Good morning,
Our internet is currently down and impacting our phone lines. The district has been made aware and are working to restore it quickly.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Our internet is currently down and impacting our phone lines. The district has been made aware and are working to restore it quickly.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Reminder - Tomorrow is OPEN HOUSE
Dear Mustang families,
Every election is important, but the 2026 upcoming general election is very important to our teachers, students, and schools.
Why the 2026 Election is Important to Our School
Four years ago, voters approved a voluntary 1-mill property assessment to support salary enhancements for our teachers and staff, as well as providing a dedicated funding source for arts and athletics for students. Under state law, this funding source must be renewed every four years.
Our Goals is to Help You Be Informed
Over the next several weeks, we will share information with you through our social media and email to ensure that you are fully informed as you go to the polls. Attached is a flier with basic information about the continuation of the 1 mill. We encourage you to take just a minute to review this information. You can also learn more at www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote.
What You Can Do Now
Most important, we encourage you to participate in the election and let your voice be heard on this issue. If you need to register to vote, you can do so at Florida Online Voter Registration System.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to be informed on this issue, and we encourage you to check out our website or ask me if you have any questions.
Every election is important, but the 2026 upcoming general election is very important to our teachers, students, and schools.
Why the 2026 Election is Important to Our School
Four years ago, voters approved a voluntary 1-mill property assessment to support salary enhancements for our teachers and staff, as well as providing a dedicated funding source for arts and athletics for students. Under state law, this funding source must be renewed every four years.
Our Goals is to Help You Be Informed
Over the next several weeks, we will share information with you through our social media and email to ensure that you are fully informed as you go to the polls. Attached is a flier with basic information about the continuation of the 1 mill. We encourage you to take just a minute to review this information. You can also learn more at www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote.
What You Can Do Now
Most important, we encourage you to participate in the election and let your voice be heard on this issue. If you need to register to vote, you can do so at Florida Online Voter Registration System.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to be informed on this issue, and we encourage you to check out our website or ask me if you have any questions.
Good evening, Mustang families! This is Principal Doyle with your weekly update for the week of August 24th.
We are looking forward to another great week at Chaffee Trail!
OPEN HOUSE IS TUESDAY EVENING!
To help with parking and crowding, we will have two sessions based on your student’s last name:
A–L: 6:00–6:45 p.m.
M–Z: 7:00–7:45 p.m.
Please attend the session that corresponds with your child’s last name. Our PTA will also present its annual budget at 5:45 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Kona Ice, About Time food truck and Bad Chic Food truck will be here for open house.
We kicked off our annual school wide Fundraiser Otis Spunkmeyer, Friday. Students brought home all the info in their backpacks. Please help us raise money for student incentives and family events.
We will continue state testing this week, so please make sure students arrive at school on time each day, well rested and ready to do their best.
Important reminder about dismissal:
Transportation changes will NOT be accepted through the Front Office after 12:00 noon. Parents may make changes directly through PikMyKid until 2:00 p.m.
Please establish consistent dismissal arrangements rather than making frequent changes. This helps prevent confusion and, most importantly, keeps our students safe.
Dismissal ends at 3:10 p.m. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up by that time.
Have a wonderful week, Mustangs! We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House Tuesday evening. 💙🐴
We are looking forward to another great week at Chaffee Trail!
OPEN HOUSE IS TUESDAY EVENING!
To help with parking and crowding, we will have two sessions based on your student’s last name:
A–L: 6:00–6:45 p.m.
M–Z: 7:00–7:45 p.m.
Please attend the session that corresponds with your child’s last name. Our PTA will also present its annual budget at 5:45 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Kona Ice, About Time food truck and Bad Chic Food truck will be here for open house.
We kicked off our annual school wide Fundraiser Otis Spunkmeyer, Friday. Students brought home all the info in their backpacks. Please help us raise money for student incentives and family events.
We will continue state testing this week, so please make sure students arrive at school on time each day, well rested and ready to do their best.
Important reminder about dismissal:
Transportation changes will NOT be accepted through the Front Office after 12:00 noon. Parents may make changes directly through PikMyKid until 2:00 p.m.
Please establish consistent dismissal arrangements rather than making frequent changes. This helps prevent confusion and, most importantly, keeps our students safe.
Dismissal ends at 3:10 p.m. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up by that time.
