208 / www.rbcjax.org Rock the Books 2019 August 3, 12noon to 4pm Rock the Books is an annual event where children celebrate education, reading literacy and the upcoming school year. Activities are designed to promote reading literacy and get children excited and encouraged to read more.

There will be games, entertainment, food trucks, and more. Backpacks will be given away while supplies last. General admission is free, but there is a cost for bounce houses and rides.

St. Marys Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park / 912-322-8380 / 100 St. Marys Street, St. Marys, GA 31558 / heartofb.org Back 2 School: Backpack Give Back August 3, 1pm to 2pm The Ramona Flea Market will be giving away backpacks full of school supplies. Backpacks are one per family, while supplies last. Meet at Squeezed on B Row at 1pm to participate.

Ramona Flea Market / 904-786-3532 / 7059 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205 / www.ramonaflea.com

Back to School Sendoff August 5, 2pm to 3:30pm Say goodbye to summer vacation with a party at the library. Activities include a climbing wall, an obstacle course, and crafts. Waivers signed by a parent or guardian will be required for all climbing wall participants.

Clay County Public Library, Fleming Island Branch / 904-278-3720 / 1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, FL 32003 / claycountygov.libcal.com First Baptist Church Back to School Bash August 9, 6pm to 8pm First Baptist Church hosts a Back to School Bash at Nocatee. Families are invited to squeeze in some more summer fun with food trucks, bounce houses, hot air balloons, games, and more before school begins. FBC Jax South Campus / 904356-6077 / 1770 Valley Ridge Blvd, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 / www.fbcjax.com Back to School Yoga & Dance Party August 9, 7pm to 8:30pm Celebrate a new school year by meeting Grow Family’s kids yoga teachers, participating in a yoga class, and dancing the night away. Snacks and drinks will be provided. There will be dancing, a karaoke machine, ribbon streamers, and a giveaway. Suggested donation: $10/family.

Grow Family / 904-310-4190 / 4070 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210 / growhappyfamily.com Back to School: Stuff the Bag August 10, 11am to 2pm The Middleburg Civic Association hosts a free Stuff the Bag event for back to school. Stuff the bag with your school needs, on a first come first serve basis. Doc Tony’s office will be on site doing school physicals at no charge, and the Lions Club will give free vision screenings. Free.

Middleburg Civic Association / 2102 Palmetto Street, Middleburg, FL 32068 / middleburgcivicassociation.com Friends of the Brentwood Library Back to School Bash • August 10, 11:30am to 2pm Join the Brentwood Branch Library and celebrate the 2019-2020 school year with backpacks for K-12th graders (first 300), school supplies, arts and crafts, food, games and more. Free.

Jacksonville Public Library, Brentwood Branch / 904-630-0924 / 3725 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 / www.jaxpubliclibrary.org 1st Annual Book Bag Giveaway August 11, 2pm to 6pm Jacksonville Car Club Coalition presents the 1st Annual Book Bag Giveaway. There will be free haircuts (basic styles, no designs), live DJ, a bounce house for the kids, free clear book bags, as well as pencils, paper, folders, rulers, pens, notebooks, and more.

Henry L. Brown Kooker Park / 1400 East 20th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Ladies Conference August 22 - 23, 7:30pm and August 24, 10am Garden City Church of God hosts a ladies conference. The event will feature special guest speaker, Sis. Wendy Douglas. She is an anointed preacher and singer. The conference is a total of three days. Thursday and Friday starts at 7:30pm, and Saturday it will be starting at 10am, with brunch to follow. Please RSVP so they can plan to have enough food. All ladies are invited to attend. Garden City Church of God / 904-463-1495 / 10765 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / gardencitycog.com

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Mom’s Night Out at Christ’s Church September 6, 7pm to 9pm Christ’s Church hosts a Mom’s Night Out. Join Mothers of all ages and stages and be encouraged and equipped in motherhood. Featuring an engaging talk from Karen Stubbs, author and creator of Birds on a Wire - a ministry that provides Godly, practical advice so moms can feel celebrated, encouraged and equipped to parent with confidence. Register in advance to attend. Childcare will be available on a limited basis. Tickets are $20, and $5 for childcare. Christ’s Church / 904-268-2500 / Women’s Trail & Roadside Repair Hands on 6045 Greenland Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 / www.christs.church Bike Maintenance August 27, 6:30pm to 8:30pm This hands-on bike maintenance class focus- Navigate: A Women’s Summit September 23, 9am to 3:30pm es on what to do when you are on your ride and the unexpected happens. From flat tires From business relationships to juggling the to broken spokes and noisy chains to broken work / life balance to creating more profit in cables - the instructors will recommend tools your business; this event will help entreprefor your trail/road tool kit and share tips and neur women take control of their business tricks to help you triage the situation in the and their life. This is more than an inspirafield to keep you riding. BYOB - Bring Your tional meeting, you will discover tools and Own Bike - Bikes must be clean and in good learn strategies to upgrade your life and your working order to be used during the class. business. There will be hands-on workshops If your bike does not meet standards you where you will learn, interact and leave with may still attend the clinic. However, you may action steps. General admission tickets start be asked not to work on your bike. Register at $99, with VIP tickets and discounted miliearly, class size is limited. Replacement parts tary tickets also available. not included in class fee. Closed toes shoes UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center / 904required. Cost is $40 for REI members and 620-4222 / 12000 Alumni Dr, Jacksonville, FL $60 for non-members. REI Jacksonville / 32224 / www.eventbrite.com 904-996-1613 / 4862 Big Island Drive, JackFlamingo Book Club sonville, FL 32246 / www.rei.com September 24, 6:45pm to 7:45pm Adults are invited for the annual Flip Flops and Publix Aprons Cast Iron Cooking Pearls tea. In honor of the new Downton Abbey August 29, 6pm Adults are invited for a class to learn the se- movie release, participants will be reading crets to cast iron cooking. The menu includes and discussing Remains of the Day by Haruki Dutch-Oven Bread, Steak in Red Wine Mush- Murakami. New members always welcome. room Sauce, Braised Chicken with Lemon and Jacksonville Public Library, Beaches Branch Capers and Roasted Cauliflower, and Nutella / 904-241-1141 / 600 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 / www.jaxpubliclibrary.org S’mores Sweet Rolls. Cost is $50/person.

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The 2019 Sales Tax Holiday No sales tax charged on school supplies of $15 or less. No sales tax on clothing, shoes, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item.

For a complete list of qualifying items, see the Department of Revenue’s Tax Information Publication (TIP) at floridarevenue.com/backtoschool

Begins Friday, Aug. 2 and runs through Tuesday, Aug. 6.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

For Some, Skeeter Syndrome Means Severe Allergic Reaction

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small, red dot accompanied by a bit of itchiness are symptoms most people experience after a pesky mosquito feasts on their blood. Some people hardly notice any reaction at all.

However, for others, mosquito bites can escalate from a mere annoyance to a severe allergic reaction known as skeeter syndrome.

Those most at risk for a severe reaction include people with immunodeficiency, young children and people visiting areas with indigenous mosquitoes that they haven’t been previously exposed to, according to medical researchers from Canada’s University of Manitoba.

“When they bite you, not only are they piercing the skin, but they inject their saliva,” said Dr. Karen McKenzie, director of entomology at Dynatrap, a company that produces mosquito and other flying insect repellent devices without zapping or chemicals.

“The saliva helps lubricate the mosquito’s stylet, or its mouthparts, so it’s easier to get into your skin,” McKenzie said. The saliva then carries proteins into the body. Skeeter syndrome is the result of the allergic reaction to

proteins in mosquito saliva, according to the Mayo Clinic.

“If people are allergic or sensitive, they get a large reaction, the body starts sending histamine and the body starts swelling in that area,” said McKenzie, whose own daughter’s skin reacts to mosquito bites with small bumps all over.

“When a person’s skin develops large welts and a significant amount of itchiness, it’s more likely that the person is allergic to mosquito bites,” she added.

There isn’t a simple blood test that detects mosquito antibodies in the blood. Instead, mosquito allergies are diagnosed by figuring out if the large, itchy, red and irritated areas of swelling occurred after being bitten by a mosquito.

Stronger reactions of skeeter syndrome are much more common in children, and younger kids are more susceptible to severe reactions than older kids, according to Jorge Parada, professor of medicine at Loyola University Chicago and medical advisor for the National

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experience stronger reactions to bites.

“Even people who have bad reactions as young kids tend to have them less severely when they’re older,” Parada said. “I’ve noticed that with my son, who frequently used to get a 4-inch welt after a mosquito bite, [now only gets welts that are about 2 inches].”

McKenzie advised that people aware of a mosquito bite allergy carry an EpiPen with them, especially if living in mosquito hot spots like Florida.

Parada added that severe reactions to bites don’t normally become life-threatening.

However, some people can experience a rare, potentially deadly condition called anaphylaxis that triggers wheezing and throat swelling.

Experts also advised wearing Environmental Protection Agency-approved repellents like picaridin and DEET. Higher concentrations of DEET shouldn’t be used on small children, according to Parada.

Wearing long sleeves, long pants and light colors are advised when outdoors in mosquito-prone areas. Checking your home for “If you start getting itchiness in your throat, standing water can also prevent mosquitoes eyes, have any kind of trouble breathing or have an immediate reaction like huge swelling from lingering around your yard. at a bite site with any of those other factors, get “You can buy pre-treated clothing that has to the emergency room, as it can escalate insect repellent,” said Parada, who recomquickly,” said McKenzie, whose friend once required a trip to the ER following a mosquito mended this option because the repellent is bite. typically effective through about 30 washes. j “If bitten, applying calamine lotion or other ashleywilliams/accuweather.com non-prescription hydrocortisone creams can reduce itching and swelling,” Parada said. Oral antihistamines can also help those who

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Send them Back to School Healthy!

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t’s that time of year again. Time to think about school starting and all the craziness that surrounds those first few weeks of school.

School supplies, new clothes and shoes, and trendy backpacks are at the top of everyone’s list. But what about your child’s lunch? When you’re preparing for school lunches, here are some simple rules to keep in mind when shopping to prevent lunchbox failure.

1. Choose Whole Grains: Wheat tortillas for sandwich wraps, whole grain breads and crackers make for a great start to building a healthy lunch. Pair whole grain crackers with cheese or hummus and now you have a winning combination of protein and healthy grains.

2. Choose fresh fruits: Pre-packaged sliced apples, mandarin oranges, a small banana, grapes or sliced strawberries add a little sweetness as well as vitamins and fiber to your child’s lunch. I like to buy small plastic containers (you can even find them at the dollar store) for lunches to hold anything from cut up fruits and veggies to hummus or dipping sauce.

3. Choose fresh veggies: Usually the most difficult to in corporate into your child’s diet, make veggies more appealing by cutting/ slicing into small pieces and providing ranch dip as a side.

4. Choose a protein: Protein sources include peanut butter (try natural peanut butter), hard-boiled eggs, tuna, cheese, deli meat, hummus, Greek-style yogurt or tofu.

Take all these steps together and it looks something like this: Start with a wheat tortilla wrap and add a thin layer of mayonnaise or yogurt-based salad dressing (like Greek-Yogurt Ranch). Next add sliced turkey, followed by sliced avocado, chopped lettuce and a little shredded cheese.

Roll up and cut in half. This provides protein, healthy fats and carbohydrate to fuel your child through the rest of the afternoon. Make another one for yourself if you’re heading out to work!

Or try mixing natural peanut butter (or almond butter) with a little honey and send in a small container with sliced apples for dipping. This provides needed protein and natural carbohydrates that your child will need throughout the day.

Don’t forget one of the most important details of your child’s lunch - the freezer pack. Cold foods need to stay cold to prevent food-borne illness, so make sure your protein foods (except for nut-butters) mentioned above can stay cold until lunchtime.

