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💚 GIRL SCOUTS 💚
Tuesday 4:15 PM After School
IN THE MEDIA CENTER

Join us for friendship, leadership, camping & cookies! All are welcome. No experience needed!
about 15 hours ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Flyer for Girl Scouts. Top has a decorative border with small icons of tents, cookies, leaves and stars. In the center is a large dark green Girl Scouts trefoil logo with three silhouetted faces. Below the logo, text reads GIRL SCOUTS in dark green capital letters with a green and tan bunting banner. At the bottom, a tan banner with dark green text reads: 4:15 PM AFTER SCHOOL IN THE MEDIA CENTER. Background is off-white/cream.

Don't hit snooze on the fun! 🕹️⭐ 7th- and 8th-grade Gaming Club meets 11/10 Tuesday at 8:15 AM. Be there!

about 15 hours ago, Danielle Kulwicki
A blue background with pixel art visuals including a game controller, stars, and a check mark. Text reads "Reminder! Gaming Club" and "Friendly reminder - don't forget we meet this week!".

🎮 ESPORTS GAME 💙🖤

🕓 Match Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM, Tuesday, 11/10
📍 Location: Computer Lab
🚗 Parent Pick-Up: Front of the school

Let's go Hawks! #GoHawks #MandarinMiddle #Esports

about 15 hours ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Esports flyer with mandarin middle school logo, a sent of headphones and gaming controller.

Hey Yearbook crew! Quick reminder — we have a meeting: Tuesday 

⏰ 8:15 AM

about 15 hours ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Cover of a yearbook for 2026-2027 with various colorful illustrations, including a soccer ball, paint palette, book, and camera.
Level up for Spring! 🚀

NEW Rocket League + Chess Teams are coming!

Esports Spring Parent Meeting
11/10 | 6 PM | Room 55

Don't miss it - see you there!

Contact: kulwickid@duvalschools.org
1 day ago, Danielle Kulwicki
An announcement for the Mandarin Middle School Esports Spring Parent Meeting. Date, time, and location are given. Logos for the Rocket League Team and Chess Teams are displayed.
🏀 HAWKS BASKETBALL CONDITIONING 🏀

Boys & Girls Basketball Conditioning is HERE!
Nov 9, 10, 12, 13 | 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
IN THE GYM

No School Nov 11 - No Conditioning

All paperwork MUST be completed to participate.

Discipline Builds Champions. Get Better Together!
1 day ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Basketball Conditioning flyer for the M Hawks. Text reads: Discipline Builds Champions. Basketball Conditioning. Dates: November 9, 10, 11 with a red stamp over the 11th that says NO SCHOOL, 12, 13. Time: 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM After School. Location: In the Gym. Bottom text: Get Better Together. Background is a black and white basketball court with a large basketball in the bottom right corner, blue paint brush strokes, and the blue M Hawks logo in the top left.
⚽️ MANDARIN MIDDLE HAWKS - GIRLS SOCCER CONDITIONING! 💙

Hawks Girls Soccer Conditioning is coming up!

🗓️ November 9th, 10th, 12th & 13th
NO conditioning on Nov. 11th - No School
⏰ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM - After School
📍 On the Field - Mandarin Middle

⚠️ Must have ALL paperwork completed to participate!

DISCIPLINE BUILDS CHAMPIONS - Let's GET BETTER TOGETHER!

2 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Graphic flyer for Mandarin Middle Hawks Soccer Conditioning. Blue and black background with stadium lights. Top left has a blue M logo with a banner that says Hawks. Top right text says Discipline Builds Champions. Large bold title says Soccer Conditioning in white and blue. Below are five calendar boxes for Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11 with a red stamp over it that says No School, Nov 12, and Nov 13. Under that, a clock icon says 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM After School and a location pin says On The Field. Bottom text says Get Better Together. Foreground shows a soccer ball on wet grass on a soccer field at night.

🌍💬 MANDARIN MIDDLE SPANISH CLUB 💬🌍
¡Hola, Hawks!

