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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.
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Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
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Mandarin Oaks Elementary School homepage
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Mandarin Oaks general information
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Mandarin Oaks bus stops
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Duval County Public Schools (DCPS)
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DCPS home page
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DCPS magnet programs
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Volunteer information
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2008 Summer Recommended Reading List
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Math Resources
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Math Home Practice Pages
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Transportation Changes for 2009/2010
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Budget Issues
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Chartwells Food Service
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MyLunchMoney
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Sign up for DCPS eNews (e-mail newsletter)
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DCPS eNews Archive
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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.
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Educational Technology Resources for DCPS Students
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DCPS Student Software page
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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
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Correlate Reading Level to Grade Level Goals
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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.
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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.
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GALE Databases
Research resources for students K-12 and teachers. Different searchable age-appropriate databases. Obtain login information from your teacher.
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Nettrekker
(HOTMATH included) Dynamic educational search engine with multiple student tools. Obtain login information from your teacher.
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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.
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Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Gives students instant access to four complete encyclopedias that ensure consistency with classroom topics. Obtain login information from your teacher.
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Grolier Online
Includes seven encyclopedia databases and valuable research information online. Obtain login information from your teacher.
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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.
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Lit2Go
A free online collection of stories and poems in mp3 (audiobook) format. Print the stories or listen to them on a mp3 player!
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Citation Website
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National PTA
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PTA Parent Newsletters
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Florida PTA
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Duval County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
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Florida Department of Education
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Florida Department of Education homepage
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Florida PROMISE Grant
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Florida Science Standards
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Florida Mathematics Standards
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Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)
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FCAT homepage
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2009 FCAT Results
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2009-2010 FCAT Schedule
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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
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FCAT Materials
FCAT information, sample tests, published tests, and resources.
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DCPS links for homework help sites
See also some of the links above under DCPS heading.
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Infoplease
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Discovery Education
Opens on Math page, but you can choose Math, Science, English, Social Studies, or Other to explore.
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Homework Spot
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Scholastic's Homework Hub
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Scholastic Student Activities
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Read, Write, Think
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Ontario School District Student Favorites Websites
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Edheads
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How Stuff Works
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Fact Monster
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Arcademic Skill Builders
Practice academic skills through arcade-style games.
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Sunshine Math Worksheets
Scroll down to the bottom of this DCPS page, select your child's grade, and find the worksheet you're missing.
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Science Buddies
Directory of science fair ideas, guides on how to do a science fair project, and tools for serious students.
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Jacksonville Public Library
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Jacksonville Public Library for Kids
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RIF: Reading Is Fundamental
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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.
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Stop Bullying Now
(sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
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Florida KidCare
(Florida’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19)
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City of Jacksonville
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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.
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10 Ways to Improve Communication with Teachers
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National Center for Summer Learning
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Cost Cutting Tips for Back to School
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Back-to-School Central
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National Fire Protection Association
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National Fire Protection Association - Kids
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Florida Department of Health's H1N1 Swine Flu page
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2nd Annual Shannon Miller Kids Marathon Registration
This is a 12-week program to help get youth involved with physical fitness and making healthy lifestyle choices, sponsored by The Shannon Miller Foundation and the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Jacksonville. Kids ages 7-14 will run or walk 25 miles over a 12-week period. The last 1.2 miles will be run on "Race Day," Saturday, May 1st, 9:00 a.m., at the Jacksonville Landing. When the athletes cross the finish line, they will have run the entire distance of an Olympic marathon, 26.2 miles! This year's race is FREE to all participants! Please register online to receive race packet, race bib and t-shirt -- Participants cannot run without a race bib.
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addidas Junior River Run
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Let Us Play Jr. 2K
Registration coming soon!
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