This Thursday 9/11 Let's honor our everyday hero's by wearing Red White and Blue!
To all those future astronomers - Do you love stargazing! Tonight would be a great night to share with your children. Over the next 2 evenings the moon will be a show stopper.
Skywatchers across the globe are in for a rare double delight this September. On the nights of September 7 and 8, the Moon will undergo a total lunar eclipse, often called a Blood Moon or Chandra Grahan, painting the sky with a deep red glow. The phenomenon happens when Earth positions itself perfectly between the Sun and the Moon, causing its shadow to fall across the lunar surface. Before the Moon turns crimson, stargazers will also be treated to the Corn Moon, September’s full moon. In 2025, this full moon coincides with the eclipse, making the spectacle even more memorable. The Corn Moon will rise on the evening of September 7. This is your chance to catch the moon in all its glory before it undergoes the lunar eclipse. The Harvest Moon, which is the full moon closest to the September equinox, comes a month later on October 6. ~Story by Kanishka Singharia
To view the eclipse see the link below to stream it!
Looking for 6 volunteers for 9/11 /25 morning only 8:00am - 9:30am- See details found below!
Good Evening,
We hope your week is off to a wonderful start—hard to believe we’re already halfway through!
We’d like to take a moment to inform you of an important update regarding district procedures for entering the school building. As part of our continued commitment to safety, all visitors will now be required to follow a new entry protocol.
Visitor Safety Procedures:
Valid Identification Required: All visitors must present a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, or passport) upon entering any school campus. Access will not be granted without a valid ID.
Brief Screening Questions: Visitors will be asked a few questions regarding the purpose of their visit to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Individual Entry Protocol: To maintain compliance with these procedures, please do not hold the door open for others entering behind you. Each visitor must check in individually at the front office.
Badge Pass Sticker: Upon check-in, your valid ID will be used to issue a badge pass sticker, which must be worn visibly at all times on campus. Failure to display the sticker will result in being asked to leave.
Please use this link to see more info on this new process.
https://vimeo.com/1115252084
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement these changes to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our school community.
Book list and details can be found at the link below.
https://www.floridamediaed.org/ssyra-3-5.html
Chaffee Goes to College Week is here! We are excited for all of the learning and fun ahead. Please take note of the following reminders and updates:
Monday, September 1 – No School (Holiday)
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser – This is our school-wide fundraiser. For questions, please reach out to our PTA through their social media page.
Spirit T-Shirts – If you placed an order, shirts are expected to arrive the week of September 8th.
Our PBIS incentive cart starts this week. If you would like to support check out the wish list. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y86FBA636933?ref_=wl_share
Stay Connected with DCPS App & Rooms – If you have not yet downloaded the free DCPS app and joined Rooms, you may only be seeing these messages on Facebook. By joining, you’ll receive more information directly from the school and be able to communicate with your child’s teacher. Your partnership and communication play an important role in your student’s success.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/duval-schools-app
👉 Need help? Call us at 904-693-7510 or stop by our front desk for support.
This link will take you to the home page for students and families. On this page they provide you with numerous helpful links such as bus info, volunteer procedures, calendars, the code of conduct, etc.
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/students-and-families
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our school!
See the Spirit Days below for students to participate and connect to what they will be learning about college during the week
Help our PTA continue to serve our Mustang community by participating in our school-wide Charleston Wrap fundraiser. Your support directly helps us provide fun and engaging activities, meaningful incentives, and opportunities for our students and families to continue to grow and excel.
We truly appreciate any and all support you can give—together, we can make a big difference for our Mustangs!
This Thursday is our Open House. Please take a few minutes to review the flyer that provides detailed times and information for your child’s grade level.
Open House is different from Orientation—teachers will be sharing a great deal of important information in a short window of time. To ensure you don’t miss any part of the presentation, please plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and getting to your child’s classroom.
