Reminder: Please be on time for last day dismissal. It starts today at 11:45 and ends at 12:00. No extended day today!
MUSTANGS ACROSS AMERICA
Help Miles Visit ALL 50 States!
June 1st – October 1st
This summer, Chaffee Trail Elementary is launching a schoolwide adventure featuring our traveling mascot, Miles the Mustang! Our goal is for Miles to visit ALL 50 STATES and help students learn about America through photos, postcards, letters, and fun facts from across the country.
✈️ HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Take Miles (3 flat Stanley versions of Miles for you to choose from) on vacations, road trips, cruises, camping trips, flights, and family adventures.
• Mail or email Miles to family members, friends, military families, truck drivers, alumni, or anyone living in another state.
• Snap pictures of Miles visiting landmarks, parks, beaches, restaurants, museums, mountains, cities, and famous locations.
📸 WHAT TO SEND BACK
• Photos of Miles visiting locations
• A postcard, letter, or short message sharing where Miles is and what he is doing
• Fun facts about the location, food, weather, landmarks, or history
📬 SEND MILE’S ADVENTURES
USA MAIL:
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Attn: Mustangs Across America
11400 Sam Caruso Way
Jacksonville, FL 32221
DIGITAL SUBMISSION:
crawfordc2@duvalschools.org
Subject Line: Mustangs Across America
🗺 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
• We will track Miles’s travels on our giant USA map.
• States visited will be shared on social media and morning news.
• Students will learn about America all summer long!
• If Miles reaches ALL 50 STATES, the entire school earns a SCHOOLWIDE CELEBRATION!
🐴 One Mustang. One Nation. Endless Adventures. 🐴
With Mustang P.R.I.D.E.,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal, Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Help Miles Visit ALL 50 States!
June 1st – October 1st
This summer, Chaffee Trail Elementary is launching a schoolwide adventure featuring our traveling mascot, Miles the Mustang! Our goal is for Miles to visit ALL 50 STATES and help students learn about America through photos, postcards, letters, and fun facts from across the country.
✈️ HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Take Miles (3 flat Stanley versions of Miles for you to choose from) on vacations, road trips, cruises, camping trips, flights, and family adventures.
• Mail or email Miles to family members, friends, military families, truck drivers, alumni, or anyone living in another state.
• Snap pictures of Miles visiting landmarks, parks, beaches, restaurants, museums, mountains, cities, and famous locations.
📸 WHAT TO SEND BACK
• Photos of Miles visiting locations
• A postcard, letter, or short message sharing where Miles is and what he is doing
• Fun facts about the location, food, weather, landmarks, or history
📬 SEND MILE’S ADVENTURES
USA MAIL:
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Attn: Mustangs Across America
11400 Sam Caruso Way
Jacksonville, FL 32221
DIGITAL SUBMISSION:
crawfordc2@duvalschools.org
Subject Line: Mustangs Across America
🗺 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
• We will track Miles’s travels on our giant USA map.
• States visited will be shared on social media and morning news.
• Students will learn about America all summer long!
• If Miles reaches ALL 50 STATES, the entire school earns a SCHOOLWIDE CELEBRATION!
