⚾📚 WIN Time: What I Need! 📚⚾

Our 2nd graders have hit the ground running! During WIN Time, students rotate to different classrooms and learn from different “coaches,” giving them the opportunity to receive targeted instruction based on their individual data and exactly what they need to grow. 🎯

Every group has a purpose. Every minute matters. Every student is getting the instruction they need to move forward.

We’re not waiting to get started—we’re intentionally teaching and learning from Week 2! There’s no moment to lose when it comes to student growth. 💙🏴‍☠️

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Big Swings. Big Growth. Big Wins! ⚾
Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts.
about 2 months ago, Southside Elementary School
🏗️📚 Building Stories, One Block at a Time!

Ms. C’s second graders are learning that stories have structure—just like a house! 🏠

Using The Warm Flea, students are building the plot with blocks, with each block representing an important story element. As they add each piece, they’re seeing how authors build a complete story by putting their ideas together in a meaningful way.

What a fun, hands-on way to make plot structure visible, memorable, and engaging! 💙📖

Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts. 🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Southside Elementary School
A classroom group sits around a wooden table working on plot structure using building blocks to represent the plot. Passages students are reading in front of them.
Three children sit around a wooden table with bowls, colored building blocks, and craft materials, holding small red and blue pieces while working on a classroom activity.
⚾️ Bullpen Break Friday! ⚾️

Today, Dr. Weber took the mound! 🧢 While teachers headed to the “bullpen” during their recess time, Dr. Weber stepped in to cover recess and spend some quality time playing with our Little Pirates. 🏴‍☠️

Teachers had the opportunity to use their break to catch up on work, recharge, or simply take a moment for themselves—while students enjoyed some extra playtime with the principal! 💙

It’s all about supporting our teachers, building relationships with students, and making every moment count!

Bullpen Break Friday = Big support. Big smiles. Big team! ⚾️💙

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#HitItOutOfThePark #BullpenBreakFriday #EveryStudentMatters #EveryMomentCounts #LittlePirates
about 2 months ago, Southside Elementary School
⚾ Calling All Grandparents! ❤️

Southside Elementary’s Little Pirates are excited to invite our grandparents to a very special Grandparents’ Night In! 🏴‍☠️

Join us for an evening filled with music, food, art activities, and quality time with your Little Pirate. We’ll be showcasing our fine arts program while making memories together that will last a lifetime! 🎶🍽️🎨

📅 Friday, September 11th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
💙 FREE EVENT!
👵👴 Limit of two grandparents per child

📌 RSVP by September 4th using the QR code on the flyer. Once your RSVP is received, your student will receive a ticket for the event.
about 2 months ago, Southside Elementary School
Colorful flyer for “Grandparents Night In” with a baseball theme, showing a cartoon pirate child, event date Friday, September 11, 5:00–6:30 PM, RSVP by Sept. 4, and icons for music, food, and art activities.
🍍🍑 Building Our Classroom Family! 🍌

Ms. Aarons’ first grade class had a fun and meaningful lesson on school-wide rules and expectations! After reading Our Class Is a Family, students discussed the qualities they want to see in their classroom family—kindness, respect, sharing, responsibility, and caring for our classroom.

Students then participated in a fruit salad object lesson. Each fruit represented a positive classroom characteristic, while two rotten bananas represented the behaviors we don’t want in our classroom. 🍌😂

The lesson ended with students enjoying their delicious fruit salad while celebrating the positive classroom community they are working together to create! 💙🏴‍☠️

Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts.
about 2 months ago, Southside Elementary School
A teacher sits in front of a classroom smartboard while a group of students sit on a classroom rug, listening and holding up a book as a blue tinsel decoration hangs from the ceiling. Second picture: A children’s book cover titled “Our Class Is a Family,” showing a yellow house, green trees, and a row of kids standing together on a colorful illustrated background.
In a classroom, a teacher stands in front of a blue science-themed bulletin board with posters and charts while students sit at desks watching her presentation. Second picture: Classroom scene with a teacher standing at the front holding papers while students sit on the floor; a blue stream of glitter or confetti rises from a display board behind them.
Children sit at desks in a classroom, smiling and eating from small white bowls while colorful learning kits with grid cards and bins are spread on the tables. Second picture: Two children sit at a classroom table eating from small plates, with colorful card games and a few blue containers on the tabletop and stacked boxes and chairs in the background.
🏴‍☠️⚾ PBIS Celebration: Through the Diamond! ⚾🏴‍☠️

