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January 26, 2016

Career Academy Showcase and Car Show

Career Academy Showcase and Car Show

Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology will host their annual Career Academy Showcase and Car Show on Saturday, February 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 The community event includes a car show, an art show, silent auction, petting zoo, robotics competition, military helicopter landing, concessions and so much more!

  Parents of all eighth graders may tour all the academies of interest and get signatures for their applications.

 Those interested in having their vehicles in the car show should contact Nancy Yazdiya at (904) 573-1150 ext. 2110.

January 25, 2016

Spelling Bee


Spelling Bee. S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E.  Spelling Bee

Duval County Public Schools is hosting its annual Spelling Bee 
on January 28 at 5 p.m. at Southside Estates Elementary School.

 DCPS students will vie to become the district’s top speller. 

 First Coast News Anchor Katie Jeffries will emcee the event and 
also serve as the pronouncer, asking students to spell their words.

 The Duval County Public Schools Spelling Bee is open to the public.

5K Fun Run for the Library

5K Fun Run for the Library

The library is sponsoring a 5K Fun Run. 
The proceeds go to the Summer Learning Program at the Jacksonville Public Library!  
It's coming up on January 31st.  


alternate contact

Christie Rogers
Library Associate
South Mandarin Library
904-288-6385

Upcoming Boundary/School Program Community Meetings

Upcoming Boundary/School Program Community Meetings

As part of the working group process, Duval County Public Schools' Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti and members of the Duval County School Board invite all parents and interested stakeholders to attend community meetings to discuss school boundary and programming recommendations.

 These meetings are open to the public. 

The next meeting is Monday, January 25 at Lakeshore Middle School at 6 p.m. 

For information on upcoming meetings, click here.

January 19, 2016

One by One Convention

Attention Middle and High School Students!!

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund is looking for more middle and high school students to be delegates at its fourth annual ONE by ONE Convention on January 23.  

The Convention runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Lexington Hotel and Conference Center located at 1515 Prudential Drive. Students will sit with community members and be part the discussion of important public education topics. For more information, click here.

January 8, 2016

Autism Awareness

CARD Day at the Capital

February 2, 2016

Join us, CARD Supporters.
This is your opportunity to talk to legislators and advocate for children with autism about how important it is for them to receive services and how important the services offered by CARD are to the community.
Legislators need to hear our stories. Many lawmakers do not have family members with autism and do not fully understand the services CARD provides to our loved ones.
Please join us for our Annual Card Autism Day, in Tallahassee, to help spread the word. This will be a full day commitment with a luncheon at 11:30 A.M.
For more information, help making appointments with your representative, or assistance with transportation to the event, please contact autumn.mauch@jax.ufl.edu or call (904) 633-0801.

January 7, 2016

Excel Hawk Team Blog

Excel Team Blog - 7th Graders

Keep up with all your assignments here!

http://www.mandarinexcelhawks.blogspot.com/

Lee Early College

It’s that time of year! Time for your 8th grade students to set their high school plans in action! Attached is the application for the Early College program at Robert E. Lee High School.  Don’t forget to include sharing with your 7th and 6th grade students as some of the eligibility requirements mean planning early. For examples, 7th grade State Reading scores are considered for eligibility and students must complete Algebra 1 by the end of 8th grade. Thank you in advance for sharing! Send questions my way, if needed.

What is Early College?
A unique opportunity for students to earn their AA degree while enrolled in high school. Yes, students earn their high school diploma and AA degree at the same time! The program is free for students (tuition and books covered), but does entail a high level of academic work. For students who love to learn, are eager to take rigorous courses, and want to get a jump on college – this is the program for them! Our Early College program is a separate application process from School Choice. Students must complete and submit the attached application to REL by February 16th to be considered for enrollment. Applications received after the deadline will only be reviewed if there are seats available.

What can Robert E Lee offer students?
Besides the Early College program, we have a SEAM Magnet program (applications available through School Choice) and the REL LEEders program (students must live in Lee’s neighborhood to participate in this program). We also have phenomenal Band, Chorus, ROTC, Culinary, Logistics, Computer, and athletic programs. Check us out! We are destined to LEEd!  The link below is a slideshow highlighting Lee students. Feel free to view and share as you like. It is self-directed and has music. Once you download it and click Play, you can sit back and enjoy the show.


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January 5, 2016

School Choice Expo

2016 School Choice Expo

Parents, children, and the Jacksonville community can learn more about the variety of learning options and choices within Duval County Public Schools at the 2016 School Choice Expo on Saturday, January 9 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Admission and Parking are FREE. 

 Pre-K through 12th grade being represented.  The event includes magnet programs, choice offerings, career academies, charter schools, acceleration programs, and neighborhood schools.  Check out this commercial detailing information about the School Choice Expo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4GM6ibcKHY.

January 4, 2016

Dr. Vitti to Play with Jacksonville Giants

Dr. Vitti to Play with Jacksonville Giants 

Duval County Public Schools teachers, staff, and their families are invited to cheer on the Jacksonville Giants in their game against the Jackson Showboats on Saturday, January 9.  The game is at 7:00 p.m., at Jacksonville Veteran’s Memorial Arena.  Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti will the playing as the 13th man on the Giants’ roster!  Before tip-off, there will also be a pre-party starting at 6:00 p.m., complete with bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, music, and more!!