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
Bus 51 is loading and will leave campus shortly.
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
Reminder: Open House is next Tuesday August 25th beginning at 5:45PM.
IMPORTANT DISMISSAL Reminder and information
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!
Mustang Families — We’re Off to a Great Start!
Dear Mustang Families,
What a GREAT first week of school! In spite of a little Florida weather, a few unexpected bumps in the road, and some very long days, our Mustangs had an incredible start to the 2026–2027 school year!
Our students spent the week learning and practicing the rituals and routines that will help make this a safe, successful, and productive school year. Students attended our Welcome Back assemblies, where we talked about what it means to be a Mustang, reviewed important parts of the Student Code of Conduct, discussed FortifyFL, and introduced the safety drills and procedures we will practice throughout the year. Our goal is always for students to understand not only what we do to stay safe, but why we do it.
We also welcomed our youngest Mustangs to the corral! Our Pre-K and Kindergarten students did an amazing job learning their new routines, meeting new friends, and adjusting to their school days.
And yes…those days were LONG! As you will see in a few of our pictures, some of our littlest travelers simply ran out of gas while waiting for dismissal. They played hard, learned a lot, and apparently decided dismissal was the perfect time for a quick roadside nap!
Throughout this week’s slideshow, you’ll see just a glimpse of the learning, laughter, friendships, and special moments that made our first week so memorable.
We are excited about all the possibilities a new school year brings, and even more excited that we get to take this journey with YOU!
A Few Reminders for the Week Ahead
Arrival
Our instructional day begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Please help us get students to school with enough time to arrive in their classrooms and be ready to learn.
Please make sure students have their backpacks and dismissal tags with them each day.
A few things will help us keep our car line moving safely and efficiently:
Please have students ready to exit when you enter the unloading area. Backpacks, lunch boxes, and other belongings should be in their laps rather than in the trunk or elsewhere in the vehicle.
Once you have passed the crosswalk, pulled forward, and come to a complete stop in the unloading area, students who can exit independently do not need to wait for a patrol to open their door. They may safely exit the vehicle and head toward the building.
If your younger Mustang needs assistance getting out of the vehicle, we completely understand! Please pull as far forward as possible so one of our team members or patrols can assist.
Please continue to follow the directions of staff members working the arrival line. Having everyone follow the same procedures helps us move hundreds of Mustangs into the building quickly and safely!
Dismissal
Thank you for your patience as we worked through first-week dismissal—and especially through our weather challenges!
Please continue to follow your child’s assigned dismissal procedure and have your school-issued car tag ready and visible when using the car rider line.
If you make a dismissal change in PikMyKid, please also communicate that change directly to your child’s teacher. This extra step helps us avoid confusion and ensures everyone has the same information.
Transportation Changes
Please communicate dismissal or transportation changes as early as possible. This gives our team time to make sure the correct information reaches everyone responsible for getting your child home safely.
Stay Connected
Please continue checking Rooms for classroom updates, important information, and pictures from your child’s teacher. Staying connected helps make sure you don’t miss anything happening along the way!
Saddle Up Assessments Begin This Week!
This week, we will begin assessing the skills included in our Saddle Up Summer Learning information.
These skills will look different depending on your child’s previous grade level. They represent important skills students learned during the previous school year and were encouraged to practice over the summer.
Flag Raising Friday
We will hold our Flag Raising Ceremony this Friday!
We invite all of our Mustangs to show their school spirit by wearing their Mustang Spirit Shirt or patriotic colors as we come together as a school community for this special tradition.
We made it through Mile #1, Mustang families, and we are just getting started!
Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and partnership during our first week. We are looking forward to another wonderful week of learning, growing, and making memories together.
Buckle up, Mustangs…Life is a Highway, and we have a whole country—and an entire school year—ahead of us!
With Mustang P.R.I.D.E.,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary
Mustangs Across America — Our Journey Continues!
