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⚾️ The Dance Fit Challenge May Be Over, But the Fun Isn’t Finished! 🏴‍☠️

Our Little Pirates have officially reached $30,000 in our Boosterthon Dance Fit Challenge! We are just $6,000 away from our $36,000 school goal! 🎉

There is still time to contribute and help our Little Pirates cross the finish line! Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference and helps support campus beautification, student and staff recognition, educational resources, and school improvement projects. Visit mybooster.com

Thank you to our incredible families, friends, and community members for your continued generosity and support. Let's keep the momentum going and help our Little Pirates hit a home run! ⚾️💙

Together, we can make it happen! 🏴‍☠️ https://canva.link/zfoaq5sb4bt8oaz

#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #DanceFitChallenge #HitItOutOfThePark #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts
1 day ago, Southside Elementary School
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
Nassau County students deserve a world-class education, and that starts with having exceptional teachers in every classroom and dedicated staff supporting them every day. To maintain high academic standards, the School District must remain competitive with surrounding school districts, many of which have access to additional locally approved funding. Referendum dollars provide critical local funding to help Nassau County attract and retain high-quality employees across the District, provide competitive compensation, and ensure our schools have the teachers and staff needed to support student success.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
2 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic featuring six students with information about teacher and staff compensation and locally approved funding.
🌟 Congratulations to Our Resiliency Staff Members of the Month! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Barb and Ms. LaChapelle, who were selected by their peers as this month's Resiliency Staff Members of the Month!

Ms. Barb brings care, dedication, and attention to detail to everything she does. As our bookkeeper, she truly keeps everything “in check,” ensuring that the many moving pieces behind the scenes stay organized and running smoothly. Her commitment and willingness to support others make her an invaluable part of our school family.

Ms. LaChapelle is someone we can always count on for honesty, authenticity, and thoughtful insight. Whether navigating personal matters, academic conversations, or student behavior, she offers a genuine perspective and a willingness to speak truth with care and purpose. Her dependability and straightforward approach are qualities her colleagues deeply appreciate.

Both ladies exemplify resilience through their commitment to others, their willingness to step up when needed, and the positive impact they make on our school community each day.

Thank you, Ms. Barb and Ms. LaChapelle, for being such important parts of our Southside family! We are grateful for you! 💙⚾

#SESResiliency #LittlePiratePride #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts
3 days ago, Southside Elementary School
September Resiliency Staff Member of the Month recognition graphic for Barb Amergian of Southside Elementary School. The blue and gold graphic features the monthly character trait “Honesty – Telling the Truth,” Barb’s staff portrait, the school’s Little Pirate mascot, and the message “Building Resilience Together.”
September Resiliency Staff Member of the Month recognition graphic for Angela LaChapelle of Southside Elementary School. The blue and gold graphic features the monthly character trait “Honesty – Telling the Truth,” Angela’s staff portrait, the school’s Little Pirate mascot, and the message “Building Resilience Together.”
⚾ Tomorrow Is the BIG Day, Little Pirates! 💃🎉

Parents and Families,

Our Boosterthon Dance Fit Challenge is TOMORROW, Friday, October 2nd! Please make sure your child comes dressed in comfortable, athletic clothing and sneakers, as students will participate in 30–35 fun fitness exercises throughout the challenge.

Every student will participate in the fun, regardless of the amount of donations received! We want all of our Little Pirates to enjoy this exciting celebration of fitness, movement, and school spirit!

💙 Tonight is our LAST OFFICIAL NIGHT for pledges before the Fitness Challenge!

We have raised nearly $26,000 so far, and we are still accepting donations! Funds raised will support:

Campus beautification
Educational supplements and resources
Student and staff recognition

If you have a few final pledges to enter, please visit mybooster.com tonight!

A HUGE thank-you to all of our families and supporters who have already contributed. Your generosity and continued support make a meaningful difference in the experiences we provide for our students.

