❤️🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is Coming soon! 🎗️❤️
October 26th- October 30th

Get ready for a fun-filled week as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and encourage our Lions to make healthy, positive choices! 🦁✨

This year’s theme is “Make a Difference — Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free!” 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Check out our dress-up days and join us each day as we show that SME Lions have the power to make great choices! ❤️💙💛

🐾 Our NEHS students are making a difference, one donation at a time! Join us as we support our local Humane Society by donating much-needed items for animals in need. Donations will be collected October 23 through November 20. Thank you for helping us show compassion and kindness to our furry friends! ❤️🐶🐱

👻🎃 BOO! Don’t miss out! 🎃👻

This Friday is the LAST DAY to purchase your BOO Grams! 👻💌 Spread some spooky smiles and surprise a friend with a little Halloween treat! 🧡🖤

Don't let this spook-tacular opportunity disappear! 👻✨

🦁💙💛 Lost & Found Alert! 👕🧥🎒

Is your Lion missing a jacket, water bottle, or other belongings? Our Lost & Found is growing! 🦁

We encourage all SME families to stop by and check for any missing items. You might just find something you’ve been looking for! 👀
Families, please check in with the main office first.

Help us reunite these lost treasures with their owners! 💙💛

All lost and found items not claimed will be donated on 10/23!

🏆✨ Celebrating Our 1st Quarter Awards! ✨🏆

Save the date- Week of October 26th!

We are so proud of our amazing Lions for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments during the first quarter! 🦁💙💛

Families please bring your ID for proper check in with the main office. Awards will occur in the classroom.

🎬🍿 Get Ready for a BLOCKBUSTER PTA Movie Night! 🍿🎬

⛏️💚 Join us at San Mateo Elementary for a fun-filled evening under the stars as we watch A Minecraft Movie (Rated PG)! 🌟🦁

📅 Friday, November 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 SME Field

🪑 Bring your lawn chairs and cozy blankets!
🍿 Popcorn will be available for just $5!
🚚 A food truck will also be on-site with delicious food available for purchase!

Gather your family, invite your friends, and get ready to CRAFT some unforgettable memories! 💚🎥

We can't wait to see our SME Lion families there! 💙💛🦁

NEHS Ceremony is tomorrow, at 5:30! Future members have aleady been contacted regarding this ceremony!

Kickball Club Families don't forget Kickball Club is tomorrow!
Families please update PMK and be sure to announce your arrival when club ends!

📣 Parents & Families — We Want Your Feedback!

Your voice matters at San Mateo Elementary! 💙💛 Please take a few minutes to complete the Data Triangle Climate Survey and share your feedback about our school.

Your input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify ways we can continue improving for our students and families. 🦁

📅 Survey Open: October 5–23, 2026
📱 Use the link below: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/surveys

Thank you for partnering with us to make San Mateo the best place for our students to learn, grow, and succeed! 💙💛

🎨🦁 **Creativity Meets Math at SME!** 🦁🎨

Our talented SME artists have been exploring **Artist Trading Cards**, creating miniature masterpieces inspired by their art lessons! These small works of art are sparking creativity and excitement among our students! 🎨✨

To celebrate, a **special edition Artist Trading Card** has been created just for **SME Math Night!** 🧮💙💛

Come to our Math Night on 10/29 to get this limited edition Artist Trading Card!!

🦁💙💛 Help Us Stock Our Lion Store! 🛍️🎉
Our SME Lions work hard every day to demonstrate positive behavior, make great choices, and earn Lion Bucks! 🌟
We are looking for donations to help keep our Lion Store stocked with fun prizes and treats for our deserving students! 🎁🍬🧸
Every donation, big or small, helps us celebrate our Lions and reward their ROARsome behavior! 🦁

