Mandarin Middle School PTSA

Programs & Events / Important Dates
We are working to serve you, our members, better and give you programs that you find worthwhile. If you have ideas for programs or community involvement projects, please feel free to contact Doug Stovall using our Contact Us page.

Remember, Mandarin Middle School's hours are now 9:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

  • Tuesday, August 3: School Board Meeting -- 6:00 p.m. -- 1st Floor Board Room of the School Board Administration Building
  • Tuesday, August 10: 8th graders are invited to come in early to get done what normally gets done on the first day of school, such as pick up their ID, planner, team assignment, and books and buy their academic locker. (Teachers will not be present; parents can meet the teachers at Open House which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.) -- Approximately 10 volunteers per shift are needed to help guide students through their preparations. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Yvonne St. John: volunteers@mandarinmiddleptsa.org
    • A – L (Last name begins with) -- 8:00-9:30AM
    • M –S -- 9:30-11:00AM
    • T – Z -- 1:00-3:00PM
  • Wednesday, August 11: 7th graders only are invited to come in early to get done what normally gets done on the first day of school, such as pick up their ID, planner, team assignment, and books and buy their academic locker. (Teachers will not be present; parents can meet the teachers at Open House which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.) -- Approximately 10 volunteers per shift are needed to help guide students through their preparations. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Yvonne St. John: volunteers@mandarinmiddleptsa.org
    • A – L (Last name begins with) -- 8:00-9:30AM
    • M – S -- 9:30-11:00AM
    • T – Z -- 1:00-3:00PM
      **Parents of 7th graders – If MMS does not have a copy of your child’s updated shot record, they will not be able to start the 7th grade or receive their ID, planner, team assignment, textbooks, and academic locker on their scheduled day. Please provide the MMS guidance department proof of the tentanus-diphteria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine prior to August 11th so they may have your child’s ID set, etc. available for pick-up.**
  • Thursday, August 12: 6th graders are invited to come in early to get done what normally gets done on the first day of school, such as pick up their ID, planner, team assignment, and books and buy their academic locker. (Teachers will not be present; parents can meet the teachers at Open House which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.) -- Approximately 10 volunteers per shift are needed to help guide students through their preparations. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Yvonne St. John: volunteers@mandarinmiddleptsa.org
    • A – L (Last name begins with) -- 8:00-9:30AM
    • M – S -- 9:30-11:00AM
    • T – Z -- 1:00-3:00PM
  • Monday, August 23: First Day of the 2010/2011 School Year 
  • Next Year's Reflections Theme: "Together We Can" 
  • Next Year's Holidays: 
    • September 6 = Labor Day 
    • October 25 = Teacher Planning Day 
    • November 11 = Veterans' Day 
    • November 12 = (Weather Day) 
    • November 24 = (Weather Day) 
    • November 25-26 = Thanksgiving
    • December 20-22 = (Weather Days) 
    • December 27-31 = Winter Break 
    • January 17 = MLK Birthday 
    • January 21 = Teacher Planning Day 
    • February 21 = Presidents' Day 
    • March 25 = Teacher Planning Day 
    • March 28-April 1 = Spring Break 
    • April 22 = Spring Holiday 
    • April 25 = School Closed 
    • May 27 = School Closed 
    • May 30 = Memorial Day 
    • June 10 = Last Day of School
  • Next Year's Early Dismissal Days:
    • September 8 & 22 
    • October 6 & 20 
    • November 3 & 17 
    • December 8 
    • January 12 & 26 
    • February 2 & 16 
    • March 2 & 23 
    • April 6 & 20 
    • May 4

Ongoing
  • Recycle Program: Recycle newspapers and office paper in the bright green and yellow bin in front of the back parking lot.
  • Ronald McDonald House Pop Tabs Collection: Collecting pop tabs is a great way not only to teach kids about philanthropy and the importance of recycling, but also to raise funds to help children and their families at the same time. We give the tabs to our local Ronald McDonald House, which has an agreement with JEA allowing it to turn them in for recycling and get a credit on its electric bill in return. Ronald McDonald Houses collect pop tabs instead of entire aluminum cans because the tabs are pure high-quality aluminum, unlike cans, which consist of aluminum and other alloys. Tabs are also easier to store than whole cans. Collect pop tabs to drop off in one of our collection jars in the office, or simply send them in with your student.
  • Blood Drive: The PTSA has a great way you can help not only your school but also the whole community: by donating blood. Just go to any Donor Center for the Florida Georgia Blood Alliance (the closest one is located at 10501 San Jose Blvd., Suites 4 & 5) and tell them you want to donate in the name of Mandarin Middle School (Account #2045). Your blood will help some needy person, and your donation will count toward a Blood Drive Award for our school. Check out the alliance's donation faqs here, and then help us save lives in our community!
  • E-Hawks Environmental Club Athletic Shoe Collection Program: Athletic shoes in both good AND worn out condition were collected; those in good condition were donated locally to families in need while worn out athletic shoes were given to the Nike-Reuse-A-Shoe Program (any brand of shoes accepted), where they will be recycled into materials for making various sports surfaces or consumer products. Check out how the shoes are recycled at http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/.