We cannot wait to celebrate, move, and have a little fun with all of our Little Pirates tomorrow! Let's finish strong! 🏴‍☠️⚾💙

#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #DanceFitChallenge #HitItOutOfThePark
3 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Two people in hot-dog Halloween costumes stand indoors, smiling on a pirate-themed rug; one holds a red “Donate to OUR SCHOOL TODAY!” sign while the other wears the same costume and a child stands beside them.
Disability History and Awareness Weeks highlight the history, contributions, and achievements of people with disabilities. #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
3 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District graphic recognizing Disability History and Awareness Weeks.
A HUGE shoutout to Ms. Cochran’s class for collecting the most donations last night toward our Lil Pirates Dance Fit Challenge! 🏴‍☠️💃🕺

As their winning reward, they joined Dr. Weber for a Blind Taste Test Challenge featuring all kinds of condiments that could go on a hot dog! 🌭😂

Want to see how it went? WATCH THE VIDEO! 👀🎥

And remember… Dr. Weber is getting ready for Friday! If we reach our $36,000 school-wide goal, she’ll be transformed into a HUMAN HOT DOG! 🌭🤣

Keep those donations coming, Little Pirates! Let’s HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK and reach our goal! ⚾️🏴‍☠️

#LilPirates #DanceFitChallenge #HitItOutOfThePark #SESFamily #FundraisingFun

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4 days ago, Southside Elementary School
🌭🎉 Congratulations, Ms. Cochran’s Class! 🎉🌭

A HUGE shoutout to Ms. Cochran’s class for collecting the most donations last night toward our Lil Pirates Dance Fit Challenge! 🏴‍☠️💃🕺

As their winning reward, they got to join Dr. Weber for a Blind Taste Test Challenge featuring some of the many delicious—and some VERY interesting—condiments that could go on a hot dog! 😂🌭

Why a hot dog, you ask? Well… Dr. Weber is preparing for her big challenge on Friday! If our school reaches our $36,000 fundraising goal, Dr. Weber will be transformed into a HUMAN HOT DOG! 🌭🤣

We are so proud of our Little Pirates for working together, having fun, and helping us get closer and closer to our goal!

Keep those donations coming! Let’s HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK and reach $36,000! ⚾️🌭🏴‍☠️

#LilPirates #DanceFitChallenge #HitItOutOfThePark #SESFamily #FundraisingFun
4 days ago, Southside Elementary School
In a classroom, a teacher and an adult stand at the front while a group of children sit on a blue rug facing them; colorful posters and bins line the walls behind.
A teacher stands beside a classroom table while a presenter in a patterned dress gestures with both hands; children sit in blue chairs facing them, with planets on the wall and “OUR WORK” bunting above.
A person wearing a striped blindfold stands behind a table in a shop, holding a spoon, while blue-and-red chair covers line the front and colorful wall displays hang behind.
A person wearing a striped blindfold stands behind a table in a shop, holding a spoon, while blue-and-red chair covers line the front and colorful wall displays hang behind.
A teacher stands beside a classroom table while a presenter in a patterned dress gestures with both hands; children sit in blue chairs facing them, with planets on the wall and “OUR WORK” bunting above.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞?
Because this is a renewal of the existing one-mill operating funding, it will not increase the current millage rate. The One Mill Renewal would continue the existing one-mill operating millage. It does not propose an increase to the current one-mill rate. Here is what that looks like in practice based on a home's taxable value:

Taxable Value / Annual Cost (1 Mill) / Approx. Cost per Day
$100,000 / $100 / $0.27
$250,000 / $250 / $0.68
$300,000 / $300 / $0.82
$500,000 / $500 / $1.37
$750,000 / $750 / $2.05

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
4 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic with a house icon and table showing one-mill amounts. For taxable values of $100,000, $250,000, $300,000, $500,000 and $750,000, the annual amounts shown are $100, $250, $300, $500 and $750, respectively.
🌟 Teacher of the Year Spotlight: Ms. Carlton! 🌟

We are so proud to celebrate our 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Carlton! 💙⚾

Ms. Carlton brings a consistently positive attitude to her classroom and creates a learning environment where every student is treated with kindness, respect, and care. Her commitment to her students is evident in the thoughtful and intentional way she teaches each day.