Have a wonderful week, Mustangs! We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House Tuesday evening. 💙🐴
🌎🐴 MUSTANGS ACROSS AMERICA: MASSACHUSETTS! 🐴🌎
Miles has officially made it to MASSACHUSETTS, and this Mustang adventure came courtesy of Connor and Grayson’s dad and older brother! 💙🇺🇸
They made sure Miles was along for a pretty fantastic New England road trip!
⚾ FIRST STOP — BOSTON!
On August 21, Miles headed to historic Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox play—and they WON! 🎉⚾❤️
Fenway Park opened in 1912 and is the oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball. And apparently Miles decided that if he was going to experience Boston baseball, he needed to look the part...
🧢 So, of course, he bought himself a Red Sox hat! 😂🐴
Looking good, Miles!
But his Massachusetts adventure wasn't over...
👻 NEXT STOP — SALEM!
On August 22, Miles traveled to Salem, Massachusetts, a city famous for its colonial history and the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Today, Salem gives visitors an opportunity to learn about this complicated chapter of American history while exploring a beautiful and historic New England community. 🍂🏘️
Baseball, history, Boston AND Salem—Miles certainly packed a lot into this trip!
A HUGE Mustang thank you to Connor and Grayson's family for taking Miles along and helping us add Massachusetts to our Mustangs Across America adventure! 💙
We especially love seeing our Mustang families get the WHOLE family involved in helping us reach our goal! 🐴🗺️
Another state checked off...and we're getting closer! ✔️🇺🇸
🗺️ 50 STATES BY OCTOBER 1!
🐴🇺🇸 Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🇺🇸🐴
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Massachusetts #Boston #FenwayPark #RedSox #SalemMassachusetts #MilesTheMustang #50StatesChallenge #FromSeaToShiningSea
Miles has officially made it to MASSACHUSETTS, and this Mustang adventure came courtesy of Connor and Grayson’s dad and older brother! 💙🇺🇸
They made sure Miles was along for a pretty fantastic New England road trip!
⚾ FIRST STOP — BOSTON!
On August 21, Miles headed to historic Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox play—and they WON! 🎉⚾❤️
Fenway Park opened in 1912 and is the oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball. And apparently Miles decided that if he was going to experience Boston baseball, he needed to look the part...
🧢 So, of course, he bought himself a Red Sox hat! 😂🐴
Looking good, Miles!
But his Massachusetts adventure wasn't over...
👻 NEXT STOP — SALEM!
On August 22, Miles traveled to Salem, Massachusetts, a city famous for its colonial history and the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Today, Salem gives visitors an opportunity to learn about this complicated chapter of American history while exploring a beautiful and historic New England community. 🍂🏘️
Baseball, history, Boston AND Salem—Miles certainly packed a lot into this trip!
A HUGE Mustang thank you to Connor and Grayson's family for taking Miles along and helping us add Massachusetts to our Mustangs Across America adventure! 💙
We especially love seeing our Mustang families get the WHOLE family involved in helping us reach our goal! 🐴🗺️
Another state checked off...and we're getting closer! ✔️🇺🇸
🗺️ 50 STATES BY OCTOBER 1!
🐴🇺🇸 Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🇺🇸🐴
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Massachusetts #Boston #FenwayPark #RedSox #SalemMassachusetts #MilesTheMustang #50StatesChallenge #FromSeaToShiningSea
🌎🐴 MUSTANGS ACROSS AMERICA: IDAHO! 🐴🌎
We can officially add another state to our map thanks to one of our amazing Mustangs, Camden Wingate and his family! 💙
Camden made sure Miles had a spot on the family travels as they explored the beautiful Gem State — IDAHO! 🐴
And this adventure included a little bit of nature, science, history…and ducks! 😂🦆
🏞️ Snake River & Snake River Canyon
Camden and Miles visited the beautiful Snake River and Snake River Canyon. The Snake River travels more than 1,000 miles through the Pacific Northwest, carving some pretty spectacular scenery along the way!
⚛️ A Little Science History!
Their Idaho travels also took them near Arco, home to Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 (EBR-I).
Here's a pretty amazing Idaho fact: In 1951, EBR-I became the first nuclear reactor in the world to produce usable electricity! 💡⚛️ It was also designed to demonstrate the concept of a “breeder” reactor—one capable of producing additional nuclear fuel as it operated.
Who knew our little Mustang would learn about nuclear science on his summer vacation?! 🔬🐴
And then Camden provided us with one final piece of important Idaho information...
🦆 DUCKS.