Hope your child has a healthy and happy new school year! j Aurea Thompson MSH, RDN, CSP, LDN Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Things to Do NOW ENROLLING Health & Safety 6 WEEKS TO VPK! 3rd Annual Community Wellness Fair August 3, 9am to 12noon The 3rd Annual Community Wellness Fair features vendors offering products and services that help improve your emotional, physical, mental and financial well-being. There will also be free sports physicals for students and information sessions for adults. Free.

Jefferson Davis Middle School / 7050 Melvin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 / www.eventbrite.com

Girls on the Run Fall 2019 Registration Opens August 19 – September 6 Girls on the Run and Heart and Sole sessions are held over a 10 week period in the Fall and Spring.

Participants meet twice a week after school, for 75 - 90 minutes each practice (with the exception of Saturday sites, which meet once a week for two hours). The season culminates with all participants completing a celebratory 5k event, giving them a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Each team has a minimum of 8 girls and a maximum of 20. Once a team is full, a waiting list will begin. If a spot becomes available, it will be offered to the next girl on the waiting list. All girls ages 8-12 and 12-14 are encouraged to join the program regardless of previous running experience and level of physical fitness. Registration is open from August 19 thru September 6. The registration fee ranges from $55-$115 based on household income. Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida / www.gotrnefl.org Safe at Home September 14, 9:30am to 11am This 90 minute class provides students, grade 4-6, with important safety training that will help students be prepared to stay home alone. Topics include: how to practice safe habits, how to handle common household emergencies, how to address illness and injury, and even first aid skills. (Each parent must make the decision about whether their child is ready to stay home alone based on the knowledge, skills, maturity, and confidence of their individual child). Cost is $25. Y Healthy Living Center Riverside / 904-202-2229 / 221 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.baptistjax.com

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Bartram Springs Kids Triathlon September 22, 9am to 12noon Kids Triathlon participants will swim, bike and run within the neighborhood. The events will be chip timed with a finisher time. Distances are based on the age of the child. Kids must supply their own bikes and must wear a helmet to participate.

Training wheels are not allowed. Kids triathlon participants will get a racing bib, race shirt, triathlon finisher’s medal, and photograph of the event.

Finishing results will be posted online. Registration starts at $40. Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics. Bartram Springs Neighborhood / 14530 E Cherry Lake Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258 / runsignup.com

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INFANT & TODDLER New Parent’s Guide to Social Media

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ith so many options for bragging, sharing, and finding support when it comes to kids, navigating the ever-shifting landscape of social media safely, responsibly, and productively takes some reflection and planning. Before baby, you were a Facebooking, Instagramming, texting fool, sharing everything. Now, looking at your little bundle of joy, you may be wondering: What’s OK to share, and what’s TMI? Think through your posts, really. To you, an ultrasound image or the story of baby’s first giggle is the most precious thing ever. To the rest of the world, it’s just content.

Avoid “over-sharenting.” What’s over-sharenting? Pictures of poop, constant updates on every gurgle, livestreams of intimate moments such as breastfeeding, bath time, and potty training. Be thoughtful about what you’re sharing and how often.

Know when to go to the pros. It’s fine to get input from your online pals, but for anything that has major importance – feeding, health and safety, money, education – call your pediatrician, child care provider, financial

advisor, or your mom.

Be careful about baby’s “digital footprint.”

Some parents create social media profiles for their babies with the idea their kids will use them when they turn 13 (the age of consent for social media). While it can be fun for relatives to get an update “from baby,” a profile creates a digital footprint, which invites data tracking, marketing, and other privacy issues.

Be Practical. Join a photo-storage service.

You’ll post about 7 billion photos of your kid before they’re out of diapers. Photo-storage platforms have the advantage of free or low-cost storage, plus the ability to share with only certain people or groups.

highly curated photos and posts from friends whose lives seem more fulfilling can make you feel sad, jealous and angry. Unfollow anyone who doesn’t make you feel good.

Tweak your settings. Most social platforms allow you to hide posts (see fewer posts from someone); snooze (temporarily stop seeing posts); mute (turn someone off for a while); and do not disturb (temporarily block a person).

Manage notifications. Constant pings on your phone can overwhelm and distract you. You can turn off notifications entirely, allow only important ones, or batch them so you receive them on a schedule. If you feel crappy more than you feel good, and sharing photos from your life doesn’t make you feel better, talk to a professional about what you’re going through.

Preserve memories digitally. You can do this a few ways. Some parents like to grab the opportunity to create an email account under baby’s name. Collecting messages, photos, and videos all in one place. Or, consider an electronic scrapbook or journal, which offer a secure way to collect and share.

Find real, meaningful online support. There are some really supportive online groups with active, engaged members.

• BabyCenter – You’re bound to find support at this highly regarded site, which welcomes all kinds of families into its highly specialized groups.

Protect your well-being. Get rid of triggers. The • Café Mom – Conversation, advice, and

original programming help you feel welcome right away.

• Circle of Moms – A large, active site brimming with hundreds of specialized communities you can search for alphabetically.

• Mothering – If you’re into natural, holistic parenting, Mothering is the place to find support. This site offers communities for all kinds of families, from single parents to LGBTQ parents.

• PopSugar Family – For moms who like a heavy dose of pop culture with their parenting advice.

• Scary Mommy –. Known for its no-holdsbarred conversations, Scary Mommy hosts an anonymous “confessional” where parents can express deep, dark secrets. It welcomes anyone who likes to “say it like it is.”

For dads: Fatherly, National At-Home Dad Network and All Pro Dad have supportive communities for new fathers. j commonsensemedia.org

A lifetime of confidence starts here At KinderCare, we’ll make sure your child has everything they need. Teachers who care.

Classrooms where safety is priority number one. A nurturing place to try new things and explore the world. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, you’re welcome in our circle.

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Things to Do Infant & Toddler

Big Latch On 2019 • August 2-3 The Global Big Latch On takes place at registered locations around the world, where women gather together to breastfeed and offer peer support to each other. Their friends, family and community join this celebration to promote and support breastfeeding. Volunteers from within the community host each location, hosting a Global Big Latch On creates a lasting support network for the community. The Global Big Latch On takes place annually over several days. As a worldwide peer support and community development event, it aims to strengthen national and global support for breastfeeding and to improve the health of children and women around the world. Participating Locations: August 2, 9am to 11am -- Florida Department of Health Duval / 904-253-2361 / 900 University Blvd North, Jacksonville, FL 32211 August 3, 10am to 12noon -- Gottlieb Education Center / 904-602-1004 / 1670 St. Vincent’s Way, Middleburg, Florida 32068 August 3, 9:45am to 12noon -- Mom2Mom Event at Friday Musicale / 645 Oak St., Jacksonville , Florida 32204 Big Latch On / biglatchon.org Paw Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” August 3, 10am and 2pm; August 4, 12noon and 4pm Paw Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” based on hit preschool series PAW Patrol, will visit the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest when they visit Jacksonville for four shows only. The show includes two acts and an intermission, and engages audiences with Bunraku puppetry, an innovative costuming approach that brings the Paw Patrol characters to life on stage with their vehicles and packs. Tickets start at $19 and are available online, at the box office, or by phone.

Everyone that has reached their 1st birthday must have a ticket.

Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre / 800-745-3000 / 300 W. Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.pawpatrollive.com Belly Bean Maternity Breastfeeding Class August 31, 9am • September 28, 9am International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Amy Johnston delivers an evidence-based breastfeeding class curriculum. This 3 hour class covers everything families need to know to get breastfeeding off to the best start. Topics will include what to expect in the first hours after birth, how to read your newborn’s behavior, newborn and family sleep, latch and positioning techniques and in-class practice, and more.

Please bring a stuffed animal to class for practice. Seats must be reserved in advance.

The $50 class tuition covers a seat for the breastfeeding parent and a partner, caregiver or doula, 3 instructional hours, a folder with class handouts, and a helpful e-document containing links to the evidence-based best practice information, instructional videos and research

articles presented in class. Belly Bean Maternity / 904-849-1667 / 463646 SR-200 unit #1, Yulee, FL 32097 / www.communitylactation.com Little Artists Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15am 10:40am and 11am - 11:25am This storytime is for children birth to five years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development vocabulary building and comprehension.

Program culminates in interactive art stations during which story time themes are further explored and involve concepts such as cause/effect, creative interpretation and expression, and experimenting with different art mediums and tools to achieve a desired effect. Attendance is limited. Jacksonville Public Library, Pablo Creek Regional Branch / 904-992-7101 / 13295 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.jaxpubliclibrary.org Baby/Toddler Little Ones Classes Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:15am to 10:40am Baby & Toddler Times are for children up to 18 months of age. There will be songs, stories, and more. Free. St. Johns County Public Library System - Anastasia Island Branch / 904-2093730 / 124 Seagrove Main Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080 / www.sjcpls.org

Visit Jax4Kids.com for a complete list Infant & Toddler Events.

Episcopal Children’s Services Free Child Care Resource & Referral (904) 726-1500 • (800) 238-3463 www.ecs4kids.org Child Care Resource and Referral Services can help your family by providing: • A customized list of local child care options from our trained specialists.

• Information about quality child care and early learning programs • Financial assistance strategies and opportunities • Referrals to other community resources and programs.

Early Learning Coalition North Florida

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Kids really do say the funniest things! Please share your favorites with us by e-mailing your story directly to editor@jax4kids.com. One entry each month will be turned into a cartoon to be published in the next issue of Jax4Kids. We’ll send you the original cartoon as a keepsake.

FALL 2019

Parent Academy Catalog

Students have TEACHERS. Parents have the...PARENT ACADEMY!

Student Achievement Parenting & Advocacy Personal & Individual Growth Visit www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy or call 904.390.2960 to register for courses Dates, times and locations are accurate at the time of publication; courses listed in this guide are subject to change.

PARENT AC DEMY Learning.

Growing.

Together.

The Parent Academy of Duval County Public Schools is a FREE family resource designed for parents, caregivers, and community members.

2019 Fall Schedule STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

ATHLETICS

EARLY LEARNING

ATHLETIC TRAINERS & SPORTS MEDICINE IN OUR SCHOOLS

Presented by: Project 17 Athletic Trainers A certified Athletic Trainer (AT) is a licensed health care provider. Through Project 17, we now have one in each of our DCPS high schools with sports programs. ATs work with a volunteer team physician, coaches, athletes, and parents. ATs help prevent, treat, rehabilitate, protect, advocate, and more to safely return athletes to peak performance. Learn more in this very informative session.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE 2020-2021 VPK LOTTERY

Presented by: DCPS Early Childhood Staff Do you have a student who will be entering vpk in the 2020-2021 school year? If so, you will want to attend this training because the VPK registration process has changed. During this course, we will walk through all the required steps to enter the VPK lottery.

Registration begins in January 2020.

A limited number of spots will be offered to students next year.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 11/04/19

Atlantic Coast High School, Room 301 9735 R. G. Skinner Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL

32256

Friday 09/27/19

Duval County Public Schools District Building, Room 307, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Thursday 10/10/19

Duval County Public Schools District Building, Room 307, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 11/13/19

Duval County Public Schools District Building, Room 307, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED IN ATHLETICS AT MY SCHOOL?

Presented by: Project 17 Athletic Trainers Learn about the numerous opportunities available to support student athletes in our schools.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 08/26/19

Edward H. White High School, Houston Hall 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL

32210

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SAFETY: HEAD, HEART, AND HEAT

Presented by: Project 17 Athletic Trainers Attendees will learn from local experts how to best protect their student-athlete. Topics include hydration, concussions, heart health, and strategies to prevent additional risk. We encourage you to bring your questions to the group!

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 10/14/19

Paxon School For Advanced Studies 3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32254

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Are you interested in playing a leadership role in your community?

