Nocatee Elementary

Family Newsletter Week of August 10th

This Week at Nocatee Elementary This Week at Nocatee Elementary

🍎🥣 Back-to-School Tip #4: Start the Day with a Healthy Breakfast! 💙
A nutritious breakfast helps fuel growing minds and sets students up for success in the classroom. Try foods like eggs, fruit, yogurt, or whole-grain cereal to provide lasting energy and improve focus throughout the school day.

A great day of learning starts with a great breakfast! 🐾

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Hello K-5 Families.

The first day of school ONLY, you may walk your child to their class. The parking lot will be full. There is an adjacent vacant lot you can park in. Be cautious if it rains, you will get stuck if you park on soft areas. I promise!

All other days, after the first day, all families are required to remain in their vehicles to drop off their child as long as you arrive before 7:35.

YOU MAY NOT PARK AND EXIT YOUR VEHICLE IN THE CAR RIDER LINE. IF YOU NEED TO PARK TO ENTER, PLEASE USE THE DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES. When you exit your vehicle in the car line it creates a slow down and a safety concern.

No students may be dropped off before 7:05 as there is no supervision.

If you arrive after 7:35, you must sign your child in the front office.

FREE Breakfast is from 7:05-7:35.

The first week of drop off and pick up take quite a bit longer. In the second week, it will get smoother as students learn where to go. Please be patient and allow for additional time.

We have one registrar and several families enrolled late in the summer. We do our best to ensure that all students are placed appropriately. We are human and errors will occur. I assure you we will make sure any problems are fixed right away.

REMEMBER, all school campuses are non—smoking. This also means in your vehicle when you are on campus.

Additionally, if parents are using their cell phones while in the car line during active dismissal, it is punishable by law. We all need to remain alert!

Thank you for trusting us with your children. Thank you for your grace and patience. We can’t wait to see you on Monday.

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Hola, familias de K–5.

ÚNICAMENTE el primer día de clases, podrán acompañar a su hijo(a) hasta su salón. El estacionamiento estará lleno. Hay un lote vacío contiguo donde pueden estacionarse. Tengan cuidado si llueve, ya que podrían quedarse atascados si se estacionan en áreas blandas. ¡Se los digo por experiencia!

Todos los demás días, después del primer día de clases, todas las familias deberán permanecer en sus vehículos para dejar a sus hijos, siempre y cuando lleguen antes de las 7:35 a. m.

NO ESTÁ PERMITIDO ESTACIONARSE Y BAJARSE DEL VEHÍCULO EN LA FILA DE AUTOS. SI NECESITA ESTACIONARSE PARA ENTRAR A LA ESCUELA, UTILICE LOS ESPACIOS DE ESTACIONAMIENTO DESIGNADOS. Bajarse del vehículo en la fila de autos provoca retrasos y representa un riesgo para la seguridad.

No se permitirá dejar a ningún estudiante antes de las 7:05 a. m., ya que no habrá supervisión.

Si llega después de las 7:35 a. m., deberá registrar la entrada de su hijo(a) en la oficina principal.

El desayuno GRATUITO se sirve de 7:05 a 7:35 a. m.

Durante la primera semana, tanto la llegada como la salida tomarán más tiempo de lo habitual. Para la segunda semana, el proceso será más fluido a medida que los estudiantes aprendan a dónde dirigirse. Les pedimos paciencia y que consideren tiempo adicional.

Contamos con una sola registradora escolar y varias familias se inscribieron al final del verano. Hacemos todo lo posible para asegurarnos de que todos los estudiantes sean ubicados correctamente. Somos humanos y pueden ocurrir errores. Les aseguro que resolveremos cualquier problema lo más pronto posible.

RECUERDEN que todos los planteles escolares son zonas libres de humo. Esto también incluye su vehículo mientras se encuentre en el campus.

Además, si los padres utilizan sus teléfonos celulares mientras están en la fila de autos durante la salida de los estudiantes, pueden recibir una sanción conforme a la ley. ¡Todos debemos mantenernos atentos!

Gracias por confiar en nosotros el cuidado y la educación de sus hijos. Gracias por su comprensión y paciencia. ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos el lunes!

Hello VPK and ESE Pre-K parents.

On the first day of school ONLY, you may walk your child into the building and to their classes. The first day is always chaotic. PLEASE BE PATIENT and ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME. The parking lot is full!

