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  Especially for Summer  

Destination
Free Access to this summer math and reading technology program for all students enrolled in a DCPS elementary school during the 2009-10 school year.
Log In Information:
Username: first name + last name + 3 digit school number (no spaces) -- 
Example: hannahmills258 -- (Mandarin Oaks = 258)
Password: 2 digit birthmonth + 2 digit birth date -- Example: 0503

DCPS Discover Summer Programs

DCPS Summer Recommended Reading List -- K-Grade 2

DCPS Summer Recommended Reading List -- Grades 3-5

DCPS Summer Recommended Reading List -- Grades 6-8

DCPS Community Education Summer Camp Program

Florida Department of Education Summer Reading Adventure
Press Release -- with links

Just Read, Florida! 2010 Summer Recommended Reading List

The Lexile Framework for Reading
Matching readers with texts

Florida Electronic Library

Florida Library Youth Program

Summer Food Service Program
Duval County Public Schools will participate in the 2010 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during the months of June, July and August. The SFSP was created to ensure that children in lower-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations, when they do not have access to school lunch or breakfast. The SFSP provides free nutritionally balanced meals to all children 18 and younger. Follow the link to retrieve a list of participating sites and dates and times meals will be provided.

JaxParks Summer Activities

Free Summer Swim Team

Summer City Pools Schedule

National Center for Summer Learning

  Mandarin Oaks Elementary School  

Mandarin Oaks Elementary School homepage

Mandarin Oaks general information

Mandarin Oaks bus stops

  Of Interest to 4th & 5th Graders  

4th & 5th Grade Social Pictures
SPECIAL NOTE:  This is a password-protected site available only to 4th & 5th grade students who attended the "Winter Wonderland" social on December 4th. Sign-on information was distributed at the social.

  PTA  

National PTA

PTA Parent Newsletters

Florida PTA

Duval County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
To sign up for email updates, click "By Email" in the top right corner of the DCCPTA homepage.

  Duval County Public Schools (DCPS)  

DCPS home page

DCPS magnet programs

Volunteer information

Math Resources

Math Home Practice Pages

Transportation Changes for 2009/2010

Budget Issues

Chartwells Food Service

MyLunchMoney

Sign up for DCPS eNews (e-mail newsletter)

DCPS eNews Archive

Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Information
Also called Swine Flu.  DCPS also recommends this website from the Florida Department of Health for more information:  http://www.myflusafety.com.

  Educational Technology Resources for DCPS Students  

DCPS Student Software page

Destination Success
A cutting edge, interactive software tool available to all DCPS elementary students to assist them in Math and Reading.  Able to be used at school, from home, or from any location with Internet access!  
Log-In Information:
USERNAME: first name + last name + 3 digit school number (Mandarin Oaks = 258)
Example: hannahmills258 (NOTE: DO NOT ADD ANY SPACES)
PASSWORD: 2 digit birth month + 2 digit birth date (no spaces)
Example: 0503

Correlate Reading Level to Grade Level Goals

Online Leveled Readers
All DCPS elementary students have access to online leveled readers.  This website has over a thousand books that are aligned to your child's reading level.  Obtain login information from your teacher.

ProQuest
A comprehensive reference collection for grades K-12. Obtain login information from your teacher.
Go to the website and click My Products Page.
The following subscription sites are available via PreQuest: Culture Grams; eLibrary (Elementary and Secondary); History Study Center; SIRS Discoverer; ProQuest Learning Literature.

GALE Databases
Research resources for students K-12 and teachers. Different searchable age-appropriate databases. Obtain login information from your teacher.

Nettrekker
(HOTMATH included) Dynamic educational search engine with multiple student tools. Obtain login information from your teacher.

Rand McNally Classroom
This is the best destination for geography. Here you'll find maps, games and geographic reference information.
Once at the webpage, click on the FOR EDUCATORS link, and then click the LOGIN link under Rand McNally Classroom. Obtain login information from your teacher.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Gives students instant access to four complete encyclopedias that ensure consistency with classroom topics. Obtain login information from your teacher.

Grolier Online
Includes seven encyclopedia databases and valuable research information online. Obtain login information from your teacher.

TeachingBooks.net
Help students read more ... and enjoy it. Bring authors into your classroom and your home … online … anytime. Obtain login information from your teacher.

Lit2Go
A free online collection of stories and poems in mp3 (audiobook) format. Print the stories or listen to them on a mp3 player!

Citation Website

  Florida Department of Education  

Florida Department of Education homepage

Florida PROMISE Grant

Florida Science Standards

Florida Mathematics Standards

  Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)  

FCAT homepage

2009 FCAT Results

2009-2010 FCAT Schedule

FCAT Explorer
Log-In Information: 
USERNAME: Last Name + First Initial (no spaces)
Example: millsh
 
PASSWORD: 16 + first 4 letters of last name + birth month and birth day (no spaces)
Example: 16mill0503

FCAT Materials
FCAT information, sample tests, published tests, and resources.

  Homework Help  

DCPS links for homework help sites
See also some of the links above under DCPS heading.

Infoplease

Discovery Education
Opens on Math page, but you can choose Math, Science, English, Social Studies, or Other to explore.

Homework Spot

Scholastic's Homework Hub

Scholastic Student Activities

Read, Write, Think

Ontario School District Student Favorites Websites

Edheads

How Stuff Works

Fact Monster

Arcademic Skill Builders
Practice academic skills through arcade-style games.

Sunshine Math Worksheets
Scroll down to the bottom of this DCPS page, select your child's grade, and find the worksheet you're missing.

Science Buddies
Directory of science fair ideas, guides on how to do a science fair project, and tools for serious students.

  Other Resources  

Jacksonville Public Library

Jacksonville Public Library for Kids

RIF: Reading Is Fundamental

NET CETERA
An online brochure sponsored by the U.S. government providing practical tips and information for parents preparing to talk with their children about being online in many venues, from internet to cell phones and everything in between.

Stop Bullying Now
(sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Florida KidCare
(Florida’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19)

City of Jacksonville

Kids Get A Plan
This new website was developed for Florida students by the Division of Emergency Management and features various interactive tools and resources to help all residents prepare for a disaster. Using the Web site, students can assemble virtual supply kits, learn how to stay safe during a thunderstorm, learn how to prepare their homes for severe weather and how to protect themselves from hazards such as tornadoes.

10 Ways to Improve Communication with Teachers

National Center for Summer Learning

Cost Cutting Tips for Back to School

Back-to-School Central

National Fire Protection Association

National Fire Protection Association - Kids

Florida Department of Health's H1N1 Swine Flu page