Reminder! There is no school for students tomorrow Monday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 14th due to teacher planning days. We look forward to seeing our Loyal Lions back on Wednesday, October 15th.
9 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
No School
Books, adventures, and big imaginations — Book Fair time is coming soon! 📚 The SME Book Fair is coming October 27th- October 31st!
11 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Book Fair
Reminder! There is no school for students on Monday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 14th due to teacher planning days. We look forward to seeing our Loyal Lions back on Wednesday, October 15th.
11 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
No School

Attention Loyal Lion Family!
🔔 Volunteer Clearance System !!🔔
Duval County has launched a new volunteer clearance system with two tiers (existing volunteers should log into the volunteer portal and select which tier they would like as well):
Tier I – Volunteers who work with a Teacher and the whole class, health screenings and school events, class parties, lunch visits etc.
Tier II – Field trip chaperones, one-on-one time with students, or any situation where you’re alone with a student.
📝 Apply here: https://dcps.samaritan.com/custom/506/volunteer_registration
Clearance lasts 5 years
If you’re applying for Tier II, you’ll receive an email with fingerprinting instructions.
🔍 Already applied? Check your status here: https://dcps.samaritan.com/custom/506/volunteer_login
✋Got questions? Feel free to call the school and we will be happy to answer any questions! 904-696-8750
So, who is looking forward to volunteering with the San Mateo Loyal Lions this year?! 🦁💙💛

12 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Our lion is ready to roar and run! 🦁🏃‍♂️ Who’s joining the pride for the Fun Run?

Visit www.getmovinfundhub.com and enter our School Identifier: 68b03e3f1b1fb
12 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
SME FUN RUN
There are only 15 days left to raise money for the Fun Run! Register your child today! The Top 3 Earners on each grade level will help turn Mrs. Boyd into an Ice Cream Sundae with a different topping from each grade level! You don't want to miss this!
13 days ago, Tammy Boyd
Please register your child now and start raising money for the Fun Run October 24th at San Mateo Elementary School

On your mark, get set… FUN! 🎈 Our Fun Run is coming soon, and we can’t wait to see our students racing with big smiles!

San Mateo Fun Run is happening October 24th!!

13 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Fun Run
Last call for Lost & Found!

Please come before or after school to check for you student’s jackets, lunchboxes and other treasures. Visitors must check in with the main office with their ID before checking lost and found.

Any unclaimed items will be donated on

October 10th.
13 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Lost an Found
Reminder! There is no school for students on Monday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 14th due to teacher planning days. We look forward to seeing our Loyal Lions back on Wednesday, October 15th.
15 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
No School

Families join us tonight for our first Zaxby’s Family Night October 6th from 4:00-8:00pm
A percentage of these sales will go directly back to SME!
The following AMAZING teachers/staff will be serving meals that night:

15 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Zaxbys

Families exciting news!
We are having their first family night at our business partner Zaxbys!
A portion of the proceeds will go back to SME!

Join us tonight at Zaxby’s!

15 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Zaxby’s
The "FUN RUN" is coming to San Mateo Elementary!
A SME PTA School Wide Fundraiser!
Save the Date Flyers have gone home with students.
Registration and information can be found by scanning the QR code or visit www.getmovinfundhub.com our School Identifier is 68b03e3f1b1fb
18 days ago, San Mateo Elementary
Fun Run Save the Date
Get ready to add up the fun at Math Night! ➕🧠✖️!
Save the date! Our SME Math Night is October 30th! 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
There is a SAC Meeting prior at 5:00. All stakeholders welcome!
19 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
SME Math Night
Picture perfect smiles all around! 📸😊! Picture Day is TOMORROW!
19 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Pictures
Picture Day Information!
October 3, 2025
Flyers were sent home with students week of September 22.
These photos will also be used for the Yearbook, all students will be photographed.
20 days ago, San Mateo Elementary
Picture Order Information
Families exciting news!
We are having their first family night at our business partner Zaxbys!
A portion of the proceeds will go back to SME
20 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Zaxby’s
Families join us for our first Zaxby’s Family Night October 6th from 4:00-8:00pm
A percentage of these sales will go directly back to SME!
The following AMAZING teachers/staff will be serving meals that night:
20 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Zaxbys
Water bottles, hoodies, and lunch boxes — oh my! Our Lost & Found is full of items waiting to go home. Stop by and see if your long-lost favorite thing is there!

Please come before or after school to check for you student’s jackets, lunchboxes and other treasures. Visitors must check in with the main office with their ID before checking lost and found.

Any unclaimed items will be donated on

October 10th.
20 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Lost & Found
Save the date for 1st Quarter Awards!
Parents/Families are invited to attend the 1st Quarter Awards. They will be held in the classroom. Parents/Families must bring their ID to check in.
20 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Awards

🍂 The October newsletter is here! Stay in the loop with all the exciting fall happenings at SME!📰🎃 #OctoberUpdates #SchoolNews"

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20 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Loyal Lions- Monthly Edition October