Tynes Elementary
8:30 AM-2:42 PM | Grades: Pre K-6th | Phone: 904-336-3850
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week with us!
Nationally, Red Ribbon Week is observed October 23-October 31. We will be condensing nine days of fun into five by celebrating October 26-30.
This year's theme is "Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free."
Here is our plan for making positive, healthy choices for our minds and
bodies for a lifetime:
Monday 10/26 - Tynes Heroes are RED-y to be Drug Free - Red Day
Everyone is invited to wear red as we kick off Red Ribbon Week.
Tuesday 10/27 - Be Kind to Your Mind and Body, Drug Free - Pink Day
Since Tuesdays in October also celebrate cancer awareness, everyone in Tiger Country is encouraged to wear pink.
Wednesday 10/28 - Better Together, Drug and Bully-Free - Friends Day
Students and all staff are invited to dress alike with friends. This is meant to be a large-group activity with everyone having the opportunity to be included.
Thursday 10/29 - Heroes Switch Roles - Role Reversal Day
On this date, students are invited to dress like teachers, and teachers are invited to dress like students.
Friday 10/30 - Be Your Own Hero, Stay Drug Free - Heroes Day
To close out our week, all faculty and staff are encouraged to wear the shirt of their favorite hero. Students NOT participating in grade-level costume events are also invited to wear their favorite hero shirt.
Please note that all clothing/costumes remain subject to dress code requirements.
Nationally, Red Ribbon Week is observed October 23-October 31. We will be condensing nine days of fun into five by celebrating October 26-30.
This year's theme is "Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free."
Here is our plan for making positive, healthy choices for our minds and
bodies for a lifetime:
Monday 10/26 - Tynes Heroes are RED-y to be Drug Free - Red Day
Everyone is invited to wear red as we kick off Red Ribbon Week.
Tuesday 10/27 - Be Kind to Your Mind and Body, Drug Free - Pink Day
Since Tuesdays in October also celebrate cancer awareness, everyone in Tiger Country is encouraged to wear pink.
Wednesday 10/28 - Better Together, Drug and Bully-Free - Friends Day
Students and all staff are invited to dress alike with friends. This is meant to be a large-group activity with everyone having the opportunity to be included.
Thursday 10/29 - Heroes Switch Roles - Role Reversal Day
On this date, students are invited to dress like teachers, and teachers are invited to dress like students.
Friday 10/30 - Be Your Own Hero, Stay Drug Free - Heroes Day
To close out our week, all faculty and staff are encouraged to wear the shirt of their favorite hero. Students NOT participating in grade-level costume events are also invited to wear their favorite hero shirt.
Please note that all clothing/costumes remain subject to dress code requirements.
🏒 CLAY COUNTY DAY AT THE JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN! 🏒
Clay County District Schools is excited to partner with the Jacksonville Icemen for a special Clay County Day at the rink!
Join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM as the Jacksonville Icemen take on the Florida Everblades! We welcome all Clay County students, families, staff, and community members for an afternoon of hockey, school spirit, and family fun.
⭐ Special Guest: We are thrilled to be joined by special guest Superintendent of Clay County Schools, David Broskie!
🎟️ Event Highlights:
Discounted Tickets: Special ticket rates available for Clay County families.
Post-Game Shots on Net: Stay after the final buzzer for an exclusive opportunity to step onto the ice and take shots on net!
📍 GAME DETAILS
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Matchup: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades
🎟️ HOW TO GET TICKETS:
Direct Link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty23
Sharing with family? Swipe to the next slide to screenshot or share the QR code with friends viewing on another screen!
Get your tickets today and join us for Clay County Day with the Jacksonville Icemen!
#OneClay #OneClaySports #ClayCountyDay #JacksonvilleIcemen
It's National School Lunch Week, and we cannot thank our amazing cafeteria staff enough for the kindness and dedication they show to our students and staff each day. Be sure to thank these ladies yourself when you see them!
Don't forget--place a mobile order at Chick-fil-A Middleburg today, enter the code TES26 (all caps!) in the Community Care Event spot, and help our safety patrol squad raise funds!
The code is good until 10:00 PM tonight!
The code is good until 10:00 PM tonight!
On November 3, Clay County voters will consider the renewal of the existing One Mill ad valorem funding for four years (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2031).
Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:
School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.
Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.
All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.
Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:
School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.
Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.
All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.
🎪 Step right up to the Cafeteria Circus! 🎪
National School Lunch Week is rolling into OneClay from October 12th–16th, 2026! 🍿🍎
This year’s theme, Cafeteria Circus, is all about celebrating the fun, balanced, and delicious meals served in our school cafeterias every day.