Yep. Ducks. 😂
Snake River. ✔️
Nuclear energy history. ✔️
Beautiful Idaho scenery. ✔️
Ducks. ✔️🦆🤣
We think Camden covered all the important stuff!
A HUGE Mustang thank you to Camden Wingate and his family for taking Miles along on their adventure and helping us officially add IDAHO to our Mustangs Across America map! 💙🐴
Every trip gets us a little closer...
🗺️🇺🇸 50 STATES BY OCTOBER 1!
Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🇺🇸🐴
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Idaho #CamdenAndMiles #SnakeRiver #MilesTheMustang #50StatesChallenge #FromSeaToShiningSea #MustangPride
We can officially add another state to our map thanks to one of our amazing Mustangs, Camden Wingate and his family! 💙
Camden made sure Miles had a spot on the family travels as they explored the beautiful Gem State — IDAHO! 🐴
And this adventure included a little bit of nature, science, history…and ducks! 😂🦆
🏞️ Snake River & Snake River Canyon
Camden and Miles visited the beautiful Snake River and Snake River Canyon. The Snake River travels more than 1,000 miles through the Pacific Northwest, carving some pretty spectacular scenery along the way!
⚛️ A Little Science History!
Their Idaho travels also took them near Arco, home to Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 (EBR-I).
Here's a pretty amazing Idaho fact: In 1951, EBR-I became the first nuclear reactor in the world to produce usable electricity! 💡⚛️ It was also designed to demonstrate the concept of a “breeder” reactor—one capable of producing additional nuclear fuel as it operated.
Who knew our little Mustang would learn about nuclear science on his summer vacation?! 🔬🐴
And then Camden provided us with one final piece of important Idaho information...
🦆 DUCKS.
Yep. Ducks. 😂
Snake River. ✔️
Nuclear energy history. ✔️
Beautiful Idaho scenery. ✔️
Ducks. ✔️🦆🤣
We think Camden covered all the important stuff!
A HUGE Mustang thank you to Camden Wingate and his family for taking Miles along on their adventure and helping us officially add IDAHO to our Mustangs Across America map! 💙🐴
Every trip gets us a little closer...
🗺️🇺🇸 50 STATES BY OCTOBER 1!
Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🇺🇸🐴
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Idaho #CamdenAndMiles #SnakeRiver #MilesTheMustang #50StatesChallenge #FromSeaToShiningSea #MustangPride
🐴 MUSTANGS ACROSS AMERICA: ON THE ROAD WITH COACH HAYES! 🐴
This Mustangs Across America adventure is an extra-special one because our beloved Coach Jim Hayes made sure Miles had a seat for his summer travels! 💙
Although Coach Hayes may be retired, once a Mustang, ALWAYS a Mustang! And apparently, retirement just means he has a little more time to help Miles see America! 😂🐴🚗
⛳ FIRST STOP — DENVER, COLORADO! 🏔️
Coach Hayes and his best friend traveled to beautiful Denver, Colorado, where they competed together in a golf tournament. Of course, Miles tagged along for the fun! Between the golf course and those beautiful Rocky Mountain views, we'd say Miles had a pretty great Colorado experience. ⛳🏔️
Then it was time to hit the road...
🚗💨 NEXT STOP — MICHIGAN!
Coach Hayes road-tripped back to his home state of Michigan to spend some time with his mom—and Miles got to come along for that adventure, too! ❤️
⚾ And what would a trip to Michigan be without some Detroit baseball?!
Miles joined Coach Hayes AND Coach Hayes' mom for a Detroit baseball game! ⚾🐴 We think that officially makes Mrs. Hayes part of the Mustang family, too! 💙
There is something pretty special about seeing one of our longtime Mustangs enjoying retirement, spending time with his best friend and his mom, and STILL thinking about the students and families back at Chaffee Trail. He could have left Miles at home...but where's the fun in that?! 😂
Coach Hayes, thank you for taking us along for the ride! We love you, we miss you, and we are so glad that retirement hasn't stopped you from being part of our Mustang adventures. 💙🐴
From Florida ➡️ Colorado ➡️ Michigan, Coach Hayes and Miles are helping us get closer and closer to our goal!
🗺️ 50 STATES BY OCTOBER 1!
