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🧠🏆 MATCH DAY! 🏆🧠
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLAR BOWL

We're on the road!

🗓️ November 7
📍 at JWJ

Our Hawks have been grinding in practice — ready to buzz in fast!

Wish our team luck as they represent MMS!
about 24 hours ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Dark blue banner with text: Mandarin Middle School, Scholar Bowl Match Day, November 7 at JWJ. Three icons: crossed paddles, trophy, question mark.
New to All Pro Dad at Mandarin Middle? Here's the breakdown 👇

We meet once a month before classes start.
You + your kid + 1 hour = Pride Moment, Meaningful Conversation, and a Fun Activity.

Scan to RSVP and learn more!
1 day ago, Danielle Kulwicki
A flyer shows three steps for an All Pro Dad Chapter Meeting. The steps are: The Pride Moment, Meaningful Conversations, and Fun Activity.
📣 Calling all DADS! 📣

Join us for our next All Pro Dad Chapter meeting at Mandarin Middle!

All Pro Dad is a great opportunity for dads to spend quality, memory-making time with their kids at school.

Topic: Creativity
When: Thursday, November 13, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.
Where: Mandarin Middle School Teachers Lounge

Expect an icebreaker, light refreshments, and fun! Bring your Dad and invite a friend.

👉 Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer.
1 day ago, Danielle Kulwicki
A white page displays "All Pro Dad Chapters" logo. Details: Meeting time is 7:45 a.m., location is Mandarin Middle School Teachers Lounge. QR code for RSVP.
REMINDER: Fall Picture Retakes are 11/9 during school! 📷
2 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Instructional graphic titled "How to Order Pictures from Fall Original or Retake Day." Text says student pictures will be available to view and order online through Leonard's. To order your child's pictures: Visit www.leonards.com Search for your child's school. Note: The access code from the original picture day will not work for retake pictures. Enter your child's name and student ID number. Additional note: Please ensure your child's name is entered as registered at school. For questions, email customerservice@leonards.com or call 800-215-4852. The graphic has a light green and white background with dark green text and icons of a camera, globe, school building, ID card, and envelope.
Hawk Store Today! Don't forget your hawk bucks!
2 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Store promotion for school supplies. Blue and white sign. Background includes school supplies and t-shirts.
Once upon a school day, a fairy tale came to life... What happened next? ✨

ESS is hosting an Art Contest! Students are invited to draw or paint their own ending to the story. The only limit is your imagination!

🏆 Winners receive a $500 gift card + $500 for their school
🗓️ September 25th - December 13th

Get all the details and submit your art at ArtContest.ESS.com
3 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Colorful illustrated flyer for ESS Art Contest. At top is the ESS logo with tagline "Every day counts." Title reads "Art Contest" surrounded by drawings of crayons, pencils, a crown, an open book, paint tubes, a potion bottle, and a magic wand with a star. Text says: "To enter the contest, please draw or paint an image representing: Once upon a school day, a fairy tale came to life. What happened next? The only limit is your imagination! The contest runs from September 25th through December 13th. Winning students will receive a $500 gift card and a $500 check for their school! Visit ArtContest.ESS.com for contest details and to submit your art." Includes a QR code in bottom right corner. Background is watercolor texture with blue, peach, pink, yellow, and mint splotches.

🐉⚔️ D&D CLUB MEETING! ⚔️🐉
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Adventurers, assemble!

🗓️ FRIDAYS
⏰ 8:15 AM

3 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
An invitation for the DND and Magic Club, meets every Friday at 8:15 am. The event is open to all students.

🎓 NJHS MEETING REMINDER 🎓
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
National Junior Honor Society

Attention NJHS Members!

We have a meeting:
🗓️ FRIDAY
⏰ 8:30 AM

3 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Blue logo with "Mandarin Middle School" at top, "NJHS" below a torch flame, and "National Junior Honor Society" below.
WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS ARE HERE! ❄️⚽️🏀

Tryouts start November 16th
After school until 6 PM

Boys & Girls Soccer
Boys & Girls Basketball
Reminder: ALL paperwork must be completed on Aktivate PRIOR to tryouts.

Let's go!
3 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Graphic with blue and black background. Text reads: WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS STARTS NOVEMBER 16th. Below are two blue circles with white silhouettes. Left circle shows a soccer player with text BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER. Right circle shows a basketball player with text BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL. Below that, a clock icon with text TIME: AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 6 PM. At the bottom, a blue banner with text ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETED ON AKTIVATE PRIOR TO TRYOUTS.
📣 STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS ARE HERE! 🗳️

VOTE • ELECT • REPRESENT

Ready to lead? Applications are now open for Student Council!