🐴 One Mustang. One Nation. Endless Adventures. 🐴
With Mustang P.R.I.D.E.,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal, Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Dear Mustang Families,
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, telling time, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
Please note that students will be assessed on these foundational skills during the first five weeks of school on Fridays, and these assessments will count as part of their class grade. Our goal is not to create stress, but rather to ensure students begin the year feeling prepared, capable, and ready to grow.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades k-2. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, telling time, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
Please note that students will be assessed on these foundational skills during the first five weeks of school on Fridays, and these assessments will count as part of their class grade. Our goal is not to create stress, but rather to ensure students begin the year feeling prepared, capable, and ready to grow.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades k-2. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Dear Mustang Families,
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, telling time, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
Please note that students will be assessed on these foundational skills during the first five weeks of school on Fridays, and these assessments will count as part of their class grade. Our goal is not to create stress, but rather to ensure students begin the year feeling prepared, capable, and ready to grow.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades k-2. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, telling time, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
Please note that students will be assessed on these foundational skills during the first five weeks of school on Fridays, and these assessments will count as part of their class grade. Our goal is not to create stress, but rather to ensure students begin the year feeling prepared, capable, and ready to grow.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades k-2. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Dear Mustang Families,
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, telling time, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
Please note that students will be assessed on these foundational skills during the first five weeks of school on Fridays, and these assessments will count as part of their class grade. Our goal is not to create stress, but rather to ensure students begin the year feeling prepared, capable, and ready to grow.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades 3–5. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, telling time, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
Please note that students will be assessed on these foundational skills during the first five weeks of school on Fridays, and these assessments will count as part of their class grade. Our goal is not to create stress, but rather to ensure students begin the year feeling prepared, capable, and ready to grow.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades 3–5. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Dear Mustang Families,
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
Please note that students will be assessed on these foundational skills during the first five weeks of school on Fridays, and these assessments will count as part of their class grade. Our goal is not to create stress, but rather to ensure students begin the year feeling prepared, capable, and ready to grow.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades 3–5. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
Please note that students will be assessed on these foundational skills during the first five weeks of school on Fridays, and these assessments will count as part of their class grade. Our goal is not to create stress, but rather to ensure students begin the year feeling prepared, capable, and ready to grow.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades 3–5. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Dear Mustang Families,
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, telling time, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades 3–5. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
As we head into summer, we want to encourage our students to continue practicing the foundational skills for their upcoming grade level. Attached to this letter you will find a grade-level flyer outlining the essential skills students should have mastered this school year in order to be successful next year.
These are not “extra” skills — they are the building blocks students will need to access and master the next level of curriculum. Just like athletes continue to practice over the summer to stay sharp, our students benefit from short, consistent practice as well.
When students have downtime this summer, we encourage families to build in a few minutes of practice each day. Flash cards, reading together, math fact games, writing, telling time, and discussing books are simple ways to keep skills fresh and prevent the “summer slide.” Small moments of practice can make a BIG difference in student confidence and success when school begins again.
In addition to foundational skills practice, we are also sending home the 2026–2027 Sunshine State Young Readers book list for grades 3–5. We would LOVE for students to get a jump start on reading this summer and join our schoolwide Sunshine Young Readers Book Club with Mrs. Doyle! Students who begin reading now will have an exciting head start and opportunities to participate in book club activities throughout the school year.
We appreciate your partnership and support in helping our Mustangs continue learning and growing all summer long. Thank you for helping us ensure students return ready to “Saddle Up” for another successful school year!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Doyle
Principal
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Dear Families,
As we approach the last week of school, we want to thank you for your partnership and support throughout the year. This is an exciting time for students, but it can also bring heightened emotions and energy. Recently, we have experienced an increase in student conflicts, including disagreements, threats, and physical altercations.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We are asking for your support in reinforcing the importance of respectful behavior, positive decision-making, and appropriate conflict resolution at school and online. We take ALL threats of violence seriously and will always follow the code of conduct.
Please take a few moments to speak with your child about:
Treating others with kindness and respect
Reporting concerns or threats to a trusted adult immediately
Avoiding social media posts or messages that may escalate conflicts
Understanding that threats, fighting, or unsafe behavior will result in school consequences and possible involvement of law enforcement
Our staff will continue to closely supervise students and proactively address concerns to help ensure a safe and positive end to the school year. We encourage families to partner with us by monitoring conversations and social media activity and reminding students that everyone deserves to feel safe at school.
If your child shares information about a potential conflict or safety concern, please contact the school office immediately so we can respond promptly.
As a reminder no backpacks this week and ask your student to check lost and found for any lost items.
As we approach the last week of school, we want to thank you for your partnership and support throughout the year. This is an exciting time for students, but it can also bring heightened emotions and energy. Recently, we have experienced an increase in student conflicts, including disagreements, threats, and physical altercations.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We are asking for your support in reinforcing the importance of respectful behavior, positive decision-making, and appropriate conflict resolution at school and online. We take ALL threats of violence seriously and will always follow the code of conduct.
Please take a few moments to speak with your child about:
Treating others with kindness and respect
Reporting concerns or threats to a trusted adult immediately
Avoiding social media posts or messages that may escalate conflicts
Understanding that threats, fighting, or unsafe behavior will result in school consequences and possible involvement of law enforcement
Our staff will continue to closely supervise students and proactively address concerns to help ensure a safe and positive end to the school year. We encourage families to partner with us by monitoring conversations and social media activity and reminding students that everyone deserves to feel safe at school.
