Idylwild Elementary School

Friendly reminder about morning car drop-off procedures. For everyone’s safety, please remain in your vehicle at all times, follow the flow of traffic, and make sure your car is at a complete stop before releasing students. Wait to pull forward until directed by staff. Parking and walking students is not allowed in the morning.

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20th, our 5th grade Safety Patrol will be assisting students from car drop-off to their classroom or to the cafeteria for breakfast. With this support, all students—including those with special needs—will receive help, so there is no need to park and walk them in.

We have more car riders than ever this year, so thank you for your patience and cooperation. A quick reminder—there is no parking on SW 20th Terrace, as this is the bus route.

Thank you for helping us keep our Eagles safe each morning!

Protect your family from flu. Sign up your child for free FluMist at school. Info and consent form at alachuaschools.net/flumist

Now is the time for families to update their child's information, including emergency contacts, health approvals and more on Annual Updates section of Skyward Family Access or through paper forms available at their child's school. Deadline to submit Annual Updates is September 30.

Early release Wednesdays start August 13 at all elementary schools and High Springs Community School, A. Quinn Jones School, Sidney Lanier School and Duval Early Learning Academy. Specific school hours are available at alachuaschools.net/schoolhours

Idylwild Morning Late Arrival Procedures

Thank you for keeping our students safe!

What is Considered Late?
The tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m.
Students must be in their classroom by 7:45 a.m. to be on time.
Any student arriving after 7:45 a.m. is tardy and must be checked in by a parent or guardian.

Where to Enter?
All late students must enter through the Main Office Entrance with an adult.
The School Resource Officer will monitor the door to ensure students are not dropped off alone.

Parent Responsibilities
Do not drop off and drive away. An adult must walk the student into the front office.
Stay with your child until the full check-in process is complete.
Parents must sign in their child and help complete the check-in form.
This ensures your child is safely accounted for and ready to start their day.


Check-In Process
There will be 2 indoor check-in lines (limit: 6 families inside at a time).
If the office is full, please form a line outside the front entrance.
Once checked in, your child will receive an "Admit to Class – Tardy" pass.
Front office staff will mark attendance as "Tardy."


Why This Matters
Students cannot enter class without a check-in pass.
This helps us keep accurate attendance and ensures your child’s safe arrival.
We appreciate your partnership in making sure students arrive on time and ready to learn!

Idylwild Elementary Parent Vehicle Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures

Morning Drop-Off
Drop-off begins at 7:15 a.m. – No student should be dropped off before this time (no staff supervision).
Stay in your vehicle. Do not park or walk students to the gate or classroom.
Pull forward as directed by staff.
Students must exit on the sidewalk side with staff assistance.
All students enter through the front gates monitored by staff.
*Families may walk with their Kindergarten student to class on day 1 ONLY (Aug.11)
Parents / Guardians are not allowed to walk *K, 1-5th grade students to the classroom
Vehicle tags are available for pick up throughout the day in the front office (not during arrival or dismissal times)


Afternoon Pick-Up
Pick-Up Times:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 1:52 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:37 p.m.


Display your Pick-Up Sign in the front window of your vehicle with:
First & Last Name (LARGE Print so staff can easily read)
Grade


Pull forward and stay in your vehicle.
Staff will bring your child to your car.
Wait in line until released by staff.
Safety Reminder
Do not walk students across the parking lot or street.
Stay in your car at all times.

Safety is our top priority—thank you for helping keep all students safe!

Check out the August issue of Alachua County Public Schools iNews, with important back-to-school information! https://conta.cc/47fF950

Bus stop locations, pick up/drop off times and bus numbers now available through Family Access or on the district's website at alachuaschools.net/findmybus. Please be sure to follow all instructions for accessing bus information on the website.

With a new state law limiting the use of cell phones and other devices, ACPS has revised its guidelines. More information at alachuaschools.net/cellphones.

🎉TEACHER HIRING EVENT HAPPENING TODAY! 🎉

Looking to start or continue your teaching career in Alachua County? Join us virtually today from 2:00–5:00 PM for our 2025 Teacher Hiring Event.

You'll have the opportunity to:
- Interview with principals from Idylwild, Metcalfe, Newberry, Shell, and other schools
- Receive potential job offers on the spot
- Get support with certification

This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom, and it's a great chance to connect directly with school leaders and learn more about open positions.

Visit www.sbac.edu/apply to get started.
Questions? Email hrrecruitment@alachuaschools.net or call 352-955-7727.

We're hiring passionate educators who want to make a difference. Join us.

Eagle Families - If your student plans to ride the school bus in the fall- Be sure you have completed the required Transportation form.

Copy and paste the link below for directions

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TiHC817z6bk8H92D4l2jtB12jBjFB_tUol3T-XiBcMs

Save the Date! Idylwild's Meet the Teacher will be Friday, August 8th from 12:00-2:00.

Free meals available at 80+ local sites for all children 0-18 through the ACPS Summer Meals Program. Visit https://yourchoicefresh.com for locations and serving dates/times.