Stellar Newsletter

As we enter into the gratitude season, I want to express a sincere thank you to our dedicated staff, and supportive families who make BISCAYNE a STELLAR place to learn and grow. We appreciate your involvement in your child's education and engagement in our school programs and activities.

November is Family Month at BISCAYNE! This month we celebrate and bring awareness to the importance of family involvement and partnership in the success of our student leaders. Stronger Families Create Brighter Futures

Lastly, Thank You for your kind words and the thoughtful tokens that were shared with me during Principal Appreciation Month. They filled me with joy and energized my spirit. Your appreciation serves as a POWERFUL reminder of why I love leading this school, and your support provides motivation to continue giving our students and staff my very best every single day!

- Principal McBride

• House Meetings THIS Wednesday
• Wear your House Colors !!

🗳️ What does the 1-mill continuation look like on the ballot?

Take a look at the graphic to see the official ballot language highlighted so you know what to look for when reviewing your November 3 ballot.

🗳️ Election Day: Nov. 3rd, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For early voting locations and more information about the 1 mill, visit https://www.duvalelections.gov/ and https://www.duvalschools.org/vote

• WEDNESDAYs DINNER ===> TEXAS ROADHOUSE
• Have dinner with your family and donate to your school at the same time!!
• 10% of your order will be donated back to BELA

• Come eat lunch with your student leader. MAX: 2 persons
• Create memories
• MUST RESERVE SPOT BY NOVEMBER 10th . Click link below to sign up !
  

• See BELA Family Engagement Calendar full of ideas to engage with your family during this month
• Participate every day or on the days that represent your HOUSE
• Each activity corresponds with one of our house meanings
• Share an activity your family completed !

STRONGER FAMILIES CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES

• BELA is collecting aluminum pop tabs to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
• Ronald McDonald house provides housing, meals, and support to families with sick or injured children. How can you help?

1. Remove the tab from your can
2. Collect tabs in a disposable container or Ziplock bag
3. Once you've collected enough drop off with Ms. Alvarado (1st grade) or Ms. Rodgers (5th grade)

• Collecting NOW until 11/19

• 5th grade Parents AND Parents who want to know more about what the district has to offer! Discover at the upcoming School Expo

As a reminder, students will not be released after 2:15 PM per DCPS policy. In addition, please reserve early pick up for days when it is absolutely needed. We understand that appointments and emergencies come up at times but please ensure your child is in school the entire day when possible.

DCPS requires all volunteers and chaperones to have an active and valid volunteer application

ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DURING SCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS AT BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY REQUIRE A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING

We encourage any parents, grandparents, family members who may want to get involved at BELA to complete ASAP

• EVERY student expected to be in :
• Tops: RED, BLACK, GREY
• Bottoms: Khaki and Black
• Show your school pride EVERY FRIDAY! Wear your school spirit shirt!

• School Doors Open at 8a.
• Please do NOT drop off before 8a
• *THERE IS NO ADULT SUPERVISION BEFORE 8A
• Please keep your student safe, by allowing them to wait in the car, or standing with them until the doors open
• Car Rider loop should be utilized for drop off until 8:25a
• Instruction begins at 8:30a PROMPTLY
• Arrival after 8:30a is considered TARDY
• Please follow proper drop off and pick up procedures to ensure safety
• ALL CHANGES to STUDENT route of dismissal MUST be made in PikMyKid App ** changes cannot be made over the phone to front office staff**

See Current District School Calendar below, click link for more details and most up to date changes

• The district has implemented weapons detection systems in elementary schools beginning this school year. Biscayne systems have been installed and implementation begin Wednesday 10/21/26. The Weapon Detection System/OpenGate:
• Provides additional level of safety and security
• GOAL= Keep students and staff safe
• We ask our students and families to be patient with this safety upgrade to help ensure a successful implementation
• The CEIA OPENGATE systems are designed to efficiently screen large numbers of people, including backpacks, while maintaining a steady flow of entry

per DCPS : ALL parent-teacher communication should be via Rooms in Duval Schools App

Please ensure you have downloaded the DUVAL Schools APP, once connected you will have access to:

• Communicate with your childs' teacher via classROOMS
• Receive all school and district communications, texts, and emails, and alerts

See below to link Parent Account to Student Account.

• Parent Account needed to view students grades
• View progress reports that will post this week
• Update Contact information
• Register for school bus or do School Choice application for Middle School

We utilize PikMyKid for dismissal. All families should download the app. This will allow you to have access to change your child's dismissal, who is allowed to pick up and see when your child is dismissed from school. All changes must be completed by 12:00pm daily.

Click attachment below for complete User Guide