If your child shares information about a potential conflict or safety concern, please contact the school office immediately so we can respond promptly.
As a reminder no backpacks this week and ask your student to check lost and found for any lost items.
Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice allows us the freedoms we enjoy each day.
As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect with gratitude and respect. ❤️🤍💙
#MemorialDay #MustangPride
As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect with gratitude and respect. ❤️🤍💙
#MemorialDay #MustangPride
NO SCHOOL MONDAY -
NO BACKPACKS THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL-
Last Day of School Thursday May 28th dismissal will begin at 11:40- There is no Extended Day. Be on time to recieve your students! Pick up is NO LATER THAN 12:10!!! Prepare ahead of time so you can be punctual!
Don't forget Bus Registration end in July and Check back on the DCPS Extended Day page often for specifics on registration dates. They fill up quickly!
A HUGE thank you goes out to those families who were part of our Career Day. The students learned so much about careers and goal setting for their future... It's never to early to set goals.
Thank you for being a part of our MUSTANG FAMILY!
NO BACKPACKS THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL-
Last Day of School Thursday May 28th dismissal will begin at 11:40- There is no Extended Day. Be on time to recieve your students! Pick up is NO LATER THAN 12:10!!! Prepare ahead of time so you can be punctual!
Don't forget Bus Registration end in July and Check back on the DCPS Extended Day page often for specifics on registration dates. They fill up quickly!
A HUGE thank you goes out to those families who were part of our Career Day. The students learned so much about careers and goal setting for their future... It's never to early to set goals.
Thank you for being a part of our MUSTANG FAMILY!
Good Afternoon, Mustang Families!
Please be on time for dismissal today. It is Friday of a holiday weekend, and we want to ensure all students are picked up safely and on time. We truly appreciate the many families who consistently arrive promptly each day. Your cooperation helps our dismissal process run smoothly for everyone.
💊 Medication Pick-Up Reminder:
All student medication must be signed out from the clinic by a parent/guardian no later than May 29th. Any medication remaining after June 1st will be disposed of in accordance with Health Department guidelines.
🎉 Thank You!
A huge thank you to all of our parents, community members, and presenters who helped make Career Day such a success today! Our students loved learning about the many careers and opportunities in our community. We appreciate your time, support, and willingness to invest in our Mustangs!
Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend! 🐴
Bus 8 just left campus and will arrive home on 294
Bus 110 is loading now and will be arriving home on bus 806.
🌟📚 Attention Grades 3–5 Mustangs! 📚🌟
On your mark, get set, READ: Are you ready to take on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) Challenge?
This year’s SSYRA books are packed with:
🔥 Action and adventure
😂 Funny moments
🕵️ Mysteries to solve
💙 Powerful friendships
🐉 Fantasy worlds
🚀 Incredible journeys
💡 Characters who inspire us to dream BIG
Reading SSYRA books is more than just reading—it’s joining a community of readers across Florida and showing what Mustang readers can do!
Think you’re not a “reader”? You just might not have found the right book YET. One SSYRA book could become your new favorite story of all time.
Challenge yourself:
📚 Read one book… then another… then another!
👥 Talk about books with friends
⭐ Vote for your favorite
🏅 Become a reading leader at CTES
Great readers are not born—they are built one book at a time. So grab a SSYRA book and let the adventure begin!
On your mark, get set, READ: Are you ready to take on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) Challenge?
This year’s SSYRA books are packed with:
🔥 Action and adventure
😂 Funny moments
🕵️ Mysteries to solve
💙 Powerful friendships
🐉 Fantasy worlds
🚀 Incredible journeys
💡 Characters who inspire us to dream BIG
Reading SSYRA books is more than just reading—it’s joining a community of readers across Florida and showing what Mustang readers can do!
Think you’re not a “reader”? You just might not have found the right book YET. One SSYRA book could become your new favorite story of all time.
Challenge yourself:
📚 Read one book… then another… then another!
👥 Talk about books with friends
⭐ Vote for your favorite
🏅 Become a reading leader at CTES
Great readers are not born—they are built one book at a time. So grab a SSYRA book and let the adventure begin!
🌟📚 Calling All Young Readers! 📚🌟
On your Mark, Get Set, READ!
Get ready to jump into an exciting adventure with the Sunshine State Young Readers Jr. (SSYRA) Books!
