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Our Safety Patrol team leveled up at Main Event for their end-of-year celebration! 🎉🦁 From leadership on campus to fun off campus, we’re so proud of these students for serving as role models, helpers, and leaders all year long. Thank you for keeping our school safe and shining bright—this day was all about celebrating YOU!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Help us make testing season extra special for our students! ✨📚

We’ve created a wishlist filled with fun incentives to keep our students motivated, confident, and excited to do their best. If you’re able, please consider purchasing an item or two—every little bit makes a BIG difference!

Your support helps us celebrate their hard work and create a positive testing experience for all.

https://a.co/07YKm7G0
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th- May 8th!

Help us celebrate our amazing teachers all week long! 💙 From flowers to sweet treats, kind notes to favorite colors—let’s show them just how much they mean to us. Check out the daily themes and join the fun!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
🎓✨ 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 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School

Calling all future Lions! 🦁💙
We look forward to meeting our newest Kindergarten students and their families at Kindergarten Round-Up! We can’t wait to welcome you to the SME family where your story begins! ✨

7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School

There’s nothing more powerful than strong women and strong readers 💕📖
Join us for Ladies Love Literacy as we come together to inspire a love of reading in our students!
🗓 May 15th | ⏰ 9:00–12:00

Sign up using the link below! The sign up closes on May 13th

Ladies Love Literacy! – Fill out form

7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Save the Date! 🏆✨
Join us as we celebrate our students at our End-of-Year Awards!
We can’t wait to recognize all their hard work and accomplishments. 💙💛

📌 Reminder: All visitors must bring a valid ID to enter campus.
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day to the amazing drivers who do so much more than get our students from point A to point B—you deliver smiles, safety, and kindness every single day! 🚌💛

Thank you for early mornings, friendly waves, and the care you show our students on every ride. We appreciate you more than words can say!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
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!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th- May 8th!

Help us celebrate our amazing teachers all week long! 💙 From flowers to sweet treats, kind notes to favorite colors—let’s show them just how much they mean to us. Check out the daily themes and join the fun!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
📚🐾 Ready, set, READ! Our Read-A-Thon is here, and we’re turning pages, building knowledge, and growing stronger readers one book at a time! Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading while supporting our students on their literacy journey. Every page counts!

Read-A-Thon begins May 1st!

Register with the link - https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/login
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Get ready for middle school! 🎉
Oceanway Middle School’s 6th Grade Bootcamp is the perfect way to start the journey feeling confident, prepared, and excited. Be sure to register by May 1st!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Our Lions are gearing up for testing, and we’re making it FUN with exciting attendance incentives along the way!

Let’s cheer on our students as they give it their all—attendance matters, effort counts, and success is within reach! 🎉📚

https://a.co/07YKm7G0
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School

🎨✨ You’re invited to celebrate our talented student artists!
Join DCPS for the Best of Elementary Art Exhibition at the Main Library on May 2 from 3:30–4:30 PM. Stop by, explore incredible artwork, and support the creativity of our students!

📍 Jacksonville Public Library – Main Branch
Bring the whole family! 💛🖌️

7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Mark your calendars! 🗓✨
May is full of exciting events at SME—be sure to check out all the important dates so you don’t miss a thing!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School

2025/2026 YEARBOOK ARE NOW ON SALE!

There are 54 books still available to reserve!
The cost of the yearbook is $25.
All orders are ONLINE only.
Please do not send money in with your student.
Yearbooks will be distributed the last few weeks of school.
To order your yearbook please visit; buytheyearbook.com
Enter the school ID#: 383344
There is a limited amount of copies order and reserve yours today.

7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary
Our FAST Spirit week kicks off tomorrow! We are excited to spend the week pumping our students up to take the FAST test!!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School

There’s nothing more powerful than strong women and strong readers 💕📖
Join us for Ladies Love Literacy as we come together to inspire a love of reading in our students!
🗓 May 15th | ⏰ 9:00–12:00

Sign up using the link below! The sign up closes on May 13th!

Ladies Love Literacy! – Fill out form

7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th- May 8th!

Help us celebrate our amazing teachers all week long! 💙 From flowers to sweet treats, kind notes to favorite colors—let’s show them just how much they mean to us. Check out the daily themes and join the fun!
7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School

Calling all future Lions! 🦁💙
We look forward to meeting our newest Kindergarten students and their families at Kindergarten Round-Up! We can’t wait to welcome you to the SME family where your story begins! ✨

7 months ago, San Mateo Elementary School