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Contact Information

Chaffee Trail Elementary School
11400 Sam Caruso Way
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7510

Ms. Gerena
(904) 693-7510 ext 178
gerenae@duvalschools.org

Surfer of the Month

October

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September
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Study Island Blue Ribbon Report

Top Ribbon Winners Pleased
  1. Evan - 52
  2. Jaden - 51
  3. Cheyenne - 48
  4. Kedner - 41
  5. Spencer - 33
  6. GG - 31
  7. Zion - 28
  8. De'Angelo - 27
  9. Nicholas - 24
  10. Hailey S. - 23

Aloha! Let's Dive into 4th Grade!

Welcome 4th grade surfers!  Get ready to surf to success this year.  I cannot express how thrilled I am to be able ride the 4th grade wave with your children again this year.  Please continue to check the site throughout the school year for updated information.

Let’s work together to make 4th grade a SPLASH!


Gnarly News

Online Grade Portal

Hello Parents!  The online parent portal is now available for use.  You must first attain a confidential username and password in person (cannot be given over the phone).  Stop by the cafeteria on Thursday, November 19th between 6:00 and 7:00 to get your access codes.  You will need a form of identification and a valid email address.  Once you've picked up your access information, your child's grades are a click away!  Visit dcps.mygradeportal.com to view their scores any time you like.

Black Stallion Field Trip ~ Thursday, November 19th

Please note that there has been a change in the date for our upcoming field trip.  We will be attending the Black Stallion Equestrian Show on Thursday, November 19th from 9:30 to 1:00.  Please remember to pack a bag lunch, as we will be eating lunch off campus that day.

Wild West Carnival

We need your assistance!  Each class is required to sponsor a basket to auction off at the Carnival on Friday, November 6th.  Our class basket is a "Pamper Yourself" theme.  We are kindly asking for donations to stock our basket with (facials, lotions, body sprays, pedicure/manicures, etc.)  We appreciate your support!

Symphony Field Trip

We're off to the Symphony on Wednesday, October 28th.  Look your best and remember to pack a bag lunch.

Solar System Project

Fourth grade students are required to build a 3-D model of the Solar System.  Models are due on Thursday, October 22nd.  Each model must include the sun and all the planets.  Planets must be in the correct order from the sun, labeled, and colored realistically. Students are required to include a brief description of each planet as well.
Attachments:
Solar System Project

Picture Day

Friday, October 2nd is picture day.  Order forms will be sent home on Monday.  If you would like to order your child's individual pictures, please return the envelope and payment no later than Friday.

Progress Reports

Progress Reports are going home on Friday, September 24th.  Please return the signed copy by Monday indicating that you have seen your child's current grades.  The other copy is yours to keep for your own records.

Help Chaffee Trail Recycle!

Tired of all the old newspapers and junk mail cluttering up your home?  The Early Act Club has a convenient solution for you.  A large, bright green and yellow recycling bin has been placed in the back of our parking lot.  Please feel free to drop off your paper recycling (paper, catalogs, magazines, mail, shredded paper, etc.) when you drop off your child at school.  The more pounds of paper we collect, the more money we raise for our school and library.  We appreciate your support for your school, but for the environment as well.
Attachments:
Paper Retriever Recycling

Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser

All cookie dough orders are due on Monday, September 21st.  Orders are scheduled to be delivered the week of October 12th.

Flag Raising & Reading Kickoff

Our first Flag Raising and Reading Kickoff event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.

Attachments:
Flag Raising and Reading Kickoff.pdf

Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Yum!  The Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser starts today.  There a some really great prizes for the kids this year, including a large prize that has been moved down from the 100 unit level to the 20 unit level, making it easy for everyone to achieve.  Sell to your coworkers and neighbors, but please do not allow your child sell door-to-door without an adult for safety reasons. The money we raise is going to purchase a $3000 Poster Machine for the school.  Let's continue to support Chaffee Trail and get out there and SELL, SELL, SELL!

Open House

Join us in Room 178 for Open House on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30 pm.  Hope to see you there!

School Volunteers

Interested in volunteering at school?  Want to chaperone your child's field trip?  If so, please be aware that all volunteers are required to complete an application prior to any assignment.  Once approved volunteers are issued a volunteer identification card that is valid for 2 years.  Please complete the application attached below to get a head start as a school volunteer.
Attachments:
School Volunteer Application

Supply List and Orientation

Please click on the attachment below for a more specific class supply list.  See you at Orientation on Friday, August 21 from 1:45 to 2:30!
Attachments:
Miss Gerena's 4th Grade Supply List

Members

MsGerena
DebbieP1361
Jennifer H
Mrs Tyson
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StacyC701

Comments

10/22/2009 10:51:46 PM - 002028900630
The online grade portal won't be active until the beginning of November. I'll post the address as soon as we have one.
10/21/2009 9:23:09 PM - 002035763103
what is the link to find out the children's grades?
9/11/2009 9:42:56 AM - 002071804978
The spelling city link is a really great site. Thanks for adding it.
6/5/2009 12:57:11 AM - 002035763103
Erica, I want to THANK YOU so much for all of YOUR hard work this year!!! Keeping up with this website, which we all love, is a chore in itself! However, there was never a time when I couldn't come to it and every bit of information we needed was right here. We are so Blessed to have you again next year. It will be a great ride learning the steps together.
Have a Wonderful Summer!!
Stacy Cowen
2/26/2009 1:32:48 PM - 002058987441
You are the reason that these children love school! (most of the time, anyway
12/22/2008 12:51:14 AM - 000037952118

Thank you for all your support in teaching our children.  You make them excited about learing!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday.

 

11/3/2008 4:26:50 PM - 002035763103

This website is such a great tool...I love it.

Thanks too for posting photos. It's so neat to see the children in action!

Favorite Links

Online Grade Portal
Fun Brain
Spelling City
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Chaffee Trail Library
Duval County Public Schools
My Lunch Money
Virtual Bookbag
Art Talk from Mrs. Woodlief

Our Surf Squad

  1. Amy
  2. Makayla
  3. Gg
  4. Spencer
  5. Nicholas
  6. Evan
  7. Sebastian
  8. Clyde
  9. De'Angelo
  10. Kedner
  11. Elizabeth
  12. Destiny
  13. David
  14. Jaden
  15. Cheyenne
  16. Deontrai
  17. Hunter
  18. Hailey
  19. Patrick
  20. Hayley
  21. Zion
  22. Amanda


11/22/2009 1:38:23 PM