It is easy to see why Ms. Carlton is our Teacher of the Year! 🏆 Her dedication, positivity, and commitment to students truly embody what it means to be a Little Pirate.

Congratulations, Ms. Carlton! We are so lucky to have you at SES! 💙🏴‍☠️⚾

#SESFamily #TeacherOfTheYear #LittlePirates #EveryStudentMatters #EveryMomentCounts

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6 days ago, Southside Elementary School
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 (𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥) 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐠𝐨?
Every dollar raised stays right here in Nassau County. The renewal of this revenue is by Nassau County for Nassau County public schools and is strictly dedicated to these priorities: 70% Employee Compensation, 12% Safety, 9% Athletics, 9% Arts

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
6 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic with a pie chart showing the One Mill revenue allocation: 70% employee compensation, 12% safety, 9% athletics, and 9% arts.
🎨🌿 Creativity is coming to life at Southside! 🌿🎨

A HUGE thank you to our millage funds for making the Southside Outdoor Art Room possible! This unique outdoor art space is designed to make the arts accessible to ALL learners through hands-on, engaging experiences.

Our Little Pirates will have opportunities to create with life-size LEGO building, outdoor musical instruments, Plexiglas watercolor painting, sculptures, murals, and so much more! 🧱🎶🎨

This space gives students the opportunity to touch, build, paint, play, explore, collaborate, and create—while developing confidence, creativity, and pride in their work.

We are so grateful for an investment that makes the arts more accessible and gives our students another place to let their creativity shine! 🏴‍☠️💙

Thank you for helping us make creativity part of every student’s experience!
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10 days ago, Southside Elementary School
⚓️ Congratulations to our September Sailors of the Month! ⚓️

This month, we are celebrating the Resiliency Trait of HONESTY! 💙

We are so proud of these Little Pirates for demonstrating honesty through their words, choices, and actions. They show us that telling the truth, making good choices, and being trustworthy are important parts of being a strong and resilient learner. 🏴‍☠️✨

👏 Congratulations, September Sailors of the Month! Thank you for being shining examples of honesty and resiliency at SES! https://canva.link/gw0dwq0lpzh24y1

Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts! 💙⚓️
10 days ago, Southside Elementary School

Don't forget! Today is our Chick-fil-A spirit day!

10 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Flyer for Southside Elementary School Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A on Thursday, September 24, 2026, all day. A cow holds an “Eat Mor Chikin” sign. A portion of sales benefits the Southside Elementary PTO. Customers should tell the cashier they are with Southside or use code SE26 in the Chick-fil-A app. Event location: 464004 State Rd 200, Yulee, FL 32097.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐚𝐱?
No. This is not a new tax. It is a renewal of the existing one-mill operating millage that Nassau County property owners are already paying. A “YES” vote would continue the existing one-mill operating millage for four years without increasing the millage rate.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
10 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic explaining that the ballot measure concerns continuation of the existing one-mill operating millage.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦?
The Millage Referendum is a ballot renewal that allows local voters to invest directly in the daily operations of Nassau County schools. Because basic funding from the state legislature is inadequate to cover standard operating expenses, local school districts face severe budget constraints. Renewing this existing voter-approved millage fills these critical financial gaps. By securing these local funds, we protect our classrooms from budget shortfalls, allowing the district to keep the focus entirely on student success, providing competitive teacher and staff pay, continuing to improve safety, art teachers in every elementary school, and supporting athletics district-wide.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage
This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.
#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
12 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic explaining the Nassau County School Millage Referendum.
Be in school. Be on time. All day. Every day.
Missing just 2 days each month can add up to about 10% of the school year. Help your child make every school day count by building strong attendance habits all year long.

