Mandarin Middle School PTSA

Helpful Links

Links to Mandarin Middle School information:
Duval County Public Schools information:Educational Technology Resources for DCPS Students (from Niki Micheau, Educational Supervisor, DCPS)--Obtain login information from your teacher:
  • Free Online Software for DCPS Students: www.duvalschools.org/static/students/student_software/index.asp#sec
  • Online Leveled Books: www.eduplace.com/eservices (Access thousands of online books from any internet locations)
  • Correlate Reading Level to Grade Level Goals: www.fountasandpinnellbenchmarkassessment.com/aboutBenchmark.asp
  • ProQuest: proquestk12.com (A comprehensive reference collection for grades K-12)
  • GALE Databases: infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/fl_devalcps (Research resources for students K-12 and teachers. Different search-able age-appropriate databases)
  • Compass Odyssey: Go to www.duvalschools.org. Once you are on the site, click on the parents link and then click student software. Click the link at the top of the page that says Secondary Student Programs, and you will see Compass information. Parent and student instruction packet and instruction PowerPoint links are on the page. Login information is the same login that is used to access the computer at school.
  • Gizmos: www.explorelearning.com (Available for all DCPS students in grades 6-8, Math and Science Gizmos are designed to help students develop a deep and lasting understanding of key concepts in math and science through inquiry and exploration. Obtain log-in information from your teacher. Support: Suzy Webb (904) 348-7207 or e-mail webbs1@duvalschools.org. Click here to access the Parent flyer.)
  • Nettrekker: www.nettrekker.com (HOTMATH included. Dynamic educational search engine with multiple student tools)
  • Rand McNally Classroom: www.randmcnally.com (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)
  • Encyclopedia Britannica Online: www.school.eb.com (Gives students instant access to four complete encyclopedias that ensure consistency with classroom topics)
  • Grolier Online: go-passport.grolier.com (Includes seven encyclopedia databases and valuable research information online)
  • TeachingBooks.net: www.teachingbooks.net (Help students read more ... and enjoy it. Bring authors into your classroom and your home … online … anytime)
  • Lit2Go: etc.usf.edu/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: citationmachine.net/index2.php
Links to Florida Department of Education information:
Links to FCAT information:
PTA/PTSA Websites:
Community & Internet Resources:
  • Jacksonville Public Library: jpl.coj.net
  • Mapping Your Future (a free resource for career, college, financial aid, & money management information): mappingyourfuture.org
  • NET CETERA: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec04.pdf (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): stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids
  • Florida KidCare (Florida’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19): www.floridakidcare.org
  • City of Jacksonville: www.coj.net/default.htm
  • Kids Get a Plan: www.KidsGetAPlan.com (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.)
  • National Center for Summer Learning: www.summerlearning.org
  • Cost-Cutting Tips for Back-to-School: www.pta.org/3318.htm
  • Back-to-School Central (PTA): www.pta.org/3047.asp
  • National Fire Protection Association: www.nfpa.org
  • Florida Department of Health H1N1 Swine Flu Information: www.myflusafety.com
  • Registration for the 2nd Annual Shannon Miller Kids Marathon: www.shannonmillerkidsmarathon.com (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.)
  • addidas Junior River Run: www.gate-riverrun.com/images/grr15kent.pdf

Homework Help (Source: Florida Times Union, August 18, 2008, E-1):
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