A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated Food & Nutrition Services team for working magic behind the scenes every single day to nourish our students - living out the mission of Feeding Bodies. Fueling Minds. 🤹♂️✨
🍿 Serving Up Success
By the Numbers:
5 Million Meals: Our team prepares and serves over 5 million meals annually!
29,000 Daily Smiles: Every single school day, they serve roughly 7,000 breakfasts and 22,000 lunches.
Step under the big top and check out what’s cooking this week!
📋 View Breakfast & Lunch Menus: oneclay.net/fns
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NSLW26 #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #CafeteriaCircus #SchoolNutrition #CCDS #FuelingMinds
📢 CALENDAR REMINDER: Enjoy your long weekend, OneClay! 🍂
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 12th due to a scheduled Planning Day!
📌 Important Details:
Student Holiday: No school for students on Monday, Oct. 12.
District Offices & Schools: Offices and schools will remain open.
We hope all of our students and families have a safe, restful long weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Tuesday, October 13th! 💙
📅 View the full 2026–2027 school calendar: OneClay.net/Calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #StudentHoliday #PlanningDay #ClayCountyFL
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 12th due to a scheduled Planning Day!
📌 Important Details:
Student Holiday: No school for students on Monday, Oct. 12.
District Offices & Schools: Offices and schools will remain open.
We hope all of our students and families have a safe, restful long weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Tuesday, October 13th! 💙
📅 View the full 2026–2027 school calendar: OneClay.net/Calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #StudentHoliday #PlanningDay #ClayCountyFL
Today marks the end of the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year!
Report cards will be available in Focus next Friday, October 16.
If you need more information about how to set up or access your Focus account, please visit this link:https://www.oneclay.net/page/focus-information
Keep up the great work, Tigers!
Report cards will be available in Focus next Friday, October 16.
If you need more information about how to set up or access your Focus account, please visit this link:https://www.oneclay.net/page/focus-information
Keep up the great work, Tigers!
We have another great fundraiser coming up for the TES safety patrol team!
Next Tuesday, October 13, place a mobile order at Chick-fil-A Middleburg and add the code TES26 (all caps!) in the Community Cares Event box. This will send 10% of your purchase back to Tynes for our patrols.
The code can be used from 6:00 AM-10:00 PM, so you might consider getting breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper from Chick-fil-A Middleburg and using our code.
Next Tuesday, October 13, place a mobile order at Chick-fil-A Middleburg and add the code TES26 (all caps!) in the Community Cares Event box. This will send 10% of your purchase back to Tynes for our patrols.
The code can be used from 6:00 AM-10:00 PM, so you might consider getting breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper from Chick-fil-A Middleburg and using our code.
🏒 CLAY COUNTY DAY AT THE JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN! 🏒
Clay County District Schools is excited to partner with the Jacksonville Icemen for a special Clay County Day at the rink!
Join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM as the Jacksonville Icemen take on the Florida Everblades! We welcome all Clay County students, families, staff, and community members for an afternoon of hockey, school spirit, and family fun.
⭐ Special Guest: We are thrilled to be joined by special guest Superintendent of Clay County Schools, David Broskie!
🎟️ Event Highlights:
Discounted Tickets: Special ticket rates available for Clay County families.
Post-Game Shots on Net: Stay after the final buzzer for an exclusive opportunity to step onto the ice and take shots on net!
📍 GAME DETAILS
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Matchup: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades
🎟️ HOW TO GET TICKETS:
Direct Link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty23
Sharing with family? Swipe to the next slide to screenshot or share the QR code with friends viewing on another screen!
Get your tickets today and join us for Clay County Day with the Jacksonville Icemen!
#OneClay #OneClaySports #ClayCountyDay #JacksonvilleIcemen
It's Fire Safety Week!
Our kindergarteners had a special visit from our local firefighters!
They learned all about fire safety, what to do in an emergency, and even got an up-close look at the fire truck!
Thank you to our firefighters for helping keep our little Tigers safe!
Our kindergarteners had a special visit from our local firefighters!
They learned all about fire safety, what to do in an emergency, and even got an up-close look at the fire truck!
Thank you to our firefighters for helping keep our little Tigers safe!
Ms. Deaton’s 6th Grade ELA classes made a visual arts project comparing the two settings of their science fiction story, The Sand Castle, to show how the setting impacts the characters’ actions. In this story, the ozone layer has depleted, and the beach looks much different than what you and I are used to today. This was an open-ended task, and the resulting 2D and 3D projects are on display in our media center. Great work, students!