Slide show link: https://youtu.be/d5mv0VuWPpg?feature=shared
Link for how to videos for rooms: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/duval-schools-app
Good Morning Chaffee Trail Elementary School families
I want to make you aware that the school experienced an air conditioning outage prior to student arrival this morning. District maintenance teams responded quickly, and the AC unit has been repaired and is now up and running.
The school is beginning to cool down and should return to normal temperatures soon. Please know that your student’s safety and well-being are our top priorities, and 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 call me at the school. Thank you, and have a good day.
Good evening, Mustang Families
First, we want to sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding during dismissal today. We experienced quite a few unexpected challenges. First lightning, then a power outage, followed by an issue with PikMyKid. We know delays can be frustrating, and we truly appreciate your patience as we worked to safely dismiss all students.
We also want to celebrate our students! Today, we practiced our first schoolwide safety drill, and our students did a wonderful job learning and practicing our lockdown procedures. Safety drills will be practiced monthly so that our students and staff are prepared and confident in knowing what to do.
Additionally, students participated in training today where we reviewed our Student Code of Conduct and learned more about FortifyFL, which provides a way for students to report potential or immediate dangers and safety concerns.
Thank you for your continued partnership & entrusting us with your students. Have a wonderful evening & we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
First, we want to sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding during dismissal today. We experienced quite a few unexpected challenges. First lightning, then a power outage, followed by an issue with PikMyKid. We know delays can be frustrating, and we truly appreciate your patience as we worked to safely dismiss all students.
We also want to celebrate our students! Today, we practiced our first schoolwide safety drill, and our students did a wonderful job learning and practicing our lockdown procedures. Safety drills will be practiced monthly so that our students and staff are prepared and confident in knowing what to do.
Additionally, students participated in training today where we reviewed our Student Code of Conduct and learned more about FortifyFL, which provides a way for students to report potential or immediate dangers and safety concerns.
Thank you for your continued partnership & entrusting us with your students. Have a wonderful evening & we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
parents we are hoping this weather moves quickly. We apolgize for the wait we want to keep everyone safe...As soon as the lightening moves a safe distance we will pick up back up...
Parents at this time we are holding all dismissal per district guidelines due to the proximity of lightening. We will resume dismissal as soon as it is safe to do so.
Thank you for your understanding
Thank you for your understanding
Parents/Guardians:
Due to inclement weather in the area, we are cancelling walkers for this afternoon. You can pick your student up at the main office with your ID. Or if you have your car tag you may stay in the car rider line. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to dismiss all students safely at this time.
Due to inclement weather in the area, we are cancelling walkers for this afternoon. You can pick your student up at the main office with your ID. Or if you have your car tag you may stay in the car rider line. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to dismiss all students safely at this time.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNIZED - Congratulations to Douglas Ridgway, a Team Duval volunteer whose dedication is making a lasting impact at Chaffee Trail Elementary School! At this month’s Board Meeting, we recognized Mr. Ridgway as a 2026 Senior Volunteer Finalist in the Florida Department of Education’s Outstanding School Volunteer Awards. Through countless hours of service, he transformed an overlooked space into Mustang Meadow, a vibrant outdoor learning environment where students can learn, explore, and connect with nature. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Mr. Ridgway for his incredible service to the Chaffee Trail community!
Bus 8 is late... Once they arrive on campus, we will let you know. Transportation 904-858-6200
STUDENT CHECK-OUT NOTICE
For the safety of our students and to keep dismissal moving smoothly, all parents/guardians should remain in the car rider line during dismissal.
If you choose to park because you need an ID check, please understand that your student cannot be released through the Café/car rider doors. Students requiring an ID check will ONLY be released through the Front Lobby once the car rider dismissal line has ended.
We are unable to check IDs or approve student check-outs while dismissal is in progress.
If you are waiting for an ID check, please remain patiently in your vehicle until you see that the car rider line has ended. We anticipate being able to welcome you into the lobby for ID verification and student check-out by approximately 3:30 p.m.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and moving efficiently!
For the safety of our students and to keep dismissal moving smoothly, all parents/guardians should remain in the car rider line during dismissal.