🗓️ MONDAY
⏰ 8:15 AM

All are welcome! Whether you're just learning "hola" or you speak Spanish at home, Spanish Club is about language, culture, community & friendship.

¡Todos son bienvenidos! ✨

2 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Poster for Spanish Club with a map of Spanish-speaking countries, students holding books, speech bubbles, and text.
🧠🏆 MATCH DAY! 🏆🧠
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLAR BOWL

We're on the road!

🗓️ November 7
📍 at JWJ

Our Hawks have been grinding in practice — ready to buzz in fast!

Wish our team luck as they represent MMS!
3 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Dark blue banner with text: Mandarin Middle School, Scholar Bowl Match Day, November 7 at JWJ. Three icons: crossed paddles, trophy, question mark.
New to All Pro Dad at Mandarin Middle? Here's the breakdown 👇

We meet once a month before classes start.
You + your kid + 1 hour = Pride Moment, Meaningful Conversation, and a Fun Activity.

Scan to RSVP and learn more!
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
A flyer shows three steps for an All Pro Dad Chapter Meeting. The steps are: The Pride Moment, Meaningful Conversations, and Fun Activity.
📣 Calling all DADS! 📣

Join us for our next All Pro Dad Chapter meeting at Mandarin Middle!

All Pro Dad is a great opportunity for dads to spend quality, memory-making time with their kids at school.

Topic: Creativity
When: Thursday, November 13, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.
Where: Mandarin Middle School Teachers Lounge

Expect an icebreaker, light refreshments, and fun! Bring your Dad and invite a friend.

👉 Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer.
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
A white page displays "All Pro Dad Chapters" logo. Details: Meeting time is 7:45 a.m., location is Mandarin Middle School Teachers Lounge. QR code for RSVP.
REMINDER: Fall Picture Retakes are 11/9 during school! 📷
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Instructional graphic titled "How to Order Pictures from Fall Original or Retake Day." Text says student pictures will be available to view and order online through Leonard's. To order your child's pictures: Visit www.leonards.com Search for your child's school. Note: The access code from the original picture day will not work for retake pictures. Enter your child's name and student ID number. Additional note: Please ensure your child's name is entered as registered at school. For questions, email customerservice@leonards.com or call 800-215-4852. The graphic has a light green and white background with dark green text and icons of a camera, globe, school building, ID card, and envelope.
Hawk Store Today! Don't forget your hawk bucks!
4 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Store promotion for school supplies. Blue and white sign. Background includes school supplies and t-shirts.
Once upon a school day, a fairy tale came to life... What happened next? ✨

ESS is hosting an Art Contest! Students are invited to draw or paint their own ending to the story. The only limit is your imagination!

🏆 Winners receive a $500 gift card + $500 for their school
🗓️ September 25th - December 13th

Get all the details and submit your art at ArtContest.ESS.com
5 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Colorful illustrated flyer for ESS Art Contest. At top is the ESS logo with tagline "Every day counts." Title reads "Art Contest" surrounded by drawings of crayons, pencils, a crown, an open book, paint tubes, a potion bottle, and a magic wand with a star. Text says: "To enter the contest, please draw or paint an image representing: Once upon a school day, a fairy tale came to life. What happened next? The only limit is your imagination! The contest runs from September 25th through December 13th. Winning students will receive a $500 gift card and a $500 check for their school! Visit ArtContest.ESS.com for contest details and to submit your art." Includes a QR code in bottom right corner. Background is watercolor texture with blue, peach, pink, yellow, and mint splotches.

🐉⚔️ D&D CLUB MEETING! ⚔️🐉
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Adventurers, assemble!

🗓️ FRIDAYS
⏰ 8:15 AM

5 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
An invitation for the DND and Magic Club, meets every Friday at 8:15 am. The event is open to all students.

🎓 NJHS MEETING REMINDER 🎓
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
National Junior Honor Society

Attention NJHS Members!

