Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School -

Our first graders know how to have fun, work together, and lift each other up.
“Find your tribe and never let them go.” – Gru
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🚨 FREE Pre-K for ALL 4-Year-Olds in Putnam County!

Give your child the strongest start with PCSD’s FREE VPK program! 💙 Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and creativity — where certified, highly trained teachers help children explore STEM, art, early reading, and social skills every day.

✨ Why families choose PCSD VPK:
💙 FREE half-day program for every 4-year-old (includes breakfast!)
💚 Affordable full-day option — financial assistance available (includes breakfast & lunch and transportation!)
💙 Certified teachers with specialized early learning training
💚 Hands-on learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and social skills
💙 Students leave kindergarten-ready and more likely to stay on grade level!

If you know a child who’s 4 years old share this amazing opportunity! Learn more or register today at www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k

Because strong starts happen here!

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Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Fall Festival. Please support our sponsors and their businesses. They are always involved in school projects and we can't thank them enough. We are so very thankful for the parents who sent in trinkets, candy and cakes for the booths. Our students were still talking about the festival yesterday.

Here is our November Newsletter.

We are excited for our fall festival tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
Please remember, all students must be accompanied by an adult.

Tomorrow is Unity Day and we asking everyone to wear orange and stand against bullying!

Congratulations to our first quarter recipients of the Terrific Kid and Student of the Quarter Awards. Thank you to the City of Interlachen Town Council for sponsoring our Student of the Quarter and to the Kiwanis Club of Palatka for sponsoring our Terrific Kid. We appreciate you all so much for helping us honor our students that are so deserving.
You can watch the show on the PCSD Youtube Channel "PutnamSchoolsTV"
or use this link: https://youtu.be/Hxq2UpVvNgc

As we enter or Fall and Winter season it is very important to ensure that your students name is written inside the winter clothes. We already have 20+ jackets that are missing their owner in our lost and found. Please make sure there is a name on your students clothing and this will help us make sure that it gets back home with them. Thank you so much.

First Grade Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser deadline is approaching . Forms and money will be due this Friday, October 17,2025. Get your orders in to any first grade student or teacher.

Our Fall Festival is Fast Approaching. We are looking for candy and prize donations. If you are willing to help us out, please read the letter attached. You can find a wishlist on amazon.com titled JES Shopping at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XXKOL7MKYLGZ?ref_=wl_share

🎉 We Did It, PCSD! 🎉

Thank you to our families, students, and staff for making FTE Week a success. Because of your commitment to showing up, our schools are better positioned to receive the resources needed to support every student. 💙

Let’s keep this momentum going—attendance isn’t just important this week, it matters all year long! Every day counts toward student success.

#AttendanceMatters #ProudtobePCSD #EveryDayCounts

Our students were challenged to be here every day, on time and no check outs for this past week. Mrs. Tomlinson's class won the challenge with 100% attendance for the week. All the students were treated to a free Kona Ice. Way to go. Thank you for showing up because attendance in important!

There will be no school on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 due to a teacher planning day. There will also be no school on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 as all of our staff has in-service professional development. We will see all our student again on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Kona Ice will be at our school on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

Tomorrow kicks off FTE Week (Oct 6–10)! Every student matters, every day counts. 💙 When your child is present, our schools get the resources they need for teachers, programs, and support services.

Let’s start strong—make sure your student is in school all week long! Together, we can give our kids the best.

#AttendanceMatters #ProudtobePCSD

Congratulations to two of the most selfless people on our campus. Mrs. Elsagga was named our Teacher of the Year and Mrs Brock was named our School Related Employee of the Year. Both of our school representatives are deserving of this recognition and we can't wait to see them shine at the district level!

Here is some information on a Red Ribbon Contest that students and their families may enter.

🌟 October is National Principals Month! 🌟

In Putnam County, our principals do more than manage schools — they inspire futures. They guide teachers, encourage students, partner with families, and bring communities together so learning can thrive. Their leadership makes a lasting impact on every classroom and every child.

This month, and every month, we celebrate our PCSD principals for leading with heart, vision, and dedication. Thank you for helping us shape tomorrow, today. 💙💚

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Here is our October Newsletter.

Attendance Matters: FTE Week is October 6–10!

Every student counts–literally! During FTE Week, the state of Florida calculates school funding based on student attendance. If a student is absent, they are not included in the count, and our schools lose vital funding for teachers, programs, and services.

Make sure your child is in school every day October 6–10! Together, we can give PCSD students the resources they need to succeed.

Learn more about PCSD's Attendance Initiative: www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance

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