San Mateo Science Night was filled with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on fun! Thank you to our Oceanway Middle School volunteers for supporting our students and helping make the evening a wonderful experience for all.
3 days ago, Tammy Boyd
Students engaging in determining different smells!
Oceanway Middle School students welcoming families with a Science Map and gifted bag.
Student creating a flower using a 3-D pen.
Students experimenting with desity.
Students using salt and paint with support from an Oceanway Middle School volunteer.
Creating moon crates with support from Oceanway Middle School students.
Student and parents engaged in painting with salt and evaporation  and creating windsocks.
🎉 Save the Date! Our 3rd Quarter Awards Ceremony is coming up soon! We can’t wait to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students. All celebrations will be in the classroom.

Please bring your ID for your check in when you arrive.
3 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
awards

📚 Dudes Do Read – Volunteers Needed!
We’re inviting fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and community members to help inspire our students by reading a book in the classroom on April 10th! Interested in volunteering? Fill out the link to sign up!

https://forms.office.com/r/UCZkf0bM7g

3 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Dudes Do Read!
The BEST Writing Assessment is coming up! Please ensure students arrive to school on time, well rested, and ready to do their BEST. A good night’s sleep and a positive mindset can make a big difference!
3 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Writing
It takes a village—and our PTA is a big part of what makes San Mateo so special 💙

We’re looking for volunteers to help lead and support our PTA for the upcoming year. Join us at our next meeting on April 16th at 5 PM and see how you can get involved!

Together, we can continue doing great things for our students.
4 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
PTA

🔬✨ Joins us tomorrow for SME Science Night!✨🔬

Get ready for hands-on experiments, curious minds, and lots of wow moments! 🧪🚀

5 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Science
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
April is full of important events and activities at our school. Be sure to check out the dates below so you don’t miss anything!
5 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
April Dates
In recognition of Military Child Month, we will have a Flag Raising on April 15th to honor the brave children of our military families. These students show incredible strength and resilience every day. We are proud to support and celebrate them!

April 15th is also Purple Up Day! , Purple Up Day is a special day to wear purple in support of military children and to recognize their strength and sacrifices. As part of the Month of the Military Child, the color purple represents all branches of the armed forces—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard
5 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Flag Raising

We are in need of donations to update our inventory for students. Our students will shop 2 more times this year and our inventory is all gone!

Below is the link for our wish list!
https://a.co/0AtCl3n

5 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Lion Store

REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration

5 days ago, Duval County Public Schools
Don't Miss the Bus! Bus Registration is open now. Is your child riding a bus in 2026-27? Register now in Focus.
The BEST Writing Assessment is coming up! Please ensure students arrive to school on time, well rested, and ready to do their BEST. A good night’s sleep and a positive mindset can make a big difference!
6 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Writing
We need YOU! 💙💛
Our PTA Board Elections are coming up, and we’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help support our school community.

Join us on April 16th at 5 PM to learn more, get involved, or even step into a leadership role! Every role makes a difference.

Let’s continue to make San Mateo Elementary amazing—together!
6 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
PTA
Spring kickball begins today! This is for students who received an acceptance letter from Mrs. Shely.
Families, please make sure PikmyKid is updated!
6 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Kickball
Attention 5th Grade families, check this summer opportunity out!
6 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
STEM
🎉 Save the Date! Our 3rd Quarter Awards Ceremony is coming up soon! We can’t wait to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students. All celebrations will be in the classroom.

Please bring your ID for your check in when you arrive.
7 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
awards
🎓✨ Big milestones ahead for our Loyal Lions! ✨🎓

Our San Mateo Elementary 5th graders are getting ready to take their next big step! We are proud to celebrate their hard work, growth, and achievements at our 5th Grade Promotional Ceremony.

📅 May 26, 2026
📍 First Coast High School
⏰ 5:30 PM

Families, we look forward to celebrating this special moment as our students close one chapter and get ready for middle school! 💙⭐
7 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Promotional Ceremony

📚 Dudes Do Read – Volunteers Needed!
We’re inviting fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and community members to help inspire our students by reading a book in the classroom on April 10th! Interested in volunteering? Contact the school to sign up!

https://forms.office.com/r/UCZkf0bM7g

7 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Dudes Do Read!
Reminder No School - March 16th - March 23rd. We look forward to seeing our Loyal Lions on Tuesday, March 24th!
10 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
No school

🔬✨ Science Night is this week!✨🔬

Get ready for hands-on experiments, curious minds, and lots of wow moments! 🧪🚀

11 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Science
State testing time is approaching soon! 💡 Our students are ready to show what they know. Families can help by making sure students get good rest, eat breakfast, and arrive on time. Let’s do this!
11 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
State Testing
State Testing