Ken V.
Ken auditioned for the Florida All-State Honor Band this past weekend! The audition requires hours of rigorous practice and going through the audition. He prepared very well and was incredibly brave through the whole process. Results are not out yet, but he had a very strong audition. We are super proud of him for being brave and engaging in extra music opportunities. ~ Mr. Heintzen
J'da H.
J'da is a star student. She comes to class every day ready to learn, participates enthusiastically, and is always willing to help those around her. Her positive attitude, kindness, and excitement for learning make her an incredible student and person. ~ Ms. K. Sands
Ken auditioned for the Florida All-State Honor Band this past weekend! The audition requires hours of rigorous practice and going through the audition. He prepared very well and was incredibly brave through the whole process. Results are not out yet, but he had a very strong audition. We are super proud of him for being brave and engaging in extra music opportunities. ~ Mr. Heintzen
J'da H.
J'da is a star student. She comes to class every day ready to learn, participates enthusiastically, and is always willing to help those around her. Her positive attitude, kindness, and excitement for learning make her an incredible student and person. ~ Ms. K. Sands
Week Nine Inspirational Quote:
"Champions play as they practice. Create a consistency of excellence in all your habits." – Mike Krzyzewski
Our Go for the Gold theme reminds us that success is built through consistent effort and daily habits. Just as champions practice with excellence, we must bring our best each day in the classroom, in our work, and in our interactions with others. When excellence becomes a habit, reaching gold becomes the result.
"Champions play as they practice. Create a consistency of excellence in all your habits." – Mike Krzyzewski
Our Go for the Gold theme reminds us that success is built through consistent effort and daily habits. Just as champions practice with excellence, we must bring our best each day in the classroom, in our work, and in our interactions with others. When excellence becomes a habit, reaching gold becomes the result.
Book Club Meeting 10/7 at 815 AM
🏐 HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME 🏐
Lady Hawks vs Fletcher!
📅 Oct 7 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 HOME
🎟️ Tickets: gofan.co
Come out and support your Lady Hawks! Let's pack the gym! 💙🤍🦅 #LadyHawks
Lady Hawks vs Fletcher!
📅 Oct 7 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 HOME
🎟️ Tickets: gofan.co
Come out and support your Lady Hawks! Let's pack the gym! 💙🤍🦅 #LadyHawks
⚽️ SOCCER PARENT INTEREST MEETING ⚽️
Boys & Girls Soccer Teams
📅 Oct 7 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Come out to hear paperwork and tryout information for the upcoming season. All parents/guardians welcome!
Questions? Please contact Coach Kulwicki or Coach Dye.
#GoHawks ⚽️💙🤍
Boys & Girls Soccer Teams
📅 Oct 7 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Come out to hear paperwork and tryout information for the upcoming season. All parents/guardians welcome!
Questions? Please contact Coach Kulwicki or Coach Dye.
#GoHawks ⚽️💙🤍
Art club meets 10/7 815 am
🏈 AWAY GAME ALERT 🏈
Your Hawks are on the road at Ribault!
📅 Oct 6 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 at Ribault
🎟️ Tickets: gofan.co
Come out and support your Hawks! Let's pack the stands! 💙🦅 #HawkPride #GoHawks
Your Hawks are on the road at Ribault!
📅 Oct 6 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 at Ribault
🎟️ Tickets: gofan.co
Come out and support your Hawks! Let's pack the stands! 💙🦅 #HawkPride #GoHawks
One Act Rehearsals 10/6 after school 4:15 pm - 6 pm
Yearbook Club meeting 10/6 at 815 AM
Don't hit snooze on the fun! 🕹️⭐ ( 7th and 8th grades) Gaming Club meets 10/6 Tuesday at 8:15 AM. Be there!
🎮 ESPORTS GAME DAY! 💙🖤
Only students on the Esports Team will attend today's match.