If so, consider becoming a Parent Academy Parent Leader or joining the Parents Who Lead program. Learn more information at www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy AUG/SEPT 2019 • Jax4Kids.com • Page 12

PRESCHOOL: BEYOND THE ABCs

Presented by: DCPS Early Childhood Staff Learning letter names is an important skill to know in preschool. However, there are many important skills that go beyond the ABCs. Being able to manipulate letter sounds, recognize words, as well as understanding the connection between reading and writing is vital to becoming a strong reader.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/12/19

John Love Early Learning Center 1531 Winthrop St., Jacksonville, FL

32206

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 10/24/19

S.P. Livingston Primary Learning Center 1128 Barber St., Jacksonville, FL

32209

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STEAM INTEGRATION

Presented by: DCPS Early Childhood Staff Are you looking for a fun way to boost your preschooler’s curiosity and confidence? During this interactive session, we will examine the subjects of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Come join the fun and learn engaging strategies that can all be used at home.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/12/19

S.P. Livingston Primary Learning Center 1128 Barber St., Jacksonville, FL

32209

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 11/21/19

John Love Early Learning Center 1531 Winthrop St., Jacksonville, FL

32206

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT UNDERSTANDING 3RD GRADE PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE ARTS & READING

Presented by: DCPS Staff Parents and caregivers will gain a better understanding of grade-level expectations and promotion requirements, explore third grade reading standards, and learn strategies to help support their third grader at home.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN READING: GRADES 3-5

Presented by: DCPS Staff This session will familiarize families with Achieve 3000 and i-Ready, two of the online reading programs used in schools throughout the district. Parents and caregivers will learn about these programs and how they are used to support students in reading.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/19/19

Whitehouse Elementary School 11160 General Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32220

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10/15/19

Jacksonville Beach Elementary School 315 10th St. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL

32250

5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Thursday 10/24/19

Bartram Springs Elementary School 14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL

32258

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN READING: GRADES 6-12

Presented by: DCPS Staff This session will provide families with information about the online reading program, Achieve 3000, and give an explanation of their child(ren)’s reading Lexile level. We will answer the questions: “What is the purpose of Achieve 3000? What is a Lexile level? Why does my child have to complete weekly tests? How can I help my child improve their reading level?”

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 10/01/19

Northwestern Middle School 2100 W. 45th St., Jacksonville, FL

32209

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 11/07/19

Highlands Middle School 10913 Pine Estates Rd. E., Jacksonville, FL

32218

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

THE FUN DAMENTALS OF READING: GRADES K-5

Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff This course is designed to share FUN strategies that can effectively assist a struggling reader in becoming more fluent and confident in their reading abilities.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 08/27/19

Don Brewer Elementary School 3385 Hartsfield Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32277

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 12/05/19

Spring Park Elementary School 2250 Spring Park Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32207

5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

MATH EXPLORING ELEMENTARY MATH MODELS Presented by: DCPS Staff This course is designed for parents and caregivers to explore K-5 mathematics through hands-on activities enhancing their understanding of how math is taught in the classroom.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/26/19

Stonewall Jackson Elementary School 6127 Cedar Hills Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32210

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 10/17/19

R. L. Brown Gifted And Talented Academy 1535 Milnor St., Jacksonville, FL

32206

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 11/07/19

Normandy Village Elementary School 8257 Herlong Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32210

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday 11/12/19

Saint Clair Evans Academy 5443 Moncrief Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32209

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 11/19/19

Bartram Springs Elementary School 14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL

32258

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 11/21/19

Southside Estates Elementary School 9775 Ivey Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32246

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

STRATEGIES AND SUPPORT FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH STUDENT

Presented by: DCPS Staff Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to explore the latest middle school math curriculum as well as various i-Ready resources. In addition, they will learn simple yet powerful strategies to help support students at home.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 09/24/19

San Jose Elementary School 5805 Saint Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32207

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10/03/19

Whitehouse Elementary School 11160 General Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32220

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Don Brewer Elementary School 3385 Hartsfield Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32277

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Highlands Middle School 10913 Pine Estates Rd. E., Jacksonville, FL

32218

Tuesday 10/08/19

Tuesday 10/15/19

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Hyde Park Elementary School 5300 Park St., Jacksonville, FL

32205

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Twin Lakes Academy Middle School 8050 Point Meadows Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32256

Thursday 10/24/19

Tuesday 12/03/19

Thursday 11/14/19

The Center For Language And Culture (CLC) On The Campus Of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL

32217

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday 11/14/19

Cedar Hills Elementary School 6534 Ish Brant Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32210

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

STRATEGIES AND SUPPORT FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENT

Presented by: DCPS Staff Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to explore the latest high school math curriculum as well as various i-Ready resources. In addition, they will learn simple yet powerful strategies to help support their student at home.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 09/16/19

Edward H. White High School 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL

32210

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT CAREER EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

STUDENT SUPPORT HOMEWORK HELP FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

SIX TOP INDUSTRIES FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA

Presented by: DCPS - Center For Language And Culture (ESOL) Attend this session and receive homework assistance through interpretation and have access to online student software programs.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Mondays beginning 09/09/19 and ending 12/16/19 (Excluding holidays)

The Center For Language And Culture (CLC) on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, Fl

32217

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 10/03/19

Duncan U. Fletcher High School 700 Seagate Ave., Neptune Beach, FL

32266

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Monday 11/18/19

Edward H. White High School 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL

32210

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHAT’S NEXT: POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR ESOL FAMILIES

Presented by: DCPS - Center For Language And Culture (ESOL) In this course, ESOL parents and caregivers will learn strategies to use at home to support their child(ren) in school. Parents will have the opportunity to discuss study habits, both good and bad, learn how to become more involved with their child(ren)’s education, and receive information about free resources available for all families.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/05/19

West Riverside Elementary School 2801 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL

32205

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 09/26/19

Spring Park Elementary School 2250 Spring Park Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32207

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 12/12/19

Beauclerc Elementary School 4555 Craven Rd. W., Jacksonville, FL

32257

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

RETIRED EDUCATOR & SUPPORT TEAM (R.E.S.T.)

Presented by: DCPS Staff Are you a retired DCPS employee or a retired educator from another county who is now living in Jacksonville? Join our “Retired Educator and Support Team” by volunteering one hour each week with our students. This course will explain school needs and areas where our most experienced volunteers can assist.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 10/10/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday 11/06/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Thursday 12/05/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

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Presented by: CareerSource Northeast Florida It’s time to talk careers for your talented teen and maybe you, too! This course will include career paths with entry points at a variety of educational levels in the following industries: Aviation, Manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare, Finance, and Information Technology.

Presented by: DCPS - Center For Language And Culture (ESOL) Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to hear an overview of learning opportunities, including GED programs, career options, and the college degree selections available at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 11/21/19

The Center For Language And Culture (CLC) on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL

32217

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

PARENTING & ADVOCACY PARENT LEADERSHIP PARENT LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

The Parent Academy is hosting a Parent Leadership Symposium on Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. We will focus on engaging and empowering parents to become confident leaders and serve as advocates on behalf of Duval County Public School students and families. Various courses will be offered by DCPS staff and community partners. For more information, visit the Parent Academy on Facebook, Twitter, or www.duvalschools.org/parentacademy.

HOW TO BECOME A DCPS PARENT LEADER

Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff The Parent Academy is always looking for great parent leaders! Parent leaders are those who will support other parents, empower them, and advocate for the Parent Academy overall.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 09/23/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday 11/06/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday 12/03/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

PARENTING & ADVOCACY BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

PTA & PTSA ALL ABOUT THE PTA/PTSA ORGANIZATION

BABY UNIVERSITY

Presented by: Duval County Council of PTAs and PTSAs This session is for anyone who has joined or is interested in joining PTA/PTSA. Attend this course and learn the answers to the following questions: “What is the role of the PTA/PTSA? What should you expect as a member? How can you get more involved?”

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesday 10/16/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, FL

32207

10:00 a.m.

GET YOUR PTA AUDIT DONE RIGHT!

Presented by: Duval County Council of PTAs and PTSAs This session is a hands-on learning experience providing guidance from the Duval County Council team on successfully completing your PTA/DCPS required end-of-year audit.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesday 08/28/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, FL

32207

10:00 a.m.

FILE YOUR IRS 990 LIKE A PRO!

Presented by: Duval County Council of PTAs and PTSAs This hands-on learning experience will provide guidance from the Duval County Council PTA team, who have helped file IRS 990 forms for countless local unit PTAs. This team will walk you through each step so that you can file your 990 form with ease. Small business owners are welcome to attend!

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesday 09/25/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, FL

32207

10:00 a.m.

SCHOOL CHOICE

Presented by: New Town Success Zone This course will focus on supporting, educating, and providing resources to parents who have children ages newborn to five years old. Parents and caregivers will learn strategies to support the social and emotional development of their children, as well as language and communication tools. This course will also focus on early learning and literacy, physical and maternal well-being, and developing positive parenting partnerships.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Every fourth Edward Waters College, Center For The Prevention 32209 Thursday of of Health Disparities Building, 1401 Grunthal St., the month Jacksonville, FL beginning 08/22/19 and ending on 10/24/19

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

BREAKFAST LEARNING SERIES

Presented by: Family Support Services This course will share helpful information while providing a networking opportunity to individuals raising children and professionals who help parents. Each session covers a different topic and includes various guest speakers from the community.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesdays: Edward Waters College 08/21/19 Schell Sweet Community Center 09/18/19 1697 Kings Rd., Jacksonville, FL 10/16/19 11/20/19

32209

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Continental breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.

BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL FAMILY

Presented by: Parent Academy Parent Leader Knowing we can all improve ourselves, this course emphasizes self-inventory regarding the status of family and provides tools to ensure success, not perfection.

NAVIGATING THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY SCHOOL CHOICE

Presented by: DCPS Staff This session will familiarize families with School Choice opportunities from Kindergarten – 12th grade.

We will answer the questions, “What programs are available?” “How do I apply?” and “How will they meet the needs of my students?” In addition, parents will have an opportunity to have their individual questions answered at this course.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 11/05/19

Parent Resource Center 4037 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville, FL

32207

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 11/07/19

Parent Resource Center 4037 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville, FL

32207

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 09/10/19

Don Brewer Elementary School 3385 Hartsfield Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32277

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 12/17/19

San Jose Elementary School 5805 Saint Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32207

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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PARENTING & ADVOCACY WISDOM’S JOURNEY

HEALTHY MINDS, HEALTHY KIDS

Presented by: DCPS Staff This course will discuss mental health awareness and provide parents information on how to access and understand the importance of school and community-based resources to serve the whole child.

Presented by: Monique Tookes, Parent Academy Parent Leader and Educational Advocate Parent support is vital in advocating for the necessities of special needs scholars whose process is unique!

This course is specifically designed to equip and empower parents to celebrate their role in the lives of their students as they navigate their educational pathway and life’s journey together.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 09/16/19

Celebration Dream Center 5010 Cleveland Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32209

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 09/26/19

Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center 1301 W. Palm Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32254

Thursday 09/26/19

Hyde Park Elementary School 5300 Park St., Jacksonville, FL

32205

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (ESE)

SAFETY & PREVENTION BE SMART WITH YOUR KIDS’ SMARTPHONE

Presented by: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI special agents who investigate crimes against children will reveal the latest technology and social media apps that offenders are using to target and manipulate local kids. This eye-opening presentation features real-life cases from the Jacksonville area, and will help parents/caregivers to identify specific risk factors.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHILD’S IEP & ORGANIZING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

Presented by: DCPS/FDLRS Child Find This course explains the I.E.P. process and the importance of parental participation. You will also learn helpful tips for effective parent-teacher collaborations and create your very own I.E.P. binder. Registration is required. Seats are limited.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 08/27/19

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)/Child Find, 4124 Boulevard Center Dr., Bldg. 4600 Jacksonville, FL

32207

Thursday 10/10/19

Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center 1301 W. Palm Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32254

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday 10/22/19

Pinedale Elementary School 4228 Dignan St., Jacksonville, FL

32254

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

MOMMY, ME, AND MY I.E.P.

