Fun Run

Sign Up For The DCPS Spirit 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run for Reading

On your mark...get set...RUN! Duval County Public Schools is proud to host its annual Spirit 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run for Reading on Saturday, June 3 at the DCPS Administration Building. The 5K is at 8 a.m., while the 1-Mile Fun Run is at 9 a.m. Help finish illiteracy and honor a favorite teacher or educator who has prepared and inspired you to reach great milestones. Visit www.duvalschools.org for more information or click here to register for the race online.

Summer Camps in Jacksonville

Summer Camps in Jacksonville

summer camps

Summer Camp Opportunity

The School of Computing is pleased to announce the offering of the 2017 Computing Summer Camp programs for Middle & High School students. The programs provide a blind of technical education and fun activities, aimed at inspiring the next generation of Jacksonville IT professionals. 

Detailed information about the programs can be found at http://www.unf.edu/ccec/computing/summercamp/. We have a limited number of seats in each class and will be filled based on first-come-first-serve bases. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who might be interested.

 

Camp Theme	Middle School	High School
Big Data	June 12 – June 16	July 10 – July 14
Java & Minecraft	June 19 – June 23	July 17 – July 21
Cybersecurity	June 26 – June 30	July 24 – July 28

 

For Registration, Sponsorship and more information please visit: http://www.unf.edu/ccec/computing/summercamp/. 

You may also send inquiries to computing@unf.edu or call (904) 620-2985. 

 

Regards,

-------------------------------- 

Sherif Elfayoumy, Ph.D. 

Director and Professor 

School of Computing 

University of North Florida 

Office: 904-620-1318

Middle School Art Exhibition

The 2017 DCPS Middle School Art Exhibition is on display and will run until April 28 at the Florida State College at Jacksonville Kent Campus. Approximately 180 pieces of artwork from middle school students around the district will be on display. Some of the pieces even earned national and/or international honors! 

The exhibition is FREE.

Essay Contest

   We would like to invite Mandarin Middle School students to participate in the Sixth Annual Jacksonville Wi$e Money Week Kids Essay Contest.

Two students (one boy, one girl) will be named this year's Wi$e Money Kids and each winner will receive a $1,000 kids college savings account provided by SunTrust Bank.

This contest is  open to  Middle School students who  submit an essay answering the 2017 Question highlighting the importance of being Wi$e about Money.

The goal of Wi$e Money Week is to teach you how to properly manage your money. Part of being a productive citizen in the 21st century involves being financially responsible. When we are not financially responsible it affects everyone around us in one way or another.

The 2017 Question is:

Think about a time when you, or someone you know was NOT financially responsible and made a bad financial decision. If you could go back and change your decision or give someone advice, what would you say in order to turn the poor financial decision into a smart, responsible one?

2017 Wi$e Money Week-Kid-Essay Application please see Ms. Wilhelm or app below.

Application deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 28th.

The winners will read their winning essays at the Sixth Annual Jacksonville Wi$e Money Week Kickoff Breakfast on Monday, May 15, 2017


All essays become the property of the Sixth Annual Wi$e Money Week Committee and may be used to promote financial literacy. 

GUIDELINES: Candidates must: 

• Be a student in Duval County Public Schools or a Duval County resident in grades 6–8. 
• Have knowledge of money management skills, including decision-making related to spending and saving, appropriate for their age and grade level. 
• Be able to express themselves in front of large groups and cameras. 
Thank you to this years sponsor WISE MONEY KID 2017 M a y 1 5 - M a y 2 1 , 2 0 1 7

 | w i s e m o n e y w e e k . o r g 

APPLICATION Student Name: _______________________________________________ 

Age:_______________ Grade: ___________________

 School: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

 School Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
City: _________________________________________ Zip: __________________

 Phone: ______________________________ 

Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

City: __________________________________________ Zip: __________________ 

Phone: ______________________________ 

Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________________________________ 

E-mail: _____________________________ 

I vouch that the attached essay is fully and solely the work of my child, and I give permission for him/her to participate in the activities of Wi$e Money Week 2017, including consent to release photos and personal information for media and promotional purposes. . 
(Parent/Guardian Signature)______________________________
 (Date) ____________________________

If you would like a confirmation of receipt of this essay, please put your e-mail address here: 
________________________

Fill out this form, making sure to include all information requested, sign the form as indicated, and attach it to the front of the essay. For more information, see wisemoneyweek.org

2017 Reading Extravaganza

The 2017 Reading Extravaganza is coming up on Saturday, May 13! Students will receive recognition for their reading achievements, including their reading medals. In order to be recognized, students must meet the Annual Reading Expectation by Grade Level. A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to each DCPS school to distribute to each student who meets the reading expectations before the Reading Extravaganza.