We’re excited to celebrate our Little Pirates who are showing what it means to Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Kind, and Be Respectful! 💙❤️

From August 24th through October 9th, students will have the opportunity to earn an invitation to our PBIS Celebration: Through the Diamond! Students who meet the celebration criteria during this time period will be personally invited to attend. 🎉

To earn an invitation, students must:
⚾ Have no more than 3 absences
⚾ Have no more than 3 tardies
⚾ Have no FOCUS referrals
⚾ Have zero bus infractions/referrals
⚾ Have no classroom discipline forms

We can’t wait to recognize and celebrate our students who are making positive choices and helping make Southside a great place to learn! 🌟

Keep making good choices, Little Pirates—you just might earn your invitation to celebrate! 🏴‍☠️⚾

#PBIS #ThroughTheDiamond #LittlePirates #EveryStudentMatters #EveryMomentCounts
about 2 months ago, Southside Elementary School
Baseball-themed flyer for a PBIS Celebration, featuring a Little Pirate mascot, baseball stitching graphics, and the dates August 24th through October 9th. The event is invite-only for students who meet attendance and behavior criteria: no more than 3 absences, no more than 3 tardies, no FOCUS referrals, zero bus infractions or referrals, and no classroom discipline forms. The flyer uses navy blue, red, and cream and includes the school logo at the bottom.
🎉 Join Us for Title I Open House Night! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome our SES families on September 3rd for a fun and informative evening!

🏫 Visit your child’s classroom and learn more about their school experience.
🍧 Popsicles with the Principal in the cafeteria!
📚 Learn more about Title I and how we partner with families.
📱 Get help getting connected with ParentSquare.
💻 Receive support accessing FOCUS and other important resources.

Open House Schedule:
🔵 Last Names A–M: 4:30–5:15 PM
🔵 Last Names N–Z: 5:15–6:00 PM

We look forward to seeing our Little Pirate families and partnering together for a successful school year! 🏴‍☠️💙

Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts.
2 months ago, Southside Elementary School
Graphic for SES Open House on Thursday, September 3rd. The image features the SES logo and pirate mascot above large blue and gold “SES OPEN HOUSE” text. Families are divided by last name: A–M from 4:30–5:15 PM and N–Z from 5:15–6:00 PM.
Reminder that students are dismissed one hour early every Wednesday throughout the school year.

Parents can view school start and end times here: https://5il.co/3mw28

Download our app to stay updated on the 2026-2027 school calendar.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/s1V3Sq | Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/dtLZNY
#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
2 months ago, Nassau County School District
Blue Nassau County School District graphic reading “Early Dismissal” with the subheading “Reminder for Families” and a yellow button displaying “Wednesdays.” Additional text explains students are released one hour early every Wednesday.

📬 Have You Checked Your Inbox?
We recently sent important information to families through ParentSquare.

If you haven't received the email, please take a moment to:
✔️ Check your Junk, Spam, or Promotions folders.
✔️ Search your inbox for ParentSquare.

Still can't find it? Your contact information may need to be updated. Please contact your child's school to verify that your email address and phone number are current so you don't miss important district and school communications.

Watch this short tutorial video to learn how to set up your ParentSquare account and get connected with your child’s school. It will walk you through the steps to activate your account and ensure you’re receiving important school communications:
https://vimeo.com/362598038/49d9ffc580?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci

Thank you for helping us keep you informed and connected throughout the school year.

