The Loretto Safety Patrols are hosting a Spirit Night this Monday, January 19th at V Pizza on San Jose Boulevard!
🍕 Dine in or take out—either way, 7.5% of all sales will be donated to support the Safety Patrols’ Washington, D.C. trip fundraiser.
✅ Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and help us make this trip unforgettable!
📍 V Pizza – San Jose Blvd
📅 Monday, Jan 19
Thank you for supporting our amazing Safety Patrols! 💙
Calling all 3rd-5th grade girls – it’s time to lace up and join the fun! 🏃♀️✨
✅ Registration opens: January 12, 2026 @ 6:00 AM
✅ Season begins: February 9, 2026
✅ Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Visit gotrnefl.org to register and learn more!
Let’s run, grow, and shine together! 💖👟💦
#GirlsOnTheRun #LorettoElementary #Spring2026 #EmpowerGirls #HealthyFun
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🍕 Loretto Spirit Night at Jet’s Pizza! 🍕
📍 Jet’s Pizza – 11250 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
📅 Friday, December 19th, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Support Loretto Elementary School while enjoying delicious Detroit-style pizza!
✅ Fresh dough made daily
✅ Premium ingredients
✅ Easy as 1-2-3:
1️⃣ Order online at JetsPizza.com, call, or visit the store
2️⃣ Pick up or get delivery
3️⃣ Enjoy your pizza knowing 10% of your purchase goes to Loretto Elementary!
Let’s make this a night to remember! 🎉
#LorettoSpiritNight #JetsPizza #SupportOurSchool #CommunityStrong
(To the tune of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”)
You better watch the skies,
You better check the news,
Garrett’s got the forecast,
He’s sharing it with you!
Garrett Bedenbaugh came to our school!
He taught us about weather,
And how the storms form too,
We learned about the sunshine,
And what the clouds can do!
Garrett Bedenbaugh came to our school!
🎄 Lost & Found Reminder 🎄
As the holidays approach, things can get a little hectic—and sometimes items go missing! If you’ve lost something, don’t worry:
✅ Retrace your steps
✅ Check the Lost & Found in the front office
Patience and hope go a long way—your items may just find their way back to you!
✨ Let’s keep the season merry and bright by helping each other out.
Please vote for Loretto's Chick Fila tree! Click the link below and vote!
https://poll.app.do/2025-christmas-tree-lane-decoration-contest
TODAY is Loretto Spirit Day at Chick Fila at either Mandarin location! Just say you are with Loretto Elementary and 20% of the net sales will go back to our school!
We spotted a certain green mischief-maker and a very festive helper spreading holiday cheer (and maybe a little chaos).
Rumor has it, they were on a mission to make spirits bright and maybe steal a few candy canes along the way.
Happy Holidays!
We are thrilled to celebrate Angela as the recipient of the “Unsung Hero” Award, a special recognition by DCPS School Board Member Melody Bolduc.
This award honors those incredible individuals who give selflessly to our school communities - those who work tirelessly behind the scenes, never seeking the spotlight, but making a lasting impact every single day.
Angela, your dedication and generosity inspire us all. Thank you for being a true hero to our students and staff! 💜👏
#UnsungHero #DCPS #CommunityChampions
⏰ Almost Time!
Our Loretto PTA Food Drive ends THIS FRIDAY, Dec 12!
Help us fill those baskets and support Loretto families this winter.
Let’s finish strong! 💪 #LorettoCares #FoodDrive
📅 Friday, December 12th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
✨ Join us for FREE family holiday fun! ✨
✅ Games, face painting, prizes, and holiday treats
✅ Dance to Wisdom’s Jingle Jangle beats
✅ ORFF Owls perform at 6:15 PM
✅ Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus
✅ Support Safety Patrols at the Holiday Shop
✅ Pizza & drinks available in the Media Center
🎄 Don’t miss this festive night of fun for the whole family!
🛍️ Holiday Shop is OPEN this week!
✅ Classes will visit the shop during the week.
🎄 The shop will also be open during Holiday Hoopla!
📍 Location: Mini Auditorium (by the front office)
✨ Don’t miss out on the festive fun and great gifts!
This weekend, both our amazing Girls on the Run teams crossed the finish line at the End-of-Season 5K at UNF! 🏃♀️💪
We are beyond proud of our Mountain Movers! These incredible girls showed grit, determination, and heart every step of the way. Using their GOTR Toolbox, they tackled tough moments and truly moved mountains to reach their goals.
✨ When the going got tough, they remembered their tools: positive self-talk, perseverance, and teamwork. And wow—did they shine!
💖 Congratulations to every runner, coach, and supporter who made this day unforgettable. Here’s to strong girls who inspire us all!
#GirlsOnTheRun #MountainMovers #GOTR5K
🛍️ Take a peek at the photos to see some of the amazing gifts waiting for you!
✨ Want to browse ahead? 👉 Check out the full collection here: Wonderland Gift Shoppes
🎁 This Week:
Students will visit the shop with their class and have the chance to pick out special gifts for family and friends!
💵 Payment Options:
Cash
Wonderland Digital Gift Cards
Let’s make this holiday season magical! 🌟
Loretto Elementary is thrilled to announce that the Florida Association for the Gifted has awarded Ms. Niebauer the Challenger Grant which provides $1,500 in funding for an unforgettable STEM experience at the Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee! 🚀
This opportunity will allow her gifted students to engage in hands-on space mission simulations and cutting-edge science activities—bringing learning to life in the most exciting way!
#STEMEducation #ChallengerGrant #InnovationInLearning #GiftedEducation #SpaceExploration
📅 Friday, December 12th | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Loretto Elementary
Get ready for a night of FREE family fun! Wear your pajamas and enjoy:
✅ Holiday face painting & tattoos
✅ Dancing with Wisdom
✅ Cookies & hot cocoa
✅ Pizza for sale
✅ Patrols Holiday Shop
🎶 Special performance by the ORF Owls at 6:15
🎅 Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus and learn some holiday wisdom!
💝 Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for a child in need.
Don’t miss out—the night will be JOLLY! 🎁✨