#TeachALessonTuesday Highlights Ms. Levin

Many of our Duval County Public School teachers are taking the curriculum and adapting it to create innovative and fun lessons to help convey material to their students. #TeachALessonTuesday highlights and shares these unique approaches.

During a recent lesson in Ms. Lori Levin’s eighth-grade science classroom at Mandarin Middle School, students went through the different rock cycles that explain the development of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Ms. Levin often asked students in-depth questions, requiring them to use critical thinking skills and information retained from sixth and seventh grades to formulate answers about weathering, erosion, and rock formation. 

Later, students took a “Rocky Journey” to further identify patterns within a rock cycle and relate them to surface and sub-surface events. “Rocky Journey” was a dice game with each die corresponding to a certain event, like tectonic plates moving or sand washing onto the shore. To illustrate their understanding of their “Rocky Journey,” students drew a comic strip telling their story through the rock cycle.

Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest Barnes & Noble is recognizing teachers with its nationwide “My Favorite Teacher Contest.”  Middle and high school students are invited to write an essay, poem, or thank you  letter describing their favorite teacher and how he or she influenced them.  Schools will collect the entries and submit them to the nearest Barnes & Noble location.  A local winner will be entered into the regional contest for the chance to  win a $500 Barnes & Noble gift card. The regional winner moves on to the  national contest for a chance to receive $5,000 for themselves and $5,000 for their school.   Deadline: March 1

Celebration of the Arts Submissions

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2017 Celebration of the Arts that is on March 16, 2017. Submissions can be sent by email (video or sound file links), shared through One Drive, or thumb drives can be dropped off at the arts office between 8 a.m. and 5p.m. 

Visual art submissions are due on February 17.

Deadlines: February 17 (visual arts)

Anne Frank: A History for Today

“Anne Frank: A History for Today” And “Voices of Hope Initiative”

The “Anne Frank: A History for Today” exhibit runs through Sunday, February 12 at the Museum of Science and History. The exhibit is part of a community-wide “Voices of Hope Initiative” that promotes productive discussion addressing prejudice and discrimination during the Holocaust and today. Most events relating to the “Voices of Hope Initiative” – including the Anne Frank exhibit – are FREE.

Let's Move Jacksonville - FREE Event

DECEMBER 10 - Family Fun!

details click here

Saturday December 10, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32202

LET’S MOVE JACKSONVILLE 

 Register online at www.letsmovejacksonville.eventbrite.com 

For more information visit www.imastarfoundation.org 

or call 904-924-0756 

 Activities for all ages 

Health Screenings 

Fitness 

Fun 

Food 

Dance

Peterson Academy at Mandarin Middle

Peterson Academy will be at Mandarin Middle School on November 15 at  9:45.

Students may sign up to attend in the guidance office.  

Here are some of the programs at Peterson:

The Agriscience Biotechnology program will introduce students to the world of utilizing science to increase the effectiveness of living organisms. The program begins with a course in Agricultural Science and progresses to Agricultural Biotechnology. Emphasis will be on cellular biology and genetics as well as current trends and methods in biotechnology and the application of valid scientific principles. The field of biotechnology is growing rapidly providing numerous career opportunities. 

 

 

This intuitive and energetic field is the best preparation you can possibly get from a high school before entering college or the work field. Hands-on training is provided for Automotive, Maintenance and Light Repair and Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, and yes, you will work on cars just like a real job.

 

Ever dream of flying a plane? Our Aviation academy is a great vocational class that offers you expert insight and training into the field of aerospace. Whether you are looking to become a pilot or a mechanic working on planes, you will have the necessary preparation and desired skills to become an expert in aviation in the future. 

 

 TV Production, web design, commercial arts, and more! Welcome to the world of digital media. If you enjoy working with Adobe products and have a passion for art come exploit your potential with these professional programs you get to use for free including, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator.

 Get ready for a complete make-over in our cosmetology academy! Students acquire necessary skills while utilizing a modern, fully-equipped hair and nail salon that is open to the public. If you are looking forward to opening your own nail and hair salon in the future then this the best start you will ever get from a high school.

 No, it's not Hell's kitchen! It is the best high school learning experience in the field of culinary arts. Direct hands-on training with professional guidance from our world class cooks with a passion for their specialty. Experience everything from working customer service in the dining room to preparing food for a crowd in a fully equipped commercial kitchen.