Enroll today in your neighborhood A-rated school and experience the excellence that makes Nassau County one of the highest-performing school districts in Florida. https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/enroll

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau

2 months ago, Nassau County School District
⚾️ What a FIRST DAY! 🏴‍☠️💙

We officially kicked off an EPIC new school year, and our Little Pirates hit it out of the park! ⚾️💥

From bright smiles and excited hellos to new friendships, learning, and lots of first-day memories, today was filled with so many wonderful moments. We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful for our amazing faculty and staff who worked together to make the first day such a success!

Here are just a few pictures from our fantastic first day! 📸✨

We’re looking forward to an incredible year of Big Swings, Big Growth, and Big Wins! Let’s keep hitting it out of the park, Little Pirates! ⚾️🏴‍☠️

Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts. 💙
#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #FirstDay #HitItOutOfThePark #BigSwingsBigGrowthBigWins #EPICYear
3 months ago, Southside Elementary School
A group of students and two adults stand with their backs to the camera facing a chicken coop.
A teacher stands in front of a group of students sitting on the floor as she reads from a paper in her hand.
A teacher stands in front of a group of students sitting on carpet on the floor facing the teacher.
Two adults pose for a selfie with a front porch goose dressed in a back to school outfit with a pencil bow.
A teacher stands in front of students sitting at their desk pointing to her board that has whole group expectations written on them.
Students are sitting at their desk that curves around the smart panel in the classroom.
Two students sit on scooter boards one yellow and one blue facing and smiling upward towards the camera.
A group of students are sitting at the carpet of their classroom with their backs to the camera facing their teacher who is sitting holding an empty jar.
Two women stand to the left and right of a 1st day of school yard card sign that has gold and blue balloons with crayons that have the grade leveks, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade on them.
EXPECT DELAYS: Our First Time Bus Riders Are Learning the Way 🚌
The first few weeks of school are an exciting time, especially for our youngest students and first time bus riders. As drivers, schools, and families help students learn their routes, pickup and drop-off times may take a little longer than usual.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as everyone settles into a safe and successful routine.

Want to know where your child's bus is? Track it in real time using our bus tracking app: https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/o/ncsd/page/bus-tracking-apps

Thank you for partnering with us to help make the first days of school a great experience for every student.
#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic reminding families that school bus routes may experience delays during the first days of school. The headline reads "Expect Delays." Supporting text says, "Our 1st time bus riders are learning the way," with a note that reads, "Thank you for your patience!" The image shows elementary students boarding a yellow school bus, and the Nassau County School District logo appears in the lower right corner.
Welcome back, Nassau! We are excited to begin another great school year with our students, staff, and families. #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Blue Nassau County School District graphic reading “Happy First Day of School” with the subheading “Welcome Back Nassau!” and the date August 10, 2026.
🏴‍☠️ We’re Excited for the First Day!

We can’t wait to welcome our Little Pirates back to Southside Elementary School on Monday, August 10! ⚓️💙💛

Parents are welcome to walk their students to their classrooms each morning through Friday, August 21. Classroom doors will open at 7:25 AM, and we are excited to welcome families as we begin this new school year together!

🍎 Breakfast begins at 7:15 AM. Students arriving before classrooms open may enter the cafeteria for breakfast and wait until classroom doors open at 7:25 AM.

We’re looking forward to an EPIC first week and an amazing start to the school year! Let’s hit it out of the park, Little Pirates! ⚾️🏴‍☠️