🕓 Match Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM, Tuesday, 10/6
📍 Location: Computer Lab
🚗 Parent Pick-Up: Front of the school
Let's go Hawks! #GoHawks #MandarinMiddle #Esports
🏐 AWAY GAME DAY! 💙🖤
Your Mandarin Hawks Volleyball team is on the road tonight, taking on Landmark!
🆚 Mandarin vs. Landmark
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 At Landmark
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased on GoFan.co — search Landmark or Mandarin to grab yours. No cash at the door.
Let's pack the stands and bring home the W! GO HAWKS! 💙🏐
#GoHawks #MandarinMiddle #HawksVolleyball #AwayGame
Your Mandarin Hawks Volleyball team is on the road tonight, taking on Landmark!
🆚 Mandarin vs. Landmark
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 At Landmark
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased on GoFan.co — search Landmark or Mandarin to grab yours. No cash at the door.
Let's pack the stands and bring home the W! GO HAWKS! 💙🏐
#GoHawks #MandarinMiddle #HawksVolleyball #AwayGame
SPANISH CLUB REMINDER!
• Monday 8:15 AM • Room 20
Permission form required! Only 30 spots!
🏀 BASKETBALL PARENT INTEREST MEETING 🏀
Boys & Girls Basketball Teams
📅 Oct 13 | ⏰ 6:00 PM Auditorium
Come out to hear paperwork and tryout information for the upcoming season. All parents/guardians welcome!
Questions? Please contact Coach Kulwicki or Coach Dye.
Boys & Girls Basketball Teams
📅 Oct 13 | ⏰ 6:00 PM Auditorium
Come out to hear paperwork and tryout information for the upcoming season. All parents/guardians welcome!
Questions? Please contact Coach Kulwicki or Coach Dye.
🚀 8TH GRADERS: YOUR FUTURE IS CALLING! 🚀
Ready to explore careers in Welding, Construction, Fire Rescue, Criminal Justice, Modeling & Simulation, Cosmetology & Barbering?
Join us for the CTE EXPLORATION TOUR at A. Philip Randolph Career Academies!
📅 NOVEMBER 18, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (includes travel time)
📍 1157 Golfair Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Try it. Ask questions. Discover your path.
Visit campus, meet students & instructors, and experience hands-on program demos!
⚠️ ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Interested? Contact Ms. Kulwicki for a permission slip:
📧 kulwickid@duvalschools.org
#CTE #CareerAcademies #FutureReady #8thGrade #DuvalSchools #APR #ExploreYourFuture #CareerTechEd #JacksonvilleFL #ChaffeeTrailMiddle
Ready to explore careers in Welding, Construction, Fire Rescue, Criminal Justice, Modeling & Simulation, Cosmetology & Barbering?
Join us for the CTE EXPLORATION TOUR at A. Philip Randolph Career Academies!
📅 NOVEMBER 18, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (includes travel time)
📍 1157 Golfair Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Try it. Ask questions. Discover your path.
Visit campus, meet students & instructors, and experience hands-on program demos!
⚠️ ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Interested? Contact Ms. Kulwicki for a permission slip:
📧 kulwickid@duvalschools.org
#CTE #CareerAcademies #FutureReady #8thGrade #DuvalSchools #APR #ExploreYourFuture #CareerTechEd #JacksonvilleFL #ChaffeeTrailMiddle
❤️ PULSE OF THE DISTRICT - DAY 5: RELAY ❤️
FRIDAY FOCUS: RELAY - Be Ready to Save a Life.
We're closing Pulse of the District with one final challenge: RELAY what you know.
This week, you learned how to recognize cardiac arrest, respond with Hands-Only CPR, retrieve and use an AED, and react during an emergency.
Today, teach someone else. Show a friend, teammate, parent, sibling, or trusted adult what you learned. Ask them: "Would you know what to do if someone suddenly collapsed?"
Lifesaving knowledge becomes even more powerful when we share it.