🇺🇸🐴 Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🐴🇺🇸
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #MilesTheMustang #Colorado #Michigan #CoachHayes #OnceAMustangAlwaysAMustang #FromSeaToShiningSea #MustangPride
🇺🇸🐴 WE'RE ALMOST THERE, MUSTANGS! 🐴
Our Mustangs Across America adventure is getting SO CLOSE to reaching all 50 states! 🗺️💙
We have a little over ONE MONTH LEFT to complete our mission before our challenge officially ends on October 1!
But we still need your help! 🙌
Take a look at our map. 👀 Do you have family, friends, former neighbors, college friends, or relatives living in one of the states that Miles or Mave hasn't visited yet?
📬 Send them a Miles or Mave “Flat Stanley style” and ask them to take our Mustang along on an adventure! We would LOVE pictures at a landmark, favorite local spot, state sign, park, restaurant, school—or anywhere that helps tell us something special about their state.
🌎 Our Mission: ALL 50 STATES BY OCTOBER 1!
We've already traveled thousands of miles, visited some incredible places, and learned so much about our beautiful country. Now we just need to fill in those final few states!
Come on, Mustang families—WHO CAN HELP US COMPLETE THE MAP? 🇺🇸🐴💙
Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea!
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #50StatesChallenge #MilesAndMave #FromSeaToShiningSea #MustangPride
Our Mustangs Across America adventure is getting SO CLOSE to reaching all 50 states! 🗺️💙
We have a little over ONE MONTH LEFT to complete our mission before our challenge officially ends on October 1!
But we still need your help! 🙌
Take a look at our map. 👀 Do you have family, friends, former neighbors, college friends, or relatives living in one of the states that Miles or Mave hasn't visited yet?
📬 Send them a Miles or Mave “Flat Stanley style” and ask them to take our Mustang along on an adventure! We would LOVE pictures at a landmark, favorite local spot, state sign, park, restaurant, school—or anywhere that helps tell us something special about their state.
🌎 Our Mission: ALL 50 STATES BY OCTOBER 1!
We've already traveled thousands of miles, visited some incredible places, and learned so much about our beautiful country. Now we just need to fill in those final few states!
Come on, Mustang families—WHO CAN HELP US COMPLETE THE MAP? 🇺🇸🐴💙
Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea!
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #50StatesChallenge #MilesAndMave #FromSeaToShiningSea #MustangPride
🌎💙 MUSTANGS ACROSS AMERICA: OREGON! 💙🌎
Look who made it all the way to the Pacific Northwest! 🌲🐴
Mave and Miles have officially arrived in OREGON, thanks to a special friend of Mrs. Doyle and fellow educator, Julie Lee! 💙
Many of our local families and educators may recognize Ms. Lee from her years teaching right here in our community. She is a former Baldwin High School and Frank H. Peterson Academies agriculture teacher who is now continuing her work in education while teaching students on the beautiful West Coast! 🌱🍎📚
And thankfully, she agreed to take two little Florida Mustangs along for the adventure! 😂🐴🐴
📍 First Stop: Multnomah Falls!
Located in Oregon's beautiful Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls drops an incredible 620 feet, making it the tallest waterfall in Oregon! 💦⛰️ The famous Benson Bridge provides one of the most recognizable views of this Pacific Northwest landmark.
And YES...we have photographic proof that Julie, Mave and Miles really made the trip! 🤪🤣 Julie even sent Mrs. Doyle the original picture before graciously allowing herself to be "erased" so our two Mustangs could have the spotlight! 😂📸
But their Oregon adventure isn't over yet...
🚗💨 NEXT STOP: CANNON BEACH! 🌊
Mave and Miles are headed to the Oregon coast, where they'll get a look at the Pacific Ocean and hopefully catch a glimpse of the famous Haystack Rock!
How cool is it that a friendship between two educators is helping our students travel and learn their way across America? 💙
A HUGE Mustang thank you to Julie Lee for taking Mave and Miles along for the ride and helping our students experience a little piece of life on the West Coast! 🌎🐴
🇺🇸🐴 Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🐴🇺🇸
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Oregon #MultnomahFalls #PacificNorthwest #MaveAndMiles #EducatorsAcrossAmerica #FromSeaToShiningSea #ChaffeeTrailMustangs
Look who made it all the way to the Pacific Northwest! 🌲🐴
Mave and Miles have officially arrived in OREGON, thanks to a special friend of Mrs. Doyle and fellow educator, Julie Lee! 💙
Many of our local families and educators may recognize Ms. Lee from her years teaching right here in our community. She is a former Baldwin High School and Frank H. Peterson Academies agriculture teacher who is now continuing her work in education while teaching students on the beautiful West Coast! 🌱🍎📚
And thankfully, she agreed to take two little Florida Mustangs along for the adventure! 😂🐴🐴
📍 First Stop: Multnomah Falls!
