MMS Weekly Announcements
October 12th - October 16th
Monday, October 12th
No School
Tuesday, October 13th
No School
Basketball Parent Interest Meeting 6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 14th
Algebra Tutorig with Busuttil 8:15 am
Girl Scout Meeting 8:15 am
Art Club 8:15 am
Football Away at Landon 5:30 pm
Volleyball Away at Southside 5:30 pm
School Tour 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 15th
FCA 8:15 am
Yearbook Club 8:15 am
One Act Rehearsal 4:30 pm
SAC Meeting 5:30 pm
Hispanic Heritage Event 6:00 pm
Fall Chorus Concert at MHS 7:00 pm
Friday, October 16th
PBIS Pep Rally (During School)
Algebra Tutorig with Busuttil 8:15 am
DND Club 8:15 am
NJHS Meeting 8:30 am
Jet's Pizza Spirit Night 4:00 pm
School Climate Survey
October 5th-October 23rd
Parents and guardians, we value your feedback! Please take a few moments to complete the Duval County Public Schools Climate Survey. Your input helps us improve our school and create the best possible learning environment for our students.
📝 Complete the survey here: https://duvalschools.org/surveys
Thank you for partnering with us to make our school even better.
Week Ten Inspirational Quote:
"It's not about just working hard, it's about working together. You have to care more about the team than you do about yourself." John Calipari
This quote connects perfectly to our Go for the Gold theme. While gold is earned through hard work and determination, the greatest successes happen when we work together toward a common goal. At Mandarin Middle, going for the gold means supporting one another, celebrating each other's strengths, and putting the success of our school community above individual recognition. When we work as a team and stay focused on our shared mission, we create a culture where everyone can achieve their very best. Together, we can truly Go for the Gold!
Hawk Store Donations Needed for Quarter 2
Our Hawk Store rewards students for demonstrating positive behavior, leadership, and academic success. As we prepare for Quarter 2, we are asking for your support in helping us restock our inventory.
If you would like to make a donation, please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List:
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us continue to recognize and celebrate their achievements. Every donation makes a difference!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZY0LSYBK88R2?ref_=wl_dp_view_your_list
Quarter 1 A/B Honor Roll Celebration
Congratulations to all of our students who earned A/B Honor Roll! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence have paid off. To celebrate this achievement, our PTSA will be providing popsicles for all students who earned A/B Honor Roll on Friday, October 16th. Thank you to our PTSA for recognizing and supporting our students' success!
Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence as we Go for the Gold!
Winter Sports Parent Meeting
Attention Fall Sports Families!
Basketball Parent Meeting
October 13
6:00 pm
Auditiorium
We look forward to seeing you there and preparing for a successful season!
Girl Scout Meeting
Is your child interested in making new friends, developing leadership skills, and participating in fun activities? Your child can join Girl Scouts and discover exciting opportunities to learn, lead, and serve your community!
For more information about joining Girl Scouts, please contact Ms. Segers at SegersC@duvalschools.org. We encourage all interested students to get involved and explore this amazing opportunity!
Meetings:
October 14th and October 28th
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
District Monitor Assessments
Beginning October 5 through October 21, students enrolled in Biology, Computer Science 3, Advanced Computer Science 2, Algebra, Geometry, and Civics will be participating in district assessments. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and progress.
Please help students prepare by ensuring they get plenty of rest, arrive at school on time, and come ready to do their best each day. We are confident our Hawks will rise to the challenge and Go for the Gold!
Comp Science 3 and Comp Science 2 Advance
October 14th and 15th
Algebra and Geometry
October 15th and 16th
Makeups
October 19th -21st
Wellness Wednesday
On October 21, first-period teachers are required to facilitate the Wellness Wednesday lesson with students. This lesson is required in accordance with Florida State Statute 1003.42(2)(o) and State Board of Education requirements related to resiliency, mental and emotional health, and life-skills education.
Weekly School-Wide Rule Reminder:
Halloween Costume Reminder
As Halloween approaches, please remember that students are not permitted to wear Halloween costumes to school. We look forward to celebrating the season in a safe and focused learning environment. Thank you for helping us keep our attention on learning while enjoying the fall festivities!
Asa Phlip Randolph School Tour (9-12)
Students will have the exciting opportunity to tour career and technical education programs and participate in hands-on demonstrations. During the visit, students will explore:
🐾 Welding Technology
🐾 Construction
🐾 Fire Rescue
🐾 Criminal Justice
🐾 Modeling & Simulation
🐾 Cosmetology
🐾 Barbering
These programs provide students with valuable opportunities to explore career pathways, develop workforce-ready skills, earn industry certifications, and gain experience that prepares them for success in high school, college, and future careers. We look forward to helping our students discover their interests and begin planning for their future!
If your child is interested in touring Asa Philip Randolph on November 16th, please email Ms. Kulwicki (KulwickiD@duvalschools.org) or Ms. Prescott (prescottj@duvalschools.org).
Jacksonville City Council Page Program
Is your child interested in learning how local government works and making a difference in your community?
Jacksonville City Council Page Program is open to youth ages 11-18. Participants have the opportunity to work alongside City Council members, assist during meetings, and earn community service hours while gaining valuable leadership and communication skills.
This unique program provides hands-on experience with local government and allows students to see how decisions are made that impact our city. Participants support City Council and Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) meetings while developing responsibility, teamwork, and civic engagement skills.
For more information about the program and application details, visit www.jacksonville.gov/city-council.
Don’t Get Them Confused!
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
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
August 24th - 28th
August 31st - September 4th
September 7th - September 11th
September 14th - September 18th
September 21st - September 25th
September 28th - October 2nd
October 5th - October 9th
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!