🧠 TRIVIA: Which action could help make your community safer?
A. Keep lifesaving information to yourself
B. Teach someone else what you learned
C. Wait until someone has an emergency to learn
Answer: B - Teach someone else what you learned.
🎯 ACTIVITY: The Lifesaving Relay! Give students 2-3 minutes to teach a partner one thing they learned this week. Then challenge the partner to teach someone else.
Students can relay:
Recognizing cardiac arrest
Calling 911
Hands-Only CPR
The 100-120 compression rhythm
Finding an AED
The steps to respond
Why early action matters
One trained person can influence an entire family, team, or community. When one person teaches another, that knowledge can continue to spread through families, teams, schools, workplaces, and communities. The more people who are prepared to respond, the more likely someone will be ready to help when an emergency happens.
Finish strong — each student identifies one person OUTSIDE the classroom they will teach something to this week.
You can be the reason someone lives.
Be ready to act.
#PulseOfTheDistrict #WorldHeartWeek #OneDistrictOnePulse #Relay #BeReadyToSaveALife #TeachCPR #DCPS #AmericanHeartAssociation
FRIDAY FOCUS: RELAY - Be Ready to Save a Life.
We're closing Pulse of the District with one final challenge: RELAY what you know.
This week, you learned how to recognize cardiac arrest, respond with Hands-Only CPR, retrieve and use an AED, and react during an emergency.
Today, teach someone else. Show a friend, teammate, parent, sibling, or trusted adult what you learned. Ask them: "Would you know what to do if someone suddenly collapsed?"
Lifesaving knowledge becomes even more powerful when we share it.
🧠 TRIVIA: Which action could help make your community safer?
A. Keep lifesaving information to yourself
B. Teach someone else what you learned
C. Wait until someone has an emergency to learn
Answer: B - Teach someone else what you learned.
🎯 ACTIVITY: The Lifesaving Relay! Give students 2-3 minutes to teach a partner one thing they learned this week. Then challenge the partner to teach someone else.
Students can relay:
Recognizing cardiac arrest
Calling 911
Hands-Only CPR
The 100-120 compression rhythm
Finding an AED
The steps to respond
Why early action matters
One trained person can influence an entire family, team, or community. When one person teaches another, that knowledge can continue to spread through families, teams, schools, workplaces, and communities. The more people who are prepared to respond, the more likely someone will be ready to help when an emergency happens.
Finish strong — each student identifies one person OUTSIDE the classroom they will teach something to this week.
You can be the reason someone lives.
Be ready to act.
#PulseOfTheDistrict #WorldHeartWeek #OneDistrictOnePulse #Relay #BeReadyToSaveALife #TeachCPR #DCPS #AmericanHeartAssociation
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 📚✨
Stop by and discover stories, history, and heroes that have shaped our world. From Frida to Cesar Chavez to Celia Cruz — there's so much to read, learn, and be inspired by.
Read about Hispanic Heritage!
Stop by and discover stories, history, and heroes that have shaped our world. From Frida to Cesar Chavez to Celia Cruz — there's so much to read, learn, and be inspired by.
Read about Hispanic Heritage!
Is the renewal of the 1-mill a tax increase?
No. It is not an increase. It is a continuation.
The 1 mill is the same as what Duval County voters approved in 2022. If renewed, it would continue for another four years and help restore funding lost from other sources.
The 1 mill must be renewed by voters every four years to remain in effect.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum and find answers to frequently asked questions by visiting our website. www.duvalschools.org/vote
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
No. It is not an increase. It is a continuation.
The 1 mill is the same as what Duval County voters approved in 2022. If renewed, it would continue for another four years and help restore funding lost from other sources.
The 1 mill must be renewed by voters every four years to remain in effect.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum and find answers to frequently asked questions by visiting our website. www.duvalschools.org/vote
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
DND Club meets Friday 10/2 at 815AM