Located in Oregon's beautiful Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls drops an incredible 620 feet, making it the tallest waterfall in Oregon! 💦⛰️ The famous Benson Bridge provides one of the most recognizable views of this Pacific Northwest landmark.
And YES...we have photographic proof that Julie, Mave and Miles really made the trip! 🤪🤣 Julie even sent Mrs. Doyle the original picture before graciously allowing herself to be "erased" so our two Mustangs could have the spotlight! 😂📸
But their Oregon adventure isn't over yet...
🚗💨 NEXT STOP: CANNON BEACH! 🌊
Mave and Miles are headed to the Oregon coast, where they'll get a look at the Pacific Ocean and hopefully catch a glimpse of the famous Haystack Rock!
How cool is it that a friendship between two educators is helping our students travel and learn their way across America? 💙
A HUGE Mustang thank you to Julie Lee for taking Mave and Miles along for the ride and helping our students experience a little piece of life on the West Coast! 🌎🐴
🇺🇸🐴 Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🐴🇺🇸
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Oregon #MultnomahFalls #PacificNorthwest #MaveAndMiles #EducatorsAcrossAmerica #FromSeaToShiningSea #ChaffeeTrailMustangs
🌎💙 MUSTANGS ACROSS AMERICA: INDIANA! 💙🌎
Miles is on the road again, and this time Kason helped him make his way to the Hoosier State — INDIANA! 🐴
📍 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Indiana became our nation's 19th state in 1816 and is known for its Midwestern hospitality, agriculture, love of basketball, auto racing, and plenty of Hoosier pride! 🏀🌽🏁
Kason and his family gave Miles quite the tour!
🦕 The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Miles visited the world's largest children's museum! With five floors and more than 470,000 square feet, there is LOTS to explore. You might recognize it by the giant dinosaurs that look like they're bursting right through the building! From dinosaurs and space to world cultures and American history, this was the perfect stop for a traveling Mustang! 🚀🌎
⭐ Monument Circle
In the heart of downtown Indianapolis stands the impressive Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Completed in 1902, this 284-foot monument honors Hoosiers who served our country in wars before World War I. 🇺🇸
🎖️ Indiana War Memorial
Miles also had the opportunity to visit this beautiful landmark honoring the service and sacrifice of America's military veterans. Indianapolis is home to an incredible collection of monuments and memorials dedicated to those who have served our nation. ❤️🤍💙
🏈 Lucas Oil Stadium
Of course, Kason couldn't visit Indianapolis without seeing the home of the Indianapolis Colts! 🏈 This massive stadium has hosted everything from NFL football and NCAA Final Fours to the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, when a football field was amazingly transformed into a swimming venue! 🏊♂️
❤️🤍 And this trip has an extra-special Indiana connection!
Kason's mom is a proud Indiana University graduate — Class of '99 and '02! 🎓
And what a time to be a Hoosier! After decades without a football national championship, Indiana University completed an unbelievable 16–0 season and captured its first football national championship! 🏆🏈
Talk about a lesson for our Mustangs: Big things can happen when you believe, work hard, and refuse to give up! 💙
Thank you to Kason and his family for taking Miles along and helping our Mustangs learn more about Indianapolis and the great state of Indiana!
Where will Miles or Mavis turn up next? 👀🗺️
Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🇺🇸🐴
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Indiana #Indianapolis #HoosierState #MilesTheMustang #FromSeaToShiningSea #ChaffeeTrailMustangs
Miles is on the road again, and this time Kason helped him make his way to the Hoosier State — INDIANA! 🐴
📍 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Indiana became our nation's 19th state in 1816 and is known for its Midwestern hospitality, agriculture, love of basketball, auto racing, and plenty of Hoosier pride! 🏀🌽🏁
Kason and his family gave Miles quite the tour!
