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Hello Idylwild families! This is Mrs. Warring with a super fun invitation for you!

Join us this Thursday, December 4th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Idylwild café for our Galactic Book Adventure Literacy Night!

We’ll have hands-on literacy stations, glowing galactic fun, and a holiday musical performance from our amazing Kindergarten through 5th grade students. It’s all hosted by our Title I team, and it’s a perfect night to learn, laugh, and celebrate together.

Bring the whole family and blast off with us—
You definitely don’t want to miss this holiday adventure!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Hello Idylwild Families,

If you have prepaid for a Thanksgiving Feast meal, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow! We’ve had a wonderful response from families, which means we will be hosting a large crowd for lunch. Prepayment is required - no payments will be accepted tomorrow.

Because of this, it’s important to allow adequate time to be scanned in as a visitor when you arrive on campus. All guests must present a valid ID and be checked into the Raptor system before entering the cafeteria.

To help everything move quickly, we strongly encourage you to stop by the front office ahead of time to complete your pre-scan before your scheduled lunchtime tomorrow. Guests who complete this early check-in will have their visitor tags preprinted and ready for quick pickup upon arrival.

Also, all Lost and Found items will be displayed on the stage. Please take a moment to check for any missing items your child may have. Any unclaimed items will be donated after the Thanksgiving break.

We can’t wait to celebrate together!

Mrs. Warring

Haven Hospice is pleased to share that our Healing Hearts Bereavement Program will be offering a winter Holiday Grief Workshop for families on Saturday, December 13th in our Gainesville ET York Care center. The purpose of this event is coming together in community to support each other through the holidays, which can be a particularly difficult time to grieve a loss. See details below.


What: Holiday Grief Gathering
Who: Children (age 5-17) & Families
When: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 10am – 12:00pm (refreshments included)

Cost: FREE

Where: Haven ET York Care Center
4200 NW 90th Blvd | Gainesville, FL 32606

Register by emailing Bereavement Coordinator at

claire.nolan@havenhospice.com or calling 386-867-5593

RSVPs are needed! Spots are limited.

The Florida Department of Health has created a website (floridahealth.gov/diabetes) for the families of PreK - 1st grade students on the early detection of diabetes.

School Advisory Meeting (SAC)
September 10th @ 4:00 pm
Media Center

PM 1 Testing Begins this week - Sleep Well & Be on Time
Testing begins at 8:15

Title 1 Annual Meeting - Sept. 4th @ 6:00pm : Media Center
Open House - Sept. 4th 6:30 - 7:30pm
SAC Meeting - Sept. 10th @ 4:00 pm in Media Center

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!

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!

🎉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.