Ms. Deaton’s 6th Grade ELA classes made a visual arts project comparing the two settings of their science fiction story, The Sand Castle, to show how the setting impacts the characters’ actions. In this story, the ozone layer has depleted, and the beach looks much different than what you and I are used to today. This was an open-ended task, and the resulting 2D and 3D projects are on display in our media center. Great work, students!
Exciting news, Clay County! 📣
The very first edition of The OneClay Register is LIVE NOW! 🗞️
Clay Today and Clay County District Schools are thrilled to launch our brand-new joint partnership and a fresh look for our school community news. For the first time ever, content is created directly by Clay County District Schools, giving parents, students, and teachers first-hand updates to keep everyone "in the know!" 🍎
📰 Read the First Edition Now:
• Clay Today: claytodayonline.com/oneclay-register/
• District Website: oneclay.net/news
• In Print: Inserted in Clay Today once a month
Dive in and read edition #1 today! ✨
#TheOneClayRegister #ClayCountySchools #TheClayToday #OneClay #ClayCountyFL
The very first edition of The OneClay Register is LIVE NOW! 🗞️
Clay Today and Clay County District Schools are thrilled to launch our brand-new joint partnership and a fresh look for our school community news. For the first time ever, content is created directly by Clay County District Schools, giving parents, students, and teachers first-hand updates to keep everyone "in the know!" 🍎
📰 Read the First Edition Now:
• Clay Today: claytodayonline.com/oneclay-register/
• District Website: oneclay.net/news
• In Print: Inserted in Clay Today once a month
Dive in and read edition #1 today! ✨
#TheOneClayRegister #ClayCountySchools #TheClayToday #OneClay #ClayCountyFL
Tynes Tigers are always up to something!
One of our students proudly displays his first-quarter project, while our Book Worm Club talks about what they've read over the last week. Keep up the good work, everyone!
One of our students proudly displays his first-quarter project, while our Book Worm Club talks about what they've read over the last week. Keep up the good work, everyone!
📣 Happy National Coaches Day! 📣
Today, Clay County District Schools honors and celebrates all of our dedicated academic and athletic coaches across the district!
From fields and courts to classrooms and competition teams, our OneClay coaches play an essential role in guiding, mentoring, and supporting our students. They instill valuable skills like teamwork, discipline, resilience, and critical thinking - helping our students build confidence and achieve success both in academics and athletics.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all of our coaches for their leadership, time, and ongoing commitment to our students and school communities! 💙
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NationalCoachesDay #AcademicCoaches #AthleticCoaches #CCDS #CoachesDay #OneClayFamily
Today, Clay County District Schools honors and celebrates all of our dedicated academic and athletic coaches across the district!
From fields and courts to classrooms and competition teams, our OneClay coaches play an essential role in guiding, mentoring, and supporting our students. They instill valuable skills like teamwork, discipline, resilience, and critical thinking - helping our students build confidence and achieve success both in academics and athletics.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all of our coaches for their leadership, time, and ongoing commitment to our students and school communities! 💙
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NationalCoachesDay #AcademicCoaches #AthleticCoaches #CCDS #CoachesDay #OneClayFamily
Clay County District Schools remains dedicated to maintaining safe, welcoming learning environments across all campuses.
The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides the dedicated local funding to sustain key law enforcement partnerships with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Green Cove Springs Police Department, and Orange Park Police Department. This continued funding ensures that a sworn, dedicated School Resource Officer (SRO) is stationed on every traditional public and eligible charter school campus every day.
Learn more about the November 3 ballot measure and how referendum funds are monitored by an independent citizens' committee at oneclay.net/renewal.
The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides the dedicated local funding to sustain key law enforcement partnerships with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Green Cove Springs Police Department, and Orange Park Police Department. This continued funding ensures that a sworn, dedicated School Resource Officer (SRO) is stationed on every traditional public and eligible charter school campus every day.
Learn more about the November 3 ballot measure and how referendum funds are monitored by an independent citizens' committee at oneclay.net/renewal.
From the Tynes Elementary PIE--
The candy monster is in the front office and ready to eat all the candy!
Remember, the class with the most ounces collected gets to mummify Mr. Schaefer with toilet paper!
Please label the candy bags with the teacher’s name when sending them in or feeding the monster!
The candy monster is in the front office and ready to eat all the candy!
Remember, the class with the most ounces collected gets to mummify Mr. Schaefer with toilet paper!
Please label the candy bags with the teacher’s name when sending them in or feeding the monster!
🍎 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
⚡ 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