Positions:
President - 8th Grade
Vice President - 7th Grade
Secretary - 6th Grade

Students: Tell us 3 reasons you'd be a great candidate and get your parent/guardian permission to campaign!

DUE BY NOVEMBER 13TH
Turn in to Mr. Wesner or Mrs. Busuttil - Rooms 415 or 416

If selected as a top 3 candidate, you'll get to campaign with posters and school-appropriate slogans!

Let's see your leadership! ⭐
3 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Black and white illustrated flyer titled "VOTE ELECT REPRESENT STUDENT COUNCIL CANDIDATE APPLICATION" with bold comic-style lettering, stars, and a judge's gavel on a sound block at the top. Below is a form with fields for "Name:", "Student #:", "Grade:", and checkboxes for "I am applying for: (circle one) President (8th Grade), Vice President (7th Grade), Secretary (6th Grade)". Next section titled "THREE REASONS I WOULD BE A GOOD CANDIDATE:" with three numbered starburst sections labeled 1, 2, and 3, each with three blank lines for writing. At bottom, lines for "Student Signature:" and "Date:". Dashed box for "PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION" with text "I give permission for my student, if selected as one of the top 3 candidates, to campaign for the student council election using posters or creative school appropriate slogans." with lines for Parent/Guardian Signature and Date. On bottom right, starburst badge reads "DUE BY NOVEMBER 13TH Turn in to Mr. Wesner or Mrs. Busuttil Rooms 415 or 416".
Our Athletic Boosters keep Mandarin athletics flying high — and we need YOU!

We are LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS! If you’re a parent, guardian, or supporter who wants to help our student-athletes, we’d love to have you join.

Whether you can volunteer, help with events & fundraisers, or just cheer on our Hawks — every bit helps!

📧 Interested? Contact: mmsathleticboosters@gmail.com

All are welcome. Let's support our Hawks together! 🏆📣

Meeting is 11/8 @ 4pm
3 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Blue background with white and blue text reads "Athletic Boosters Meeting Looking for New Members" and icons of a trophy, megaphone, star, and eagle.

📣 Attention Mandarin & Twin Lakes Academy Middle Families!

Get ready for the next chapter — HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION NIGHT is here!

🗓️ Thursday, December 3rd
🚪 Doors open at 5:45 P.M. - Parent & student sign-in prior to event start
🎤 Presentation: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. | MMS Auditorium/Gym

The move from middle to high school is big — for students AND families. We're here to make it smooth and confident!

Learn about:
✔️ Middle school promotion requirements
✔️ High school graduation requirements
✔️ High school acceleration info
✔️ Acceleration Programs: AP, Cambridge AICE, IB Diploma & Dual Enrollment
✔️ Programs offered throughout DCPS

Plus, meet administrators and representatives from DCPS High Schools with in-person visits!

Don't miss this important night to plan your student's future!

4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Poster with a blue and white background advertising a high school transition night. Logos, text, and icons are visible.

Hey Yearbook crew! Quick reminder — we have a meeting: Tuesday 

⏰ 8:15 AM

4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Cover of a yearbook for 2026-2027 with various colorful illustrations, including a soccer ball, paint palette, book, and camera.
Game on at the Williams Family YMCA! 🏀🏐

AFTER-HOURS OPEN GYM for 7th-12th Graders

📅 November 13th | Friday, 8-10 PM
💰 FREE for members & non-members
🏀 Basketball & Volleyball

Come play and connect with peers! Our After Hours Open Gym offers teens a safe space to stay active, bond with their community, and have fun.

Note: Non-members need a parent present to sign in.

📍 Williams Family YMCA
Questions? Visit our Welcome Center or contact Julie Pickard
📞 904-292-1660 | 📧 jpickard@FCYMCA.org
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Flyer for Williams Family YMCA After Hours Open Gym. Top banner is yellow and orange with "WILLIAMS FAMILY YMCA" and the white YMCA logo "the Y". Large text in black, orange, and yellow boxes says "AFTER HOURS OPEN GYM FOR 7TH-12TH GRADERS". Center shows black silhouettes of three teens playing sports: a girl with a tennis racket, a boy with a basketball, and a girl spiking a volleyball. Bottom section has three icons: a teal calendar icon with text "November 13th highlighted in yellow, Friday, 8-10pm", a yellow dollar sign with a slash through it with text "FREE FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS, NON-MEMBERS NEED PARENT PRESENT TO SIGN-IN", and orange basketball/volleyball icons with text "Basketball & Volleyball". Below that, small text reads "Come play and connect with peers at the Williams YMCA! Our After Hours Open Gym offers teens a safe space to stay active, bond with their community, and have fun!" Footer is teal with white text "VISIT OUR WELCOME CENTER OR CONTACT JULIE PICKARD FOR MORE INFORMATION 904-292-1660 jpickard@FCYMCA.org".
Huge congrats to our MMS Volleyball All-Conference Athletes — Milana F. and Cara L.! 👏

Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork paid off. Thank you for representing MMS so well!
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Graphic poster titled "DUVAL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL ALL-CONFERENCE 2026" in large silver and blue letters against a dark blue background with a volleyball net, a volleyball, and stadium lights. Below the title, three columns of names: Column 1: Jer'myah Bacon, A'jah Benton, KeKe Boston, Brileigh Brooks, D'Kyla Burden, Maiya Burns, Presley Bussing, Aajanae Cain, Jaelyn Randandt-Childs, Ava Condrey, Khloe Evans, Daniela Avila Fernandez, Langsten Flynn, Milana Foster, Marisol Gino, Jakayla Grant, Logan Howard. Column 2: Samija Ibric, Michelle Jordan, Anyssah June, Lungca Kanghung, Katelyn Koch, JaMya Landrum, Cara Lockard, Ma'Leyah Madison, Abigail Mawii, Hayden Maxwell, Xoe Mays, Malia McAdory, D'Shara McBride, Jamiyah McCray, Aubri McMahon, Destiny MdLeod, Janaya Mesa. Column 3: Zariyah Mulliens, Ella Muranovic, Benedicte Oreste, Reese Park, Teagan Pruitt, Yenelin Ramirez, Amelia Reid, Emma Reim, Carmen Trillo-Rodriguez, Orielle Small, Kelsey Smith, Laila Smith, Angel Taw, Laila Terrell, Harper Vihlen, Aryanna Williams. Includes a small volleyball icon at the bottom.

⛪️ Reminder! FCA meets Thursday at 8:15 AM in the Media Center!

4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
A white background displays a blue and yellow logo for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. It meets Thursday at 8:15 AM in the library.
Brett P.

Brett consistently stays on task and makes sure to complete his work. He is always willing to help his classmates when they need support and is happy to share what he knows. I appreciate his positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to help others in our classroom. ~ Ms. Galicia



Bastien M.

Bastien is a kind young man who brings positive presence to my CTE classroom and makes everyone smile. He consistently puts 100% effort into every assignment, project, and even asks for homework to ensure thorough understanding. Bastien's strong work ethic shows that he is ambitious and willing to learn more is echoed by his keen curiosity. ~ Ms. Prescott
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Two boys stand holding certificates in front of a balloon arch with a school banner.
Your future is calling — what's your next move? 🎓

The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — Chartered 1946 — invites middle & high school students and their families to our HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE READINESS 2026 Virtual Workshop

🗓️ Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | ⏰ 6:30 P.M. | 💻 Virtual on Zoom

Explore your options. Plan your path. Take the next step.

Topics include:
✔️ High school acceleration & dual enrollment
✔️ College admissions & financial aid
✔️ Military and ROTC
✔️ Bright Futures & Common App
✔️ The college student experience
✔️ Trade school options

Students + Parents: Join us online! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register for the Zoom session.
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Flyer for Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chartered 1946 logo at top. Large headline reads "YOUR FUTURE. YOUR NEXT MOVE. HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE READINESS 2026 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP" in red, black, and yellow text blocks. Photo on right side shows three smiling Black students and a woman, one young woman holding red and black notebooks. Below, a red banner says "Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 6:30 P.M." Under that: "For middle & high school students and their families. Explore your options. Plan your path. Take the next step." Topics include: High school acceleration & dual enrollment, College admissions & financial aid, Military and ROTC, Bright Futures & Common App, The college student experience, Trade school options. At bottom: "Students + Parents: Join Us Online. Scan the code to register for the Zoom session" with a QR code and megaphone icon.
🎶✨ CAFE CABARET IS BACK! ✨🎶
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS & ORCHESTRA

Join us for a night of amazing music and delicious food!

🗓️ November 3, 2026
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 MMS Cafeteria & Courtyard
🎤 Solo & Ensemble Events - Chorus & Orchestra
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Collage of three musical performances with people on stage singing, playing instruments, and audience members.
🧠💡 SCHOLAR BOWL PRACTICE

📅 Wednesdays after school
⏰ 4:15 - 5:30 PM
📍 Mandarin Middle School
5 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Blue background with gold text reading "SCHOLAR BOWL PRACTICE" at top. Below, icons include a book, graduation cap, and question mark.