Mulrennan Newsletter for December 19, 2025
Have a wonderful winter break and we'll see students back on January 6th, 2026!

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13 days ago, Mulrennan Middle School
The image is a colorful newsletter titled “Mulrennan Newsletter” dated December 19, 2025. At the top left, there is a black horse head illustration, and next to it is the newsletter title and date in black text. Below that, on the right side, there is a photo of a stack of books with an apple on top, a white cup, and a container filled with colored pencils. Underneath, in large playful font, it says “IMPORTANT DATES”. Below that, in a bold orange rectangle, the text reads: Winter Break: 12/22–1/5 Students return Tuesday, Jan. 6th Enjoy your break! The bottom section has a teal background with the heading “IN THIS NEWSLETTER” in white text. There are three icons with labels: On the left: A black-and-white soccer ball with the text “Soccer Tryouts & Schedule”. In the center: A colorful graphic with the words “Never Stop Reading”, labeled “Reading Challenges”. On the right: A roasted turkey on a plate with garnish, labeled “Community Resources”. The overall design uses bright colors and playful elements, making it visually engaging and easy to read.
Literacy week will be January 26th through January 30th.

Check out the fliers about the events being presented by the Mulrennan Media Center
14 days ago, Mulrennan Middle School
Overall Setting and Context The image is a colorful flyer promoting Mulrennan Middle School Literacy Week, which runs from January 26–30, 2026. The theme is “Read, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America”, and it highlights a Spirit Week with different dress-up themes for each day. Background and Design The background is decorated with red, white, and blue stars, evoking a patriotic theme. At the bottom right corner, there is a stack of books in red, white, and blue tones. A QR code and Instagram handle (@mustangintelibrary) are shown at the bottom for more information. Text and Daily Themes The main heading reads: Mulrennan Middle School Literacy Week January 26–30, 2026 Read, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America Spirit Week Below the heading, five boxes represent each day’s theme: Monumental Monday (January 26) Image: Statue of Liberty. Text: “Dress like a famous American figure from history or literature.” Team USA Tuesday (January 27) Image: A group of hockey players wearing red jerseys. Text: “Wear red, white, and blue or your favorite USA-themed gear. It’s giving Read Hard Energy.” Western Wednesday (January 28) Image: Cowboy boots and a rope. Text: “Celebrate the frontier spirit! Dress in cowboy/cowgirl or pioneer attire.” Camo Thursday (January 29) Image: A person in camouflage uniform saluting. Text: “Support our troops and wear camouflage.” Freedom to Read Friday (January 30) Image: A stack of books. Text: “Dress as your favorite book character or American on Citizenship Day.” Additional Notes A note at the bottom says: “All spirit day outfits MUST be in dress code.” There is a call to action: “Check out the library’s Canvas page or Instagram for more information!”
Overall Setting and Context The image is a colorful flyer promoting Mulrennan Middle School Literacy Week Library Events, scheduled for January 26–30, 2026. The theme is “Read, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.” The design uses a patriotic color scheme of red, white, and blue with star patterns in the background. Main Heading At the top, the text reads: Mulrennan Middle School Literacy Week January 26–30, 2026 Read, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America Library Events Event Boxes There are six boxes, each representing a different library event during the week: DIY Bookmarks (January 26) Image: Hands working on colorful craft materials. Text: “Sign up on Canvas to come create bookmarks after you eat lunch.” Book Trivia (January 27) Image: Students sitting at a table with books and trivia cards. Text: “Sign up on Canvas to compete in middle grades and YA book trivia on Gimkit after you eat lunch.” Silent Book Club (January 28) Image: A group of students sitting at tables reading books in a classroom. Text: “Sign up on Canvas for Silent Book Club at lunch. Come down after you eat and read the quiz!” Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? (January 29) Image: A group of students sitting together smiling with a sign in the background. Text: “Sign up on Canvas to compete against Ms. Uzar in general trivia!” Poetry Jam (January 30) Image: A notebook and pen on a table with poetry notes. Text: “See Canvas for more information to participate!!” Additional Design Elements Bottom right corner: A cartoon eagle dressed like Uncle Sam, sitting in a red, white, and blue wheelchair. Bottom text: “Check out the library’s Canvas page or Instagram for more information!” QR code and Instagram handle (@mustangintelibrary) are displayed for easy access.
Overall Setting and Context The image is a colorful flyer promoting Mulrennan Middle School Literacy Week, which runs from January 26–30, 2026. The theme is “Read, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.” The flyer advertises the Beanstack Bingo Challenge and uses a patriotic design with red, white, and blue stars scattered across the background. Main Heading At the top, the text reads: Mulrennan Middle School Literacy Week January 26–30, 2026 Read, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America Below that, in bold letters: Beanstack Bingo Challenge Central Text The main message in black, playful font says: “Complete a BINGO on the Beanstack Challenge between December 20, 2025 and January 31, 2026 to get ice cream after lunch and enjoy makerspace a day in February!” Design Elements The background is white with scattered red, blue, and gray stars. At the bottom right corner, there is an image of a popsicle with three layers of color: red at the top, white in the middle, and blue at the bottom, resembling the American flag colors. At the bottom left corner, there is a QR code and the Instagram handle @mustangintelibrary. Additional text at the bottom says: “Check out the library’s Canvas page or Instagram for more information!” Would you like me to also create a short alt-text version for screen readers (concise but informative) or keep this detailed version for accessibility documents?
The image is a flyer for Mulrennan Middle School Literacy Week, which takes place January 26–30, 2026. The theme is “Read, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.” The flyer promotes the Beanstack Bingo Challenge and uses a patriotic design with red, white, and blue stars scattered across the background. Main Heading At the top, the text reads: Mulrennan Middle School Literacy Week January 26–30, 2026 Read, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America Below that, in bold letters: Beanstack Bingo Challenge Bingo Challenge Layout The center of the flyer displays a 3x3 grid of squares, each representing a reading challenge activity: Top Row Square 1: Image of old books. Text: “Literacy Week 2026 – Historical Fiction. Complete 1 Activity.” Square 2: Image of a person holding a torch (Statue of Liberty style). Text: “Literacy Week 2026 – All America Biography. Complete 1 Activity.” Square 3: Image of a news headline graphic. Text: “Literacy Week 2026 – Hot Topic. Complete 1 Activity.” Middle Row Square 4: Red star graphic. Text: “Literacy Week 2026 – Read a book with a RED cover. Complete 1 Activity.” Square 5: Image of a scroll and quill. Text: “Log 1776 Minutes of Reading. Read 1776 Minutes.” Square 6: Blue book graphic. Text: “Literacy Week 2026 – Blue Book. Complete 1 Activity.” Bottom Row Square 7: Image of diverse people standing together. Text: “Literacy Week 2026 – American Melting Pot. Complete 1 Activity.” Square 8: Image of a sports ball and whistle. Text: “Literacy Week 2026 – American athlete or sports team. Complete 1 Activity.” Square 9: Image of an American flag and book. Text: “F-READ-DOM: Review a Book of Your Choice. Submit 1 Review.” Additional Elements Bottom text: “Check out the library’s Canvas page or Instagram for more information!” QR code and Instagram handle (@mustangintelibrary) are displayed at the bottom left. Background: White with scattered red, blue, and gray stars.

Mulrennan Middle School Annual Soccer Tryouts will begin January 20th, 4:30–6:00 PM

Paperwork must be submitted by Tuesday, Jan. 6th, please go to HCPS Forms and Eligibility