Overflow parking will be available at the middle school.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday
Reminders for the Week of August 18, 2025
Mustang Families,
We are excited to kick off week two of Buzzing with Purpose, Blooming with Mustang P.R.I.D.E.! Thank you for a wonderful start to the school year. Please review the following important reminders for this week:
Blue Folder Information: Last week, information was sent home in the blue folder on Tuesday and Friday. Please review these handouts carefully—they include details about upcoming events as. Each Tuesday you will receive the folder with the weekly homework.
School Safety Video (Grades 3–5): Students will view the required DCPS safety video on Friday, August 22. If you would like to opt your student out, you must do so in the Focus app no later than Wednesday, August 20. Links to preview the video were included in Friday’s handouts. If you have any questions, please reach out to your teacher via Rooms.
Open House: Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 28. More details about times and location are included in the blue folder.
Car Rider Procedures:
If you still need a car tag, please request one from your child’s teacher through the Rooms app. You can always use your pikmykid app instead of using the car tag.
Beginning this week, car rider dismissal will begin at 2:40 p.m. (doors will not open earlier).
Please have your car tag visible on the driver’s side.
After 3:15 p.m., students must be picked up in the front lobby with your car tag or photo ID. Staff supervision is not available after 3:15 unless your child is enrolled in Extended Day.
Important: After 5 early checkouts or five late pickups, a parent conference with our attendance team will be required to create a plan for on-time arrival and pickup.
Code of Conduct: All grade levels will review the DCPS Code of Conduct next week. You may view it anytime on the DCPS homepage.
CTE Spirit Shirts: Orders are due by Wednesday, August 20 at 3:00 p.m.
This week we will practice our lock down procedures. Students will remain in their classroom as the teacher explains the importance of listening quietly to instructions in the event of an emergency. We will conduct these drills monthly.
PTA & SAC: Look for more information soon about how to get involved in these important organizations that help support and guide our school.
Mustang Meadow Garden Collection: Mrs. Hunt is collecting clean milk jugs for our garden project. Students may drop them off in her classroom.
Water Bottles: If students bring a water bottle, it must stay in their cubby during class time. Water bottles often spill and damage materials when left at desks. Each classroom and hallway have a water fountain available for student use.
Dress code- please monitor your student's dress. Often the clothes we were on the weekends are not appropriate for the school day. Be mindful that while some things might have fit last month it may no longer fit this month. Our students are growing daily.
Thank you for your support in helping us ensure a safe and successful school year! We are excited to see your students soar to new heights this school year.
With Mustang P.R.I.D.E.
Principal Doyle
Thank you for a wonderful first week! We are so excited to have all of our Mustangs back on campus.
Each Sunday, we will send out important reminders for the week ahead. Please be sure to check your student’s folder. This week, we sent home information about:
How to watch and/or opt out of the safety video that will be shown on Friday, August 22nd for grades 3-5.
Details about Open House
The FortifyFL Tip Line
Instructions for setting up the DCPS App
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to a fantastic year together!
https://www.duvalschools.org/page/student-training-for-active-shooter
We’ve noticed that historically some students are being checked out early to avoid the car rider line. While we understand busy schedules, early checkouts mean students miss important math instruction and small group reading support—key parts of their academic success.
Please help us protect learning time by allowing your child to remain in class until dismissal. Together, we can ensure every student gets the full benefit of their school day
The Dentist is coming to Chaffee Trail Elementary.
Great news! Our school has partnered with Big Smiles to offer dental care at school. Best of all, in most cases there is no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid/CHIP!
Having your child seen by the dentist at school saves you valuable time. Top quality care is provided by local, licensed dentists in the familiar surroundings of your child’s school.
You can sign up for this great opportunity either by completing the paper application which will come home tomorrow or via the link below.
Spots are limited and will be placed based on enrollment/return date.
Enroll online: https://www.myschooldentist.com/Default.aspx
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Nelson, School Counselor (nelsonj@duvalschools.org) and more information is included on his website:
https://duvalschools.my.canva.site/schoolcounseling-chaffeetrail