These books are full of:
✨ Silly characters
✨ Big adventures
✨ Laugh-out-loud moments
✨ Amazing friendships
✨ Mysteries, animals, heroes, and more!
When you join the SSYRA fun, you are not just reading books—you become part of a special team of readers across Florida!
Every book you read helps your brain grow stronger and your imagination bloom bigger! You may even find a story that feels like it was written just for YOU.
Not sure where to start? That’s okay! Pick one book, open the first page, and let the adventure begin. One great book can turn you into a lifelong reader.
So grab a book, find a cozy spot, and join the SSYRA excitement because here at CTES we are ready for adventure!
On your Mark, Get Set, READ!
Get ready to jump into an exciting adventure with the Sunshine State Young Readers Jr. (SSYRA) Books!
These books are full of:
✨ Silly characters
✨ Big adventures
✨ Laugh-out-loud moments
✨ Amazing friendships
✨ Mysteries, animals, heroes, and more!
When you join the SSYRA fun, you are not just reading books—you become part of a special team of readers across Florida!
Every book you read helps your brain grow stronger and your imagination bloom bigger! You may even find a story that feels like it was written just for YOU.
Not sure where to start? That’s okay! Pick one book, open the first page, and let the adventure begin. One great book can turn you into a lifelong reader.
So grab a book, find a cozy spot, and join the SSYRA excitement because here at CTES we are ready for adventure!
Reminder : tomorrow THURSDAY is our LAST KONA ICE visit of the year!!!
Hi Chaffee Trail Family! ☀️🏀
If anyone is looking for a fun, local activity to keep the kids moving this summer, there is an awesome Youth Basketball Camp coming up in Baldwin!
It’s a great opportunity for kids to get out of the house, learn some basketball fundamentals, and have a lot of fun on the court with friends. Whether they are just starting out or already love the game, it's going to be a great morning of hoops.
Here is the breakdown:
📍 Location: 291 Mill St W, Baldwin, FL 32234
💵 Cost: $30 per camper
📅 Grades 2nd–3rd: Monday, June 8th (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
📅 Grades 4th–6th: Friday, June 12th (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Spaces are limited, so if you'd like to sign your camper up, you can grab a spot at the registration link here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8maon9VN51N8Xf1qT2rsq5mrHpyaB_IctplnxKBVC3I46PQ/viewform
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If anyone is looking for a fun, local activity to keep the kids moving this summer, there is an awesome Youth Basketball Camp coming up in Baldwin!
It’s a great opportunity for kids to get out of the house, learn some basketball fundamentals, and have a lot of fun on the court with friends. Whether they are just starting out or already love the game, it's going to be a great morning of hoops.
Here is the breakdown:
📍 Location: 291 Mill St W, Baldwin, FL 32234
💵 Cost: $30 per camper
📅 Grades 2nd–3rd: Monday, June 8th (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
📅 Grades 4th–6th: Friday, June 12th (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Spaces are limited, so if you'd like to sign your camper up, you can grab a spot at the registration link here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8maon9VN51N8Xf1qT2rsq5mrHpyaB_IctplnxKBVC3I46PQ/viewform
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Please make sure to turn in your child's summer school letter. On the bottom of the page please let us know if they will require a bus.
Reminders for the Week of May 18th
We want to thank Ms. Westphal and our PTA for the wonderfu family event this past Friday evening. The Art Walk and the Family game night was a success. We appreciate all of our volunteers who spent their evening at CTE supporting the event.
Tomorrow we kick off our End-of-Year Awards Programs! Please arrive a few minutes in advance to check in at the cafeteria doors with your valid ID. Our awards programs are short, and we do not want you to miss any part of your child’s special moment. We will also have a checkout desk located near the flagpole for families who plan to sign students out following the ceremony.
While on campus, all visitors must continue to follow school safety protocols and procedures. We are encouraging students to dress nicely for their awards ceremony, and we ask that these events be treated with the respect and decorum our students deserve as we celebrate their hard work and accomplishments.
As we prepare to close out the school year, please be on the lookout for important “Summer Jump Start” documents coming home this Friday. These documents outline foundational skills students should have mastered before entering the next grade level. For example, students leaving 3rd grade should know their multiplication facts with automaticity. Students entering grades 4 and 5 should continue practicing these facts over the summer and be prepared for assessments during the first weeks of school. These skills will be incorporated into quarter grades next year. A little practice over the summer can make a huge difference in helping students start the year strong.
