St. Johns County
School District News
First Controlled Open Enrollment Application Window Opens Nov. 1 In accordance with Florida Statute 1002.31 and pursuant to School Board Rule 5.03, parents and guardians may apply for their students to attend any school in the state of Florida other than their zoned school if that school has available capacity. For the 20222023 school year, two SJCSD elementary schools and one middle school have available capacity.
are now three application windows per school year, along with new guidelines for the Controlled Open Enrollment Program in SJCSD. The first window to apply will open on November 1, 2022, and will close on November 25, 2022. Please visit the Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) web page for detailed information.
Due to a recent change in legislation, there
“Educational Surrogate Parent Training” on Dec. 6 Please join the St. Johns County School District in collaboration with FDLRS / NEFEC for an “Educational Surrogate Parent Training.” When: Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Where: Virtually in Microsoft Teams Presenters: Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System / Northeast Florida Educational Consortium (FDLRS/NEFEC) Cost: Free The Purpose of Training:
Train volunteers to serve as an Educational Surrogate Parent for a SJCSD student with a disability, whose parents’ rights have been terminated or whose parent cannot be located. An Educational Surrogate Parent acts in the place of the parent to make educational decisions on behalf of children who are or may be eligible for special education in all matters relating to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, and provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). An Educational Surrogate Parent does not take care of the child and is not financially responsible for the child
November Calendar of Events November 1, 9am – 10am
School Board Workshop, SJCSD Administrative Building
November 1, 10am – 3pm
Project Innovation District Competition, FCTC Character Counts! Conference Center
November 8, 9am – 10am
School Board Meeting, SJCSD Administrative Building
November 11
Veterans Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
November 17
Enter Circle Summit
November 17
Interims Issued
November 22, 9am – 9:15am
School Board Reorganization Meeting, SJCSD Administrative Building
November 22, 9:15am – 9:30am
School Board Leasing Corporation Annual Meeting, SJCSD Administrative Building
November 22, 9:30am – 10:30am
School Board Workshop, SJCSD Administrative Building
November 23 – 25
Thanksgiving Break – Student/Teacher Holiday
“Conscious Discipline” Parent Workshop on Nov. 10 A Positive and Peaceful Approach to Parenting! Parenting is one of the most important jobs we all have, yet we receive very little training for it. Conscious Discipline is an adult-based intervention with child-based outcomes. Through this social-emotional program, we learn how to “discipline” ourselves to help our children learn. Who Should Attend: Parents of Students PreK-2nd grade at Cunningham, Durbin, Hickory, Julington, Ocean Palms, PV/PV, Palencia, Picolata, Timberlin, and Wards. When: Thursday, November 10, 2022; 5:30 Dinner; 6:00-7:00pm Program Where: Creekside High School, 100 Knight’s Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 Cost: Free. Childcare for ages 3 and up provided. During this session, you will learn about: • The Brain State Model to help understand how your state dictates your child’s state • How to manage your own emotions to better respond to challenging behaviors • An introduction to the process of self-regulation • Make & Takes that can be used at home when practicing breathing strategies • Giveaways including Conscious Discipline Products • Dinner will be provided RSVP by Thursday, October 28th. Include your child’s name, school, and grade level if you need childcare. One child per registered adult. Childcare is first come, first served and will fill up quickly. This event is being presented by SJCSD Early Childhood and Community Relations Departments. Special thanks to Jeff Willard and Equitable Advisors for their sponsorship. South County Parent Workshop coming in March 2023.
November Character Counts Pillar: Citizenship • • • • • • • • •
Do your share to make your school and community better Cooperate Get involved in community affairs Stay informed; vote Be a good neighbor Obey laws and rules Respect authority Protect the environment Volunteer
Visit St. Johns County Schools online at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/schools for more information. NOVEMBER 2022 • Jax4Kids.com • Page 19