After the first day, all students will be dropped off and picked up in the car rider loop. NOT THE BUS LOOP! PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GET OUT OF THEIR Vehicles. Paras will be there to get your child out of your vehicle.

All students need to be dropped off by 7:30 am. They may not be dropped earlier than 7:05.

Also, for afternoon pick up, you MUST buckle your own child in their seat. It is a liability for our staff to buckle your child in!

We can’t wait to see you Monday am.

Hola, familias:

ÚNICAMENTE el primer día de clases, podrán acompañar a su hijo(a) al edificio y hasta su salón. El primer día siempre es muy ocupado. ¡POR FAVOR, TENGAN PACIENCIA y SALGAN CON SUFICIENTE TIEMPO! ¡El estacionamiento estará lleno!

Después del primer día, todos los estudiantes deberán ser dejados y recogidos en la fila para vehículos particulares (car rider loop), ¡NO en la zona de autobuses! LOS PADRES NO PODRÁN BAJARSE DE SUS VEHÍCULOS. Nuestro personal de apoyo estará allí para ayudar a su hijo(a) a bajar del vehículo.

Todos los estudiantes deben ser dejados antes de las 7:30 a. m. No podrán ser dejados antes de las 7:05 a. m.

Además, durante la recogida por la tarde, USTEDES DEBEN abrochar el cinturón de seguridad de su propio hijo(a). Por razones de responsabilidad, nuestro personal no puede hacerlo.

¡Estamos muy emocionados de verlos el lunes por la mañana!

💙🐾 UNLEASH THE SALE! 🐾💙
Get ready to show your Bulldog pride while supporting a great cause! Our AMAZING community partner, Habitat for Humanity Restore Bulldog Coner will be hosting and after hours event tomorrow, August 7, 2026 (5 PM - 8 PM). Whether you're looking for new Bulldog apparel, hats, drinkware, or gifts, this is the perfect opportunity to gear up for the new school year while supporting our community partner, Habitat for Humanity.

🛍️ 20% OFF all Bulldog merchandise (3 hours only!)
🍽️ FREE hors d'oeuvres & drinks
📍 114 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia
💙 Gear Up. Show Up. Unleash Your Pride!


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🚔🔥 DCSO BBQ Block Party TODAY!🔥🚔
Join our AWESOME community partner, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, for their BBQ Block Party!
Enjoy great food, meet your local deputies, and connect with the community!
📅 Friday, August 7th | 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 208 E. Cypress Street, Arcadia, FL


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🐾 Championing for ! 💙
This week, Superintendent Dr. Bobby Bennett and Dr. Amy Bennett had the opportunity to connect with state leaders, including Governor Ron DeSantis, Education Commissioner Dr. Henry Mack, Dr. Carlin, and Ms. Denham.

These conversations continue to strengthen partnerships and highlight the incredible work happening across DeSoto County Schools. Dr. Bennett remains committed to advocating for our students, staff, and community . Opportunities like these ensure that DeSoto continues to move forward and provide opportunities for every Bulldog. 🐾

Thank you to our state leaders for your continued support and commitment to education!

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🎒✨ Back-to-School Tip #3: Pack Your Bag the Night Before! ✨🎒
A little preparation goes a long way! Taking a few minutes each evening to pack your backpack can help make mornings less stressful and set students up for a successful day.

✅ Check your schedule
📚 Pack homework and books
🔌 Don't forget chargers
💧 Fill your water bottle
✏️ Gather all of your school supplies

Starting the day prepared means more confidence, less rushing, and a great start to learning!
Let's make this school year our best one yet! 💙

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💙 870 Years. One Incredible Team. 💙
This week, we proudly recognize our outstanding employees whose combined 870 years of service represent an extraordinary commitment to the students, families, and community of DeSoto County. Every lesson taught, every student encouraged, every problem solved, and every smile shared has helped shape generations of Bulldogs.

Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. We are honored to celebrate each of you and the lasting impact you've made throughout your years of service.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 Years of Service honorees! 🎉

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📣 Reminder! Open House is TODAY! 📣
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for our Districtwide Open House!
🗓️ Thursday, August 6th | 🕔 Open House: 5 PM – 7 PM

🎓 DeSoto County High School Freshman Families:
Be sure to arrive early for Freshman Orientation, 4 PM – 5 PM.

This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Meet your teachers
✅ Visit classrooms
✅ Learn about the upcoming school year
✅ Connect with school staff

We're looking forward to seeing everyone tonight as we kick off an amazing 2026–2027 school year!


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