MMS Weekly Announcements
August 24th-28th
FAST PM1 Assessment Information
Our students will begin taking the state FAST PM1 Reading and Math Assessments over the next two weeks. Assistant Principal Barton sent a separate email to all parents and guardians last week with detailed information regarding the FAST Assessments. Please refer to the attached document for additional details.
Testing Dates
FAST PM1 Reading & Small Groups
- Wednesday, August 26th: Whole School and Small Groups
- Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th: Small Groups and Makeups
- Monday, August 31st: Small Groups and Makeups
FAST PM1 Math & Small Groups
- Tuesday, September 1st: Whole School and Small Groups
- Wednesday, September 2nd and September 3rd: Small Groups and Makeups
Students will receive their testing locations on Monday, August 24th and Tuesday, August 25th. In addition, staff members will be available on testing days to help students locate their assigned testing rooms if needed.
Thank you for your support in ensuring students arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best.
If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact Assistant Principal Barton directly at bartonj@duvalschools.org.
Wednesday, August 26th
FAST PM1 Reading Assessment
Thursday, August 27th
FAST PM1 Reading Assessment Makeups
Esports Parent Mtg 6:00 pm
Friday, August 28th
FAST PM1 Reading Assessment Makeups
Tuesday, September 1st
Gaming Club 8:15 am
Yearbook Club 8:15 am
FAST PM1 Math Assessment 9:30 am
Mr. & Miss Mandarin Parent Interest Meeting 6:00 pm Auditorium
Wednesday, September 2nd
FAST PM1 Math Assessment Makeups
Thursday, September 3rd
Yearbook Club 8:15 am
FAST PM1 Math Assessment Makeups
Monday, September 7th
No School-Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8th
Open House 6:00 pm
Monday, September 11th
Progress Reports Published Qt 1
Week Three Inspirational Quote:
"Every strike brings me closer to a homerun." ~ Babe Ruth
Embrace mistakes as valuable learning opportunities. Every challenge, setback, or unsuccessful attempt provides insight that helps move closer to excellence and achieving your goals.
Student ID Expectations
Beginning Monday, students will be required to wear and display their student ID when entering the building and while in their classrooms. If your child does not have their ID, they may receive a temporary ID at their designated entrance upon arrival. Permanent replacement IDs can be obtained through the PE/Health class. The cost to replace a student ID is $6.00.
Temporary IDs will be provided free on Monday. Beginning Tuesday, students will be charged $1.50 for each temporary ID issued in place of a missing ID.
Thank you for your support in helping students meet this expectation and maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
Weekly School-Wide Rule Reminders
Cafeteria Expectations
To help maintain a safe, orderly, and calm cafeteria environment, students are expected to follow these procedures:
- Students must sit only at their assigned table during lunch.
- Students must remain seated at their assigned table unless they receive permission from the adult assigned to their area to leave their seat.
- Students should not get up to throw away trash. Designated helpers will collect trash from each table to reduce unnecessary movement throughout the cafeteria.
- Lunch groups that follow all cafeteria expectations will earn a Free Seat Day as a reward on Fridays.
By following these expectations, students help create a positive, safe, and organized lunch environment for everyone. If a student doesn't follow the rules, they will be assigned morning detention by the Deans' office.
PTSA Needs Your Support!
PTSA would love your support this year by supporting our Hawk Store. Each month our teachers will distribute Hawk Bucks to our students that demonstrate our core values at MMS. We want our students to be Honorable, Ambitious, Willing and Kind. Students will be able to use their Hawk Bucks to purchase items twice a month. If you would like to donate to our store, please see the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZY0LSYBK88R2?ref_=wl_share
Volunteers Needed to Help Clean Our Bike Racks!
Our bike rack area is in need of some attention, and we're looking for volunteers to help remove old yard debris and improve the space for our students.
If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact Mr. Barton at bartonj@duvalschools.org.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone!
Esports Parent Meeting
Esports parent meeting for students that are interested in joining our Esports Team. The meeting will occur on August 27th at 6:00 pm in room 55.
Yearbook Club
Join the Yearbook Club! đź“š
Does your child enjoy taking pictures, being creative, or helping capture special school memories? Then the Yearbook Club is for them!
Yearbook Club members help create and design the school yearbook by taking photos, gathering information about school events, and documenting this year's memories for everyone to enjoy.
đź—“ Meeting Time: 8:15 a.m.
đź“Ť Location: Room 69
👩‍🏫 Sponsor: Ms. Kelly
If you're interested in being part of the team that creates this year's yearbook, join us and help make our school memories last a lifetime!
For more information, contact Ms. Kelly at KellyC2@duvalschools.org or stop by Room 69.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Edulog Bus App
This new bus app is called Edulog. It is designed to allow families to monitor their child’s bus in real time. Additionally, bus company will send bus delay communications through this new app. You can download “Edulog Parent Portal” from the Apple or Google Play Store. Make sure you are downloading “Edulog Parent Portal” not “Edulog Parent Portal Lite.”
Sign-in: On the sign-in screen, click “Sign in by an external provider” at the bottom of screen. Then choose “Duval County Public Schools.”
Login credentials: Use your Linked Parent Account login credentials. As soon as you log into the app, you will see your student’s bus route information. Note that students must scan their student ID badge when they board and exit the bus for that information to be reflected in the app.
Parent Confernce Request
Parent conferences are held from 9:10 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. in the Guidance Office.
If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact Mr. Rau at rauc@duvalschools.org.
We value our partnership with families and encourage you to reach out if you would like to discuss your child's academic progress, behavior, or overall school experience. We look forward to working together to support your child's success.
A Reminder to Respect Our Neighboring Communities
As we begin the school year, we kindly ask all families to be respectful of the neighborhoods surrounding our campus during student drop-off and pick-up times.
Please help us maintain positive relationships with our neighbors by:
- Avoiding parking in subdivision entrances or blocking roadways.
- Refraining from parking on lawns, landscaped areas, or private property.
- Following all traffic and parking regulations.
- Being mindful of residents who need access to and from their homes.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping keep our surrounding communities safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. Thank you for being considerate neighbors and partners in supporting our school community.
GATE Spiritwear
ATTENTION GATE STUDENTS AND PARENTS: The GATE store is officially open; don't miss out! Open until 8/28
Open House
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 8th, from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM for our upcoming Family Night! We are excited to welcome our families to campus and look forward to spending an evening together celebrating our school community. More details will be shared soon.
We can't wait to see you there!
Volunteers Needed
New state requirements, volunteers must be fingerprinted and cleared before they interact with the student population.
Tier 1: Volunteer with a teacher and whole class. (Students are never left alone with the volunteer.)
Tier 2: Volunteer one on one, field trips, or any situation where volunteer is alone
with a student.
Click the link below to register:
https://dcps.samaritan.com/custom/506/volunteer_registration
Quarter 1 School Newsletters
If you were unable to view last month’s newsletter, you can access it by clicking the link below.
July Newsletter
Back to School Newsletter
August 17th - 21st
FortifyFL Link
Please review the link with your child if they are aware of any suspicious activity. The link is a reporting tool that allows anyone to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. Students can also access the link on their school laptop. Thank you for helping us keep our school safe!