17 days ago, Mulrennan Middle School
Overall Setting and Theme The image is a promotional poster for Mulrennan Middle School Annual Soccer Tryouts. The background is a textured beige color with a thin orange border. At the top corners, there are two black horse head illustrations facing inward, symbolizing the school mascot. Main Visual Element In the center of the poster, there is a person wearing a bright red athletic shirt and black shorts, actively juggling a soccer ball with one knee raised. The person is wearing black soccer shoes and appears to be in motion, emphasizing the soccer theme. Text on the Poster Top Section: Mulrennan Middle School ANNUAL SOCCER TRYOUTS (in large orange letters) Middle Section: Put your game face on. Get the chance to be one of us! Bottom Section: January 20th, 4:30–6:00 PM Tryouts/Practice will be each day after school Paperwork must be submitted by Tuesday, Jan. 6th Colors and Design Dominant colors: Orange, black, and beige. The text uses a mix of bold orange and black fonts for emphasis. The overall design is sporty and energetic, matching the soccer theme.
Balance is key. Know your limit, don’t overcommit. “No” is okay; choose another way.
about 19 hours ago, Mulrennan Middle School
Here’s a detailed description of the image for someone who is visually impaired: The image has a winter theme. At the top, in bold dark blue letters, it says “Help is Health.” The background shows a light blue sky with small white snowflakes falling, blue mountains in the distance, and a row of dark blue pine trees along the horizon. The ground is covered in white snow. In the foreground, there is a gingerbread cookie character: The gingerbread figure is wearing a red Santa hat with a white trim and pom-pom, and a red-and-white striped scarf. It has two red buttons on its torso. The character is holding a light blue smartphone with both hands and has white earbuds in its ears, suggesting it is listening to something or communicating. On the left side of the snowy ground, there is a small brown reindeer bending down, and on the right side, another reindeer is standing upright. The overall color palette includes shades of blue, white, brown, red, and green, creating a festive and supportive winter scene.
#HappyNewYear #2025

May this year be filled with endless possibilities and amazing opportunities. Let's work hard, stay positive, and make every moment and day count. 🎉🎆
about 19 hours ago, Mulrennan Middle School
The image has a festive design with a dark blue background and golden starburst patterns radiating from the edges toward the center, creating a celebratory effect. In the center, large white text reads: HAPPY NEW YEAR Below this text is the logo and name of an organization. The logo features a stylized oil lamp with a flame, and next to it, the text says: Hillsborough County Public Schools Preparing Students for Life The overall theme conveys a cheerful New Year greeting from Hillsborough County Public Schools, using bright gold and dark blue colors to create a sense of celebration and optimism.
Read with Benny Winter Reading Challenge starts today on Beanstack!

Log up to 300 minutes between January 1st and 31st to earn raffle tickets to win some awesome prizes!

For more information, see the Mulrennan Media Center Canvas page
about 19 hours ago, Mulrennan Middle School
The image is a colorful promotional flyer for a reading challenge. Here’s a detailed description: Overall Setting and Context: The image depicts a cozy indoor scene with warm tones, suggesting a comfortable reading environment. It promotes the “Read with Benny” Winter Reading Challenge by Beanstack. Foreground Elements: A cartoon character shaped like a bean, named Benny, is sitting on a white armchair. Benny is holding an open book and appears to be reading. Next to the armchair is a green potted plant in a red pot. Background Elements: On the left side, there is a brick fireplace with a fire burning inside. The mantel above the fireplace holds a framed picture, a white bust sculpture, and a red vase. On the right side, there is a tall bookshelf filled with books arranged neatly. Colors and Lighting: The room has warm beige walls and a brown floor, creating a cozy atmosphere. The fire adds a warm glow to the scene. Visible Text: At the top left: “beanstack” (with a small red heart logo) “READ WITH BENNY” Below that, a red banner reads: “Winter Reading Challenge”. At the bottom of the image in a playful red font: “Log your reading January 1–31, 2026 to earn raffle tickets to win some awesome prizes!” Notable Details: The bean character Benny is central to the theme, emphasizing fun and engagement in reading. The cozy setting with a fireplace and books reinforces the idea of winter reading.
COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ Don't forget, the Superintendent’s Winter Break Reading Challenge is underway! Students in PreK–12 are encouraged to grab their favorite book during Winter Break and log every minute they spend reading.

Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).

Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.

Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
10 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge
As we close out 2025, we thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for making our district shine.