We have a meeting:
🗓️ FRIDAY
⏰ 8:30 AM

5 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Blue logo with "Mandarin Middle School" at top, "NJHS" below a torch flame, and "National Junior Honor Society" below.
WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS ARE HERE! ❄️⚽️🏀

Tryouts start November 16th
After school until 6 PM

Boys & Girls Soccer
Boys & Girls Basketball
Reminder: ALL paperwork must be completed on Aktivate PRIOR to tryouts.

Let's go!
5 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Graphic with blue and black background. Text reads: WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS STARTS NOVEMBER 16th. Below are two blue circles with white silhouettes. Left circle shows a soccer player with text BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER. Right circle shows a basketball player with text BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL. Below that, a clock icon with text TIME: AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 6 PM. At the bottom, a blue banner with text ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETED ON AKTIVATE PRIOR TO TRYOUTS.
📣 STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS ARE HERE! 🗳️

VOTE • ELECT • REPRESENT

Ready to lead? Applications are now open for Student Council!

Positions:
President - 8th Grade
Vice President - 7th Grade
Secretary - 6th Grade

Students: Tell us 3 reasons you'd be a great candidate and get your parent/guardian permission to campaign!

DUE BY NOVEMBER 13TH
Turn in to Mr. Wesner or Mrs. Busuttil - Rooms 415 or 416

If selected as a top 3 candidate, you'll get to campaign with posters and school-appropriate slogans!

Let's see your leadership! ⭐
6 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Black and white illustrated flyer titled "VOTE ELECT REPRESENT STUDENT COUNCIL CANDIDATE APPLICATION" with bold comic-style lettering, stars, and a judge's gavel on a sound block at the top. Below is a form with fields for "Name:", "Student #:", "Grade:", and checkboxes for "I am applying for: (circle one) President (8th Grade), Vice President (7th Grade), Secretary (6th Grade)". Next section titled "THREE REASONS I WOULD BE A GOOD CANDIDATE:" with three numbered starburst sections labeled 1, 2, and 3, each with three blank lines for writing. At bottom, lines for "Student Signature:" and "Date:". Dashed box for "PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION" with text "I give permission for my student, if selected as one of the top 3 candidates, to campaign for the student council election using posters or creative school appropriate slogans." with lines for Parent/Guardian Signature and Date. On bottom right, starburst badge reads "DUE BY NOVEMBER 13TH Turn in to Mr. Wesner or Mrs. Busuttil Rooms 415 or 416".
Our Athletic Boosters keep Mandarin athletics flying high — and we need YOU!

We are LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS! If you’re a parent, guardian, or supporter who wants to help our student-athletes, we’d love to have you join.

Whether you can volunteer, help with events & fundraisers, or just cheer on our Hawks — every bit helps!

📧 Interested? Contact: mmsathleticboosters@gmail.com

All are welcome. Let's support our Hawks together! 🏆📣

Meeting is 11/8 @ 4pm
6 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Blue background with white and blue text reads "Athletic Boosters Meeting Looking for New Members" and icons of a trophy, megaphone, star, and eagle.

📣 Attention Mandarin & Twin Lakes Academy Middle Families!

Get ready for the next chapter — HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION NIGHT is here!

🗓️ Thursday, December 3rd
🚪 Doors open at 5:45 P.M. - Parent & student sign-in prior to event start
🎤 Presentation: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. | MMS Auditorium/Gym

The move from middle to high school is big — for students AND families. We're here to make it smooth and confident!

Learn about:
✔️ Middle school promotion requirements
✔️ High school graduation requirements
✔️ High school acceleration info
✔️ Acceleration Programs: AP, Cambridge AICE, IB Diploma & Dual Enrollment
✔️ Programs offered throughout DCPS

Plus, meet administrators and representatives from DCPS High Schools with in-person visits!

Don't miss this important night to plan your student's future!

6 days ago, Danielle Kulwicki
Poster with a blue and white background advertising a high school transition night. Logos, text, and icons are visible.