Waterleaf Elementary School PTA

🇺🇸✨ From Waterleaf to Washington, D.C.! ✨🇺🇸

Our 5th Grade Safety Patrols traded the school hallways for the nation’s capital and embarked on an adventure they’ll never forget!

From exploring historic landmarks to experiencing our nation’s history firsthand, this trip gave students the opportunity to learn, grow, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

These student leaders have spent the year serving our school community with dedication, responsibility, and pride, and we couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate their hard work. 🐺💙

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads, grandfathers, and father-figures! We appreciate you more than we could ever say with words. Your presence changes lives and we hope you have the awesome day you deserve! 💙

🚨If you are a parent or guardian that enjoys volunteering at the school and/or chaperoning field trips, then this message (via DCPS) is for YOU! 📣

"Background screening is required for all volunteers. There are two types of background screening: Level I and Level II.

☝️Level I Volunteers
These are volunteers who are always under the direct supervision of district staff and are never alone with students. Examples include classroom helper, book fair volunteer, or cafeteria monitor. Level I screening includes a check against the Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Public Website.
There is no fee for the Level I screening.

✌️Level II Volunteers/Chaperones
These are volunteers who may be out of direct view of staff or responsible for supervising students, such as chaperones. This screening process includes: A fingerprint-based background check, a review of felonies and other criminal offenses, and a national sexual offender registry check. There is a fee for the Level II screening, which is paid for by the volunteer. The fee is $74.50 (subject to change.)"
⭐️Level II background screening may take several weeks to clear, so we HIGHLY recommend beginning that process as soon as possible.

‼️Please note that these are DCPS requirements and Waterleaf Elementary does not set them, but is required to abide by them to help keep our children safe. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

✅To get started with your application and/or to read more about the new standards, click the link below:
🔗https://www.duvalschools.org/o/humanresources/page/volunteer-hr?fbclid=IwY2xjawSgH7tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyQ01WOU9PRnJkaXdlaGVwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrmNcX2K6To3JScfqShBjiqjuBiFsb2eeKa6bT2dEY4BDQXbRTv4JmoRePLM_aem_uqBFpuJz5bAXZTFb73fRkA

⭐️As you're doing your regular summer grocery shopping, don't forget to use the Box Tops for Education app! 📲

🛍️Schools across the country have earned nearly $1 billion through Box Tops, all from supporters like you. With the Box Tops app, all you have to do is buy participating products and scan your receipt. The earnings add up quickly!

Click the link below to get started:
🔗 https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=YSUF9ELW&school_id=9668496

📣 SAVE THE DATE, WATERLEAF FAMILIES!

🎒 DCPS Extended Day Registration Opens Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM! 🎒

If your student will need before or after school care for the 2026–2027 school year, be sure to mark your calendar now! ⏰

⚠️ Space is limited and programs can fill quickly, so families are encouraged to register as soon as registration opens.

✅ Create a parent profile
✅ Register each child
✅ Submit your application early

🔗 Registration Information: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/2026-2027-extended-day-registration

🚍 Planning ahead for the 2026-2027 school year? Don’t forget to register for school bus transportation!

All students who plan to ride the bus next year including returning riders, new riders, General Education, and ESE students must complete a transportation registration form through FOCUS.

⭐ Important Dates:
• July 22 – Deadline to guarantee a bus stop for the first day of school
• July 27 – Bus stop information available in FOCUS
• August 10 – First day of school

Register today through your FOCUS Parent Account and visit www.duvalschools.org/busregistration for step-by-step instructions.

Let’s help make the first day of school a smooth one for everyone!

Rising 6th Grade Families, make sure to sign up for Summer Bridge 2026.
This is an Opportunity for 6th grade students to hear about middle school, meet teachers and classmates, have their school ID taken and much more.

💙🐺 What a year, Waterleaf! 🐺💙

As we wrap up another incredible school year, we just want to say thank you. Every membership, donation, volunteer hour, event attended, and word of support helped make a difference for our students, staff, and school community.

We are so proud of what we accomplished together this year and grateful for everyone who helped make it happen.

Here’s to celebrating a great year and continuing to build something even bigger and better next year. 💙✨

✨YOU DID IT!✨

☀️School is officially OUT for summer and we are so proud of our students, families, and faculty for a job well done this year!

📣A few things to keep in mind as you soak up the summer sun:

✅Stay safe this summer!
✅Read, read, read to prevent that summer slide! Maybe throw some math and science in there too. 😉
✅Meet the Teacher is happening on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 (4:00PM-5:30PM)
✅Teacher assignments will be posted prior to Meet the Teacher in FOCUS. (Think: week-of 😉)
✅First Day of School is Monday, August 10th, 2026. School opens at 8:00AM and classes will begin at 8:25AM.

🐺See you in August, Wolfpack! We are more proud of you than we could ever express!

🚨Just a reminder that the last day of school is TOMORROW - Thursday, 5/28. Dismissal will begin at 11:40 AM and there will be ❌no extended day available.

⭐️Please make sure your student’s transportation plans are in place ahead of time so we can help dismissal run smoothly for everyone. We can’t believe the school year is almost over!🥹☀️