Swimming Pen Creek Elementary
8:30 AM-2:42 PM | Grades: Pre K-6th | Phone: 904-336-3475
🍎 Celebrating World Teachers' Day 🍎
Today, Clay County District Schools honors the dedicated educators across our district who guide, inspire, and support our students every day.
Our OneClay teachers are highly qualified, certified professionals who bring deep subject-matter expertise, engaging instruction, and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence into every classroom. Beyond their rigorous professional standards, they foster structured, supportive, and dynamic learning environments where every student can achieve their full potential.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our teaching staff for their leadership, expertise, and ongoing dedication to our schools and community. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in education! 💙
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #WorldTeachersDay #TeachingExcellence #CCDS #Educators #EducationMatters
Today, Clay County District Schools honors the dedicated educators across our district who guide, inspire, and support our students every day.
Our OneClay teachers are highly qualified, certified professionals who bring deep subject-matter expertise, engaging instruction, and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence into every classroom. Beyond their rigorous professional standards, they foster structured, supportive, and dynamic learning environments where every student can achieve their full potential.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our teaching staff for their leadership, expertise, and ongoing dedication to our schools and community. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in education! 💙
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #WorldTeachersDay #TeachingExcellence #CCDS #Educators #EducationMatters
There’s A LOT happening at SPC on Friday, October 9th!
Mark your calendars, Otter families, because October 9th is packed with ways to connect, have fun, and support Swimming Pen Creek!
OTTER SPIRIT DAY- Wear an SPC Shirt or Blue/Green!! Don't forget it is also a Run Walk Day!!
ALL PRO DAD MEETING
7:30 AM in Media Center
Start your Friday morning with our All Pro Dads! Dads and father figures are invited to join their students for a morning of connection, conversation, and fun.
RUMMAGE SALE DONATION DROP-OFF
Doing some fall cleaning? We need your donations! Drop off your gently used items at SPC on Friday after Parent Pick Up to help us prepare for our Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM!
SKATE STATION SPIRIT NIGHT
5:00–7:30 PM at Orange Park Skate Station
End the day with some Friday night fun! Grab your skates, bring your friends, and join your fellow Otters for an evening of skating and SPC spirit!
There’s something happening all day long at SPC!
We can’t wait to see our Otter families out and about on Friday, October 9th!
Mark your calendars, Otter families, because October 9th is packed with ways to connect, have fun, and support Swimming Pen Creek!
OTTER SPIRIT DAY- Wear an SPC Shirt or Blue/Green!! Don't forget it is also a Run Walk Day!!
ALL PRO DAD MEETING
7:30 AM in Media Center
Start your Friday morning with our All Pro Dads! Dads and father figures are invited to join their students for a morning of connection, conversation, and fun.
RUMMAGE SALE DONATION DROP-OFF
Doing some fall cleaning? We need your donations! Drop off your gently used items at SPC on Friday after Parent Pick Up to help us prepare for our Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM!
SKATE STATION SPIRIT NIGHT
5:00–7:30 PM at Orange Park Skate Station
End the day with some Friday night fun! Grab your skates, bring your friends, and join your fellow Otters for an evening of skating and SPC spirit!
There’s something happening all day long at SPC!
We can’t wait to see our Otter families out and about on Friday, October 9th!
Breakfast and Lunch Menus for the Week of October 5th!
Attendance Matters at SPC!!
⚡ Charge Into Fire Safety! ⚡
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is all about safe charging! As technology plays a big role in our everyday lives, we are reminding our OneClay community that safe charging is a superpower.
🔌 Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.
To keep our homes and schools safe, make sure you are using your 6 Charging Superpowers:
• Cheap charger? Don't chance it. Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
• Soft surface? Hard pass. Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.
• Fully charged? Time to unplug. Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
• For tools and rides, charge outside. Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible, and never block exits when charging.
• Feels hot? Stop using it. Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.
• On a flight? Keep it in sight. Keep devices where you can see them while charging on an airplane, and tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem.
Find more safety tips and resources at FPW.ORG.
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #FirePreventionWeek #ChargeIntoFireSafety #CCDS #SafetyFirst
Safety Patrol of the Week!!!!
Thea- Shows initiative to fill in wherever needed and is a kind buddy to several kindergarten students.
Do you know a school that is going above and beyond to create a culture where students want to be present, engaged, and ready to succeed?
Community First Credit Union and Clay County District Schools are recognizing schools that demonstrate a commitment to attendance, engagement, and being ready to learn every day.
