The Storm Forecast
August 23, 2022
Dear parents, guardians, and students,
The first weeks of school are off to a start- thank you all for sticking with us through the kinks of school opening.
I can tell you that I absolutely love your children! What a great group of students! Thank you for sharing your family with us.
We are now in full instructional mode. Students have settled into their schedules and instruction is taking place in all classes. Over the next few weeks, you shoudl start seeing some more activities and parent meetings pop up and we would love for you to be involved! We are also planning a get toegther for students and families, so be on the lookout for that.
As always, if you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us- we are here to help!
Mrs. Knapp
Principal
Make sure you set up your Focus account!
For instructions on how to create a parent Focus account, go to https://dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/15745
When you have completed your application for an account, email michelle.pangle@sanjoseschools.org in order to have your account activated.
Once you have created the account, please allow 48 hours for activation.
Having difficulties? Please contact michelle.pangle@sanjoseschools.org for assistance.
Download the ParentSquare app!
Make sure that you have downloaded the ParentSquare app so you can stay up to date with what is happening at school.
You can set it up to be in any language and you can get the school calendar of events, app notifications, notifications from teachers, and more!
It is free on the app store for both Apple and Android.
School uniforms are back in stock!
Students out of uniform may receive a referral and disciplinary consequences.
What you need to know
A: Yes!!!! Polo shirts are a required part of the uniform. You must wear your polo shirt every day regardless of whether or not you have a sweatshirt
Q: I can wear any bottoms as long as they are the correct color, right?
A: No- you must wear approved bottoms. These are: Long khaki style pants, Bermuda shorts, shorts or skirts the length of bermuda shorts (no minis). You may NOT wear leggings, jeans, athletic pants or joggers, sweatpants, jeggings
If in doubt, here are some examples:
Boys bottoms:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jachs-Mens-Stretch-Sateen-Flat-Front-Shorts-42-Khaki/436253200
Girls bottoms:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Real-School-Juniors-Flat-Front-Low-Rise-School-Uniform-Pant/989531663
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Real-School-Juniors-Flat-Front-Low-Rise-School-Uniform-Shorts/146172762
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lee-Uniforms-Juniors-Bermuda-Short/174472212
Q: I get cold easily...I can bring any hoodie or sweatshirt, right?
A: No. All outerwear must be San Jose Cecil uniform gear purchased at the uniform store.
Bus transportation- please be mindful!
Please make arrangements to pick up your student in a timely manner.
Underclassmen picture day
Parents can get discounts on school pictures by prepurchasing at cady.com/schoolpics
Senior pictures
Go to http://session.cadystudios.com/ or call customer service at 678-722-3449.
Student parking now available
Please complete the attached decal registration below and pay the $40 decal fee via ParentSquare: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/13674758
Students can bring their paperwork to Mrs. Pangle or Mr. Cassells in the front office.
2022-2023 San Jose Cecil school calendar
Don't forget that September 2 is a teacher planning day! Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday, September 1: Parent organization inaugural meeting
Friday, September 2: Teacher planning day- NO SCHOOL
Monday, Septermber 5: Labor day, NO SCHOOL
Week of Sept 6: Progress monitoring benchmarks
Week of Sept 12: FSA retakes
Thursday, Sept 15: Interim progress reports
About us
Email: info@sanjosececil.org
Website: www.sanjosececil.org
Phone: (904)789-2378
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanjosececiljax
Twitter: @sanjoseschools