Presented by: Latrice Carmichael, “Parents Who Lead” Parent Leader Attend this course to learn strategies and helpful tips on how to navigate the development, implementation, and revision process for your student’s Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.).

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 12/19/19

Hyde Park Elementary 5300 Park St.

32205

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM IN THE HOME

Presented by: Dr. Mann, UNF Professor Join us as we hear from a local expert on topics related to social interactions, academic milestones, and fostering relationships with students with autism. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and receive free resources that support families with children who have Autism.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 11/19/19

Atlantic Coast High School, 9735 R.G. Skinner Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL

32256

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 12/10/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room 606, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

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5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 08/27/19

Chets Creek Elementary School 13200 Chets Creek Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32224

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 09/17/19

Julia Landon College Preparatory School 1819 Thacker Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32207

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

BULLYING: AWARENESS...RECOGNITION...PREVENTION

Presented by: DCPS Staff This course will review the warning signs and descriptions of behaviors associated with bullying, for both the victim and the bully, the laws associated with bullying, and DCPS policies and procedures. This course will also provide a description of a safe and supportive environment, while offering resources for both students and their parents.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesday 10/02/19

First Baptist Church of Oakland 1025 Jessie St., Jacksonville, FL

32206

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR JSO

Presented by: DCPS – Center For Language And Culture These monthly informational sessions allow parents and caregivers the opportunity to ask questions and get up-to-date information about our community from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursdays: 10/03/19 11/07/19 12/05/19

The Center for Language and Culture (CLC) on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL

32217

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING: HOW IT IMPACTS JACKSONVILLE

Presented by: Northeast Florida Human Trafficking Coalition Parents and caregivers will learn about human trafficking, its impact in Florida, signs to identify the trafficking of minors, and how to combat this devastating crime.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 10/14/19

Southeast Regional Library, Room B 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 11/12/19

Webb Wesconnett Library, Auditorium 6887 103rd St., Jacksonville, FL

32210

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

PARENTING & ADVOCACY TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF YOUR GIFTED CHILD

Presented by: DCPS Staff Your child has been identified as a gifted learner, but what does that mean for their social and emotional development? This course will outline specific behavioral characteristics that are common to most gifted learners and will help parents to better understand their unique needs. Participants will review resources available from the national association of gifted children along with suggested book titles for further support.

FOCUS: THE ONLINE STUDENT GRADING PORTAL

Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff Participants will create their Duval County Public Schools parent account and learn how to navigate the online grade portals, Focus and OneView. Come explore the many tools and resources available with these platforms.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 10/08/19

Mandarin Oaks Elementary School 10600 Hornets Nest Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32257

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 11/21/19

R. L. Brown Gifted And Talented Academy 1535 Milnor St., Jacksonville, FL

32206

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 09/17/19

Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School 6084 Morse Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32244

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday 09/19/19

Southside Estates Elementary School 9775 Ivey Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32246

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 09/24/19

Whitehouse Elementary School 11160 General Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32220

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/26/19

The Center for Language and Culture (CLC) on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL

32217

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday 09/18/19

Jacksonville Beach Elementary School 315 10th St. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL

32250

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Cedar Hills Elementary School 6534 Ish Brant Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32210

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Central Riverside Elementary School 2555 Gilmore St., Jacksonville, FL

32204

Thursday 10/03/19

Tuesday 12/17/19

Tuesday 10/08/19

Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School 3501 Winton Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32208

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday 10/22/19

San Jose Elementary School 5805 Saint Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32207

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 11/21/19

Hyde Park Elementary School 5300 Park St., Jacksonville, FL

32205

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR GIFTED CHILD

Presented by: Dr. Wilson, UNF Associate Professor of Educational Psychology Gifted children are a unique population of students with specific personality traits and distinct learning needs. This course will focus on the nature of gifted children and characteristics that are associated with giftedness. Parents will learn about these traits and how they impact their child’s behavior and learning.

PERSONAL & INDIVIDUAL GROWTH

MONEY MANAGEMENT MANAGING MONEY IN TOUGH TIMES

PARENTING A GIFTED CHILD MY CHILD IS GIFTED, NOW WHAT?

Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff Learn about the various gifted models available in Duval County Public Schools. In addition, parents will learn how they can offer enrichment opportunities and nurture their child’s passions at home and with activities around town.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesday 10/23/19

First Baptist Church of Oakland 1025 Jessie St., Jacksonville, FL

32206

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday 10/15/19

Loretto Elementary School 3900 Loretto Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32223

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

facebook.com/ParentAcademyDuval

Presented by: Real $ense for Prosperity In this workshop, you will learn the importance of managing money, steps to build a spending and savings plan, and how to focus on goal setting.

We will share how to track your expenses using a calendar and learn how to identify spending gaps, spending leaks and your spending habits. Finally, we will share how to make changes that will help you achieve financial stability along with the importance of reviewing and revising your plan regularly.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 10/17/19

The Women’s Center Of Northeast Florida 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32211

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday 11/19/19

San Jose Elementary School 5805 Saint Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32207

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

BUILDING AND REBUILDING GOOD CREDIT

Presented by: Real $ense for Prosperity Participants will learn about powerful techniques to build their credit or increase their credit score.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesday 08/07/19

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 3738 Winton Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32208

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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PERSONAL & INDIVIDUAL GROWTH INVESTING BASICS

Presented by: Real $ense for Prosperity Discover the difference between saving and investing, how diversification reduces risk, and the basics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE & NETWORKING

Presented by: DCPS Staff This course will teach participants how to maximize their potential by networking, perfecting their public speaking skills and ensuring an unforgettable first impression.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesday 11/13/19

First Baptist Church of Oakland 1025 Jessie St., Jacksonville, FL

32206

Tuesday 09/24/19

Steps 2 Success 1601 Kings Rd., Jacksonville, FL

32209

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 11/06/19

Duval County Public Schools (District Building), Room, 606, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL

32207

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

CAREER READINESS/ BUSINESS BASICS

INVOLVED DADS

ECONOMIC GROWTH

DAD ALL DAY (D.A.D.)

Presented by: New Town Success Zone This course will offer information about developing best business practices and information on how to gain financial support and resources throughout the Northeast Florida community.

Date

Address

Every third Edward Waters College Monday of Center For The Prevention Of Health Disparities Building, 1401 Grunthal St., Jacksonville, FL the month beginning 08/19/19 and ending on 12/16/19 (Excluding Holidays)

Zip Code Time 32209

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GED PREP COURSES AND ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING

Presented by: Women’s Center of Jacksonville One-on-one tutoring and small class instruction are provided for pre-GED support in math, reading/ language, science and social studies for women 18 years of age and older. Child care and bus passes are available to participants who meet the program qualifications. Call 904.722.3000, ext. 233 or 234 to register. Registration is required.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Courses are available Monday through Friday

Women’s Center of Jacksonville Expanded Horizons Education Program 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32211

Daytime and evening class options available.

Call to register.

MASTERING THE JOB INTERVIEW

Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff Participants will learn how to successfully create an updated resume that highlights their strengths and skills as well as receive interviewing tips that will help them land their dream job.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 10/10/19

The Center for Language and Culture (CLC) on the Campus of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL

32217

Tuesday 10/22/19

New Berlin Elementary School 3613 New Berlin Rd.

32226

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 11/21/19

The Women’s Center of Northeast Florida 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32211

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

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11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Presented by: Family Support Services Facilitated by: New Town Success Zone The D.A.D. course is open to dads 16 years old and up with children of all ages. Dads will learn ways to nurture and be actively involved in their child(ren) lives.

Dads will focus on learning effective parenting skills, improving communication, and developing professionally.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesdays: 08/13/19 09/10/19 10/08/19 11/12/19 12/10/19

Edward Waters College Center For The Prevention Of Health Disparities Building, 1401 Grunthal St., Jacksonville, FL

32209

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

LANGUAGE & CULTURE CONVERSATION ESSENTIALS

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library A free conversational workshop will be presented to English language leaners. The workshop is recommended for adults with intermediate/advanced English-speaking skills. No registration is required.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/12/19

Webb Wesconnett Library, E-classroom 6887 103rd St., Jacksonville, FL

32210

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

ESOL ONE-ON-ONE AND SMALL GROUP TUTORING

Presented by: Women’s Center of Jacksonville One-on-one tutoring and small class instruction in English as a second language for women 18 years of age and older. Child care and bus passes are available to students who meet program qualifications.

Call 904.722.3000, ext. 233 or 234 to register. Registration is required.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Courses are available Monday through Friday

Women’s Center of Jacksonville Expanded Horizons Education Program 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32211

Daytime and evening classes available.

Call to register.

PERSONAL & INDIVIDUAL GROWTH ESOL PARENT INFORMATION SERIES: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Presented by: DCPS – Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) One-on-one tutoring and small class instruction in English as a second language for women 18 years of age and older. Child care and bus passes are available to students who meet program qualifications.

Call 904.722.3000, ext. 233 or 234 to register. Registration is required.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursdays 09/12/19 12/19/19

The Center For Language And Culture (CLC) on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL

32217

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

ROSETTA STONE

Presented by: DCPS – Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) Learn English or Spanish at your own pace using the individualized Rosetta Stone software.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Every West Riverside Elementary School Tuesday 2801 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL beginning 09/10/19 and ending on 05/20/20 (excluding holidays)

32205

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Beginning The Center For Language And Culture (CLC) 09/03/19 on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary and ending 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL on 12/19/19 (Excluding Holidays),

32217

Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

THE IMMIGRANT GUIDE: WHAT EVERY IMMIGRANT NEEDS TO KNOW/ROSETTA STONE

Presented by: DCPS – Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) Learn about important information for immigrants and assistance with learning english/spanish at your own pace using the individualized Rosetta Stone software.

Date

Address

The Center For Language And Culture (CLC) Every Monday, on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary beginning 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL 09/09/19 and ending On 12/16/19 (Excluding Holidays)

Zip Code Time 32217

10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

US CITIZEN TEST PREPARATION/AMERICAN HISTORY COURSE

Presented by: DCPS – Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) A monthly workshop that supports ESOL parents and caregivers by preparing them to successfully pass their citizenship test.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/19/19

The Center For Language And Culture (CLC) on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL

32217

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

WOMEN’S MEETING

Presented by: DCPS – Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) A networking meeting to empower moms and women! Share with us your services, abilities, skills, and empower other ladies in a relaxing and a safe environment.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Fridays: 09/20/19 10/11/19 11/15/19 12/13/19

The Center For Language And Culture (CLC) on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL

32217

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT VISION KEEPERS

Presented by: New Town Success Zone Participants of these sessions will collaborate with a highly engaged group of community members that are dedicated to developing leadership and advocacy skills to successfully achieve the goals and initiatives of our neighborhoods.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Every first Edward Waters College, Center for the and third Prevention of Health Disparities Building, Thursday of 1401 Grunthal St., Jacksonville, FL the month beginning 08/08/19 and ending on 12/17/19 (Excluding Holidays)

32209

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SKILLS JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMPUTER COURSES SAFE ONLINE SHOPPING

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library This class presents the basic concept of e-commerce using the internet. participants will explore the general procedures of purchasing goods and services online in a safe and secure manner.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 09/30/19

Bradham And Brooks Branch Library 1755 Edgewood Ave. W., Jacksonville, FL

32208

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

EMAIL & THE CLOUD

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Have an email account but don’t know what to do with it? Heard about “the cloud” but are unsure of what it is? In this class we will help you connect the dots between email and the cloud and empower you to use these tools to better your online life.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Thursday 09/26/19

Webb Wesconnett Library, E-classroom 6887 103rd St., Jacksonville FL

32210

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

SELLING ITEMS ONLINE

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library This class is an introduction to selling goods and services online via eBay, Craigslist, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace. Learn what skills are needed to sell online, how to create and manage accounts on these sites, and how to stay safe and avoid being scammed.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Sunday 09/15/19

Highlands Regional Library 1826 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32218

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

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PERSONAL & INDIVIDUAL GROWTH INTRODUCTION TO CODING

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library You can learn to code! This course will cover the basic principles in computer coding and introduce you to the most common coding languages. Learn about free resources you can use to begin coding right away!

