🏆✨ Celebrating Our 1st Quarter Awards! ✨🏆
Save the date- Week of October 26th!
We are so proud of our amazing Lions for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments during the first quarter! 🦁💙💛
Families please bring your ID for proper check in with the main office. Awards will occur in the classroom.
Save the date- Week of October 26th!
We are so proud of our amazing Lions for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments during the first quarter! 🦁💙💛
Families please bring your ID for proper check in with the main office. Awards will occur in the classroom.
Don’t let good attendance disappear this October! Every school day counts. Be here, be on time, and be ready to learn. Let's make attendance a treat, not a trick! 🍂📚
🍗🦁 SME Family Night at Zaxby’s! 🦁🍗
Join us Monday, October 5th from 4:00–8:00 PM at Zaxby’s on Dunn Avenue! 💙💛 A percentage of the evening’s sales will go directly back to San Mateo Elementary!
🌟 Extra fun: Some of your favorite SME teachers and staff will be serving meals from 4:30–7:30 PM! Come say hello, grab some dinner, and support our school at the same time!
📍 Zaxby’s – 818 Dunn Avenue
📅 October 5th | 4:00–8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see our SME families there! 🦁🍗💙💛
Join us Monday, October 5th from 4:00–8:00 PM at Zaxby’s on Dunn Avenue! 💙💛 A percentage of the evening’s sales will go directly back to San Mateo Elementary!
🌟 Extra fun: Some of your favorite SME teachers and staff will be serving meals from 4:30–7:30 PM! Come say hello, grab some dinner, and support our school at the same time!
📍 Zaxby’s – 818 Dunn Avenue
📅 October 5th | 4:00–8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see our SME families there! 🦁🍗💙💛
🍂🦁 Hello, October, Lion Families! 💙💛
Our October Newsletter is here! 🎃📚 We have a month full of learning, celebrations, special events, and plenty of Lion pride ahead!
Be sure to check out the newsletter for **important dates, upcoming events, school updates, and everything happening at SME** this month.
We can’t wait to make October another amazing chapter at **San Mateo Elementary—Where Your Story Begins!** 📖✨
https://app.smore.com/n/hekt6
Our October Newsletter is here! 🎃📚 We have a month full of learning, celebrations, special events, and plenty of Lion pride ahead!
Be sure to check out the newsletter for **important dates, upcoming events, school updates, and everything happening at SME** this month.
We can’t wait to make October another amazing chapter at **San Mateo Elementary—Where Your Story Begins!** 📖✨
https://app.smore.com/n/hekt6
📚💙💛 Readers Inspiring Readers! A huge thank you to the First Coast High School students who visited SME today to share special read-alouds with our Lions! 🦁📖
Our students loved welcoming these amazing high schoolers into their classrooms and spending time enjoying great books together. We are so grateful for our community partners who help inspire a love of reading in our students! 💙📚✨
Our students loved welcoming these amazing high schoolers into their classrooms and spending time enjoying great books together. We are so grateful for our community partners who help inspire a love of reading in our students! 💙📚✨
🌽✨ From Corn to Creation! Our 5th graders in Mrs. Nwokoh's Class put their learning into action by researching and presenting the many surprising ways corn can be used to make everyday products and materials!
We loved seeing their creativity, collaboration, and confidence as they shared what they learned. 💙💛🦁
We loved seeing their creativity, collaboration, and confidence as they shared what they learned. 💙💛🦁
📚🦁 **THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING SOON!** 🦁📚
Get ready, SME Lions! Our Book Fair is coming **October 26–30**! 🎉📖
🗓️ **October 26th–October 30th**
⏰ **8:00–10:50 AM**
Students can shop **before school**, and each grade level will also have a **specific shopping time** during the school day for students who are unable to shop before school.
Get ready to discover new books, exciting adventures, and your next favorite story! 💙💛
Set up an e-wallet the easiest way to shop! - https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6221056&sUCN=600045016
📚 **Where Your Story Begins!** 🦁✨
#SMELions #BookFair #WhereYourStoryBegins #LoveToRead
Get ready, SME Lions! Our Book Fair is coming **October 26–30**! 🎉📖
🗓️ **October 26th–October 30th**
⏰ **8:00–10:50 AM**
Students can shop **before school**, and each grade level will also have a **specific shopping time** during the school day for students who are unable to shop before school.
Get ready to discover new books, exciting adventures, and your next favorite story! 💙💛
Set up an e-wallet the easiest way to shop! - https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6221056&sUCN=600045016
📚 **Where Your Story Begins!** 🦁✨
#SMELions #BookFair #WhereYourStoryBegins #LoveToRead
🍗❤️ Zaxby’s Family Night is coming soon on October 5th! Join us for a delicious night out while supporting our San Mateo Lions! 🦁💙💛
Grab dinner, skip the cooking, and enjoy some Zaxby’s favorites with your SME family. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍟🐔
Come hungry and show your Lion pride! 🦁✨
This year will be at the Zaxbys off Dunn Ave!!
Save the date! Our Fun Run Fundraiser starts soon!
