St . Johns County School District
By Tim Forson , Superintendent of Schools
Happy New Year and welcome back ! I hope you were able to enjoy quality time with loved ones over the holidays and relax during the winter break . The new year is the perfect time to highlight some of the amazing educators , support staff and students we have in the St . Johns County School District . People are our greatest asset and I always enjoy showcasing the many talented folks we have on our team .
At the annual banquet last month , I had the honor of announcing our district School-Related Employee of the Year , Beth Sullivan , a 27-year paraprofessional at The Webster School .
Ms . Sullivan is described by her principal and colleagues as an outstanding employee with the heart of a servant who holds her students to the highest standards of excellence in academics and behavior . Her initiative and innovation make her classroom projects engaging and fun . Ms . Sullivan constantly displays compassion and empathy for all people and routinely helps those in need . She is an asset to her school and our district , and I am proud to submit her name to the Florida Department of Education for the School-Related Employee of the Year state competition .
School-related employees are the backbone of our district , and I was so pleased to recognize all these hardworking people who do everything from preparing healthy meals , to assisting teachers in the classroom , getting students safely to and from school , keeping our grounds and buildings clean , providing healthcare to students , and performing secretarial duties , just to name a few ! Our district could not be successful without you !
I am so glad to announce the return of our annual CHARACTER COUNTS ! 6 Pillars 6K / 3K Run / Walk ! This family fun community event is Saturday , February 5 at 9 a . m . beginning and ending at Palencia Elementary School . Online registration is available at
https :// bit . ly / 31YaxG9 .
Race proceeds support CHARACTER COUNTS ! initiatives throughout the St . Johns County School District . The run / walk is open to all ages , and the top three winners will be awarded in each of the age categories as well as the overall male and female finishers . A cash donation will be awarded to the top three schools with the most registrants . Race participants who preregister will receive a tech t-shirt and other goodies from area businesses and organizations .
The second semester brings the annual High School Showcase on Thursday , January 13 at the World Golf Village Convention Center from 3:30 – 7:00 p . m . All parents and students are invited to attend to learn about the high school Programs of Choice and meet representatives from each high school . In addition , the St . Johns County Secondary STEM Fair is Wednesday , February 9 .
For the most up-to-date information , recognitions , highlights and fun facts , be sure to follow the St . Johns County School District on social media ! We are on Facebook @ SJCSD ; Instagram @ sjcsd2021 ; Twitter @ SJCSD and LinkedIn .
I look forward to the coming weeks and months and spending time in our schools getting to talk with not only students , teachers and administrators but also support personnel and school staff as we head full force into the new year !
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