MS OFFICE: EXCEL 1

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Learn to create a simple spreadsheet using formulas and formatting. Create a basic workbook, navigate between worksheets, become familiar with excel ribbon and menus, be able to format columns, rows, and cells, and learn how to create and use formulas.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Saturday 09/07/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Sunday 09/08/19

Highlands Regional Library 1826 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32218

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday 09/03/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday 09/03/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

CODING: PYTHON 1

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Python is a fairly simple, common programming language that can be used in a wide variety of ways.

Learn the basics of this excellent language and how to begin coding in Python using free resources.

We recommend you have good keyboarding and mouse skills to get the most out of this course.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Saturday 09/14/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday 09/14/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

Monday 09/30/19

Regency Square Branch Library Community Room A 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32225

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Participants will create more complex formulas, work with basic functions such as sorting data, filtering data, and creating charts. The completion of an introduction to excel class or previous experience with MS Excel is highly recommended.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday 09/10/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday 09/10/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

MS OFFICE: EXCEL 3

CODING: PYTHON 2

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library We continue to delve into Python in this class, which focuses on the basics of functions. Learn about coding fundamentals such as how to structure functions, use true/false and if/else in your program, and more. We recommend you have good keyboarding and mouse skills to get the most out of this course.

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Learn more functions and features in MS Excel to retrieve and analyze data. Learn how to use the V-Lookup function, create pivot tables and pivot charts, create sparklines, use conditional formatting, and more.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday 09/17/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday 09/17/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Saturday 09/21/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

Saturday 09/21/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

MS OFFICE: EXCEL 4

CODING: PYTHON 3

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library In the third part of our Python series, we will look at taking the function of programming, that we learned in part two, up a notch with classes and object-oriented programming. Participants will learn how to import and export files into various programs.

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Learn how to clean up worksheets by finding duplicates, using data validation, and using the trim function.

Students will also learn more tips and functions to save time and be more productive. Attendance to a previous excel class or previous excel experience is highly recommended.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday 09/07/19

Webb Wesconnett Library 6887 103rd St., Jacksonville, FL

32210

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday 09/24/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Saturday 09/28/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

Saturday 09/28/19

Southeast Regional Library, E-classroom 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING

MS OFFICE: WORD 1

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Participants will learn to open the program and find basic functions (office button, ribbon, help menu).

Learn to create, edit, save and print documents. Instruction includes formatting text, cut, copy, paste and using spelling and grammar tools.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 09/24/19

Bradham And Brooks Library, E-classroom 1755 Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32208

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MS OFFICE: EXCEL 2

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library This class is intended to give a basic overview of the keyboarding and some of the most commonly used keys. You will also spend time on some exercises which will allow you to practice keyboarding.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Tuesday 09/10/19

Bradham And Brooks Branch Library, E-classroom, 1755 Edgewood Ave. W., Jacksonville, FL

32208

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

PERSONAL & INDIVIDUAL GROWTH MS OFFICE: POWERPOINT 1

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Create a simple presentation, create, edit and save slides and slide shows. You will learn to insert clip art, apply designs, work with views and run a slide show.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Saturday 09/21/19

Webb Wesconnett Library, E-classroom 6887 103rd St., Jacksonville, FL

32210

Sunday 09/22/19

Highlands Regional Library, E-Classroom 1826 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32218

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

MS OFFICE: POWERPOINT 2 (ESPANOL)

Presentado por: Jacksonville Public Library Los participantes aprenderán cómo: modificar las listas numeradas y con viñetas, las sangrías y el interlineado; utilizar word art and shapes; animar texto y objetos, y usar audio y video en presentaciones.

Para aprovechar al máximo este curso, debería haber asistido a la clase de powerpoint 1 o tener experiencia básica en el uso de powerpoint.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Jueves 09/26/19

Southeast Regional Library 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

COMO VENDER USANDO EL INTERNET (ESPANOL)

MS OFFICE: POWERPOINT 2

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Participants will learn how to modify bulleted and numbered lists, indents and line spacing; use word art and shapes; animate text and objects; and use audio and video in presentations.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Wednesday 09/04/19

Highlands Regional Library, E-classroom 1826 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, FL

32218

11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

WEB DESIGN 1: BASIC HTML

Presented by: Jacksonville Public Library Beginning with basic HTML, we will show you how to begin coding your own website. In this class, we will discuss coding elements in HTML, including adding images and links to your website.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Monday 09/09/19

Regency Square Branch, Community Room A, 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32225

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Presentado por: Jacksonville Public Library Esta clase es una introduccin a la venta de bienes y servicios en linea a tavs de eBay, Craigslist, Etsy y Facebook Marketplace. Aprenda lo son necesario para vender en linea como evitar fraudes.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Jueves 10/03/19

Southeast Regional Library 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Jueves 12/05/19

Southeast Regional Library 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

WELLNESS & NUTRITION WELLNESS RX

Presented by: New Town Success Zone and Mayo Clinic Course participants will gain information from health professionals and medical providers on medication safety, cardiovascular health, smoking cessation, diabetes, mental health, financial literacy and more. after the 4th saturday wellness rx course, participants will receive healthy foods provided by feeding northeast florida.

TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SKILLS (ESPANOL) MS OFFICE 2016: WORD 2 (ESPANOL)

Presentado por: Jacksonville Public Library Esta classe aprenderemos acerca de funciones mas avanzadas, como vinetas, listas anumeradas, columnas, iagenes, y otras funciones.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Jueves 12/12/19

Southeast Regional Library 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

MS OFFICE: POWERPOINT 1 (ESPANOL)

Presentado por: Jacksonville Public Library Crea una presentación simple, crea, edita y guarde diapositivas y presentaciones de diapositivas.

Aprenderá a insertar imágenes prediseñadas, aplicar diseños, trabajar con vistas y ejecutar una presentación de diapositivas.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Jueves 09/12/19

Southeast Regional Library 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

32256

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Miercoles 12/06/19

Webb Wesconnett Library, E-classroom 6887 103rd St., Jacksonville, FL

32210

10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Date

Address

Zip Code Time

Every first Tuesday and fourth Saturday of the month beginning 08/06/19 and ending on 12/03/19 (except holidays)

Edward Waters College Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities Building 1401 Grunthal Street, Jacksonville, FL

32209

Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Saturdays 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Follow us on Twitter @ParentAcadDCPS

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Duval County Public Schools’ Varsity Football Schedule 2019-2020 Games are accurate at the time of publication.

Visit duvalschools.org/athletics for possible changes.

Classics: August 16th

Atlantic Coast

Baldwin

Ed White

August 30th September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th October 4th October 11th October 18th October 25th October 31st

Flagler Mandarin @Bolles (8/24 @ 4pm) Bishop Kenny Ed White Buchholz Terry Parker Fletcher Bye Creekside First Coast (10/17) Fleming Island Nease

Classics: August 16th

Bolles

H

NFEI

August 23rd

Bishop Kenny

A

Father Lopez

H

August 30th September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th October 4th October 11th October 18th October 25th October 31st

Sandalwood Terry Parker Fleming Island Flager Palm Coast Atlan�c Coast Bye Buchholz Creekside First Coast Mandarin

H A A A H B A H H A

Stanton Bye Westside Wolfson Fernandina Beach Baldwin Episcopal Englewood (10/17) West Nassau First Coast

A H H A H A A A A

Armwood Bartram Trail @Bolles (8/24 - 1pm) West Nassau Raines (9/07) Ribault Mandarin Middleburg Bye Columbia Trinity Chris�an (10/17) Gainesville Ed White

Classics: August 16th August 23rd August 30th September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th October 4th October 11th October 18th October 25th

Nease Englewood Wolfson Cedar Creek Yulee Raines Bye Fernandina Beach Stanton Episcopal (10/17) Ribault (10/24) Hamilton County (11/1)

H H A A H H A A H A A

Ed White Orlando Jones Pahokee Lee (9/07 - 2:00pm) Stanton Paxon Bye Sandalwood Ribault (10/12 - 2:00pm) Yulee Trinity Bartam Trail (11/01)

A H A A A A H A H H A

First Coast (5:00pm) Creekside Mandarin Trinity Lee Sandalwood Yulee Bye Raines (10/12 @ 2:00pm) Stanton (10/17) Paxon (10/24) Lincoln

A H A H A A A H H A H

Matanzas - Cedar Creek Stanton Paxon NFEI Fernandina Beach Jackson Hilliard Bye Interlachen Bishop Snyder (10/17) Pine Ridge Englewood

August 23rd

October 31st

Classics: August 16th August 23rd August 30th September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th October 4th October 11th October 18th October 25th October 31st

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EDUCATION

Creating a Print-Rich Environment in Your Home

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n past columns, I’ve shared ways parents can help their kids read and write better. From writing stories together to reading aloud to our kids, a parent’s role is vital in developing literate kids.

After all, parents are their children’s first teachers.

This means parents have the power to guide their kids into good literacy habits from an early age.

One proven (and easy) way to foster literacy growth in your kids is to create a print-rich environment at home. Simply put, a print-rich environment is one in which children have access to multiple texts of different types. Magazines, comic books, graphic novels, and chapter books are just some of the texts you can provide easily and cheaply (or free) for your children.

in her bathroom, the box contains magazines and books. About once a week, we check out fresh books from our local library. Sometimes, Hayden picks out books she wants to read. Other times, I choose books I think she’ll like. I then place two or three fresh books in her basket. By doing this, I continually expose her to new genres and different titles. She has not read every book I’ve put in her basket, but she has read many of them, some more than once!

This summer, I placed another book basket in our living room. I put the Sunday newspaper, fresh library books, and free magazines I find at our local library in it. We’ve all been reading more because of the availability of good reading material.

In our home, we’ve created a print-rich environment Bookshelves for our daughter in three major ways. Here they are: Three or so years ago, we saw a round wooden bookshelf discarded on the curb of our neighbor’s Magazines house. We took a closer look and found it to be Our daughter Hayden has enjoyed “Highlights” in great shape. My husband brought it home and magazine since she started reading in preschool. painted it. Now, the bookshelf sits in a corner of With fiction, non-fiction, comics, jokes, poetry, Hayden’s room. It is full of books she’s collected or arts and crafts, and the famous Hidden Pictures books that have been given to her. puzzles, the magazine has been a favorite of hers for years. She has also enjoyed receiving “National Recently, we started giving Hayden classic books at Geographic Kids” magazine. She’s learned many Christmas and on birthdays to build her book colcool facts about animals and the earth by reading lection. She now has them proudly displayed in her this publication. bookshelf. She has even created her own library, complete with cards, due dates, and fines!

You may wish to provide other magazines for your kids. Cricket Media publishes both fiction and I hope you and your family will find these tips to non-fiction magazines for various ages of kids. creating a print-rich environment helpful. Happy For example, “Cobblestone” focuses on providing reading! j interesting historical articles for kids from 9-14.

“Ladybug” showcases poetry and fiction for chilNancy Lee Bethea dren from 3-6 years of age. You can find out more by visiting www.cricketmedia.com.

Nancy Lee Bethea is a National Board Certified Book Baskets A couple of years ago, I recycled a small bath set box into a book basket for our daughter. Placed

Things to Do Education Events

Florida / Georgia Homeschooling Convention • August 8, 1:30pm to 9pm; August 9, 8am to 8pm; August 10, 8am to 6pm The event will feature workshop sessions, guest speakers, and a large exhibit hall with homeschool curriculum and books to look through and purchase.

There will be workshops geared specifically for parenting topics, teens, special needs, college, and more. Featured speakers include Janice Campbell (Everyday Education), Andrew Pudewa (Institute for Excellence in Writing / IEW), Pam Barnhill, Jean Burk (College Prep Genius), Dr. Jay Wile (Berean Builders Science), and dozens more. There will be a multitude of Admission prices range from $10 to $75.

Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center / 513-7486998 / 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / greathomeschoolconventions.com NASA In-flight Education Downlink August 9, 12noon to 2pm The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library is partnering with the Bookmobile-Extension Services department for hands-on STEM activities, a selfie space station, gadget petting zoo, space-themed foods, and a conversation with a real NASA astronaut. All ages welcome. Registration is required. St. Johns County Public Library System, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch / 904-827-6950 / 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / www.sjcpls.org

Visit Jax4Kids.com for a complete list of Education events.

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Clay County School News New Principals Take Over New principals take over at county schools this fall.

Becky Murphy is principal of Ridgeview High School, while Mallory McConnell leads Lake Asbury Junior High School, and Ivan Gunder takes the helm at Lakeside Junior High School Murphy was principal at Lake Asbury Junior High School. She previously served 11 years as a middle and high school English teacher before becoming an administrator – assistant and vice principal – in 2011.

Under her leadership, the junior high improved its school grade from a “C” to an “A” rating over the last two years. Murphy has a bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education and a master’s in Educational Leadership.

Becky Murphy

McConnell, a Clay resident and product of the county school system, led Lakeside Junior High School for the past two years. She has 11 years of experience in education including five at the principal level.

Under her leadership, Lakeside returned to its status as one of the top performing schools in Clay County.

She has a bachelor’s of music degree with an outside field in education, a master’s of education degree, and a specialist in education degree in curriculum and instruction.

Mallory McConnell

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Fleming Island High’s Gavin Baker and Ridgeview High’s Michael Chen represented Clay at the International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ariz.

Chen competed with his project, “A Novel Method to Alleviate the Water Crisis in Uganda”, which sought to provide a sustainable and cost-effective solution to the clean water crisis that Baker’s project “It’s Getis affecting native populating Hot in Here!” focused tions. Approximately 61% upon saving energy when of Ugandans do not have cooling houses by creating a reliable source of clean a smart-vent system that drinking water. Michael would sense the temperaconstructed a solar still that tures in each room of the houses a grass that is native house. Once the desired to Uganda that when placed temperature for one room in the Sun, is capable of genis reached, the vent would erating approximately 4.8 shut in that room, increasing liters of clean drinking water. air flow to the hotter rooms.

His low-cost solar still design This system would equate to Chen and Baker show their awards. has the potential to provide a $42.59 reduction in energy clean drinking water to every costs monthly and approxhousehold in Uganda. This imately 2 tons of coal conserved annually. Gavin’s project caught the attention of the Ricoh Electronics project won a $4,000 first place special award from the Company, which awarded him with a $10,000 special Arizona Public Service for sustainable energy solutions. award for its potential for sustainable development.

Girls Tennis 2018 All-County Coaches Team

Ivan Gunder was vice principal at Oakleaf High School, and previously served three years at Lakeside Junior High as assistant and vice principal, where he oversaw all aspects of curriculum development.

A classroom teacher for 12 years, Gunder has a bachelor’s degree in geography and a master’s in educational leadership

Science Award Winners

Ivan Gunder

Tuesday, Aug. 6...........................................First Day, Teacher Thursday, Aug. 8.........................................District Inservice Day Tuesday, Aug. 13.........................................First Day, Students Monday, Sept. 2..........................................Labor Day Holiday Thursday, Oct. 3..........................................End First Grading Period Friday, Oct. 4...............................................Planning Day/Student Holiday Monday, Nov. 11.........................................Veterans’ Day Holiday Monday, Nov. 25 thru Friday, Nov. 29...........Thanksgiving Holidays Wednesday, Dec. 18...................................End Second Grading Period Thursday, Dec. 19 thru Friday, Jan. 3..........Christmas/New Year’s Break Holidays Monday, Jan. 6...........................................Planning Day/Student Holiday Tuesday, Jan. 7...........................................Students Return to School Monday, Jan. 20.........................................Martin Luther King Day Holiday Monday, Feb.17..........................................Presidents’ Day Holiday Friday, Mar. 20............................................End Third Grading Period Monday, Mar. 23 thru Friday, Mar. 27..........Spring Break Holidays Monday, Ma. 30..........................................Planning Day, Student Holiday Tuesday, Mar.31..........................................Students Return to School Friday, April 3..............................................Fair Day Holiday Friday, April 10............................................Good Friday Holiday Monday, May 25.........................................Memorial Day (Observed) Holiday Wednesday, June 3.....................................Last Day, Students Thursday, June 4 & Friday, June 5..............Last Days, Teachers – Planning Day

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Coaches Team star Oakleaf senior Shaianne Looney “This shows the level of dedication that Camille has. had another great year. “Winning districts and going Always challenging herself.” Senior Reagan Euwema to state is a memory I will never forget,” she said. The will be a loss for the school. The all-around athlete 4-year varsity player was participated in basketball, seeded #2 in the 2019 track and played softball state 3A singles and in junior high. “Reagan doubles competition. With is not only a great tennis a 42-5 record over her players, she’s an inspirayears, “Shaianne has set tional leader,” Martin says. the bar high,” says Coach Euwema was 12-2 for the Greg Martin. “Her attiyear and plans to attend tude and work ethic have the University of Central pushed a young program Florida. to new heights and she has helped teach our team Fleming Island 9th-grader how to win.” She plans Gabi Feliciano joins the Shaianne Looney, Gabi Feliciano, Lila Sarsen, Camille Jenkins, to attend Eastern Illinois Oakleaf trio. The young Reagan Euwema University.

Fleming Island star enjoys her fellow teammates as she says: “having a team to Joining Looney are teammates Camille Jenkins and share victories with and cheer for is exciting.” Her fuReagan Euwema. Sophomore Jenkins was a second ture plans include playing Division 1 tennis. Joining her seed in the state 3A doubles tournament. “She was first on the 1st team are Fleming Island teammates Kathleen on and last off the court every day,” Coach Martin says. Francis and Lila Sarsen.

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St. Johns County

School District News

New Principals Take Over

Travis Brown

Travis Brown is the new principal at R.J. Murray Middle School. Brown was assistant principal at St. Augustine High School. He replaces Paula Steele, who has resumed her duties as the director of Leadership Development for the district.

Kirstie Gabaldon

Kirstie Gabaldon is the new principal of Sebastian Middle School replacing Wayne King who was recently appointed as associate superintendent of Accountability and Intervention Services for the district. She was principal at Switzerland Point Middle School.

before assuming the assistant principal post at St. Augustine.

“Travis possesses a strong focus on students and their individual needs,” said Superintendent Tim Forson. “He will be an excellent principal who understands the importance of continuous learning and collaborative school environments.

In addition, I am extremely grateful for the leadership Paula has provided to MMS as its interim principal. I look forward to having her back at the district office to develop leaders at all levels.”

Brown holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master’s degree from the American College of Education.

With more than 22 years of experience, Gabaldon has spent her entire career serving the students in St. Johns County. She started as a teacher at Nease High School and then went on to be the registrar at Bartram Trail High School before joining Creekside as an assistant principal. She also served at Murray and Sebastian middle schools as an assistant principal before becoming Switzerland Point.

“Kirstie has been an exceptional leader at SPMS,” said Forson. “I am confident she will continue to create opportunities for success and leadership at SMS whether it is for her students or the staff she serves.”

Brown began his teaching career as a social sciences teacher at Omaha South High School in Nebraska. He joined the district in 2006 as a social sciences teacher at Bartram Trail High School and then Creekside High School.

In 2012 he became a program specialist for secondary Gabaldon has a bachelor’s degree from the studies and advanced programs at the district office University of East Anglia, England, and a master’s degree from UNF.

National History Day Winners Four sophomores from Allen D. Nease High School won 2nd place in the state in the Senior Group Performance category at the National History Day Competition in Tallahassee. Their project is titled “Tragedy on the Trail of Engineering Triumph: A Panama Canal Flashback.”

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Palm Valley Gets Living Classrooms A group of 30 volunteers built 12 raised garden beds at Palm Valley Academy last month. The gardens will serve as living classrooms and will be tended to by students, teachers and volunteers.

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County Master Gardener Program, coordinated

by Horticulture Extension Agent, Terra Freeman, was awarded a $1,500 grant from the Florida Master Gardener Legacy Fund to expand garden enrichment opportunities offered in county schools.

topped with a yard of compost and a bale of peat moss to provide a rich soil blend for growing vegetables or flowers.

Each bed was topped with a layer of landscape fabric to keep the weeds at bay until the beds are planted.

“This was a great team effort, providing that many hands make for light work,” said Palm Valley Principal Jessica Richardson. “In just over two hours, volunteers worked together to create 12 raised garden beds that will provide countless learning opportunities for all of our students. It was a wonderful way to “Whether they are learning about soil science, growing vegetables, or providing spend a Saturday morning.” plants for pollinators, this community effort is sure to be appreciated by students for years to come,” said Freeman.

The process involved constructing 12 raised beds out of pre-cut lumber, followed by laying down thick layers of newspaper to naturally kill grass and weeds. In each bed, the newspaper was

2019-2020 Calendar Monday, Aug. 12

Students Report to Class

Monday, Sept. 2

Labor Day – Student/Teacher Holiday

Friday, Oct. 11

First Quarter Ends

Monday, Oct. 14

Teacher Planning, Student Holiday

Monday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day – Student/Teacher Holiday

Wednesday, Nov. 27, Friday, Nov. 29 Thanksgiving Break – Student/Teacher Holiday Friday, Dec 20

Second Quarter/First Semester Ends

Monday, Dec. 23 to Friday, Jan.2

Winter Break – Student/Teacher Holiday

Friday, Jan. 3

Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday

Monday, Jan. 6

Classes Resume / Second Semester Begins

Monday, Jan. 20

Martin Luther King Day – Student/Teacher Holiday

Friday, Jan. 31

Teacher Inservice Day – Student Holiday

Monday. Feb. 17

Presidents Day – Student/Teacher Holiday

Thursday, Mar. 12

Third Quarter Ends

Friday, Mar. 13

Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday

Monday, Mar. 16 – Friday, Mar. 20

Spring Break – Student/Teacher Holiday

Monday, Mar. 23

Classes Resume

Friday, April 10 –Monday, April 13

Student/Teacher Holiday

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day – Student/Teacher Holiday

Wednesday, May 27

Last Day for Students

Thursday, May 28

Last Day for Teachers

Visit St. Johns County Schools online at http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/schools/ for more information.

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SPECIAL NEEDS

Back-to-School: Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

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new school year means a new grade, new teachers, new goals, and maybe even a new school! In order to help you and your child with special needs be as successful as you can be, we’ve put together a list of eight helpful back-to-school tips that we hope will make the transition into a new school year a little easier for you and your child.

their IEP so that they know what to expect when school begins.

Keep everyone informed.

It’s important that you and the school communicate early and often! If there is anything (concerns, changes, questions about the IEP) that you feel is important to share with the staff working with your child before school Organize all that paperwork. starts, or during the year, don’t hesitate to In the world of special education, there are lots contact them! The more proactive and honest of meetings, paperwork, and documentation to you are, the better the school staff will be able keep track of. Try to keep a family calendar of to meet your child’s needs. school events, special education meetings, conferences, etc. Setting up a binder or folder Establish before- and after-school routines. to keep your child’s special education Discuss and plan the changes in you and your documentation, meeting notices, and IEPs in child’s daily routine that will happen once sequential order can also help you stay school starts. You can even begin practicing organized. your new schedule, focusing on morning and evening routines, and begin implementing Start a communication log. them well in advance of the first day of school.

Keeping track of all phone calls, e-mails, notes home, meetings, and conferences is important. Stay up to date on special education news.