🦕 The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Miles visited the world's largest children's museum! With five floors and more than 470,000 square feet, there is LOTS to explore. You might recognize it by the giant dinosaurs that look like they're bursting right through the building! From dinosaurs and space to world cultures and American history, this was the perfect stop for a traveling Mustang! 🚀🌎
⭐ Monument Circle
In the heart of downtown Indianapolis stands the impressive Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Completed in 1902, this 284-foot monument honors Hoosiers who served our country in wars before World War I. 🇺🇸
🎖️ Indiana War Memorial
Miles also had the opportunity to visit this beautiful landmark honoring the service and sacrifice of America's military veterans. Indianapolis is home to an incredible collection of monuments and memorials dedicated to those who have served our nation. ❤️🤍💙
🏈 Lucas Oil Stadium
Of course, Kason couldn't visit Indianapolis without seeing the home of the Indianapolis Colts! 🏈 This massive stadium has hosted everything from NFL football and NCAA Final Fours to the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, when a football field was amazingly transformed into a swimming venue! 🏊♂️
❤️🤍 And this trip has an extra-special Indiana connection!
Kason's mom is a proud Indiana University graduate — Class of '99 and '02! 🎓
And what a time to be a Hoosier! After decades without a football national championship, Indiana University completed an unbelievable 16–0 season and captured its first football national championship! 🏆🏈
Talk about a lesson for our Mustangs: Big things can happen when you believe, work hard, and refuse to give up! 💙
Thank you to Kason and his family for taking Miles along and helping our Mustangs learn more about Indianapolis and the great state of Indiana!
Where will Miles or Mavis turn up next? 👀🗺️
Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🇺🇸🐴
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Indiana #Indianapolis #HoosierState #MilesTheMustang #FromSeaToShiningSea #ChaffeeTrailMustangs
🌎💙 MUSTANGS ACROSS AMERICA: KANSAS! 💙🌎
Miles has made his way to the Sunflower State — KANSAS! 🌻
A huge thank you to Graycelyn Phelps, who sent Miles “Flat Stanley style” all the way to Wichita, Kansas! 📬🚗🇺🇸 And WOW—Miles got to visit some pretty cool pieces of Kansas history!
📍 Keeper of the Plains – Wichita, Kansas
Miles stopped at the incredible Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture standing where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers meet. Created in 1974 by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin, the Keeper has become one of Wichita’s most recognizable landmarks.
🍕 The Original Pizza Hut!
Yes, THAT Pizza Hut! 🍕 Miles also visited the site of the very first Pizza Hut, founded in Wichita in 1958 by brothers Dan and Frank Carney. They borrowed just $600 from their mother to get started! The original building has since been moved to the campus of Wichita State University.
And Graycelyn's family sent us some great Kansas facts to help our Mustangs learn along the way!
🌻 State Flower: Sunflower
🐦 State Bird: Western Meadowlark
⭐ State Motto: Ad Astra per Aspera — “To the stars through difficulties.”
🇺🇸 Kansas became the 34th state in 1861.
🌾 Kansas is one of America's leading wheat-producing states.
📍 The geographic center of the contiguous United States is located near Lebanon, Kansas.
✈️ Wichita has a rich aviation history and has long been known as the “Air Capital of the World.”
🐄 Kansas also played an important role in the great cattle drives, with famous destinations like Abilene and Dodge City.
And here's one our students might recognize: Amelia Earhart was born in Kansas! ✈️
Thank you to Graycelyn Phelps and family for helping Miles explore another part of our great country and for sending us so much wonderful information about Kansas!
🗺️ Another state on our journey Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🇺🇸🐴💙
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Kansas #SunflowerState #MilesTheMustang #FromSeaToShiningSea #ChaffeeTrailMustangs
Miles has made his way to the Sunflower State — KANSAS! 🌻
A huge thank you to Graycelyn Phelps, who sent Miles “Flat Stanley style” all the way to Wichita, Kansas! 📬🚗🇺🇸 And WOW—Miles got to visit some pretty cool pieces of Kansas history!
📍 Keeper of the Plains – Wichita, Kansas
Miles stopped at the incredible Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture standing where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers meet. Created in 1974 by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin, the Keeper has become one of Wichita’s most recognizable landmarks.
🍕 The Original Pizza Hut!
Yes, THAT Pizza Hut! 🍕 Miles also visited the site of the very first Pizza Hut, founded in Wichita in 1958 by brothers Dan and Frank Carney. They borrowed just $600 from their mother to get started! The original building has since been moved to the campus of Wichita State University.
And Graycelyn's family sent us some great Kansas facts to help our Mustangs learn along the way!
🌻 State Flower: Sunflower
🐦 State Bird: Western Meadowlark
⭐ State Motto: Ad Astra per Aspera — “To the stars through difficulties.”
