Garden City Elementary School

06/01/2022

Thank you to ALL our Stinger Bees for a wonderful 2021-2022 school year! Report cards will be available in Focus June 10th.

See you back in The Garden August 15, 2022 🌻🐝

05/30/2022

05/24/2022

The James Weldon Johnson Poetry and Dramatic Arts Literacy Contest is now accepting entries!

Students may register online at https://friendsofbrentwoodlibrary.org/jwj-2022/

or students may complete a paper registration. Paper registration packet will be provided to schools as needed. Students (grades 3-12) will need to complete the registration which includes submitting an original poem. All participation requirements are listed in detail on the registration packet.

When: June 15-19 JPL Main Branch Conference Center/JWJ Park

Prizes: Winners will be selected from three age categories (grades rising 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) with scholarship prizes ranging from $50 to $2000.

05/20/2022

Thank you Hope at Hand, Inc. for facilitating our 2nd Annual Poetry Festival 🌻 Our Stinger Bees each participated in two poetry and art activities with the amazing H@H instructors! Students also offered their thoughts and memories of their classmate, Vanity, who tragically passed away in March.

05/18/2022

Friday, May 20th will be a jam-packed day of fun at The Garden 🌻
* 2nd Annual Poetry Festival *
* Play Day *
* Kona Ice *

Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear to participate in Play Day activities! Please do not wear sandals or Crocs. Stinger Bees are encouraged to bring extra water.

05/17/2022

Come celebrate your Stinger Bee at our End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies! Yearbooks will be available for purchase ($20) before and after ceremonies.

05/12/2022

‼️ Attention 5th Grade Stinger Bee Families ‼️
Please note that NO CASH will be accepted for the end of year celebration. Use the link below to pay by Thursday, May 19th.
https://DCPS.schoolcashonline.com

05/10/2022

Representatives from the Jacksonville Sharks stopped by The Garden last week to share some words of encouragement (and some cool swag) for our 3rd Grade students preparing to take the Math FSA! Thank you Ms. Bias for arranging this exciting opportunity for our Stinger Bees ❤️🐝🌻

05/06/2022

Northside Church of God and Callahan BBQ teamed up to provide a delicious lunch for our Garden City Beekeepers today. Thank you for treating our faculty during Teacher Appreciation Week!

05/06/2022

Thank you Mrs. Jones, Garden City Assistant Principal, for making these beautiful shirts for all staff members! We are thankful for your leadership AND creativity ❤️