John Love Early Learning Center

It's harvest time! Students participated in harvesting red potatoes that were planted earlier. After the drying process, these potatoes will be ready to eat. Our students enjoy hands-on learning experiences, bringing science to life in a tangible way.

💜 April is the Month of the Military Child!

This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students and their families. From frequent moves to having loved ones deployed, military children show incredible courage and adaptability every day.

Our schools are proud to support and celebrate these students who are an important part of Team Duval.

💜 Join us in showing your support by wearing purple on April 15!

🛑 Stop Means Stop! 🛑

Team Duval school buses are now equipped with stop-arm cameras to help keep our students safe as they enter and exit the bus. When the stop arm is extended, drivers must follow the law and come to a complete stop—no exceptions.

Starting May 1, violations of Florida Statute 316.172 will result in a $225 fine.

Thank you for helping us create a safer community for every student, every day. 🚌💛

To learn more check out our website: https://ow.ly/easM50YBsYZ

📣 REMINDER | No School for Students on Monday
Students will not have school on Monday, March 23 due to employee planning. 📝

Check the district calendar for all important dates! - https://ow.ly/ww9F50YruKa

Join Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat at WJCT Public Media’s Be My Neighbor Day on April 11, 2026. This free family event at WJCT Studios features fun activities for kids and community helpers. RSVP Today: https://buff.ly/J1b8EEz

It takes a village to make a school great, and our custodial team is a huge part of that success! Dragon Pride💙💛

👏 Congratulations to the HES Employees of the Year!

At this month's Board Meeting, we were proud to recognize outstanding team members from HES Facilities Management, a valued Team Duval partner dedicated to providing clean, safe, and welcoming learning environments across our schools.

⭐ Employees of the Year
Nicole Pooler – GRASP Academy
Deandre Smith – Asa Philip Randolph
Onertta Worthen – Loretto Elementary
Dagarel Wilkerson – Whitehouse Elementary School
Cynthia Dennis – Springfield Middle School

🏫 Schools of the Year
Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership - JSMAL
Englewood Elementary Lambs
Oceanway Elementary
Chets Creek Elementary School
John Love Early Learning Center

Please join us in celebrating these individuals and schools for going above and beyond to create positive environments for students and staff 💙🎓

📚Guest Readers Today!
We welcomed several wonderful guest readers who took time out of their day to share their love of books with our students.

Moments like these help our students build vocabulary, grow their love for reading, and spark their imagination. 💛💙

Thank you to our amazing guest readers!
Duval County Public Schools

Our students proudly dressed up as influential Black leaders and changemakers in honor of Black History Month.

We are so proud of their confidence as they shared who they represented and why these individuals are important. Even at a young age, they are learning that they can make a difference too!

Thank you to our families for helping make this meaningful experience possible. 💛💙
Duval County Public Schools

Reminder
Tomorrow 2/25 students will have the opportunity to participate in our "Moment in Black History" learning experience. Students are invited to come dressed as an influential individual in black history. Posters are optional.

If your child is participating, we invite you to visit your child's classroom at 2:00 to see students share their "Moment in Black History."

Take a look at some student examples from last year.💙💛

🎶🎻🎨🎭Today, we had special visitors from the art area teachers at Pine Forest School of the Arts! Our Pre-k students were fully engaged as they explored music, dance, and strings through hands-on activities and interactive lessons.

Pine Forest School of the Arts is a magnet school and a wonderful possible kindergarten option for our students as they continue their educational journey.

Thank you to the incredible Pine Forest team for inspiring our future artists! Pine Forest School of the Arts
Duval County Public Schools

See you Tuesday morning!