Create a “communication log” for yourself in a Being knowledgeable about your child’s IEP notebook that is easily accessible. Be sure to and their disability can help you become a note the dates, times, and nature of the better advocate for your child. Try to keep communications you have. up-to-date on new special education legislation, news, and events. The more you know, Review your child’s current IEP. the more prepared you will be to navigate the The Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is the world of special education and successfully cornerstone of your child’s educational advocate for your child! program, so it’s important that you have a clear understanding of it. Note when the IEP Attend school events. expires and if your child is up for reevaluation Take advantage of Open House, Back-tothis year. Most importantly, be sure that this School Night and parent teacher conferences IEP still “fits” your child’s needs! If you’re to help you and your child get a feel for the unsure, contact the school about holding an school and meet the teachers, other staff, IEP review meeting. students, and families. Share the positives about working with your child, and let the Relieve back-to-school jitters. teacher know about changes, events, or IEP Just talking about the upcoming year and concerns that should be considered for changes can help reduce some of that children in special education. back-to-school anxiety! Talk to your child about exciting new classes, activities, and For more information about starting the year events that they can participate in during the off right, please visit LD OnLine’s back-tonew school year. If attending a new school, try school section. j to schedule a visit before the first day. With ldonline.org older students, it is sometimes helpful to explain the services and accommodations in

Things to Do Special Needs Events

4th Annual Backpacks4Autism & Back2School Bash • August 3, 9am to 1pm Making Strides For Autism hosts an event with the goal of providing 200 backpacks filled with school supplies and Sensory Bags to help Northeast Florida students with autism succeed in their classrooms. This event is open to the public but students must be registered and approved to receive backpacks and sensory bags. Backpacks will be distributed at the Back-2-School Bash. This event includes a mini-resource fair and workshops to help you and your family prepare to go back to school. There will be music, vendors, a Mobile Sensory Room, kid’s activities, and food. Students must receive an approval email from Making Strides For Autism to receive a backpack at this event. Eligibility: student grades K-12 attending public, private, and home schools residing in Baker, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties. Proof of diagnosis is required by an IEP, 504, Physician, or Psychologist. The location of the event will be announced. Making Strides for Autism / 904-8626040 / makingstridesforautism.org All Abilities Night at iFLY Jacksonville August 5, 5pm to 8pm September 2, 5pm to 8pm All Abilities Night at iFLY is a unique event that makes the dream of flight a reality for those in the special needs community. This program has been custom designed for those with physical and cognitive challenges to create an environment of support and inclusion, while focusing on making what seems impossible, possible. For more details and to reserve your spot, contact iFLY at 904-712-3388 or sales@iflyjacksonville.com. Everyone in the special needs community is welcome to participate. Event package includes a pre-flight training session, and all the necessary flight gear (suit, helmet, goggles).

Each flyer will be assisted by specially trained Flight Instructors during the event with extra attention and accommodations based on participant needs. Each flyer receives 2 flights (1 minute each) for $39.95 and a free video. iFLY / 904-712-3388 / 10579 Brightman Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.iflyworld.com Life Rolls On: They Will Surf Again August 10, 8am to 4pm Hundreds of volunteers, people of all ages with disabilities, and entire families come together for an epic day in the ocean. Adaptive surfboards and beach transfer wheelchairs will be provided.

Participants can wear a wetsuit if they want, but it is not required. Also, if you have a neoprene life vest, please bring it. If not, one will be provided.

Breakfast snacks, lunch, and water throughout the day are included for registered athletes and volunteers. Check in begins at 7am. Life Rolls On Quality of Life Events are always free. Be sure to register in advance, as space for participants and volunteers fills quickly. Lifeguard Station / 2 Ocean Front North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / liferollson.org Buddy Breaks at Deermeadows Baptist Church August 10, 9am to 1pm September 14, 9am to 1pm

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Buddy Break is a free kids respite program where kids with special needs (VIP Kids) make new friends and enjoy all kinds of activities, while caregivers get a break. This program is provided by partnerships with local churches. Deermeadows Baptist Church / 904-642-2200 / 9780 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 / deermeadows.org Tee Up for North Florida School of Special Education • August 25, 1:30pm to 5:30pm The Tee Up for North Florida School of Special Education is a fundraising event to be held at TopGolf.

This event will raise funds to benefit NFSSE programs to discover and foster each student’s unique abilities revealing their highest potential within an engaged community. Golf enthusiasts and novices are able to compete in driving competitions, enjoy various refreshments, bid on auction items, and help raise money for NFSSE. Tickets start at $40.

TopGolf / 904-724-8323 / 10531 Brightman Road, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.northfloridaschool.org Sensory Nights at MOSH August 30, 6pm to 7:30pm September 27, 6pm to 7:30pm Enjoy MOSH with modifications to sound and lighting, fewer guests, and an accepting and inclusive environment during Sensory Night. Individuals and families of all ages are welcome to participate in engaging activities such as hands-on crafts, science experiments, and more, all designed to accommodate individuals with sensory processing challenges.

Activities will run from 6pm to 7:30pm on the 4th Friday of every month from May through October, 2019. All admission rates for Sensory Night are the same as general museum admission; no extra cost than an everyday visit to the museum. Preregistration is not required in order to attend, but you may purchase your tickets on-line in advance if you wish. The August theme is Move & Groove, and the September theme is Super Slime.

MOSH / 904-396-6674 / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / themosh.org Wellness Across The Spectrum Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30am to 11:30am Families who have a child/teen/young adult diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and are feeling burned out are invited to this new workshop series. Learn how to reduce both your and your family’s stress and improve overall wellness. Sessions are offered at no cost. Seats are limited and registration is required. First Florida Credit Union / 813-716-6446 / 1950 CR 210 West, St. Johns, FL 32259 / www.eventbrite.com Buddy Breaks at New Life Christian Fellowship September 20, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Buddy Break is a free respite program where kids with special needs (VIPs) make new friends, play games, enjoy crafts, music & more! Meanwhile, their caregivers get a break from their ongoing responsibilities for three hours. Pre-registration is required for all VIPs. New family caregivers need to attend an orientation at your first visit. New Life Christian Fellowship / 904-223-6000 / 2701 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32224 / www.nlcf.org

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Things to Do

TEENS

Tips to Make Going Back Easier A fter a summer of sleeping in or doing things on your time, the alarm bell announcing that first day of school can be a rude awakening. Whether you’re an anxious new freshman or a confident senior, heading back to school signals a time of transition: new classes, new teachers, new schedules, and a new social scene.

class — as long as you’re confident your friend really grasps the material. Learning good note-taking skills in high school also helps put you ahead of the curve in college.

Eat Breakfast. The old saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is never more true than when you’re going to school.

Students are more alert and perform better in Dread it or love it, you gotta go to school. Here class if they eat a good breakfast. are some ways to make the transition from summer to school a little easier and help you Get enough sleep. Studies show that teens maintain control. need at least 8½ hours of sleep each night to feel rested. Sleep deprivation can lead Plan ahead. Get a wall calendar or personal students to fall asleep in class (embarrassing planner. Mark the dates of midterms, finals, if you’re caught!) and can also make it hard to and other tests. Note the due dates of term concentrate. It can be more productive to get papers, essays, and other projects as they are the sleep you need than it is to stay up late assigned. List any other time commitments cramming. A recent study found that students you have, like basketball practice or play who got adequate sleep before a math test rehearsals. When your calendar starts to fill, were nearly three times more likely to figure learn to say no to additional activities until out the problem. things calm down.

Manage your time. Do more at school and Stay ahead. Try not to fall behind. If you feel you’ll have less to do at home. Take advanyourself falling behind and starting to feel tage of those times during the school day frustrated, let your teachers know. It’s better when you’re not in class – review notes, go to to get help early on than to wait and think you the library or computer lab, get a head-start can ace the final if you spend a few nights on your homework, or research that paper. cramming. Almost everyone struggles with a You’ll be thankful later while you’re at the mall particular subject or class. If you’re having or a concert and your classmates are stuck at trouble with a particular subject or homework home cramming. project, ask your teacher for extra help after class. If your teacher knows that you’re Join up. One of the best ways to make friends struggling with something, he or she is likely and learn your way around is by joining school to be more understanding of the situation. clubs, sports teams, and activities. Even if you can’t kick a 30-yard field goal or sing a solo, Listen up. Paying attention in class can getting involved in other ways — going to a actually pay off in the long run. Sure, it’s often school play, helping with a bake sale, or easier said than done, but actively listening cheering on friends at a swim meet — can and taking notes during lectures can make help you feel like a part of things. recalling information easier when it comes time to study and remember things.

School is a time to make friends and try new things, but it’s also a place to learn skills like Take notes. If you take notes and review them organization and decision making that will before class begins (or while studying for an come in handy for the rest of your life. j exam), you can ask a teacher to go over anything you don’t understand. It can also be kidshealth.org helpful to go over notes with a friend after

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”

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Teens Events

G.L.O.W. Open House August 10, 10am to 11:30am G.L.O.W is a teen leadership program created to empower Middle and High School Girls to lead, overcome, and win now and in their future. The goal is to partner with the local schools and parents to fight against teen pregnancies, social media comparisons, low self-esteem, and bullying, and to teach the girls to be fierce leaders. The program will kick-off September 14th, but this open house will provide an opportunity to get an overview of the program. Panera Bread / 904-7013393 / 1440 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.mweinc.org Science Saturday: Soda and Mentos August 17, 2pm to 3pm Teens 13 to 17 are invited to participate in an explosive experiment at the library. Meet in the Teen Room, before going outside, to test what happens when you put Mentos in different kinds of soda. Snacks will be provided. Free.

Clay County Public Library, Fleming Island Branch / 904-278-3720 / 1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, FL 32003 / claycountygov.libcal.com

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Project Life 101 August 21, 4:30pm to 5:30pm There are 21 life skills every teen should know. Teens are invited to come and explore while turning these skills into fun activities with technology, art and craft projects and games. Free.

Jacksonville Public Library, Pablo Creek Regional Branch / 904-992-7101 / 13295 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.jaxpubliclibrary.org Youth Quake Live September 6, 8pm to 10pm The doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8pm. Admission is free, but a donation is collected during the show to cover production fees. YouthQuake Live offers reserved seating for all events. For $3 per seat, youth groups & families have the opportunity to sit together & enjoy the event without worrying about the crowds. Reserved seating does not necessarily mean front row. Location of your seats is dependent on the event and the church layout.

Hopewell Church / 1351 Roberts Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 / www.youthquakelive.com Visit Jax4Kids.com for a complete list of Teen events.

Things to Do

PETS

FDA: Grain-Free Dog Food Linked To Heart Disease

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he Food and Drug Administration has identified 16 brands of dog food that it found are linked to heart disease.

In descending order of most incidents of heart disease, the brands are Acana, Zignature, Taste of the Wild, 4Health, Earthborn Holistic, Blue Buffalo, Nature’s Domain, Fromm, Merrick, California Natural, Natural Balance, Orijen, Nature’s Variety, NutriSource, Nutro and Rachael Ray Nutrish.

cases report eating ‘grain-free’ labeled pet food.”

The FDA investigation began in July 2018. The agency started receiving reports of dilated cardiomyopathy in cats and dogs in 2014.

Since that year, 560 dogs with the heart condition have been reported, of which 119 have died, according to the report.

The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates there are 77 million pet dogs in the The heart condition, canine dilated cardiomy- United States, most of which are not developopathy (DCM), often results in heart failure and ing dilated cardiomyopathy. The number of is believed to have a genetic component. The dogs affected with heart disease may not disease usually affects large breeds, but the seem like a lot, John de Jong, president of the FDA report said smaller dogs have also been veterinary association, said, but the FDA has afflicted. found a trend and was informing consumers of it.

Most of the dog foods listed are usually labeled “grain-free” and contain a large “The FDA has a responsibility that if it is more proportion of peas, lentils, legume seeds or than five or 10 isolated cases, that is somepotatoes. Many of the dogs researched in the thing to be reported,” Dr. de Jong said. investigation did not have a genetic predisposition to the condition, the FDA said.