We realize the weather is getting warmer and students are dressing for spring and summer temperatures. However, please make sure clothing still fits appropriately and follows school expectations. Shorts that fit in the fall may no longer fit appropriately in the spring. In addition, ALL shoes must have backs for student safety. Slides, slippers, and backless footwear are not permitted at school.
As we close out the year it is important that parents or guardians pick up all meds from the clinic prior to the end of the school year. Any meds left after June 3rd will be properly discarded as per health department procedures.
Be sure to monitor the district webpage for sign ups for extended day registration. That typically occurs early July. Those spots fill with in seconds of opening. You can find more info on the dcps webpage.
Same for bus registration be sure to register now for a bus for next year. Once registration closes you may have to wait weeks to get approved for a bus.
Finally, we need your help with timely student pickup. We continue to have the same small group of students being picked up late each week after dismissal has ended. Please begin making arrangements now to ensure your child is picked up on time each day. Repeated late pickups create supervision challenges for staff and can be stressful for students. We appreciate your cooperation and planning ahead as we finish the school year strong together.
Thank you for your continued support of our Mustangs!
We want to thank Ms. Westphal and our PTA for the wonderfu family event this past Friday evening. The Art Walk and the Family game night was a success. We appreciate all of our volunteers who spent their evening at CTE supporting the event.
Tomorrow we kick off our End-of-Year Awards Programs! Please arrive a few minutes in advance to check in at the cafeteria doors with your valid ID. Our awards programs are short, and we do not want you to miss any part of your child’s special moment. We will also have a checkout desk located near the flagpole for families who plan to sign students out following the ceremony.
While on campus, all visitors must continue to follow school safety protocols and procedures. We are encouraging students to dress nicely for their awards ceremony, and we ask that these events be treated with the respect and decorum our students deserve as we celebrate their hard work and accomplishments.
As we prepare to close out the school year, please be on the lookout for important “Summer Jump Start” documents coming home this Friday. These documents outline foundational skills students should have mastered before entering the next grade level. For example, students leaving 3rd grade should know their multiplication facts with automaticity. Students entering grades 4 and 5 should continue practicing these facts over the summer and be prepared for assessments during the first weeks of school. These skills will be incorporated into quarter grades next year. A little practice over the summer can make a huge difference in helping students start the year strong.
We realize the weather is getting warmer and students are dressing for spring and summer temperatures. However, please make sure clothing still fits appropriately and follows school expectations. Shorts that fit in the fall may no longer fit appropriately in the spring. In addition, ALL shoes must have backs for student safety. Slides, slippers, and backless footwear are not permitted at school.
As we close out the year it is important that parents or guardians pick up all meds from the clinic prior to the end of the school year. Any meds left after June 3rd will be properly discarded as per health department procedures.
Be sure to monitor the district webpage for sign ups for extended day registration. That typically occurs early July. Those spots fill with in seconds of opening. You can find more info on the dcps webpage.
Same for bus registration be sure to register now for a bus for next year. Once registration closes you may have to wait weeks to get approved for a bus.
Finally, we need your help with timely student pickup. We continue to have the same small group of students being picked up late each week after dismissal has ended. Please begin making arrangements now to ensure your child is picked up on time each day. Repeated late pickups create supervision challenges for staff and can be stressful for students. We appreciate your cooperation and planning ahead as we finish the school year strong together.
Thank you for your continued support of our Mustangs!
Good Evening Mustang Families,
Tomorrow our 4th Grade Mustangs will take their FAST Math State Assessment! 🐎➕📐
Please help your child be successful by making sure they get a good night’s sleep and arrive to school on time and ready to do their best. Encourage them to apply themselves and use all the strategies they have learned this year. If they know it matters to you, it will matter to them.
We know our Mustangs are ready to shine! 🌟
We also ask that families plan ahead for afternoon dismissal. Car rider dismissal ends promptly at 3:10 PM daily. Thank you for helping us ensure all students are picked up on time.
Be on the lookout next week for Summer Jump Start tips and review materials coming home with students. These quick practice activities will help your child stay sharp and get a head start for the fall. Reviewing skills just a few times each week over the summer can make a big difference!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let’s go Mustangs! 🐎
