🗓️ Stop by our lobby first thing Monday morning to sign the form.
⏰ We must submit the remaining names by Monday at noon, so don’t miss out!
Let’s make sure every student gets the opportunity to benefit from this amazing program!
Monday 10/13 is Teacher planning day, and Tuesday 10/14 is our employee Inservice day. We will welcome students back on Wednesday 10/15/25.
If you have not had the opportunity to complete the parent survey, please help us out by completing one this weekend.
A huge thank you goes out to our school counselor Mr. Nelson for setting up and organizing today’s vision screenings for students. Thanks to the incredible support of Vision Is Priceless, students who qualified were able to receive screenings, and more than 25 students were provided glasses!
We are so grateful for the dedication of both our counselor and the Vision Is Priceless team in ensuring our Mustangs can see clearly and continue to learn with confidence. Your commitment to our students and community is truly appreciated! 💙🐴👓
Ms. Westphal not only delivers engaging and high-quality art instruction to our students every day, but she also serves as a mentor and model for other art educators across the district. Her classroom is recognized as a model art space, where she supports novice teachers in developing their craft and building strong, creative learning environments.
We are proud to have Ms. Westphal as part of our MUSTANG team and grateful that her dedication and talent are recognized beyond our school walls
From October 6 through October 21, our school, along with the District, will participate in the Data Triangle Survey. This survey gives families, students , staff, and community members a chance to share feedback that helps us improve and better support every student. Before the survey begins, we encourage you to visit www.duvalschools.org/survey to:
1. Preview the survey questions. There are tailored surveys for families, students, staff, and community members.
2. Review the student opt-out form. If you prefer your child not to participate, you may complete and submit this form in the parent/guardian FOCUS account.
Your input makes a difference. Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our school community.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Doyle
Chaffee Trail Families,
This week will be another great week of learning and growing together!
Scholastic Book Fair starts tomorrow October 6th!
Child Safety Matters Lessons
Mr. Nelson, our school counselor, will continue Child Safety Matters lessons. Students will learn 5 important safety rules to help keep them safe at school, at home, and in the community. To learn more about these lessons, please visit: School Counseling at Chaffee Trail.
Bullying Prevention Survey (Grades 4–5)
Our 4th and 5th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in the Olweus Bully Prevention Survey. Opt-out forms will be sent home tomorrow. Please check your child’s backpack or Tuesday Folder if you prefer your child not participate.
October is designated as National Pedestrian Safety Month, aimed at raising awareness about pedestrian safety and reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Each morning we will review tips that will keep our students safe as pedestrians. These Be Safe and Be Seen, Campaign posters are located in our main hallway as reminders for all of us.
Red Ribbon Week
We have posted information about Red Ribbon Week (later this month), including fun activities for students and staff. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school for clarification.
Vision is Priceless Screenings
We will welcome Vision Is Priceless on October 8 and 21. Spots are limited, so please be sure to sign up here: School Counseling at Chaffee Trail.
October 9th 3:30 SAC meeting
October 13–14: Teacher Planning & Inservice Days — No school for students
Parent Feedback Survey
This week, we are launching a parent survey to gather feedback on how we can best support our students and families. Last year as a result of the feedback we provided multiple data dive sessions to support parent understanding of where their students were in their learning and how they could provide additional support at home. We plan to continue that effort this school year with parents data days. Please take a moment to complete the survey using the QR code on the flyer that will be sent home. Your voice matters, and we value your input! We love partnering with our community for ideas on ways we can continue to improve as we strive for excellence daily.
Have a wonderful Sunday, and we look forward to seeing our Mustangs back tomorrow!
With Mustang P.R.I.D.E.,
Chaffee Trail Elementary
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This is Principal Doyle with a quick follow-up to my last communication. Police have determined that the threat prompting this morning’s lockdown was allegedly made by a student at the middle school. I want to assure you that they are in direct contact with that student and their family, and appropriate consequences will follow their continued investigation. I am grateful that our students and staff remained safe throughout today, and I truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and trust in us as we worked with law enforcement to ensure everyone’s safety.
Have a safe and good evening.
Each month, our school practices safety protocols to ensure we are prepared in the event of a true emergency. These procedures are designed to help us respond swiftly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of every student and staff member.
Earlier this morning, we received a threatening phone call that prompted us to initiate a lock-in protocol. This means that while instruction continued inside the building, movement was limited, and no one was allowed to enter or exit the campus. Law enforcement was immediately contacted and arrived on site to conduct a full sweep of the school.
We are incredibly proud of our students, faculty, and families. Everyone remained calm, followed directions, and helped maintain a safe and orderly environment while we awaited the all-clear from law enforcement.
Out of an abundance of caution, we will remain in a lock-in status for the remainder of the day. Dismissal will proceed as normal. As always, please be prepared to show your ID and wait for approval when entering the building.
With every safety event, there is an opportunity to learn and improve. If you have not already done so, please download the DCPS app and link your student to your account in FOCUS. These platforms are how the district shares important updates and emergency communications.
Thank you for your continued support and for doing your part to help keep our campus safe
Out of an abundance of caution, our school has been placed on a lockout following a called-in threat earlier today. Please rest assured that all students and staff are safe. We are working closely with law enforcement as they investigate, and we are taking every measure to ensure the continued safety of everyone on campus.
We will share an update as soon as more information becomes available or once the lockout is lifted.
Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
Principal Doyle