Community

Parents' Association

President's Message

To sustain a school like Jacksonville Country Day School requires more than just a great faculty, staff, and curriculum. It also takes involvement from the broader JCDS community - from all of those who deeply care about our students and understand the importance of carrying out our mission to celebrate the love of learning and the joy of the journey.

To achieve our mission and provide students with the full JCDS experience, we rely on the active participation and support of our entire community - parents, grandparents, and more!

There are several meaningful ways to support our school and become involved!

-Leah Glotzbach, PA President

Parents’ Association Newsletter Submissions

Please send any notices, event announcements, or other items you would like included in the PA weekly e-newsletter to Parents' Association President, Leah Glotzbach. Please email the information no later than noon on Friday the week before it is to be published. Leah's email may be found in the JCDS Parent Directory at mySharkHub.

Thank you.

Parent Ambassadors

The Parent Ambassador committee at Jacksonville Country Day School extends a warm welcome to you and your family. We are very excited that you have chosen to learn more about the exceptional learning environment here at JCDS.

Parent Ambassadors are a group of dedicated parents who are interested in helping all parents at JCDS feel welcomed and supported. Our committee members not only serve new parents as liaisons to inform and assist families as they transition into our school, but we also work with existing families to ensure a continued strong connection to the JCDS community.

Meetings and Events

The Jacksonville Country Day School Parents' Association (PA) meets regularly and holds several events during the school year. All parents, grandparents, and guardians are welcome to attend PA meetings and all families are invited to PA events. Please mark your calendars and stay involved!

2025-2026 Parents' Association Meetings

Below is a list of dates for the Parents' Association meetings for the 2025-2026 school year. All JCDS families are welcome and encouraged to attend the PA meetings.

• Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Tuesday, December 2, 2025
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026
• Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• Tuesday, April 28, 2026

All meetings will be at 8:15 a.m. in the Dining Room unless noted otherwise in school-wide communications. A Zoom link will be provided for those unable to attend in person.

2025-2026 Parents' Association Events

Volunteer Fair/Boo Hoo-Yahoo Coffee
August 13, 2025 (First Day of School)

School Pictures
September 9-10, October 15, 2025

Coffee with Chris *
September 16, 2025

Early Learning Fall Festival
September 19, 2025

Fall Festival (Grades 1-5)
October 24, 2025

Coffee with Chris *
January 13, 2026

Vision Screening
January 15, 2026

World of Nations
February 6, 2026

Books and Brushes
March 2-6, 2026

JCDS Gala and Auction
March 21, 2026

Field Day
April 1, 2026

Spring Fling (1-5)
April 10, 2026

New Family Welcomes & EL Spring Fling
April 24, 2026

Teacher Appreciation
May 1, 2026

Uniform Resale
May 20, 2026

All events and dates subject to change. Please watch the PA News and The Shark Weekly for updates regarding all events!

* While not officially a PA event, Coffee with Chris is a good informational session...with coffee!

Jacksonville Country Day School

10063 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
P. 904-641-6644
F. 904-641-1494
office@jcds.com

Located in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Country Day School is a private school for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. JCDS prepares students for a healthy and productive lifetime of intellectual exploration, character development, and social responsibility.