If you choose to park because you need an ID check, please understand that your student cannot be released through the Café/car rider doors. Students requiring an ID check will ONLY be released through the Front Lobby once the car rider dismissal line has ended.
We are unable to check IDs or approve student check-outs while dismissal is in progress.
If you are waiting for an ID check, please remain patiently in your vehicle until you see that the car rider line has ended. We anticipate being able to welcome you into the lobby for ID verification and student check-out by approximately 3:30 p.m.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and moving efficiently!
Mustang Families,
Thank you for a wonderful first day of school! 💙🐴 We loved welcoming our Mustangs back to campus and appreciate your patience as we worked through those first-day arrival and dismissal routines.
A few important reminders as we prepare for Day Two:
🚗 Car Rider Tags
Today, we had many families arrive without their school-issued car rider tag. If you do not yet have a tag, please make arrangements to pick one up.
Beginning tomorrow, families who arrive in the car line without a school-issued car tag will be asked to park and wait until the regular car line has finished(today it did not finish until 3:40). Once the line is complete, you will need to come to the front office with your photo ID and wait to have your child checked out.
Please help us keep dismissal safe and moving by having your car tag displayed and ready each afternoon.
🚌 Bus Riders
We also had many students today without confirmed bus assignments. Please remember that students must have an approved bus assignment, including a bus number and stop, before we can place them on a bus.
⏰ Dismissal Will Get Faster!
Thank you for your patience today! Each day, our car line will get a little faster as students, families, and staff become familiar with the routine. Our goal is to have dismissal completed by 3:10 p.m. by the end of the week.
📱 Stay Connected Through Rooms
Please be sure you are checking Rooms for important updates and information from your child's teacher. This will be one of our primary ways of keeping you connected to what is happening in the classroom.
🌟 Day Two Arrival Reminder
Tomorrow, only Pre-K and Kindergarten parents may walk their children into the building, they may enter the front lobby doors. Students in grades 1–5 should arrive through their normal arrival method: car rider line(car rider doors), walker entrance(car rider doors), or bus(bus doors)
We are excited for Day Two and grateful for your partnership, patience, and support as we get our routines rolling!
Have a wonderful evening, Mustang Families!
#MustangsAcrossAmerica
Parents/Guardians,
We are having to hold walkers due to weather. Students will be at the school and can be picked up with an ID. Thank you for your understanding as we work to dismiss all students safely.
We are having to hold walkers due to weather. Students will be at the school and can be picked up with an ID. Thank you for your understanding as we work to dismiss all students safely.
What a wonderful first day it has been! We hope you've already had a chance to check out the photos your child's teacher has been sharing in Rooms. It has been a joy seeing our Mustangs learning, smiling, and settling into the new school year!
As we prepare for dismissal, we want to send a few important reminders:
Please make sure your child's teacher knows how your student is getting home today. If we have not received transportation information, we cannot safely release your child.
We are also keeping a close eye on today's weather. We are hopeful the rain will move through before dismissal.
Please note:
Walkers will be dismissed even if it is raining.
The only time we delay walker dismissal is if there is lightning in the area. If lightning is present, we will temporarily hold dismissal until it is safe to resume. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.
Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work through the first days of school. The line will be particulary long today as the first few days typically are . Please make sure you are allowing traffic to merge. Evey other car merges. BE KIND BE PATIENT....We appreciate your support in helping us ensure every Mustang gets home safely!
Go Mustangs!
As we prepare for dismissal, we want to send a few important reminders:
Please make sure your child's teacher knows how your student is getting home today. If we have not received transportation information, we cannot safely release your child.
We are also keeping a close eye on today's weather. We are hopeful the rain will move through before dismissal.
Please note:
Walkers will be dismissed even if it is raining.
The only time we delay walker dismissal is if there is lightning in the area. If lightning is present, we will temporarily hold dismissal until it is safe to resume. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.
Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work through the first days of school. The line will be particulary long today as the first few days typically are . Please make sure you are allowing traffic to merge. Evey other car merges. BE KIND BE PATIENT....We appreciate your support in helping us ensure every Mustang gets home safely!
Go Mustangs!