When students are in class, on time and ready to learn, they have more opportunities to build skills, connect with teachers and classmates, and stay on track for success.

#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
13 days ago, Nassau County School District
Attendance Matters graphic encouraging students to be in school on time, all day, every day. Text states, “Missing 2 days a month means a child misses 10% of the school year.” Colorful silhouettes of students raising their hands appear along the bottom.
Celebrate Freedom Week begins today.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
13 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic featuring the United States Constitution with the text "Celebrate Freedom Week."
ADOPT A SOLDIER SUPPLY DRIVE!

In honor of Celebrate Freedom Week, Southside Elementary is showing our appreciation for those who serve our country with an Adopt a Soldier Supply Drive! ❤️🤍💙

We are collecting supplies to send some extra love and support to our soldiers. When students bring in donations, they can place them in their grade-level bucket near the cafeteria.

🏆 And there’s a little friendly competition!
The grade level that collects the most supplies will earn the chance to SLIME some of our Resource Activity Teachers on Friday, October 2nd! 🪣💦😂

📅 Last day to donate: Thursday, October 1st

Let’s fill those buckets, support our troops, and show them how much our Little Pirates appreciate their service! ⚓🇺🇸

Every donation makes a difference! ❤️🤍💙

#AdoptASoldier #CelebrateFreedomWeek #SupportOurTroops #LittlePirates #SouthsideElementary #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts
16 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Flyer with a patriotic red, white, and navy blue design titled “Adopt a Soldier Supply Drive.” The flyer features an American flag along the left side and a cartoon pirate character wearing a patriotic outfit at the top. Requested donation items include deodorant, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, Chapstick, granola bars, nuts, Rice Krispie treats, peanut butter, and crackers. The flyer closes with “Thank You for Supporting Our Troops!!!”
🎨✨ Celebrating National Arts in Education Week at SES! ✨🎨

At Southside Elementary, art is so much more than drawing! Our Little Pirates have the opportunity to express their creativity, explore new ideas, and bring their imaginations to life through so many different platforms in Ms. Johns’ art class! 🖌️🎨🧩✂️

From painting and sculpting to creating, designing, and experimenting, our students are discovering that there are endless ways to express themselves through the arts. 💙

We are incredibly grateful for our millage funds, which make it possible for our elementary students to experience the joy, creativity, and learning that come through having a dedicated art program at SES! 🎨🏴‍☠️

Happy National Arts in Education Week!
Because when we give our Little Pirates opportunities to create, we give them opportunities to imagine, explore, and shine! ⭐

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#NationalArtsInEducationWeek #SESLittlePirates #ArtsInEducation #Creativity #EveryStudentMatters #EveryMomentCounts
16 days ago, Southside Elementary School
🥚✨ THE GOLDEN EGG HAS LANDED! ✨🥚

We are SO excited to announce that Molly Rogers has selected her FIRST set of Golden Egg classes! 🏆🥚

These classes were caught doing an AMAZING job following our schoolwide rules and expectations during lunchtime in the cafeteria! 👏💙

Being Safe, Responsible, Kind, and Respectful doesn’t go unnoticed at Southside! 🏴‍☠️⚓️

And now the BIG question…

🥁🥁🥁 Can you guess which classes will be celebrating with their Golden Egg prize NEXT WEEK?! 🥚🎉

Keep up the great work, Little Pirates! We can’t wait to see who Molly Rogers chooses next! 💙💛

Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts.
16 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Graphic announcing a “Golden Egg Winner!” with a large gold-and-brown patterned egg on the right and text reading “Popsicle Party!” on a light yellow background.
Collage showing three classroom displays featuring Molly Rogers, a goose mascot, and golden eggs. The goose is dressed in colorful clothing and posed near a shiny golden egg in each classroom.