If your coat or cap has gone astray, don’t wait—check the Lost & Found today!
Items will disappear like a ghost before the month ends, so stop by the table outside the front office during the parade or in the vestibule anytime.
🕵️♀️ Don’t let your favorite gear vanish!
Ms. Lavello’s little learners and Ms. Kircher’s big kids teamed up for a magical dive into the world of nocturnal animals, especially bats! Using the sweet story Stellaluna, students flapped into reading fun by sequencing events, comparing bird and bat traits, and practicing listening skills.📖🦇
It was a night-themed adventure full of teamwork, giggles, and learning that soared! 🌌💫
We’re proud to recognize Ms. Deciuceis, our incredible bookkeeper, for her outstanding dedication and service! Her attention to detail, reliability, and warm spirit help keep our school running smoothly every day. She’s the heart behind the numbers and a true asset to our team. 💜
Thank you, Ms. Deciuceis, for all that you do!
#SREOY #TeamDCPS #BookkeeperExtraordinaire
🌟 Character Day Parade Info! 🌟
Our Character Day Parade kicks off at 9:00 AM on Friday, Oct. 31st 🎉
👨👩👧👦 Where to Park:
Families can park at Hopewell Church or in visitor parking. Please note: school gates will remain closed.
📍 Where to Watch:
Parents will gather in front of the school to enjoy the parade as it passes by (see picture)
🚶♂️ Parade Route:
Students will walk through the school and then exit through the gate (walker gate) on the right and re-enter through the main office area, so please keep those walkways clear.
Students must carry the book or a copy of the cover of the book. Please make sure that book characters are school appropriate and follow the student dress code (fake weapons, facial coverings) 🎭✨
Join us at Loretto Elementary from October 27–31 as we celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free!
Theme: “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free” 🧩
Here’s what’s happening each day:
✅ Monday: Wear Red Day – Say No to Drugs!
✅ Tuesday: Superhero Day – Superheroes don’t do drugs!
✅ Wednesday: Team Up Against Drugs – Wear your favorite sports team gear!
✅ Thursday: Sock Day – “Sock it to Drugs”
✅ Friday: Character Parade
On Friday, October 24th we have a Loretto PTA Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese from 3pm - 9pm. If kiddos come in their costumes, they get 500 FREE E-Tickets!! Please see the flyer that will be circulating on our social media on Facebook and Instagram for various coupons and details.
The event will take place at 10320 Shops Lane, Jacksonville Florida 32258. You can go to chuckecheese.com to find out more information.
Remember, check out PTA's social media for the flyer! We get 20% back from all sales on food and gameplay at the event!
We can't wait to see you there!
🕕 Time’s Almost Up!
We want to hear from YOU! The Family & Community Partnership Survey closes today at 6:00 PM — your input matters!
✅ Click here to take the survey: 👉https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jGKpVoUEXHmbYO
Thank you for helping us build a stronger school community! 💙
Our Safety Patrols will be selling BooGrams from Thursday, October 24 through Thursday, October 31. Here’s everything you need to know to make it quick and easy:
🗓️ When:
Sales run October 24–31 during arrival (8:00-8:25).
📍 Where:
You’ll find BooGram tables at:
West Walker Gate
Large Car Line
💲 Cost:
Each BooGram costs $.50 Monday - Thursday and $1 on Ring-Pop Friday.
Please send exact cash in an envelope if possible.
✏️ How to Prepare:
Families can print and pre-fill BooGram sheets at home before sales begin. Attached below.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade teachers may collect completed BooGrams in class and send them to the Patrol mailbox (or Linke/Kircher) to make things easier for everyone.
Thank you for helping make BooGram week a fun and spooky success! 👻 We can’t wait to see all the school spirit!
Do you have a veteran in your family you'd like to honor? Join us in creating a Hall of Heroes to showcase their service and sacrifice!
🎖️ How to Participate:
Create a poster featuring your veteran
Include their photo, name, military branch, years of service, and any special facts or awards
Add your name and grade
Submit your poster to your teacher by November 4th
🎉 Event Details:
📅 Friday, November 7th
🕘 Flag Raising Ceremony at 9:15 AM
🥞 Veteran Breakfast at 8:45 AM
All veterans—active duty or retired—and their students are invited to join us for this special celebration!
