RJ Longstreet Elementary School

11/01/2026

🎉❤️ IT'S THE 50TH ANNUAL CARDINAL CARNIVAL! ❤️🎉

BRACELETS ARE ON SALE NOW! And this year is going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever!

Your carnival bracelet is packed with fun and includes:

🎨 Balloon Art
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎭 Professional Face Painting
🐮 A special visit with a Highland Cow and other amazing animals from the Mobile Pet Bus
🍦 FREE Ice Cream
🍭 Cotton Candy
🎟️ Tickets for Giveaways
…and SO MUCH MORE!

But that's not all! We'll also have:
- Tie-Dye Cardinal Spirit Shirts for sale!
- Community helpers joining the fun, including Daytona Fire, Beach Safety, Daytona Beach Police, and the Daytona Beach Shores Safety Team!
- Amazing food vendors: Kona Ice, Bliss Beach, Millie's, Chick-fil-A Daytona, and King of Wings!
- DJ performances and plenty of surprises!
-Meet the Embry-Riddle Baseball team!

❤️ CALLING ALL CARDINAL ALUMNI!❤️

All former Cardinals are welcome! We're celebrating 50 years of Cardinal pride, and we want YOU to be part of it! Join us for a special group picture of Cardinals past and present at 12:00 PM!

🎟️ PRESALE BRACELET PRICES

- 1 Bracelet – $12
- 2 Bracelets – $23
- 3 Bracelets – $33
- 4 Bracelets – $42

⏰ Presale ends November 12 at MIDNIGHT!

ORDER HERE: longstreet.givebacks.com/store

📍 Bracelets will be distributed Friday, November 13.

🎪 DAY-OF-EVENT PRICE: $15 per bracelet on November 14.

Don't wait! Grab your presale bracelets, invite your friends and family, and get ready to celebrate 50 YEARS of Cardinal Carnival fun!

❤️ COME JOIN US FOR OUR BEST CARNIVAL YET! GO CARDINALS! ❤️



RJ Longstreet Elementary School
Volusia County Council PTA
Embry-Riddle Baseball
Kona Ice of Volusia County
Millie's Restaurant & Catering
Bliss Beach
Daytona Beach Police Department
Daytona Beach Fire Department
Volusia County Beaches
Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety
King of wings express
Space Coast Critters

10/30/2026

🎉📚 Learning, Laughter, and a Little Attendance Surprise!

Mrs. Parlett’s class was hard at work this week! Students practiced division with remainders and explored the forms of energy, creating energy transfer anchor charts to help bring their learning to life. Way to go, Cardinals! 📝⚡

But that wasn't the only excitement happening! 👀🎊 Today, Mrs. Richardson made a surprise appearance for a special Surprise Attendance Day dressed as a PIÑATA! 🎉 She celebrated students who arrived at school ON TIME by handing out a little treat! 🍬

And don't worry… TODAY WAS NOT THE ONLY DAY! There will be MANY more surprise attendance days throughout the year, so you never know when another fun surprise might pop up!

❤️ Attendance Matters! ❤️
We need our Cardinals here EVERY DAY and ON TIME! Every school day is an opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed. Let's make every minute count!

Volusia County Schools
Krista Goodrich, School Board Member District 2, Volusia County Schools

10/28/2026

Check out the moment Mrs. Hales was surprised and awarded the Heart of VCS!

Volusia County Schools
Krista Goodrich, School Board Member District 2, Volusia County Schools

10/27/2026

Thank you, Katie Hammons from The Shores Resort & Spa for spending time as Principal for a Day with Mrs. Richardson! We are so thankful for all our community partners and the support they give to our Cardinals.

Volusia County Schools
Krista Goodrich, School Board Member District 2, Volusia County Schools
FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools

10/26/2026

🐻🎉 BUDDY-A-THON FUN! 🎉🐻

Today was an exciting day for our amazing students! All students who earned at least $50 during our Buddy-a-Thon fundraiser got the opportunity to build their very own buddy! 🧸

The excitement was contagious as students picked out their buddies and chose the perfect outfits to make them their own. Not only are these buddies absolutely adorable, but the outfits our students selected make each one so cute, unique, and full of personality! We loved seeing their creativity shine and their faces light up as they brought their new buddies to life!

🍦 A special treat for our TOP 5 earners! 🍦
These fundraising superstars enjoyed ice cream with Principal Richardson as a special reward for their outstanding efforts!

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Buddy-a-Thon fundraiser and supported our students! Your generosity and enthusiasm helped make this experience so special, and we are so grateful for our wonderful school community!

We are so excited to see all the adorable buddies and their one-of-a-kind outfits heading home with our students! 🧸

Volusia County Schools
Krista Goodrich, School Board Member District 2, Volusia County Schools

10/23/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Hales! 🎉

Krista Goodrich, School Board Member District 2, Volusia County Schools

10/23/2026

🎃📚 What an EXCITING week we’ve had! 🎉🍂

Our Trunk or Treat and Bingo for Books was a HUGE hit! We had such a fun time bringing families together for an evening full of treats, books, and memories. A BIG thank-you to all of our amazing volunteers who helped make this special family event such a success! We couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️

🌬️ 5th Grade Science in Action! 🔬
The wind wasn’t exactly our friend this week, but our 5th graders didn’t let that stop them! They collected their data for Common Experiment #3: Does the amount of force applied to an object affect the distance it travels? Our scientists are learning that even when experiments don’t go exactly as planned, there’s always something to discover!

🦕 And the fun continued today with a trip to MOAS! 🚌✨ Our 5th graders enjoyed an exciting day of exploration, learning, and discovery!
What a week filled with family fun, hands-on learning, and unforgettable experiences! We love seeing our students learn, grow, and make memories together! 💙

🐻 Mrs. Ford-Jones class earned to bring a stuffed animal today for earning 20 Cardinal Coins!

🍕 We had pizza with the principal today for students who had perfect attendance the month of September. Thank you to Giuseppe's Pizza for donating all the pizza every month!

😊 Positive Referral Friday took place today! Congratulations to our Cardinals who earned a Positive Referral!

Volusia County Schools
Krista Goodrich, School Board Member District 2, Volusia County Schools
Volusia County Schools Science Department

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

🌟🍎 CELEBRATING OUR VERY OWN MRS. TESCHNER! 🍎🌟

We couldn’t be prouder to see our very own Mrs. Teschner featured on Spectrum News’ A+ Teacher!

Mrs. Teschner has made a lasting impact on countless lives throughout the years, and her passion for education continues to inspire lifelong learners. Her dedication, heart, and commitment to students are what make her such a special part of our R.J. Longstreet family!

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Teschner and this well-deserved recognition! We are so fortunate to have her as part of our school community, making a difference one student at a time. ❤️

https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/10/20/moving-a-lot-as-a-child-motivates-volusia-teacher

Volusia County Schools
Krista Goodrich, School Board Member District 2, Volusia County Schools

Elizabeth Teschner teaches third graders at R.J. Longstreet Elementary School in Daytona Beach. She wants her students to dream big and know that they can fulfill that dream with hard work.