Cardiomyopathy affects dogs by thinning the left ventricle of the heart, the last place blood The disease was most frequently reported in rests before the heart pumps it out, Dr. de golden retrievers, but the report noted that Jong explained. That weakens the heart, which breed-specific social media groups and means fluid can enter a dog’s lungs, causing a activities raised awareness of the issue in cough or illness. The disease can be treated these communities of golden retriever owners, with medication if caught early, he said. who perhaps disproportionately notified the Dr. de Jong said the trend of not having grain FDA of their dogs’ diagnoses. in a dog’s diet might be a culprit.

Midwestern Pet Foods, which owns the Earthborn Holistic brand, said in a statement that the FDA had not yet provided scientific findings connecting nutrition and canine dilated cardiomyopathy. With the report, the company said, the “FDA is simply attempting to gain more information as part of its evaluation process. The report only touches upon the genetic or congenital prevalence of the disease,” the company said, “hinting that the disease may have a nutritional component without suggesting a nutritional solution.”

Pet Events

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Canines and Crustaceans • August 7, 7:05pm The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp take on the Mississippi Braves. Single game tickets start at $5, with multi-game and group packages available. The Jumbo Shrimp and Standard Feed & Seed welcome you and your canine companion to the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Canines get in free as long as their human companion buys a ticket. Dog Free seating is located in sections 110 and 111, the Wheel House Lounge and the BDO Suite Level.

Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville / 904-3582846 / 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.jaxshrimp.com Barks, Brunch & Brews August 11 and 25, 11am to 2pm Pet families are invited for a Sunday Funday food truck brunch with your dog at Florida’s only indoor/outdoor dog park. If it is your first visit to Kanine Social, please create an account in advance. All dogs must have proof of up to date rabies, bordetella and distemper. All dogs over 6 months of age must be spayed/ neutered.

August 11 - Late Risers Food Truck, and Doggie massages with Ruff Rubs August 25 - A Flying Sausage, and Pure Barre

Pop Up class at 10am Kanine Social / 904712-6363 / 580 College Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.kaninesocial.com St. Augustine Exotic Bird Expo August 18, 9am to 4pm The St. Augustine Exotic Bird Expo is an exotic bird event bringing a unique variety of vendors and bird breeders. This is a great place to get a new feathered friend, cages, toys, supplies, and food all in one place. Admission is $5, and children under 10 are free. Free parking. Open to the public.

Mark Lance National Guard Armory / 904-8199506 / 190 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084 / www.staugustineexoticbirdfair.com 3rd Annual Adopt a Bark in the Park September 21, 10am to 1pm Families are invited for a dog day in the park, featuring adoptions, a doggie kissing booth, pet vendors, microchip checks, demonstrations, a ball pit, and more. All proceeds to benefit Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Inc. whose mission is to end unnecessary euthanasia, educate the public on responsible pet ownership, and enrich the lives of shelter animals.

Riverside Park / 904-389-2449 / 753 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.jacksonvillejaycees.org Like Jax4Pets.com’s Facebook page at facebook.com/jax4pets to find out about other events for pets.

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“The whole grain-free thing is a popular myth,” he said. “If they look at the dogs’ relatives in the wild, like coyotes, wolves and hyenas, they live on their prey. Those animals they prey on are typically herbivores, so they are ingesting grains anyway.”

“It is not an overwhelming amount of cases out there,” he said. “We do know it exists and we know it is a fully high correlation; some of those diets may suffice.

Over all, the best thing a dog owner can do is The FDA said in its report that it was “using a consult with a veterinarian, Dr. de Jong said. j range of science-based investigative tools as it strives to learn more about this emergence of FDA.org, avmajournals.avma.org DCM and its potential link to certain diets or ingredients. We understand the concern that pet owners have about these reports: The illnesses can be severe, even fatal, and many

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THINGS TO DO Shrek the Musical • Thru August 11 Players by the Sea presents Shrek the Musical on the Main Stage. General admission tickets are $28, and senior/student/military are $25.

Thursday nights are student nights, with $14 ticket at the door with a valid I.D. The show runs through August 11. Players by the Sea Theatre / 904-249-0289 / 106 6th Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / www.playersbythesea.org Expedition Dinosaur at MOSH Thru September 2 Jax4Kids.com proudly sponsors Expedition Dinosaur at MOSH. Expedition Dinosaur is a traveling exhibition that celebrates and explores the fascinating world of dinosaurs and the hunt for their fossils in the early 20th Century.

Expedition Dinosaur will feature large scale Animatronic Dinosaurs as well as many special exhibits. The exhibit runs through September 2. MOSH / 904-396-6674 / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / themosh.org Cummer Free Summer Fridays Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4pm to 9pm The Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens will offer free admission to the permanent collection and gardens to all guests every Friday evening through September 6, as part of its

Summer Fridays program. The event will feature food, drinks, art and a variety of entertainment options. Guests can roam the permanent collection of exhibits and gardens while listening to live music or enjoy the lawn games set up around the grounds. Additional experiences can be purchased, including activities and admission to French Moderns. Each Summer Friday will have a theme which highlights the art and entertainment of a specific country or region.

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens / 904356-6857 / 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.cummermuseum.org Monster Jam Triple Threat Series August 3, 1pm and August 4, 2pm Monster Trucks return to Jacksonville for two shows. Eight Monster Jam Trucks, Speedsters & ATVs are set to appear. Trucks include Grave Digger, Alien Invasion, El Toro Loco, and more. Tickets start at $15. Ages two and older require a ticket. Gates open an hour before showtime. There will also be a Pit Party on both days. The Monster Jam Pit Party provides unprecedented access to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers. This unique experience gives you access to see the trucks up close, take pictures, meet the drivers and get their autographs. Pit party passes are $15.

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VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena / 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.monsterjam.com Bubble’s Luau • August 3, 10am to 2pm The Learning Experience at Oakleaf celebrates their one year anniversary with Bubble’s Luau.

Activities include a water slide, splash pad, crafts, food, and more. The Learning Experience at Oakleaf / 904-374-0042 / 220 Oakleaf Village Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32222 / www. thelearningexperience.com Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Mississippi Braves • August 7 – August 11 Single game tickets start at $5, with multigame and group packages available.

Weekly highlights for families include August 9, 7:05pm, Family and Family Game Night and, wear a Red Shirt to support the military and save $1 on a ticket at the box office. August 10, 6:35pm is Family Faith Night-Christian musical artist Jason Gray will perform a postgame concert. Bring school supplies to be donated to Duval County Schools . Lunch Bag Giveaway filled with back to school items to the first 2,000 fans. August 11, 3:05pm is Super Hero Day. Your favorite Superheroes will be walking-and flying around the Baseball Grounds all day. Kids can play catch on the field plus Jum-

bo Shrimp players will be signing autographs.

Free face painting, balloon animals and your favorite popular kids characters roaming the park. Kids can run the bases after the game.

Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville / 904-3582846 / 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.jaxshrimp.com Jacksonville Jaguars August 15, 7pm vs. Philadelphia Eagles August 29, 7pm vs. Atlanta Falcons September 8, 1pm vs. Kansas City Chiefs September 19, 8:20pm vs. Tennessee Titans Single game tickets start at $69. Section 227 is the Family Zone where rules prohibit alcohol consumption and using profanity. The stadium also features The Mom Pod, a mobile, air-conditioned breast feeding, pumping station for nursing mothers. Wired with internet and television, this pod provides a private, comfortable and sanitary space for all mothers and is located in the south end zone ground Plaza level. TIAA Bank Field / 904-633-2000 / 1 TIAA Bank Field Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.jaguars.com Family Open Studio: French Moderns August 18, 1pm to 3pm Free art-making activity in the Art Connections studios for all ages. From realism to abstrac-

THINGS TO DO tion, visitors will be inspired by French Moderns and paint their own memorable impressionistic scenes. Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens / 904-356-6857 / 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.cummermuseum.org Twilight Movies in the Park August 23, 7:30pm to 9:15pm The City of Atlantic Beach hosts Twilight Movies in the Park. Featured movies will be rated G or PG. Free popcorn will be provided. Be sure to bring your picnic basket, lawn chairs, and blankets. Free.

Bull Park / 904-247-5800 / 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 / www.coab.us Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Mobile BayBears August 23 – August 27 Single game tickets start at $5, with multigame and group packages available.

Weekly highlights for families include August 23, 7:05pm, Family Fireworks and, wear red to support the military and save $1 on a ticket at the box office or you can donate the $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. August 24, 6:35pm, Saturday Fireworks. August 25, 6:35pm - Fan Appreciation Day. Bring a non-perishable food item to exchange for a Jumbo Shrimp item (while supplies last).

Also, they will be tossing 1,000 shirts in to the stands during the 7th inning stretch. Kids can play catch on the field plus Jumbo Shrimp players will be signing autographs. Free face painting, balloon animals and your favorite popular kids characters roaming the park. Kids can run the bases after the game plus Elmo will be in the park. Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville / 904-358-2846 / 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.jaxshrimp.com Riding the Rails: Pablo Beach Train Day September 7, 10am to 2pm The Beaches Museum hosts the annual Riding the Rails: Pablo Beach Train Day. Activities will include three operating model train layouts, a static display of historic model trains, antique cars from the early 1900s, and demonstrations of antique toys. A trackless train will be giving rides through the neighborhood. Tours of the Museum’s 1911 steam locomotive, the 1900 Florida East Coast Foreman’s House, and the Mayport Depot will also be available. Operation Lifesaver will demonstrate train safety and offer goodies for the kids. At 2pm in the 1887 Chapel, the Museum will host a special screening of Walt Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase.

Originally released in 1956, The Great Locomotive Chase is based on the actual events of Andrews Raid during the American Civil War. During Andrews Raid, Union soldiers enacted a daring plan to steal a Confederate train and destroy the South’s railroad supply chain. Free and open to the public. Beaches Museum & History Park / 904-241-5657 / 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / beachesmuseum.org

Celestial Farms Hug A Farm Animal Day September 14, 9am to 2pm Join Celestial Farms for hugs, pets, feedings and learning all about their rescued farm animals. Local not-for-profit organizations will be highlighted, and there will be food trucks and healing vendors available. Photo areas and spaces for peaceful interactions will be set up as well. There is no admission or parking fees. All donations are appreciated. Suggested donation is $5 per participating person.

Celestial Farms / 904-647-5265 / 13958 Duval Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www.CelestialFarms.org Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival September 20, 4pm to 9pm; September 21, 10am to 9pm; September 22, 10am to 4pm The Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, artists market, live music, kids’ zone, food, and more. Admission for the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival is free. However, the Jekyll Island parking fee will be increased to $10/day during this event.

Some other events require paid admission.

Jekyll Island / 912-506-2099 / 100 James Rd, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 / www.jekyllisland.com Ancient City Con 2019 • September 20, 1pm to 8pm; September 21, 11am to 8pm; September 22, 12noon to 6pm Ancient City Con returns for the 12th year.

There will be celebrity guests, activities, and experiences for attendees of all ages, including meet and greets with celebrities, cosplay and costume contests, props & replicas, console games, tabletop & board gaming, exhibitors hall, artist alley and more. Also included in any VIP and weekend pass are special exclusive evening performances and events. Tickets start at $15.

World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort / 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092 / www.ancientcitycon.com

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Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library Book Sale • September 25, 10am – 7:30pm; September 26, 10am – 5:30pm; September 27, 10am – 5:30pm; September 28, 10am – 4pm Book sale at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. There will be kids books, videos, games, cookbooks, fiction/non-fiction, and more.

Saturday is Bag Day-fill a bag for $10. Be sure to bring cash. St. Johns County Public Library, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library / 904-8276950 / 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / www.sjcpls.org EDITOR’S NOTE: Dates, times and locations are accurate at time of publication; events and activities listed in this guide are subject to change without notice. Visit Jax4Kids.com for updated information and more events!

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