San Mateo Elementary

Attention Parents, Fall pictures that were ordered will be going home with students today. Parents if you did not place an order, second chance flyers for Fall pictures have been sent via email this year. If you have missed the email you may visit www.leonards.com/order , click ‘Find My School,’ and follow the prompts to view your student’s proof, there is still time to order Fall photos.
Retakes will be on November 18th. Student's that were absent will be photographed and retakes requested by parent. If you request a retake and received a package please return that package on retake day. For questions regarding photo's or ordering please contact Leonard's Customer Service at 800-215-4852 or 904-209-3300.

🥫 Help Us Stock the Shelves! Our annual school food drive kicks off November 5th — bring in non-perishable items to support families in need. Every can counts! 💛

The class that donates the most food items will win 30 additional minutes of recess as well as a class treat!

Attention Drama Club Parents! There will be no Drama Club on Wednesday, 11/5. Instead Drama Club will be on Thursday, 11/6 this week only.

Join us this Friday, November 7th for a Flag Raising Ceremony!
Wear Red, White & Blue!

Join us for a Flag Raising Ceremony! November 7th at 8:45!
Wear Red, White and Blue!

Reminder there is No School on November 10th & November 11th.

Stay safe Loyal Lions!

Building skills that build futures! 🧱 Our CTE Construction Lab gives students hands-on experience in carpentry, design, and safety — preparing them for success in the trades and beyond. #CTE #FutureBuilders #HandsOnLearning

Hard work, creativity, and teamwork come to life in our CTE Construction Lab! 🦺 We’re proud to see our students gaining valuable skills that open doors to future opportunities in construction and beyond. #CTEworks #InvestInStudents #BuildingBrightFutures

Help us spread warmth and kindness this season! Our National Honor Society is collecting new pairs of socks to donate to local shelters and families in need. There will be collection barrels outside the front office for socks beginning October 20th through October 31st!

Tomorrow is our LAST DAY!

Join us tonight for SME Math Night!!!!

⚡️Our 2nd graders were full of energy yesterday as they explored electricity with guidance from Stanton College Preparatory students through our STEM Mentorship Program!
Hands-on learning at its brightest! 💡

Ms. Highsmith’s former SME kindergarten student, Christopher is the lead of the STEM Mentorship Club!
Once a Loyal Lion, Always a Loyal Lion! 🦁

Join us tomorrow for SME Math Night!!!!

SME Bookfair is this week!! Parents are welcome to shop with students before school beginning at 8:00 please check in with the main office first. Please set up an e-wallet to make shopping even easier for your student! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sanmateoelementaryschool
The bookfair closes at 10:55.

Join us for a Flag Raising Ceremony! November 7th at 8:45!
Wear Red, White and Blue!

Kickball Club Canceled Today!

Good afternoon,
Due to the weather conditions, Kickball Club is cancelled for today. Your child will go home according to the dismissal indicated in PikMyKid.

Thank you,
Tammy Boyd
Principal

SME Book Character Parade is this Friday! Parents are welcome to line up along the outside sidewalk of the school to see the parade!

Please be mindful of DCPS student dress code and code of conduct. No fake weapons or props with the book character costumes please.