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May 2026 Newsletter

The Buzz May 2026 Newsletter

A Note from the Principal A Note from the Principal

Dear Parents/ Guardians,


It's hard to believe we are nearing the end of the school year! I am so proud of all of our hornets and the hard work and dedication they have shown throughout the year. It is truly amazing to see the growth in our students and I want to thank you for your support and partnership this school year.


As we enter testing season, our students are well prepared, and we are so proud of their hard work. We are excited for them to show what they know! Please see our school-wide calendar as well as communications from your child's teacher regarding important testing dates and end-of-year activities.


As we head into summer, I would like to wish our Yulee families a safe, fun, and relaxing break as we recharge for another exciting school year ahead!


Sincerely,

Mrs. Hays

Yulee Elementary School core values: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Actively Engaged, featuring a yellow hornet mascot.
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A light gray banner with a subtle white polka-dot pattern featuring two cute, hand-drawn bumblebees on either side of the central text "MAY DATES TO REMEMBER" in a playful black font.
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5/4 – 5/8: Staff Appreciation Week

5/4: Hive Time 5:30-7

5/5: 3rd grade FAST ELA testing

5/7: 4th & 5th grade FAST ELA testing / 3rd grade ELA Make-Ups

5/8: 4th & 5th ELA Make-Ups

5/12: 3-5th grade FAST Math testing

5/14: 5th grade FAST Science testing / 3rd & 4th Math Make-Ups

5/15: 5th Math/Sci Make-Ups

5/27: Last Day of School (1:05 dismissal)


***Please note: there are many end of year activities happening across campus in May. Check your child's classroom newsletter or reach out to their teacher for specific classroom/grade level activities.

A colorful 90s-themed graphic for Staff Appreciation Week featuring a teal grid background with neon pink, yellow, and blue accents. The design includes retro icons like a pink video game controller, a yellow smiley face, and a cassette tape. The text outlines daily student participation ideas from May 4th to May 8th, such as bringing handmade cards, snacks, and wearing the teacher's favorite color.
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We would love your help in celebrating our amazing staff! Below are a few ideas of how you can make our staff feel appreciated. As always, all ideas are completely optional. Please participate to your family's comfort level.


Monday, 5/4- Bring a HANDMADE card for your teacher, activity teacher, para or any staff member

Tuesday, 5/5- Bring in a snack or drink for your teacher, activity teacher, para or any staff member

Wednesday, 5/6- Wear your teacher’s favorite color

Thursday, 5/7- Bring a flower, drawing, or note for your teacher, activity teacher, para or any staff member

Friday, 5/8- Write a thank you note to your teacher, activity teacher, para or any staff member

This Month's Resiliency Trait This Month's Resiliency Trait

A colorful educational graphic titled "Resiliency FOCUS" centered on a white background with a playful border of blue, green, and pink squiggle shapes. The main text highlights "Critical Thinking" in a bold font over a light green brushstroke-style banner. Below, it defines the term as "Gathering information to think through and determine the best choice." At the bottom, there is a small illustration of a cartoon yellow and black hornet.
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Resiliency Florida
A yellow and white horizontal banner featuring the words "ATTENDANCE MATTERS" in a stylized font. On the left, a cartoon bee wearing glasses holds a large red pencil; on the right, a similar bee reads a red book. The top and bottom borders are decorated with golden honeycomb patterns.
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Attendance by Grade Level

3rd Grade - 15% chronically absent

4th Grade - 12% chronically absent

5th Grade - 10% chronically absent

Total Student Body - 13.44% chronically absent


YES attendance goal: 13% or less of the total student body will be chronically absent


*Chronically absent means missing more than 10% of the school year

Congratulations to our Resiliency Students and Staff of the Month! Congratulations to our Resiliency Students and Staff of the Month!

