
🍂 GIVE THANKS BY GIVING BACK! 🦃
Mandarin Middle School's THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE is on!
📅 October 20 - November 20
Hosted by NJHS and our CTE Program
🤝 All goods donated to Mandarin Food Bank
Together, we can make a difference! 💛
We are collecting NON-PERISHABLE goods:
🥫 Canned goods (fruits, veggies, beans, soup)
🍝 Pasta, rice, and grains
🥜 Peanut butter
🥣 Cereal & Boxed meals
🍎 Healthy snacks
📦 Please bring donations to school!
Mandarin Middle School's THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE is on!
📅 October 20 - November 20
Hosted by NJHS and our CTE Program
🤝 All goods donated to Mandarin Food Bank
Together, we can make a difference! 💛
We are collecting NON-PERISHABLE goods:
🥫 Canned goods (fruits, veggies, beans, soup)
🍝 Pasta, rice, and grains
🥜 Peanut butter
🥣 Cereal & Boxed meals
🍎 Healthy snacks
📦 Please bring donations to school!

The time is NOW! ⏰📚
Don't forget to set up your child's Book Fair eWallet — the safe, cashless way to shop the fair!
It only takes a minute and makes their Book Fair day so much easier.
Must have a permission slip to go.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mandarinmiddleschool1
Don't forget to set up your child's Book Fair eWallet — the safe, cashless way to shop the fair!
It only takes a minute and makes their Book Fair day so much easier.
Must have a permission slip to go.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mandarinmiddleschool1


🦸 FRI OCT 30 - SUPERHERO DAY - Wear your superhero attire (no masks/props) - "BE THE SUPERHERO IN YOUR LIFE AND STAY DRUG FREE"

DND Club meets Friday 10/30 at 815AM

👯 THURS OCT 29 - TWINS FOR A DAY - Grab a friend and dress alike - we're better together and drug free!

⛪️ Reminder! FCA meets TOMORROW — Thursday 10/29 at 8:15 AM in the Media Center!

Yearbook Club meeting 10/29 at 815 AM

Join us at the School Enrollment Expo! 🎉
Come discover all your Duval school options in ONE place and talk directly with schools and staff.
📍 Prime Osborn Convention Center
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Whether you're exploring elementary, middle, high school, or career programs — we've got you covered. We can't wait to see you there!
Discover. Decide. Duval.
Come discover all your Duval school options in ONE place and talk directly with schools and staff.
📍 Prime Osborn Convention Center
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Whether you're exploring elementary, middle, high school, or career programs — we've got you covered. We can't wait to see you there!
Discover. Decide. Duval.



🤓 WED OCT 28 - SMARTIES DON'T DO DRUGS - Dress like a smarty pants + Sign the drug-free banner at lunch - "Be smart. Be drug free."

Art club meets 10/28 815 am

Water Tower Challenge ✅
Our Hawks showed up and showed OUT at UNF last Saturday! From blueprint to build, they engineered functional water towers that had to hold, fill, and flow. So proud of these future engineers! 💙💧
Our Hawks showed up and showed OUT at UNF last Saturday! From blueprint to build, they engineered functional water towers that had to hold, fill, and flow. So proud of these future engineers! 💙💧



Week Twelve Inspirational Quote:
"If you do the work, you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life." ~Michael Jordan
At Mandarin Middle, our Go for the Gold theme reminds us that success is earned through hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Just as Olympic athletes train every day to reach the podium, students achieve their goals by putting in consistent effort, staying focused, and never taking shortcuts. Every assignment completed, every challenge overcome, and every step forward brings us closer to our gold. Keep doing the work, and the rewards will follow. Go for the Gold, Hawks!
"If you do the work, you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life." ~Michael Jordan
At Mandarin Middle, our Go for the Gold theme reminds us that success is earned through hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Just as Olympic athletes train every day to reach the podium, students achieve their goals by putting in consistent effort, staying focused, and never taking shortcuts. Every assignment completed, every challenge overcome, and every step forward brings us closer to our gold. Keep doing the work, and the rewards will follow. Go for the Gold, Hawks!
Journee. C.
Journee is a great student who always does her best. She is extremely helpful in class and also helps other students when they are struggling. ~ Mr. Bacon
Jason S.
Jason is willing to help with anything that is needed in the classroom. From water spills to helping students navigate a website, Jason kindly helps anyone and everyone. He is respectful to others and volunteers to help me whenever there is a need. ~ Ms. Murray
Journee is a great student who always does her best. She is extremely helpful in class and also helps other students when they are struggling. ~ Mr. Bacon
Jason S.
Jason is willing to help with anything that is needed in the classroom. From water spills to helping students navigate a website, Jason kindly helps anyone and everyone. He is respectful to others and volunteers to help me whenever there is a need. ~ Ms. Murray

🗳️ Early voting is now open! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
Make your voice heard!
📅 Early Voting: Now through November 1
📍 Election Day: November 3
#TeamDuval #DuvalDelivers
Make your voice heard!
📅 Early Voting: Now through November 1
📍 Election Day: November 3
#TeamDuval #DuvalDelivers

🎮 ESPORTS GAME 💙🖤
🕓 Match Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM, Tuesday, 10/27
📍 Location: Computer Lab
🚗 Parent Pick-Up: Front of the school
Let's go Hawks! #GoHawks #MandarinMiddle #Esports

🧦 TUES OCT 27 - SOCK IT TO DRUGS DAY - Craziest socks + crazy hair!

Yearbook Club meeting 10/27 at 815 AM

Don't hit snooze on the fun! 🕹️⭐ 7th and 8th Grade Gaming Club meets 10/27 Tuesday at 8:15 AM. Be there!

Check out our athlete of the week!

Boo Grams are coming! Send a little "boo" to your friends and teachers! $1 each.
🎃 In-Person Sales: Oct. 22nd–29th before school in the breezeway and by the auditorium.
👻 Online Sales: Oct. 5th–29th at MMSPTSA.givebacks.com/store. Perfect for parents sending a gram to their student, or anyone who wants to skip the line!
🦇 Delivery: All Boo Grams will be delivered on Oct. 30 during 7th period.
🎃 In-Person Sales: Oct. 22nd–29th before school in the breezeway and by the auditorium.
👻 Online Sales: Oct. 5th–29th at MMSPTSA.givebacks.com/store. Perfect for parents sending a gram to their student, or anyone who wants to skip the line!
🦇 Delivery: All Boo Grams will be delivered on Oct. 30 during 7th period.