Whether you’re traveling, celebrating, or resting, from all of us at Hillsborough County Public Schools, we wish you a joyful Winter Break and Happy Holidays!
11 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Sand snow man at the beach
Join us for Winter Wellness and boost your well-being this winter break with simple, daily tips to help you recharge, stay active, and find balance. Follow along each weekday for quick ways to support your mind, body, and overall wellness all season long!
11 days ago, Mulrennan Middle School
The image has a cheerful winter theme. At the top, in bold dark blue letters, it says “Winter Wellness.” The background shows a snowy landscape with light blue skies and small white snowflakes falling. There are tall white snow-covered trees on the left and a row of dark blue pine trees in the distance on the right, with blue mountains behind them. In the foreground, there are two gingerbread cookie characters standing on snow: Left character: A gingerbread figure wearing a red Santa hat with a white trim and pom-pom. It has a red-and-white striped scarf around its neck and two red buttons on its torso. The cookie has a smiling face with black eyes and a curved mouth. Right character: Another gingerbread figure, slightly different in shape, wearing a red bow with white polka dots on its head and a matching red-and-white striped scarf. It has three white buttons down the front and a smiling face similar to the other cookie. Both cookies have white icing details on their arms and legs. In the bottom left corner, there is a small brown reindeer lying down in the snow, outlined with white details. The overall color palette is light blue, white, brown, and red, giving a festive and cozy winter feel.
Happy Holidays from Mulrennan Middle School! We wish everyone a joyful holiday season filled with family and friends. 🌟
14 days ago, Mulrennan Middle School
The image has a bright blue background with a subtle bokeh effect, giving it a festive feel. In the center, large white text reads “Happy Holidays” in two lines. Surrounding the text are three yellow holiday-themed icons: On the left, a stylized Christmas tree with a star on top and round ornaments. Above the word “Happy,” a dreidel tilted slightly to the right. On the right, a menorah with nine candles. At the bottom of the image, there is the logo and text for Hillsborough County Public Schools. The logo features a white oil lamp with a yellow sunburst behind it. Below the logo, the text reads: “Hillsborough County Public Schools – Preparing Students for Life.”
MyOn Winter Reading Challenge will be December 22, 2025 through January 2nd, 2026.

Students who log a minimum of 200 minutes of reading will be entered into a random drawing. 15 winners will receive a tablet and reading blanket!
15 days ago, Mulrennan Middle School
The image is a colorful flyer promoting the Hillsborough County Winter Reading Challenge. The overall design uses shades of blue, beige, and black, with a playful and inviting layout. Top Section At the very top, there is a black banner with white text that says: “Read on myON”. Below that, in large bold letters, the main title reads: “Hillsborough County Winter Reading Challenge”. The words “Winter Reading Challenge” are the largest and most prominent text on the flyer. To the left of the title, there is a black silhouette of a bird perched on a branch, set against a bright blue circular background with a small red star. Dates Under the title, in bold red text, the challenge dates are displayed: “December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026”. Main Content The flyer encourages students in Pre-K through Grade 12 to read as much as possible during this period. There are two main sections of text: Winners and prizes: Students who read at least 200 minutes between December 22 and January 2 will be entered into a random drawing. Fifteen winners will receive a tablet and reading blanket. Winners will be announced the week of January 5, 2026. Reminders: Reading time will be recorded automatically on the myON platform. If students read offline, they should log back into myON with Wi-Fi before January 2 so their activity is captured. Recommended Booklists A beige box lists recommended booklists for: Grades Pre-K–2 Grades 3–5 Grades 6 and up Bottom Section Several logos are displayed, including: HOST HCPLC Family Learning myON A black bar at the bottom shows the website: www.readonmyon.com and the word Renaissance. On the lower right corner, there is a QR code inside a black circle for quick access to more information.
Penda Winter Challenge

Do Penda, Practice Science, Win Prizes

WHEN: December 19 – January 5

Complete all Activities with 60% or higher on the science canvas assignment to Review Science for the PM 2 to win prizes!

18 days ago, Mulrennan Middle School
Overall Setting and Theme The design has a cheerful winter holiday theme with red and white colors dominating the background. Decorative elements include small snowflakes, stars, and Christmas stockings scattered around the flyer. Main Text At the top, in large red letters: “Penda Winter Challenge” Below that, in a highlighted banner: “Do Penda, Practice Science, Win Prizes” Event Details WHEN: December 19 – January 5 WHERE: Science Canvas Assignment DETAILS: Complete all Activities with 60% or higher (Review Science for the PM 2) Visual Elements A large cartoon reindeer with red antlers is centered in the image. The reindeer has a simple, cute design with black hooves and a round nose. To the left of the reindeer, inside a pink circle, text reads: “Gift Cards, Candy, Lunch Table & More” At the bottom, there is a small cartoon character wearing a red Santa hat and scarf, holding a candy cane. Next to it, text says: “Happy Holidays from the Science Team” Colors and Decorations Predominantly red and white with accents of green and pink. Snowflakes and stars add a festive, wintery feel.
COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ We are excited to announce the Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge! Students in PreK-12 are encouraged to dive into their favorite stories this upcoming break and log every minute they read.

