Visit with Santa

December 3rd, 2015   5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Join the UF Developmental Pediatric staff as we host An Evening with Santa. Join the celebration as our halls ring with cheer, enjoy holiday snacks, crafts, and activities in a friendly, accepting environment. Also, remember to bring your wish list for Santa’s mailbox and your camera to capture all of the special memories. Click here for a flyer.

Enter a Contest

Poison Prevention Partner has announced two contests for National Poison Prevention Week that is March 20-26, 2016.  Deadline for both contests is January 25, 2016.

Poster Contest:
Three divisions: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
Themes: “Children Act Fast, So Do Poisons,” and “Poisonings Span a Lifetime.”
Important Note: Entries should be no larger than 11x17” and copies will not be accepted.

Video Contest:
Two divisions: Middle School and High School.
Themes: “Children Act Fast, So Do Poisons,” and “Poisonings Span a Lifetime.”

Important Note: No more than four students are allowed to participate in the video.

10-2-2 Note Taking

November- WICOR Strategy of the Month 10-2-2 NOTE-TAKING STRUCTURE 10 Minute Whole Group Instruction The instructor lectures/presents information or gives and audio-visual presentation for ten minutes while the students take Cornell Notes. Encourage students to use abbreviations and short-cuts while taking notes. 2 Minutes with a Partner The instructor then pauses for two minutes while the students take time to process the information by working collaboratively in partners/small groups to do the following: ·         Sharing notes ·         Revising/refining notes ·         Filling in gaps in notes ·         Clarify information/concepts presented ·         Create questions on the left side During this time students are not allowed to ask the instructor questions; students should rely on the support of peers to assist them in processing the information. 2 Minutes Independently The students then take two minutes silently to individually process the information and create a one-sentence summary to be placed across the page just below the chunk of notes. The teacher may choose to have students share out their sentence summary as a way to check for understanding.

Positively Jax Student PSA Contest

2016 Positively Jax Student PSA Contest

WJXT Channel 4 wants to hear what issues are important to teens through the “2016 Positively Jax Student PSA Contest.” Students in grades 5-12 must create a storyboard for a 30-second Public Service Announcement on an issue that affects teens.  The concept must be an original idea. 

 Individuals or a team of students (not more than three per team) enrolled in public, private, or home schools in the Jacksonville, Florida television market can enter.  One winner from an Elementary School, Middle School, and High School will be chosen to have their PSA professionally produced to air on WJXT Channel 4, ThisTV Jacksonville and News4Jax.com.  No video entries will be accepted.  

For more information, visit www.news4jax.com/positive or contact Tracy Gaffney (gaffneyt@wjxt.com).

Deadline: December 17, 2015

DA and Wolfson IB at MMS

Douglas Anderson School of the Performing Arts 

and 

Wolfson IB Program Presentations 

will be on 

Monday, November 16 

at 

Mandarin Middle School 

in the Auditorium.

DA Presentation - 9:45
       auditions, portfolios, different programs, expectations, Q&A

Wolfson IB - 11:00

Each presentation will be approximately 45 minutes in length.

Questions?  Contact a MMS counselor:

Mrs. Fletcher  ext 122
Mrs. Wilhelm  ext 179

Chat with the Supe!

Chat with the Supe!

Chat with the Supe is an opportunity for the general public to engage in an informal conversation with Dr. Vitti to discuss the key issues, challenges, and concerns for our schools.  Topics include school programs, boundary updates, uniform polices, safety, standardized testing, literacy, implementing STEM curriculum, and improving student performance.

The next gathering will be held Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the The Lodge at Evangel Temple, located at 5755 Ramona Blvd.  To watch a video invitation from Dr. Vitti, click here.

How to Communicate Like a Champ

The Parent Academy of Duval County Public Schools is offering a FREE course, “Resolving Conflict: How to Communicate with Your Child Like a CHAMP”, at Bonefish Grill on November 9, 2015. This course is open to parents, caregivers, or other community members.  A limited menu will be provided at this course. 

For more information on this and other courses, please visit www.duvalschools.org/parentacademy.  

Report Cards and Survey

           As report cards are sent home with students this week, they will also be receiving a Federal Impact Aid Survey Form.  It is important that parents fill out this form if they are an active duty member of the military, or a civilian or contractor who works or lives on any of the federal properties, housing communities and/or military bases listed on the form.  Parents, please  return the form as soon as possible. 
           This program helps the district receive federal funding for the purchase of books, materials, technology, capital improvement, and much more. For more information about this program or to download additional forms, click here or contact the Department of School Choice at 390-2144.