We can’t wait to see you! 💙💛

#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #FirstDay #HitItOutOfThePark #EPICYear
3 months ago, Southside Elementary School
First Day Information graphic for Southside Elementary School featuring the school’s pirate mascot on a royal blue, gold, white, and black background. The graphic announces that breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m., classroom doors open at 7:25 a.m., and parents may walk students to class through Friday, August 21st. The bottom reads, “Southside Elementary School” and “We can’t wait to see our Little Pirates.”
⚾️ What an EPIC day at Southside! 💙💛 Today was all about community, connection, and getting ready to HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK! ⚾️ We officially welcomed back our amazing paraprofessionals with a day filled with team building, collaboration, laughter, and a review of our E.P.I.C. expectations — Excellence, Professionalism, Innovation, and Collaboration. We are so thankful for the important role our paraprofessionals play in supporting our students and making Southside such a special place to learn and grow! 💙 Then it was time for our Little Pirates Meet & Greet! 🏴‍☠️ We loved meeting our newest Little Pirates and their families and were thrilled to welcome back our returning Little Pirates. There were smiles, introductions, excitement, and plenty of anticipation for the year ahead! From our staff family to our Little Pirate family, Southside is ready for an EPIC year! We can't wait to see all that our students will accomplish as we work together to Hit It Out of the Park! ⚾️💙💛 Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts. LET'S PLAY BALL, LITTLE PIRATES! 🏴‍☠️⚾️ #SouthsideLittlePirates #HitItOutOfThePark #EPICYear #EveryStudentMatters #EveryMomentCounts #BackToSchool #LittlePirates
3 months ago, Southside Elementary School
A group of Southside Elementary educators poses together in front of a festive baseball-themed backdrop decorated with blue, red, and gold balloons, streamers, and baseballs. The staff members wear Southside shirts and smile for the group phot
A group of educators sits around a cafeteria table working together on colorful jigsaw puzzles during a team-building activity. The school’s blue-and-gold colors and pirate-themed decorations are visible in the background.
Several educators gather around a cafeteria table working together to assemble colorful jigsaw puzzles as part of a collaborative team-building activity.
A classroom filled with students, families, and educators gathered around tables for an activity. Colorful learning displays, a large digital screen, classroom materials, and a blue-and-yellow rug are visible throughout the room.
Students, families, and educators gather in a school cafeteria for a family event. Tables are decorated with blue, gold, and red balloons, and adults and children participate in activities throughout the space.
Students, families, and educators gather in a school cafeteria during a family event. Children hold activity materials while adults assist them at tables decorated with blue and gold balloons. A pirate-themed mural and school decorations are visible in the background.
Families and educators sit together at cafeteria tables while participating in a school event. A pirate-themed mural, colorful decorations, laptops, and activity materials are visible throughout the space.
⚾ Step up to the plate... the 2026–2027 school year is officially underway! ⚾

Today, Nassau County Schools came together for our annual Convocation to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the 2025–2026 school year and kick off what promises to be an EPIC new season of learning!

Our educators spent the day connecting, collaborating, and growing alongside colleagues from across the district through engaging professional learning opportunities. Together, we're building momentum, sharpening our skills, and preparing to hit it out of the park for our students.

As we begin this new season, we're committed to making it an E.P.I.C. year by leading with Excellence, Professionalism, Innovation, and Collaboration. With teamwork, dedication, and a shared passion for student success, we're ready to knock this school year out of the park!

Here's to an EPIC 2026–2027 school year—every student, every moment, every win counts! ⚾❤️

#WeAreNassau #EPIC2.0 #HitItOutOfThePark #BackToSchool #Teamwork #ExcellenceInEducation
3 months ago, Southside Elementary School
Three Southside Elementary staff members smile in front of a patriotic "EPIC 2.0 Nassau County School District" Convocation backdrop decorated with red, white, and blue stars and balloons while wearing matching Southside Elementary spirit shirts.
A Southside Elementary staff member enthusiastically cheers with blue pom-poms during the Nassau County Schools Convocation as performers entertain a packed gymnasium filled with educators from across the district.
A small group of Southside Elementary teachers collaborates around a classroom table during professional development, reviewing instructional materials and discussing lesson planning.
Teachers participate in a professional learning session as an instructor leads a discussion at the front of the classroom while small groups collaborate at their tables.
Southside Elementary teachers work together in collaborative groups during professional development, taking notes, discussing instructional strategies, and reviewing curriculum resources.
Four Southside Elementary educators stand outside together, smiling in matching school spirit shirts before beginning the day's professional learning activities.
The Southside Elementary faculty gathers for a group photo on stage, wearing matching school spirit shirts as they kick off the 2026–2027 school year together.
A teacher leads a professional development session in a classroom, writing math examples on chart paper while a large interactive display presents a lesson on the CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) instructional framework for Kindergarten through 2nd grade math. Tables, classroom materials, and instructional resources are visible, highlighting collaborative teacher learning.
As we prepare for an amazing school year, we are incredibly grateful for the kindness and generosity of our community! 💙🏴‍☠️

A heartfelt thank you to Kathy and Ryan and the wonderful residents of Ocean Breeze Subdivision for organizing a backpack and school supply donation drive for our Little Pirates. Thanks to the generosity of so many neighbors, dozens of backpacks filled with supplies will help ensure our students are ready to learn from day one.

