Year-round elementary school students return to class in Charlotte County Published: July 13, 2021 6:22 PM EDT Updated: July 13, 2021 6:44 PM EDT Recommended It was the first day of school for hundreds of kids in Charlotte County. Parents have the option to send their kids to year-round school, and those students returned to class Tuesday after their month-long summer break ended. Sallie Jones Elementary School in Punta Gorda is setting the example for others to follow after a year where nothing felt normal for students. Ethan and Hailey Shafer are excited for the new school year. Jacob Hirtzel is ready to take on second grade.