John E. Ford PK-8 Montessori School PTA

04/28/2026

Donate to Teacher Appreciation Week! We have several meals planned for teachers between May 4th and May 8th. Any amount helps cover the cost! Thank you.

https://johnefordpta.givebacks.com/shop/items/53204d3f4a06ab

04/20/2026

🎓 Great news, seniors!

We’ve extended our Scholarship Application Deadline to April 17, 2026!

Don’t miss your chance to receive our $500 scholarship—funds go directly to support YOU. 💸

Apply today and take the next step toward your future! https://dccpta.org/scholarships-grants

03/07/2026

Thanks to everyone that came out to Greening of the Grounds today. We've got trees in the ground and the old chicken coop removed. Be on the lookout for another workday in the near future for the new chicken coop and school garden!

03/05/2026

Don't forget to register for the Montessori Marathon at donate.jefpta.org!

02/20/2026

Registration is open for this years Montessori Marathon fundraiser. This is a fun run that will coincide with Field Day this year. Please consider donating so that we can move our great school projects forward.

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/6994bb989e83e6.39935269

02/10/2026

Since 1994, WJCT Public Media has presented a contest for young writers and illustrators. The Jax PBS Kids Writers Contest is open to any child in grades K-3 who wants to write and illustrate their own story. Submit your story to WJCT Public Media for judging and a chance to win cool prizes. Local winning stories will compete for the local online People’s Choice Award.

All writers and illustrators who enter and meet the requirements of the Jax PBS KIDS Writers Contest will have their work published online at wjct.org and receive a certificate. Grade level winners will also receive a Jax PBS KIDS bag of swag (may include, but not guaranteed, books, DVD, t-shirt); be invited to read their story live at Be My Neighbor Day; and have a video made of them reading their story. The People’s Choice winner, in addition to all of the above, will receive a $100 gift card.

To help children prepare for the contest, encourage them to read last year’s winners, think about their own favorite stories, and create new stories.

Download the Jax PBS Kids Writers Contest “Story Writing Fun Guide” and the “Teacher’s Guide & Classroom Worksheets” with brainstorming activities, help with writing and revising, and other ideas and tips.

https://www.wjct.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PBS-Kids-Writers-Contest-Story-Writing-Fun-Guide-UPDATED_jax_pbs_kids_2023.pdf

01/14/2026

For the second half of the school year we are taking on several big projects for John E. Ford and need your help to complete them. They include:

• Creating a school garden
• Rebuilding the chicken coop
• Planning for a playground shade structure
• Planning the Montessori Marathon fundraiser
• Teacher Appreciation

If you can help with any of these projects, please select which committees you would like be a part of here: https://forms.gle/jHWFtmeLAqWL4tcw8

Once your email is submitted you will be added to the committee and corresponding Google Chat.

Thank you!
John E. Ford PTA

Use this form to sign up for a committee.

11/08/2025

Thank you to everyone that came out to Fall Festival tonight!

09/06/2025

Thank you to everyone that came out the Catwalk Cleanup. It looks a lot better for our students now!

02/10/2025

We are kicking off our annual Montessori Marathon fundraiser. This fundraiser helps pay for some great events throughout the school year:

- First day of school Boo-Hoo breakfast
- IXL software subscription
- Black History Showcase
- Turkey Trot
- Winter Chorus performance
- Hispanic Heritage Night
- Fall Festival
- Coffee with PTA
- Meals for teacher appreciation week
- Principals Discretionary Fund

To sign up please visit: https://getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/678a789ee1bbc1.30050228

11/26/2024

This was an awesome day! Thank you so much Duval County School Police! ❤️