{"id":2,"date":"2013-04-09T18:19:52","date_gmt":"2013-04-09T18:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-06-02T17:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:15:20","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/","title":{"rendered":"Hickory Creek Elementary Extended Day Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2\" class=\"elementor elementor-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b82844c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b82844c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98b8394\" data-id=\"98b8394\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40a1f98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"40a1f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=V9CzsxL8P0-S9HK-boRDUQVLGSNln9VOmLsipPLQ1V5UMjlaMjc2WlNYWkM3TEZCSEpFRFZVSEZUTy4u&#038;origin=lprLink&#038;route=shorturl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/HC-Extended-Day-Registartion-1-791x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-552\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/HC-Extended-Day-Registartion-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/HC-Extended-Day-Registartion-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/HC-Extended-Day-Registartion-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/HC-Extended-Day-Registartion-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/HC-Extended-Day-Registartion-1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/extendedday\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/HC-Extended-Day-Registartion-1-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-832ba05\" data-id=\"832ba05\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80ee903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80ee903\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">If you need before\/after school care information, please contact\u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>Debra LaGrua at 904-547-7464 or debra.lagrua@stjohns.k12.fl.us<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f41caf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f41caf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f26727\" data-id=\"0f26727\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cef033f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cef033f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are excited to introduce our newly enhanced Extended Day Program at Hickory Creek Elementary! Designed with both flexibility and enrichment in mind, our program will continue to offer morning and afternoon care, as well as the Wednesday-only option families value. In addition, we are now offering convenient <\/span><b>\u201cdrop-in\u201d care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for mornings, afternoons, or both to better meet the needs of our busy families.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our Extended Day Program will now feature a structured weekly agenda aligned with school calendar events and activities happening at Hickory Creek, helping students stay connected and engaged in our school community. Each day will include a dedicated <\/span><b>30-minute homework time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, where students will complete assignments; those without homework may enjoy reading or participating in a quiet activity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">To make each day engaging and meaningful, we are introducing themed programming throughout the week:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Movement Mondays<\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Crafty Tuesdays<\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Wellness Wednesdays<\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Think Tank Thursdays<\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Free Fun Fridays<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Each theme will include activities and lessons that promote creativity, wellness, critical thinking, and fun.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are also proud to launch a new <\/span><b>Mentor Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, where selected older students will work with younger peers. Mentors will support homework, play games, read together, and build positive relationships. Participating mentors may also count their time toward community service hours, if applicable.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout the year, our program will host special events, including a <\/span><b>Gratitude Food Drive in the fall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and our exciting <\/span><b>Extended Day Olympics in the spring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, fostering community spirit and student involvement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">We look forward to welcoming all returning and new students to this dynamic program next year!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>*Monthly payments will begin July 1st, 2026<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d5053a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d5053a1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-689293ee\" data-id=\"689293ee\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b77ad59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b77ad59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\">The non-refundable Registration fee per child<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 900;font-size: 16px;text-align: left\">\u00a0goes towards all the great crafts, games, and equipment that is solely for Extended Day use.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>FL Law requires pre-payment for all extended day services.<\/strong><strong> Payment is due on the 15th of each month before service.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Q8iBYmx7dOQABNePYJhxmWQLxKDT3OxF\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>2026-27 PRICING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">We do offer a St. Johns County School District employee rate. Please email if you would like more information.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Staff is CPR\/AED certified, and we maintain a 25:1 student to teacher ratio in every class.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 16px\">Our program focuses on safety. Your child&#8217;s safety and well being is our top priority.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Please have your ID available upon request at any time. Also, maintain up-to-date contact information for our staff.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Included in the program are such activities as homework lab, arts and crafts, inside games, computer lab and recess time.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #000000\"><strong>AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">For additional fees paid to the vendor, your students may participate in Lego Robotics on Tuesday, Club Scientific on Thursday, and<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">\u00a0<\/span>KidzArt <span style=\"font-size: 16px\">on Friday<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">.\u00a0 <a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mr3n8smk\">Click on this link for more information or to register<\/a><\/span><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mr3n8smk\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">The Knight School Chess Enrichment is on Wednesday. <a style=\"font-size: 16px;background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftksjacksonville.jumbula.com%2Felementary-chess&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAngela.Goldsmith%40stjohns.k12.fl.us%7Cbace108535fb425199bf08dc76820572%7Cb3b3d057fc124f3f92f472be6e844351%7C0%7C0%7C638515548029481752%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XMeSTy3LBV4DSHe4tVVzBmZpdGD6qLsd7wo5ITBTEfg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">The Knight School Jacksonville (jumbula.com)<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 16px\">Soccer Shots Premier visits our school on Mondays. This is an engaging after-school soccer program designed specifically for elementary school children. The Premier program builds confidence, encourages healthy habits, and helps players refine their soccer skills in a positive, supportive environment right on their school campus. <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ss-northflorida.soccershots.com\/page\/class-registration?classId=382391&amp;subProgId=57352\">Click here for Soccer Shots link.<\/a><\/li><li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 16px\">Tersak&#8217;s Family Martial Arts Academy visits our school on Friday to teach martial arts, blending physical activity with essential life skills like discipline, respect, &amp; confidence! It&#8217;s a fun way to improve focus, self-esteem, and character development.\u00a0 For more information or to register click on this link. <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/sparkpages.io\/cart\/2\/?i=_pZxb&amp;c=&amp;ocu=\">After School Program Martial Arts 2025-2026<\/a><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">All \u201cAfterschool Activities\u201d are handled online through the vendors themselves. Their programs typically do not start until late August or September. Extended Day does not take payment or registration for any vendor activity.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Contact the\u00a0Extended Day Coordinator, for additional information at <strong>904-547-7464.<\/strong>\u00a0Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you need before\/after school care information, please contact\u00a0 \u00a0 Debra LaGrua at 904-547-7464 or debra.lagrua@stjohns.k12.fl.us We are excited to introduce our newly enhanced Extended Day Program at Hickory Creek Elementary! 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