
🎶 Calling all SME musicians! 🎶 Our SME Music Club begins Tuesday, October 6! Students will explore rhythmic notation, bucket drumming, choral singing, piano, drums, and music recording. Meetings will be held every Tuesday from 3:30–4:30 PM in Studio 25. We can’t wait to make music together! 🎵💙💛
Please email Mr. Lodge at LodgeA@duvalschools.org
Limited spots available!
Please email Mr. Lodge at LodgeA@duvalschools.org
Limited spots available!

Minecraft Club Applications are being accepted now! All applications are due Friday.
Acceptance letters will be sent home 9/24.

From acorn to mighty oak! 🌱🌳 Students in Mrs. Johnson’s first grade class demonstrated their learning by creating and labeling diagrams of an oak tree’s life cycle, complete with detailed picture captions.






We invite our San Mateo families to join us as we come together to honor and remember, as we pay tribute to those affected by the events of 9/11.
❤️ Never Forget. Always Remember.
❤️ Never Forget. Always Remember.

There will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
We wish all of our Lion families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend!
We wish all of our Lion families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend!

🎉 Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Finalists! 🎉
We are so proud to celebrate Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Deckert, and Ms. Messier! 💙💛 These outstanding educators inspire, encourage, and make a difference in the lives of our Lions every single day. 🦁✨
Please join us in congratulating these amazing teachers on this well-deserved recognition! 👏📚🏆
We are so proud to celebrate Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Deckert, and Ms. Messier! 💙💛 These outstanding educators inspire, encourage, and make a difference in the lives of our Lions every single day. 🦁✨
Please join us in congratulating these amazing teachers on this well-deserved recognition! 👏📚🏆

There will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
We wish all of our Lion families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend!
We wish all of our Lion families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend!

Students and staff are invited to show off their school spirit by wearing their favorite college football team's colors or gear on Friday, September 4th!

We are proud to share that San Mateo Elementary has earned Gold PBIS recognition! 🎉
PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, is a school-wide approach that helps us teach, recognize, and celebrate positive student behavior. At SME, we focus on setting clear expectations, recognizing our Lions for making positive choices, and creating a safe, welcoming environment where every student can learn and succeed.
Achieving Gold status reflects the hard work and commitment of our students, staff, families, and PBIS Team to building a positive school culture each and every day.
We are so proud of our Lions! 🦁🥇💙💛
PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, is a school-wide approach that helps us teach, recognize, and celebrate positive student behavior. At SME, we focus on setting clear expectations, recognizing our Lions for making positive choices, and creating a safe, welcoming environment where every student can learn and succeed.
Achieving Gold status reflects the hard work and commitment of our students, staff, families, and PBIS Team to building a positive school culture each and every day.
We are so proud of our Lions! 🦁🥇💙💛

🍩 Dudes & Donuts is Coming! ☕
Calling all dads, grandpas, uncles, and special male role models! Join us for a fun morning of donuts, coffee, and quality time with your student while learning more about our amazing PTA.
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 7:50–8:30 AM
Start the day making memories, connecting with other SME families, and seeing how you can make a difference at San Mateo Elementary. We can't wait to see you there! 💙🦁💛
Calling all dads, grandpas, uncles, and special male role models! Join us for a fun morning of donuts, coffee, and quality time with your student while learning more about our amazing PTA.
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 7:50–8:30 AM
Start the day making memories, connecting with other SME families, and seeing how you can make a difference at San Mateo Elementary. We can't wait to see you there! 💙🦁💛

Save the date for Fall pictures- September 16th!!

Our doors are open and we can't wait to welcome our Lion families! 🦁💙💛
Join us for Open House and get excited for an amazing year ahead.
Join us for Open House and get excited for an amazing year ahead.

🦁💙💛 For Teachers. For Students. For Duval.
Duval County voters will once again have the opportunity to consider the 1 Mill Ad Valorem funding that supports our public schools. Originally approved in 2022, these funds help support teacher compensation, school safety and support staff, academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities.
The 1 Mill must be renewed by voters every four years in order for the funding to continue. We encourage our San Mateo families and community members to learn about what’s on the ballot and make an informed decision.
Duval County voters will once again have the opportunity to consider the 1 Mill Ad Valorem funding that supports our public schools. Originally approved in 2022, these funds help support teacher compensation, school safety and support staff, academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities.
The 1 Mill must be renewed by voters every four years in order for the funding to continue. We encourage our San Mateo families and community members to learn about what’s on the ballot and make an informed decision.


📚🦁 Check Out What’s Happening in Our Library! 🦁📚
Our latest Library Newsletter is here! From exciting books and reading opportunities to important updates and upcoming activities, there’s always a new chapter unfolding at SME! 💙💛
Take a few minutes to check it out and see what’s happening in our library with Mrs. Woessner. 📖✨
Our latest Library Newsletter is here! From exciting books and reading opportunities to important updates and upcoming activities, there’s always a new chapter unfolding at SME! 💙💛
Take a few minutes to check it out and see what’s happening in our library with Mrs. Woessner. 📖✨


We invite our San Mateo families to join us as we come together to honor and remember, as we pay tribute to those affected by the events of 9/11.
❤️ Never Forget. Always Remember.
❤️ Never Forget. Always Remember.

🍎📚 Hello, September, Lions! 🦁💙💛
Our September Newsletter is here! As we settle into a great school year, there are lots of exciting things happening at SME. Be sure to check out this month’s newsletter for important dates, upcoming events, school updates, reminders, and ways to stay involved!
Thank you to our amazing families for your continued support and partnership. Together, we’re making this a fantastic year for our Lions! 🦁✨
https://app.smore.com/n/bpdmh
Our September Newsletter is here! As we settle into a great school year, there are lots of exciting things happening at SME. Be sure to check out this month’s newsletter for important dates, upcoming events, school updates, reminders, and ways to stay involved!
Thank you to our amazing families for your continued support and partnership. Together, we’re making this a fantastic year for our Lions! 🦁✨
https://app.smore.com/n/bpdmh

There will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
We wish all of our Lion families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend!
We wish all of our Lion families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend!

Our doors are open and we can't wait to welcome our Lion families! 🦁💙💛
Join us for Open House and get excited for an amazing year ahead.
Join us for Open House and get excited for an amazing year ahead.

Students and staff are invited to show off their school spirit by wearing their favorite college football team's colors or gear on Friday, September 4th!

📚🦁 State testing is almost here, Lions!
Families, you play an important role in helping your child feel confident and ready to shine. Here's how you can help set them up for success:
✨ Get a good night's sleep
🥣 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive at school on time
💙 Encourage your child to do their best and stay positive
Every question is an opportunity to show what they've learned. We're proud of our Lions and can't wait to see them ROAR on testing day! 🦁💙💛
Families, you play an important role in helping your child feel confident and ready to shine. Here's how you can help set them up for success:
✨ Get a good night's sleep
🥣 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive at school on time
💙 Encourage your child to do their best and stay positive
Every question is an opportunity to show what they've learned. We're proud of our Lions and can't wait to see them ROAR on testing day! 🦁💙💛