Nominate your school for October’s Community First School of the Month!
Two winning schools will each receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A trophy to display at their school
Nominate a school today: oneclay.net/schoolofthemonth
Nominations close on the 22nd of October.
#OneClay #ShowingUpStrong #SchoolOfTheMonth
Community First Credit Union and Clay County District Schools are recognizing schools that demonstrate a commitment to attendance, engagement, and being ready to learn every day.
Nominate your school for October’s Community First School of the Month!
Two winning schools will each receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A trophy to display at their school
Nominate a school today: oneclay.net/schoolofthemonth
Nominations close on the 22nd of October.
#OneClay #ShowingUpStrong #SchoolOfTheMonth
✨ Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨
Today, October 2nd, Clay County District Schools celebrates and honors our incredible custodial staff! 🧹💙
Working diligently behind the scenes, our custodians ensure our schools, classrooms, and facilities are clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming for our students, staff, volunteers, and visitors every single day. Their hard work creates the very foundation where learning happens!
We extend our deepest gratitude to our entire custodial team for their dedication, care, and ongoing commitment to our OneClay community. Thank you for all that you do!
❤️ Give this post a like to show your appreciation for our hard-working custodians!
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay #CustodianAppreciation #CCDS #ThankYouCustodians
Today, October 2nd, Clay County District Schools celebrates and honors our incredible custodial staff! 🧹💙
Working diligently behind the scenes, our custodians ensure our schools, classrooms, and facilities are clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming for our students, staff, volunteers, and visitors every single day. Their hard work creates the very foundation where learning happens!
We extend our deepest gratitude to our entire custodial team for their dedication, care, and ongoing commitment to our OneClay community. Thank you for all that you do!
❤️ Give this post a like to show your appreciation for our hard-working custodians!
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay #CustodianAppreciation #CCDS #ThankYouCustodians
♿ Celebrating Disability History & Awareness Weeks
Across Clay County District Schools, we are proud to recognize and celebrate Disability History & Awareness Weeks!
During the first two weeks of October, we highlight the vital contributions of individuals with disabilities throughout history, promote awareness, and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive, supportive spaces where every student can thrive.
💙 Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Promoting Awareness: Educating our school community on disability history, rights, and achievements.
Fostering Inclusion: Ensuring equal access, opportunities, and respect for all students.
Celebrating Strengths: Honoring the unique talents, voices, and contributions of every individual in our OneClay family.
Join us in fostering empathy, respect, and accessibility across all of our classrooms and schools! 🌟
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #DisabilityHistoryAndAwareness #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #CCDS #AccessibilityForAll
Across Clay County District Schools, we are proud to recognize and celebrate Disability History & Awareness Weeks!
During the first two weeks of October, we highlight the vital contributions of individuals with disabilities throughout history, promote awareness, and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive, supportive spaces where every student can thrive.
💙 Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Promoting Awareness: Educating our school community on disability history, rights, and achievements.
Fostering Inclusion: Ensuring equal access, opportunities, and respect for all students.
Celebrating Strengths: Honoring the unique talents, voices, and contributions of every individual in our OneClay family.
Join us in fostering empathy, respect, and accessibility across all of our classrooms and schools! 🌟
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #DisabilityHistoryAndAwareness #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #CCDS #AccessibilityForAll
📅 Mark Your Calendars, OneClay Families! 🗓️
As we move through October, here are the key district dates and upcoming events to keep on your radar:
Friday, Oct. 9: End of 1st Grading Period
Monday, Oct. 12: Planning Day / Student Holiday (No school for students)
Friday, Oct. 16: Report Cards Posted in Focus
Friday, Oct. 30: Early Dismissal (Elementary Schools Only)
📌 Stay Connected & Up to Date:
To view the full school calendar and download printable schedules, visit:oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #SchoolCalendar #MarkYourCalendars #ClayCountyFL
As we move through October, here are the key district dates and upcoming events to keep on your radar:
Friday, Oct. 9: End of 1st Grading Period
Monday, Oct. 12: Planning Day / Student Holiday (No school for students)
Friday, Oct. 16: Report Cards Posted in Focus
Friday, Oct. 30: Early Dismissal (Elementary Schools Only)
📌 Stay Connected & Up to Date:
To view the full school calendar and download printable schedules, visit:oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #SchoolCalendar #MarkYourCalendars #ClayCountyFL
🍂 October is packed with special observances across OneClay!