Check out our wishlist- https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2F3GD1QRBMLW1NJ%2Fref%3Dhz_ls_biz_ex%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFHaWxHendEOExaS1dnb2k5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHstssx3M44dqFBG1YfptlPASAKASCFYLGOx4W__ImFYJL1kJRAocsertrYYs_aem_nxe-6k5NuZvLlIeXiSN1ZA&h=AUCBAMvKaX_V8OAGm_psZ2_nB36DyfdjuMLtFxNTlRdyypM05L2CWYMKhKIQVDl3VKntUT-brxzzjcwZUrshQtr_XeWJWN7HGpz7pSxc-emMkU_MH1OgSFoXsUir1jhZ7jFSGw0ztyty1y0birGl971TT0EAHbA2&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUBLdXLqHRcRsI-p7MkQbGXZrSlyjuMbrG9_P3tpHP5AnqXPrlDV2vyj5pHwsjtawBvt6rBLHnkFHv49z_f9N0D9xf9o59KHJ4qejh6t7ONp_ZC1w_q4CIw-pYV1JiZOeTrkUmGpB3kszsRwiekdAFXaY83z7KmCr4nSBndWF5UhYYQ4gTrwr8Ypdvjc2iRW2J7y7r2_kUUrjUE0httxEGnzPQ

🧡 UNITED We Stand! 🧡

Wear ORANGE for Unity Day on October 21st as we come together to promote kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and a bully-free school! 🧡🦁

Let’s fill our school with orange and show that Lions choose kindness and stand UNITED! 🦁💙💛

📣 Parents & Families — We Want Your Feedback!

Your voice matters at San Mateo Elementary! 💙💛 Please take a few minutes to complete the Data Triangle Climate Survey and share your feedback about our school.

Your input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify ways we can continue improving for our students and families. 🦁

📅 Survey Open: October 5–23, 2026
📱 Use the link below: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/surveys

Thank you for partnering with us to make San Mateo the best place for our students to learn, grow, and succeed! 💙💛

🧮✨ Save the date!!
Join us for Family Math Night! Come explore hands-on math activities, games, and challenges that make learning fun for the whole family. We can't wait to add up all the fun with you!

🦁💙💛 Help Us Stock Our Lion Store! 🛍️🎉
Our SME Lions work hard every day to demonstrate positive behavior, make great choices, and earn Lion Bucks! 🌟
We are looking for donations to help keep our Lion Store stocked with fun prizes and treats for our deserving students! 🎁🍬🧸
Every donation, big or small, helps us celebrate our Lions and reward their ROARsome behavior! 🦁

Check out our wishlist- https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2F3GD1QRBMLW1NJ%2Fref%3Dhz_ls_biz_ex%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFHaWxHendEOExaS1dnb2k5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHstssx3M44dqFBG1YfptlPASAKASCFYLGOx4W__ImFYJL1kJRAocsertrYYs_aem_nxe-6k5NuZvLlIeXiSN1ZA&h=AUCBAMvKaX_V8OAGm_psZ2_nB36DyfdjuMLtFxNTlRdyypM05L2CWYMKhKIQVDl3VKntUT-brxzzjcwZUrshQtr_XeWJWN7HGpz7pSxc-emMkU_MH1OgSFoXsUir1jhZ7jFSGw0ztyty1y0birGl971TT0EAHbA2&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUBLdXLqHRcRsI-p7MkQbGXZrSlyjuMbrG9_P3tpHP5AnqXPrlDV2vyj5pHwsjtawBvt6rBLHnkFHv49z_f9N0D9xf9o59KHJ4qejh6t7ONp_ZC1w_q4CIw-pYV1JiZOeTrkUmGpB3kszsRwiekdAFXaY83z7KmCr4nSBndWF5UhYYQ4gTrwr8Ypdvjc2iRW2J7y7r2_kUUrjUE0httxEGnzPQ

❤️🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is Coming soon! 🎗️❤️
October 26th- October 30th

Get ready for a fun-filled week as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and encourage our Lions to make healthy, positive choices! 🦁✨

This year’s theme is “Make a Difference — Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free!” 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Check out our dress-up days and join us each day as we show that SME Lions have the power to make great choices! ❤️💙💛

🦁💙💛 Lost & Found Alert! 👕🧥🎒

Is your Lion missing a jacket, water bottle, or other belongings? Our Lost & Found is growing! 🦁

We encourage all SME families to stop by and check for any missing items. You might just find something you’ve been looking for! 👀
Families, please check in with the main office first.

Help us reunite these lost treasures with their owners! 💙💛

All lost and found items not claimed will be donated on 10/23!

🏆✨ Celebrating Our 1st Quarter Awards! ✨🏆

Save the date- Week of October 26th!

We are so proud of our amazing Lions for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments during the first quarter! 🦁💙💛

Families please bring your ID for proper check in with the main office. Awards will occur in the classroom.