We are truly thankful for every individual who donated and invested in the success of our students. Your support is a wonderful reminder that it takes a community to help every child thrive.

Thank you for helping Southside Elementary start the school year strong!

#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #CommunityStrong #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts #ThankYou #BackToSchool
3 months ago, Southside Elementary School
A group of community members, school staff, and local law enforcement officers stand together inside Southside Elementary School with donated supplies, including large storage bins, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, snacks, and other essential items. A seated woman smiles in front of the donations while others stand behind them. Student artwork and the Southside Elementary mission statement are displayed on the wall in the background, highlighting the school's welcoming environment and strong community partnerships.
Applications for free and reduced meal benefits are now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to apply early.
Apply Online: https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/page/food-and-nutrition-services

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Blue Nassau County School District graphic reading “Free & Reduced Meal Applications” with the subheading “Applications Open for 2026-2027” and a yellow button displaying “Apply Online.”
🎨 Artist of the Month – Southside Elementary
Congratulations to Preston Wilks for being selected as June's Artist of the Month at Southside Elementary!
🖌 Artwork Title: Flower
👩‍🏫 Art Teacher: Ms. Johns
Autumn's artwork will be featured in the Nassau County School District Artist of the Month Gallery at the district office. The district is proud to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students across Nassau County.
Thank you to the Nassau County community for supporting arts education through the One Mill, which helps make opportunities like this possible for students across the district.
#ArtMillage #NCSDArts #YourMillAtWork #WeAreNassau See less
3 months ago, Southside Elementary School
Portrait-style staff introduction graphic for Southside Elementary School. A smiling boy with spiked blond hair is pictured inside an art classroom. The Nassau County School District logo appears in the upper left corner, and the Millage at Work Logo appears in the upper right corner. The Southside Elementary Little Pirate mascot is displayed in the lower left corner. Text on the graphic reads: “Preston Wilks,” “Southside Elementary,” “2026–2027,” and “Artist of the Month.” The design features navy blue and gold school colors.
✨ What an Incredible Day at Southside Elementary! ✨

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Campus Beautification Day! Because of the generosity, teamwork, and school pride shown by our amazing families, dedicated teachers and staff, and incredible community partners, our campus is even more welcoming and beautiful as we prepare to welcome our Little Pirates back for an EPIC school year.

We are especially grateful to First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach and First Federal Bank of Florida – Fernandina Beach for volunteering their time, energy, and support. Your partnership means so much to our school community!

It truly takes a village, and today was a wonderful reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together. Thank you to everyone who mulched, planted, cleaned flower beds, organized, and helped make Southside Elementary shine.

We can't wait to welcome our students and families back to a campus that's ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 💙🏴‍☠️

#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts #CommunityStrong #CampusBeautification #ThankYou

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3 months ago, Southside Elementary School
✨ What an E.P.I.C. first day back! ⚾💙

Today, we officially welcomed our amazing teachers and staff back to Southside Elementary, and what a fantastic start it was! The day was filled with celebrations, team-building games, delicious food, sweet treats, laughter, and plenty of time to reconnect as we prepare for an incredible school year.

Our faculty and staff are energized, inspired, and ready to make this our most E.P.I.C. year yet—one built on Excellence, Professionalism, Innovation, and Collaboration.

The countdown is on until we welcome our Little Pirates back to campus! We can't wait to partner with our families for an amazing 2026–2027 school year because Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts. 💙🏴‍☠️ https://canva.link/9v1q2k2ss3u1l1l

#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #EPICYear #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts #BackToSchool #TeamSES
3 months ago, Southside Elementary School