🇺🇸 Kansas became the 34th state in 1861.
🌾 Kansas is one of America's leading wheat-producing states.
📍 The geographic center of the contiguous United States is located near Lebanon, Kansas.
✈️ Wichita has a rich aviation history and has long been known as the “Air Capital of the World.”
🐄 Kansas also played an important role in the great cattle drives, with famous destinations like Abilene and Dodge City.
And here's one our students might recognize: Amelia Earhart was born in Kansas! ✈️
Thank you to Graycelyn Phelps and family for helping Miles explore another part of our great country and for sending us so much wonderful information about Kansas!
🗺️ Another state on our journey Mustangs Across America — From Sea to Shining Sea! 🇺🇸🐴💙
#MustangsAcrossAmerica #Kansas #SunflowerState #MilesTheMustang #FromSeaToShiningSea #ChaffeeTrailMustangs
Dear Mustang families,
I want to make you aware that a few classrooms at our school are currently experiencing air conditioning issues. We have notified the district’s HVAC team, and they are working to address the issue as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, we are taking steps to keep our students comfortable and maintain a positive learning environment. We are closely monitoring the affected classrooms and will make adjustments as needed.
Please know that the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priorities. We will continue to keep you updated as we work through this issue.
Thank you for your patience and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school.
Chaffee Trail Elementary
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Bus 51 is still on campus we will notify you when the bus arrives and leaves campus.
DearChaffee families,
I want to make you aware that our school experienced an air conditioning outage prior to student arrival this morning. District maintenance teams responded quickly, and the issue has been repaired. The air conditioning is now up and running.
The school is continuing to cool down and should return to normal temperatures soon. In the meantime, we will continue to monitor conditions throughout the school and make adjustments as needed to ensure our students remain comfortable.
Please know that the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priorities. We will always keep you informed about what is happening on our campus.
Thank you for your patience and continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact ua at 904-693-7510
I want to make you aware that our school experienced an air conditioning outage prior to student arrival this morning. District maintenance teams responded quickly, and the issue has been repaired. The air conditioning is now up and running.
The school is continuing to cool down and should return to normal temperatures soon. In the meantime, we will continue to monitor conditions throughout the school and make adjustments as needed to ensure our students remain comfortable.
Please know that the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priorities. We will always keep you informed about what is happening on our campus.
Thank you for your patience and continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact ua at 904-693-7510
Dear Chaffee families,
I want to make you aware that our school is currently experiencing a schoolwide air conditioning outage. District maintenance teams are are aware. They are working to resolve the issue. At this time, we do not have an estimated time for completion of the repair.
In the meantime, we are taking steps to keep our students comfortable and maintain a positive learning environment. We are remaing indoors for PE and Recess and making sure students have access to water and staying hydrated.
Please know that the safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priorities. We will continue to keep you updated as we work through this issue.
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
I want to make you aware that our school is currently experiencing a schoolwide air conditioning outage. District maintenance teams are are aware. They are working to resolve the issue. At this time, we do not have an estimated time for completion of the repair.
In the meantime, we are taking steps to keep our students comfortable and maintain a positive learning environment. We are remaing indoors for PE and Recess and making sure students have access to water and staying hydrated.
Please know that the safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priorities. We will continue to keep you updated as we work through this issue.
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Dear families,
I want to make you aware that a few classrooms at our school are currently experiencing air conditioning issues. We have notified the district’s HVAC team, and they are working to address the issue as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, we are taking steps to keep our students comfortable and maintain a positive learning environment. We are closely monitoring the affected classrooms and will make adjustments as needed.
Please know that the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priorities. We will continue to keep you updated as we work through this issue.
Thank you for your patience and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the school.
Best,
Casie Doyle
Principal
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NO transportation changes will be accepted through the Front Office after 12:00 noon.
Parents may make transportation changes directly through PikMyKid until 2:00 p.m.
Whenever possible, please establish permanent and consistent dismissal arrangements for your child rather than making frequent changes. Frequent transportation changes can create confusion and, most importantly, impact student safety during dismissal.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for all of our Mustangs!
NO transportation changes will be accepted through the Front Office after 12:00 noon.
Parents may make transportation changes directly through PikMyKid until 2:00 p.m.
Whenever possible, please establish permanent and consistent dismissal arrangements for your child rather than making frequent changes. Frequent transportation changes can create confusion and, most importantly, impact student safety during dismissal.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for all of our Mustangs!
