Parents that previously had a log in:

• Usernames from last year should work; after entering it will prompt the user to change to the new password complexity guidelines.
• SJCSD requires password complexity for all Home Access Center accounts. Parents will have to change their passwords using at least three of the four following types of characters (1) lower case, 2) upper case, 3) numeric, 4) special character).
• If you encounter an error or have any problems with last year's username a reset is required (those are done electronically by Ms. Cervantez, LMS Computer Operator). Email at  Barbara.cervantez@stjohns.k12.fl.us 
• Any forgotten username and/or password will require a reset (done by Ms. Cervantez, LMS Computer Operator). Email at  Barbara.cervantez@stjohns.k12.fl.us 

Parents New to the County and/or HAC:

• The HAC email verification form must be submitted to the Computer Operator office (paperwork included in your students' 1st Day of School Take Home LMS Folder).
• Ms. Cervantez will email the temporary username and password for access to the parent.
• Using the temporary username and password will give the option to change your username to one of your choosing.
• Change your password following the SJCSD password complexity guidelines using at least three of the four following types of characters (1) lower case, 2) upper case, 3) numeric, 4) special character).

The School Advisory Council will have its first meeting of the 2014-2015 school year on Thursday September 18th at 2:15 in the Media Center. We will vote on the meeting schedule for this year. If you are interested in serving on SAC please contact laurie.stanton@stjohns.k12.fl.us and have your name added to the ballot. Currently we have four interested parties and three openings. All meetings are open the public. For questions about the meeting, or to add something to the agenda, please contact Laurie Stanton at laurie.stanton@stjohns.k12.fl.us  by the 15th.

Requests to have your son/daughter screened for 2015-2016 Gifted Status need to be submitted to the Guidance Department by October 31st. Please refer to the timeline on the school's website for further information.

Highlights include:

• Surf contest* - Shane Murray will be our Contest Director and finalist prizes will be provided by Sunrise and Aqua East surf shops
• Food - Brucci's, Kona Ice, Tropical Smoothie and Woody's BBQ
• Music - Live DJ Reece Dantin of Reece's Pieces
• Sandcastle building contest - bring your tools and your creativity
• Skimboarding exhibition - bring your skimboard and show off your skills
• Paddleboard relay* for kids and adults - bring your own board or rent one on sight from North Guana Outpost
• 50/50 drawing - 1 for $5 or 3 for $10
• Beach volleyball
• Beach whiffleball
• Surf clinics provided by Surf into Summer instructors
• Our own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge!

*Early registration for the surf contest and/or paddleboard relay is strongly recommended. Very limited beach registrations available.

Saturday, September 20th from 10am - 2pm

Mickler's Beach

Please visit the LMS website (under the PTO tab) for surf/paddleboard relay entry form, wristband order form and sponsorship information.

Thank you to the following sponsors:

Lazzara Orthodontics - Presenting Sponsor - Big Kahuna Level

Gabrielsen Family - Maverick Level

Grattan Family - Maverick Level

Ervanian Family - Barrel Level

K2 Business Management - Barrel Level

Moquin Family - Barrel Level

The PTO had our first meeting of the school year this week and it's going to be an exciting year!

• The Beach Bash committee is selling tickets for the 50/50 raffle. You can purchase your tickets in the front office, at Open House, and at the Beach Bash. Tickets are selling 1 for $5 or 3 for $10. Remember, half of the money raised will benefit the school and the other half will go to one lucky person!!

Contact Kathleen Johnson if you have any questions: Kutiekendall@yahoo.com

• There's still time to join PTO!

 http://www.ptolandrum.com/membership.html  

• PE Uniform orders are in and available for pick up at Open House

They are a cheer squad for all ages groups (Elementary - High School) for girls with special abilities. We cheer with cheer buddies from the Nease High School varsity cheer squad!

The Sparklers perform at football and basketball games as well as volunteering for their outreach program - Nease Sparklers Care. They work in conjunction with the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.

Please contact Coach Mollie Altick-Magill at 904-547-8300 or via email -  mollie.altick-magill@stjohns.k12.fl.us or Sparklers Manager Diana Barranco at 904-434-2747 or via email - sdbarrfl@bellsouth.net.