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is almost here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
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🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is almost here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUg__RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXE5VVdxZnZPazZIdEdhSDFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8f2emvQlH41SCVBB4RvbogFqcSth1ZT1ie8hC6M6Gm39nIy6zWEWJQJvxxQ_aem_ZBd1EjvuVSOGp40TUu2udw
👟🚲 Lace up, SME Lions—it’s time to WALK & ROLL! 🦁💙💛
Join us for National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7th! Whether you walk, bike, or roll, we’re coming together to get active, build a stronger community, and practice safe habits along the way.
Remember: BE SAFE. BE SEEN.
Every Student. Every Trip. Every Day. 💙💛
Join us for National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7th! Whether you walk, bike, or roll, we’re coming together to get active, build a stronger community, and practice safe habits along the way.
Remember: BE SAFE. BE SEEN.
Every Student. Every Trip. Every Day. 💙💛
🌽✨ From corn to creation! Our 5th graders in Mrs. Peloso's class put their research and presentation skills to work as they shared projects exploring the many ways corn can be used to create different materials and everyday products. We loved seeing our Lions confidently explain their learning, share their ideas, and show just how versatile corn can be! 🦁💙💛
Thank you to Superintendent Dr. Bernier and Dr. Pierce for attending our School Advisory Council Meeting last night!
Dr. Bernier and Dr. Pierce spoke on the history and the reasons for the original referendum and the impact of the successful one mill on our schools.
Dr. Bernier and Dr. Pierce spoke on the history and the reasons for the original referendum and the impact of the successful one mill on our schools.
🍗❤️ Zaxby’s Family Night is coming soon on October 5th! Join us for a delicious night out while supporting our San Mateo Lions! 🦁💙💛
Grab dinner, skip the cooking, and enjoy some Zaxby’s favorites with your SME family. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍟🐔
Come hungry and show your Lion pride! 🦁✨
This year will be at the Zaxbys off Dunn Ave!!
Save the date! Our Fun Run Fundraiser starts soon!
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is almost here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUg__RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXE5VVdxZnZPazZIdEdhSDFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8f2emvQlH41SCVBB4RvbogFqcSth1ZT1ie8hC6M6Gm39nIy6zWEWJQJvxxQ_aem_ZBd1EjvuVSOGp40TUu2udw
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is almost here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUg__RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXE5VVdxZnZPazZIdEdhSDFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8f2emvQlH41SCVBB4RvbogFqcSth1ZT1ie8hC6M6Gm39nIy6zWEWJQJvxxQ_aem_ZBd1EjvuVSOGp40TUu2udw
📣 Families, You’re Invited!
Please join us tonight for our School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Pierce, who will be sharing important information about the millage and how it supports our schools, students, and staff.
This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed about issues that impact our school community.
💙💛 We hope to see our San Mateo families there!
🦁 Where Your Story Begins
📢 Don’t Get Them Confused!
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
Dear San Mateo Elementary Families,
We have had an awesome day of learning today, but I wanted to make you aware of a brief security event that caused a temporary interruption to our school day.
Earlier this afternoon, we placed the school on a temporary lockout status to assist staff in locating a student who had left the classroom without authorization. At all times, students and staff remained safe. The lockout helped ensure that hallways remained clear while staff addressed the situation.
Thankfully, the student was safely located, and we are in direct contact with the student's family regarding the situation. While this caused a minor disruption to our day, I always want to keep you informed whenever security measures are implemented to help maintain a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued support.
Tammy Boyd
Principal
We have had an awesome day of learning today, but I wanted to make you aware of a brief security event that caused a temporary interruption to our school day.
Earlier this afternoon, we placed the school on a temporary lockout status to assist staff in locating a student who had left the classroom without authorization. At all times, students and staff remained safe. The lockout helped ensure that hallways remained clear while staff addressed the situation.
Thankfully, the student was safely located, and we are in direct contact with the student's family regarding the situation. While this caused a minor disruption to our day, I always want to keep you informed whenever security measures are implemented to help maintain a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued support.
Tammy Boyd
Principal
📣 Families, You’re Invited!
Please join us for our upcoming School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Pierce, who will be sharing important information about the millage and how it supports our schools, students, and staff.
This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed about issues that impact our school community.
💙💛 We hope to see our San Mateo families there!
🦁 Where Your Story Begins
Please join us for our upcoming School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Pierce, who will be sharing important information about the millage and how it supports our schools, students, and staff.
This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed about issues that impact our school community.
💙💛 We hope to see our San Mateo families there!
🦁 Where Your Story Begins
🍦🎉 Congratulations to our classes with the highest PTA membership participation! Your incredible support and school spirit earned a sweet reward. We loved celebrating with an ice cream party today! Thank you for helping make our school community stronger. Thank you PTA for this celebration!!
📣 Families, You’re Invited!
Please join us for our upcoming School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Pierce, who will be sharing important information about the millage and how it supports our schools, students, and staff.
This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed about issues that impact our school community.
💙💛 We hope to see our San Mateo families there!
🦁 Where Your Story Begins
Please join us for our upcoming School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Pierce, who will be sharing important information about the millage and how it supports our schools, students, and staff.
This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed about issues that impact our school community.
💙💛 We hope to see our San Mateo families there!
🦁 Where Your Story Begins