 

 

This program is a Certified National Career Academy providing students with FSCJ dual enrollment, Department of Children Certification (40 hours and Early Childhood Education Professional Certification), CPR and first aid training. Students will be prepared to achieve state certification in infant and toddler, preschool, school age and special needs.

 

 

 

 

Applied Robotics - The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the principles and applications of robotics engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. 

Acceleration Programs for Duval County

Announcement - High School Acceleration Information Nights

Acceleration Program Nights

High School Acceleration Programs (AP, AICE, Early College and IB Curriculum)

The Offices of School Choice and High School Acceleration Programs will be hosting five (5) separate Information Sessions to discuss program details, admission requirements, and academic expectations. Each session will be held in a different quadrant of the city for families to attend. Due to the anticipated large number of attendees, students and their families are asked to attend a session corresponding to their middle school listed below. 

** All sessions start at 6:30 p.m. **

Tuesday October 25, 2016	Thursday October 27, 2016	Wednesday November 2, 2016
Englewood High School Southside Middle DuPont Middle Fort Caroline Middle Arlington Middle Global Outreach Duval Scholars River City Science Grasp LaVilla	Raines High School Matthew Gilbert YMLA YWLA Northwestern Highlands Oceanway Middle Ribault Middle Kirby Darnell Cookman Somerset Valor	Sandalwood High School Fletcher Middle Mayport Middle Landmark Kernan Middle
4412 Barnes Rd. Jacksonville, Fl 32207	3663 Raines Avenue Jacksonville, Fl 32209	2750 John Prom Blvd. Jacksonville, Fl 32246

Westside High School
Thursday - Nov 3, 2016

5530 Firestone Road

Jacksonville, Fl 32244

Baldwin Middle

Stilwell

Lake Shore

Westview K-8

Jefferson Davis

JEB Stuart

Duval Charter Westside

KIPP

Waverly

James Weldon Johnson

Mandarin High School

Tuesday

November 8, 2016

4831 Greenland Rd.

Jacksonville, Fl 32258

Twin Lakes

Mandarin

Landon

Duval Charter Mandarin

Duval Charter Baymeadows

Duval Charter Southside

San Jose Prep Academy

Acceleration Programs: Duval County Public Schools offers the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Program at Duncan Fletcher High School, Mandarin High School, Westside High School and William M. Raines High School; Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone at Atlantic Coast High School, Baldwin Middle Senior High School, and First Coast High School; Early College at Englewood High School, Andrew Jackson High School, Robert E. Lee High School, Jean Ribault High School and Sandalwood High School; and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Terry Parker High School, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Stanton College Preparatory School, Edward H. White High School and Samuel W. Wolfson High School.

Admission is very competitive and the number of students admitted to the ninth grade class at all schools will be limited. The top applicants will be offered a place in one of the acceleration programs for the fall of 2017.  Students will be selected based on test scores, grades and a personal statement.

The general admission requirements are:

• A completed application
• A final unweighted GPA of at least a 3.0 or higher for core courses during the seventh grade and the first nine weeks of the eighth grade
• Preferred successful completion of Algebra I (which includes passing the Algebra I EOC) by the end of the eighth grade.  (Required for some programs because of magnet requirement and/or course progression.)

Link: High School Acceleration Programs

Singing with Mrs. Kate at the Library

MRS. KATE INVITES YOU TO HER LIBRARY SHOW IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE!

Hello there, Grace I'd like you to invite you to my one and only show that is open to the public in Duval County this summer.  Come to sing and smile with me!  Please invite your friends, too!  Spread the joy! Wednesday, July 13 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Jacksonville Public Library Downtown, 303 N Laura St. 32202  INFO: 904-630-2665 Look for us in the Lounge Downstairs.  There are regular seats, and also tables and chairs, so you can bring your sack lunch.  Or save it for later and have a picnic in Hemming Park right across the street.  Downtown Jacksonville has its own vital energy....it's gonna be fun to be a part of it.  This show will not just be for kids!  I'll be performing a variety of songs for kids and adults.  Let me know if you have a special request, or if your child would like to help out with actions on a song.  If you've always wanted to buy a CD, DVD, thunder tube, rainstick or puppet from Mrs. Kate, the good news is that I'll be bringing my sweet little store along.  See my roadie if you'd like to get something.   See you this summer! Singin' and smilin', Mrs. Kate www.MrsKate.com