Here is what we are celebrating and highlighting throughout the month:
🌟 National Principals Month: Thank you to all of our amazing OneClay principals for everything that you do for our students, schools, and communities!
🧡 National Bullying Prevention Month & Unity Day: Together, we can create a world without bullying! Mark your calendars for Unity Day on October 21, 2026. Wear and share orange to show support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!
🔒 Cybersecurity Awareness Month: We are focusing on digital safety and smart cyber habits all month long.
💃 Hispanic Heritage Month: Florida continues celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15!
📅 Stay Up to Date: For a full copy of the CCDS School Calendar, visit oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ThankAPrincipal #UnityDay #BullyingPreventionMonth #CybersecurityAwareness #HispanicHeritageMonth
Here is what we are celebrating and highlighting throughout the month:
🌟 National Principals Month: Thank you to all of our amazing OneClay principals for everything that you do for our students, schools, and communities!
🧡 National Bullying Prevention Month & Unity Day: Together, we can create a world without bullying! Mark your calendars for Unity Day on October 21, 2026. Wear and share orange to show support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!
🔒 Cybersecurity Awareness Month: We are focusing on digital safety and smart cyber habits all month long.
💃 Hispanic Heritage Month: Florida continues celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15!
📅 Stay Up to Date: For a full copy of the CCDS School Calendar, visit oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ThankAPrincipal #UnityDay #BullyingPreventionMonth #CybersecurityAwareness #HispanicHeritageMonth
Clay County District Schools is committed to supporting exceptional educators in every classroom across our community.
The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides dedicated local revenue to support competitive salaries for teachers and essential school staff. Continuing this voter-approved measure ensures the district can retain and attract high-quality talent, directly benefiting students and maintaining high academic standards. One hundred percent of these local funds stay right here in Clay County public schools, with all expenditures monitored by an independent citizens' oversight committee.
Find full details, FAQs, and budget breakdowns at oneclay.net/renewal.
The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides dedicated local revenue to support competitive salaries for teachers and essential school staff. Continuing this voter-approved measure ensures the district can retain and attract high-quality talent, directly benefiting students and maintaining high academic standards. One hundred percent of these local funds stay right here in Clay County public schools, with all expenditures monitored by an independent citizens' oversight committee.
Find full details, FAQs, and budget breakdowns at oneclay.net/renewal.
We had a great turnout for our first All Pro Dad Chapter Meeting on Friday!! We can't wait for the next one happening on Friday, October 9th at 7:30 in the Media Center!! All are welcome!!
Mrs. Savoie's 2nd Graders enjoyed an Apple Book Tasting for Fri-YAY!! We love elevating the student experience at SPC!
Mrs. Madine's Kinders had a Fall Festival on Friday!! We had fun celebrating fall and Johnny Appleseed! We built towers with candy corns, measured leaves, graphed our favorite “Prize Pig”, made apple nachos, and learned a lot about Johnny Appleseed.
Attendance Matters at SPC! Any week we have our Average Daily Attendance (ADA) above 95% is a great week! Keep coming to school on time and staying all day!!!
Let's give a BIG shout out to Silas, our Safety Patrol of the Week!!! He was recognized for being very motivated to help others and he is very reliable! Way to go!!!
We are thrilled to recognize Melissa English as our Chad Hollingsworth, Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Employee of the Month for Swimming Pen Creek Elementary! 🦦🌟
Melissa was nominated by her teammate, Dana Savoie, who shared:
“Melissa consistently goes above and beyond to support students, teachers, and families. She assists with Acadience, beginning-of-the-year testing, and IEPs, advocates for students, and willingly steps in wherever needed—including covering a class without a sub on her only day without state testing and being one of the first to take on the new IEP format!”
Melissa’s willingness to jump in, advocate for our students, and support her SPC teammates is a wonderful example of what makes our Otter family so special. 🦦❤️
Please join us in celebrating Melissa English and thanking her for all she does for our students, staff, and families!
Thanks to Mrs. Savoie for nominating Melissa and spreading a culture of celebrating each other! We are so lucky to have you at SPC!
The Admin Team loved treating the staff to a lunch of Fried Chicken, Banana Pudding, and Sweet Tea today. The perfect treat for Dolly Day AND a post Open House night treat for staff! Thanks to everyone who made another Fri-Yay so memorable at SPC!
Thanks to everyone for making Dolly Parton Fri-Yay so fun!!!