From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.

Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
22 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge
No alarms. No homework. Just Fall Break stuff. 😎🍁

Enjoy your time off! We wish everyone a happy and safe break.
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Penda Fall Challenge will be November 21 - 30

PRACTICE SCIENCE - WIN PRIZES.

“COMPLETE PENDA ACTIVITIES WITH 60% ACCURACY AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING.”

LOCATED IN YOUR CANVAS SCIENCE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS.

PRIZES INCLUDE:
CANDY
PRIVATE LUNCH TABLE
GIFT CARDS
AND MORE!
about 2 months ago, Mulrennan Middle School
The image is a colorful promotional flyer for an event called “Penda Fall Challenge.” The background is white, and the design includes autumn-themed decorations and festive characters. Top Section Across the top, there is a horizontal border of orange and red autumn leaves strung together like a garland. Below the garland, the large text reads: “PENDA” in bold orange uppercase letters. Underneath, in a cursive brown font: “Fall Challenge.” Middle Section The event dates are displayed in bold black text: “NOVEMBER 21 - 30.” Below that, in bright red uppercase letters: “PRACTICE SCIENCE - WIN PRIZES.” Next line in orange uppercase letters: “COMPLETE PENDA ACTIVITIES WITH 60% ACCURACY AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING.” Then in smaller black text: “LOCATED IN YOUR CANVAS SCIENCE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS.” To the right of this section, there is a cartoon robot character wearing a traditional pilgrim hat (brown with a yellow buckle). Bottom Section On the left, there is a cartoon turkey with colorful feathers in shades of red, orange, and yellow. On the right, in red uppercase letters: “PRIZES INCLUDE: CANDY PRIVATE LUNCH TABLE GIFT CARDS AND MORE!” The overall theme is festive and autumnal, with bright fall colors like orange, red, and brown. The flyer promotes a science challenge where students can win prizes by completing activities with at least 60% accuracy.
There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.

Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Reminder: No School Tuesday, November 11
Throughout Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native peoples across the United States.

Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Native American and Alaskan Heritage Month
Upcoming community project hosted by The Skills Center in collaboration with Meals of Hope and the Suncoast Tampa Association of Realtors. We will be distributing 10,000 boxes of nonperishable food items—including pasta, rice medley, bean and rice casserole, mac and cheese, lentil rice and vegetable bowls, apple cinnamon oatmeal, and vegetable and rice soup.

The event will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Skills Center (address listed on the flyer). Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and at this time, there is no limit on the number of boxes per family—our goal is to share all 10,000 boxes with the community.
about 2 months ago, Mulrennan Middle School
The image is a promotional flyer for a community event. The overall design features bright orange and white colors with bold text. At the top, there is the logo for The Skills Center on an orange background with a dotted pattern. The central part of the image shows a group of people actively participating in a food-packing activity. They are wearing gloves and handling food items, such as scoops and containers, suggesting a volunteer effort to prepare meal boxes. One person in the foreground is wearing a light blue shirt with visible text that reads “FOR GOOD” in large letters. Below the photo, there is a large black banner with white text that says: BOXED WITH PURPOSE Free Meal Box Pickup Non-Perishable Items Underneath, in orange and white text, it reads: UNITING TO END HUNGER – ONE BOX AT A TIME Event details are listed at the bottom: Friday: 11AM – 12:30PM NOV 7, 2025 Location: The Skills Center, 5107 N. 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610 Logos of three organizations appear at the bottom: The Skills Center Suncoast Tampa Association of Realtors Meals of Hope The overall message promotes a charitable event focused on distributing free meal boxes to fight hunger.
🇺🇸 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month!

We thank the brave service members and their families, including the 4,000 military-connected families in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire our school community!
2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
An image of a military dad with his family in a park
TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!

Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.

📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Math Homework Hotline Challenge Problem