Atlantic Beach Elementary

09/04/2026

Atlantic Beach Elementary Dolphins please help us inform the community! What will voters see on the ballot this November?

The ballot language shows that funding will continue to support teacher and staff compensation, as well as arts and athletics.

We’re sharing the official language so our community can understand exactly what will appear on the November 3 ballot.

Learn more about the 1-mill referendum, including frequently asked questions and funding information, at www.duvalschools.org/vote.

For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.

09/04/2026

🦷🐬💙 PATIENT SPOTLIGHT! 💙🐬🦷

At Atlantic Beach Elementary, we are so proud to partner with businesses in our community that share our commitment to supporting and caring for children—and Fishman Pediatric Dentistry is a perfect example! 🥰

This sweet patient spotlight says it all! Hearing that a 5-year-old is excited to go to the dentist because of the amazing, friendly staff is exactly the kind of experience every child deserves. 🪥✨

We are incredibly grateful to Fishman Pediatric Dentistry for being an ABE Diamond Business Partner and for investing in our dolphins and our school community! 🐬💎 Your support makes a difference, and we are so proud to have you as part of our ABE family! 💙

Want to give your little one something to smile about? 😁✨ If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Fishman Pediatric Dentistry, please call 904-247-4097. 📞🦷

Thank you for helping our dolphins smile bright, feel confident, and shine! 💙🐬✨

09/03/2026

🏆 We have been recognized by the FLPBIS: MTSS Project as a 2025-2026 PBIS Model School! 🎉💙

🌟 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a 3-tiered evidence-based prevention framework that leads to reduced exclusionary discipline and improved student and teacher outcomes when fully implemented. 📚✨

By establishing PBIS, we are developing skills, enhancing our school environment, acknowledging appropriate behavior, and using data to identify supports for all of our students and teachers. 💙👏📊

🐬 As a PBIS Model School, we are committed to the effective implementation of PBIS and are seeking positive outcomes for all! 🌟🎓💙

09/02/2026

📚✨ Guess who’s coming to ABE?! ✨📚

We are SO excited to welcome bestselling author and ABE alum, Mr. James Ponti, to Atlantic Beach Elementary on September 14! 🐬💗💙

He’ll be speaking with our 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students about books, writing, and his journey as an author! 📖✍️🌟

We can’t wait for this exciting visit! 🤩📚🙌

📝 Parents/Guardians: Be sure to sign and submit your student’s permission slip by Thursday, September 10!

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Why is the 1 mill back on the ballot this November?
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.

The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.

As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.

For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs

09/01/2026

📚✨ What’s happening in 4th Grade ELA? ✏️💭

Our 4th graders are building writing stamina through quick writes! 📝💪 They’re putting their ideas on paper, strengthening their writing skills, and growing into confident young authors. 🌟📖

We love seeing their BIG ideas come to life! 💗💙

09/01/2026

🌟💗 SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH! 💗🌟

Please join us in congratulating KRISTA HARPER 🎉👏 as our September Volunteer of the Month! 🏆💙

We are SO grateful to have Krista at our little pink school! 💕🌸 She chairs Donuts with Dad 🍩👨‍👧, serves as a homeroom parent 📚, and is always ready to volunteer her time whenever help is needed! 🙌✨

We truly appreciate her kindness 💕, positive attitude 😊, and willingness to help out! 🌟

Thank you, Krista, for everything you do for our students, families, and all of Atlantic Beach Elementary! 🐬💗🌊

We appreciate you more than you know! 🥰👏💙

09/01/2026

🎮🌊 ABE STUDENTS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🌊🎮

Calling all Atlantic Beach Elementary students who LOVE Minecraft, building, and getting creative! 🧱⛏️💙

The City of Atlantic Beach is hosting a Student Minecraft Contest! 🏆✨ Students are invited to create a 5-minute-or-less video showing how they would design and program resilient and emergency-preparedness features for the new Marsh Oaks Community Center. 🏗️🌴🌪️

👾 Ready to build?
🎮 Download Minecraft Education
🧱 Access tutorials & building resources
💡 Let your imagination run wild!

🏆 Winners will receive a cash prize/gift card and an opportunity to present their video to community members and city leaders!

⏰ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15TH!

Think you have what it takes to build the community of the future? 🌎💻✨ Start creating, Dolphins! 🐬💙

08/31/2026

✨ MEET THE NEW ESE TEACHER! 🐬

Please join us in giving a BIG ABE welcome to Ms. McGuire! 💗📚 We are so excited to have her joining the Atlantic Beach Elementary family for her very first year at ABE!

With 6 years of experience as an ESE teacher, Ms. McGuire is bringing her passion for education, her love of learning, and her wonderful personality to our school! 🌟

We are so happy you’re here, Ms. McGuire! Welcome to the ABE family! 🩷