👉 RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/n0hzL6dd5V
Let’s honor our heroes together! 💙❤️
#VeteransDay #HallOfHeroes #LorettoElementary #ThankYouVeterans
Get ready for some spooky fun! The Loretto Safety Patrols are hosting Boograms from Friday, October 24th through October 31st, every morning from 8:00 to 8:30 AM.
Come join us in the Halloween spirit and support our Safety Patrols with a sweet surprise for your friends!
Don't miss out—it's going to be a boo-tiful time! 🧡🕸️
From sprouting to decomposing, our little learners are watching nature in action! Stay tuned as we observe what happens next in our pumpkin patch experiment. 🌱👀
#PumpkinJack #KindergartenSTEM #LifeCycleLearning #HandsOnScience #FallFun #LittleScientists
🍧TONIGHT’S CHALLENGES:
✨ Top 3 classes with new donations tonight = Popsicle Party after the Fun Run!
🎟️ Top 5 students with new donations tonight = FREE Play Pass to Dave & Buster’s!
🗓️TOMORROW:
🎯 Top earner from EACH grade level will get to SLIME Mr. Walker & Ms. Bradley!
🏆 Top Overall Class Prizes:
1️⃣ 1st Place: Chick-fil-A Nugget & Lemonade Party 🐔
2️⃣ 2nd Place: Pizza Party from Jet’s 🍕
3️⃣ 3rd Place: Cookies from Chick-fil-A + Free Item Card 🍪
4️⃣ 4th Place: Free Skate Station Pass ⛸️
5️⃣ 5th Place: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Voucher 🍧
6️⃣ 6th & 7th Place: Free Meal Voucher to Roadhouse 🍽️
🦉 We've got this, Loretto! Every donation counts — let’s finish strong and celebrate BIG! 💥
Ten minutes gives you time to wait.
Courtyard lunch, just you and yours,
No extra friends, that’s school decor.
Stay at the table, no running wild,
We’re keeping it safe for every child.
Lunch for two, it’s sweet and true—
We’re so glad to share it with you!🎶
You may have recently received a message regarding the districtwide Data Triangle Survey. We’d like to take a moment to echo that communication and encourage your participation.
Your input is incredibly valuable in helping us enhance the educational experience for your child and strengthen our school community. The survey only takes a few minutes and touches on key areas such as classroom instruction, school safety, communication, and student engagement.
The survey is open now through October 21, and you can access it by visiting www.duvalschools.org/survey.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Loretto Elementary and all Team Duval schools the best they can be for every student.
🎉 We are counting down the days... Fun Run Friday is almost here! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💨
Get ready for a day full of energy, excitement, and school spirit!
🕒 Here’s when each grade level will be hitting the track:
K-5 CSS: 8:50-9:50
K-1: 10:00-11:00
2-3: 11:15-12:15
4-5: 12:45-1:45
📌 Important Info for Our Amazing Families:
🚪 Gates will open 15 minutes before each Fun Run and close 10 minutes after it begins.
🚗 Please park behind the gate and head straight to the back field to check in.
❌ No check-ins at the front office, please!
🥪 Lunchtimes will be different on Friday—be sure to confirm with your child’s teacher.
💥 And don’t forget...
It’s WEDNESDAY PIE DAY! 🥧
Keep those donations coming—every dollar helps us reach our goal and makes a big difference!
Let’s make this Fun Run the best one yet! 🎈🎶
👾TOP Class (Friday-Tuesday) with the most donations will get to Pie Ms. Bradley (k-2) and Principal Walker (3-5) in the FACE
🪣 TOP 3 Students (Friday-Tuesday) with the most donations will get to SLIME Lasso Kasso
Top class overall will have a cookie party from Chick-fil-A.
🌟EVERYONE (Friday- Sunday) Get a $60 flat donation or a $2/lap donation and earn a GLOW IN THE DARK KEYCHAIN
It was a beautiful blend of storytelling, coding, and mentorship. Watching older students guide younger ones through creativity and tech was pure magic.
#FallSTEM #ScratchJr #StudentLeadership #KindergartenCoding