A group of approximately fifteen elementary school students standing together in a school hallway for a "Resiliency Award" group photo. They are holding purple certificates in front of a green and gray wall featuring a "Yulee Elementary Hornets" logo. The image is framed by a decorative yellow honeycomb border with a watercolor bee in the top left and a jar of honey in the bottom right. Bold yellow text at the bottom reads "PERSEVERANCE" followed by the definition: "Continuing to try even when things are hard."
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Social media graphic for Yulee Elementary School’s "Resilience Recognition" featuring Ms. Franklin. The background consists of a yellow and white honeycomb pattern with a cartoon hornet mascot in the bottom left. The text at the top reads "APRIL" and "Perseverance," defined as "Continuing to try, even when things are hard." A professional portrait of Ms. Franklin is featured on the right side, with her name highlighted in a green banner on the left.
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A recognition graphic for Yulee Elementary School's "Resilience Recognition" program for the month of April. The background features a yellow honeycomb pattern. At the top, the word "APRIL" is printed in a clean sans-serif font, followed by the word "Perseverance" in a decorative black script. Below the title is the definition: "Continuing to try, even when things are hard." On the left side, the name "Mrs. Maxwell" is highlighted in a green box above the school name. A cartoon hornet mascot (the Yulee Yellow Jacket) is positioned at the bottom left. The right side of the graphic features a professional portrait of Mrs. Maxwell, a woman with long dark hair, wearing a black top and a necklace.
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Congratulations to our Bus of the Month Winner! Congratulations to our Bus of the Month Winner!

A "Bus of the Month" recognition certificate for Yulee Elementary featuring a photograph of driver Jessye Boughner standing proudly next to yellow Bus 508. The design includes a cartoon hornet mascot in the top left, a yellow school bus illustration at the bottom, and green and gold decorative swoosh borders. The text reads: "Thank you for promoting positive relationships and bus expectations with our students."
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Check your child's test scores in Focus Check your child's test scores in Focus

An informational graphic with a blue background and white/yellow text that reads: "To access your child's state assessment results, log in to Focus and click the 'Florida Statewide Assessments' icon." Below the text is a screenshot of a student's grade portal showing a list of courses (such as Marine Science and Algebra 2) with a red arrow pointing to a specific "Florida Statewide Assessments" logo button located above the grades table.
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Bell Schedule & Pick-Up Policy

School Start Time: The first bell rings at 7:35 AM. Students may go to class at this time.

Tardy Bell: Rings at 7:50 AM
Dismissal: 2:05 PM (Early Release Wednesdays: 1:05 PM)


Pick-Up Policy:
To keep all our Hornets safe, please bring your ID when coming to pick up your student.

🚗 Pick-Up Cut-Off Times:

  • Regular Days: 1:30 PM

  • Wednesdays: 12:30 PM

📢 Focus Login Reminder for Parents

The Focus login page has been updated to clearly separate access for Parents & Guardians and Students & Staff. Please note: Student information entered in the Parents & Guardians section will not work.


Students & Staff – must log in on the left side of the screen under “Students & Staff”.

Parents & Guardians – must use their own account credentials and log in on the right side of the screen.


If you do not yet have a parent account, click “Click here to register for a new account” on the login page to get started.


To log in or create a new account in Focus, please visit: focus.nassau.k12.fl.us


Thank you for helping us keep student information secure!

Linq Connect - Online Portal for School Meals

Apply for free & reduced priced meals at our new website - LINQ Connect OR downdload the FREE app on your phone - just search Linq Connect


  • Make online payments to your children’s cafeteria accounts

  • Remotely monitor your children’s cafeteria meal accounts

  • Set up automatic, recurring payments

  • Set up low account balance email or text alerts

  • Submit an online application for free and reduced meals

Fortify Florida - See something, say something Fortify Florida - See something, say something

Annual FortifyFl Training for Students and Parents.

Visit our school website to view the following documents:

-SPAR Report

-School Improvement Plan

-Parent & Family Engagement Plan

-Parents Right to Know

-Parent-School Compact

-Title I Handbook


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Yulee Elementary School

904-225-5192


Lindsay Hays, Principal

haysli@nassau.k12.fl.us


Tara Libby, Assistant Principal

libbyta@nassau.k12.fl.us

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