
Join us Monday, October 5th from 4:00–8:00 PM at Zaxby’s on Dunn Avenue! 💙💛 A percentage of the evening’s sales will go directly back to San Mateo Elementary!
🌟 Extra fun: Some of your favorite SME teachers and staff will be serving meals from 4:30–7:30 PM! Come say hello, grab some dinner, and support our school at the same time!
📍 Zaxby’s – 818 Dunn Avenue
📅 October 5th | 4:00–8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see our SME families there! 🦁🍗💙💛
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! 🦁💙💛
Ms. Messier’s students are embracing all the fall vibes while working hard during ELA centers! From guided reading to working with Versatiles to collaborating with classmates, our Lions are building their literacy skills one center at a time. 🦁💙💛
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is almost here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
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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.
Join us Monday, October 5th from 4:00–8:00 PM at Zaxby’s on Dunn Avenue! 💙💛 A percentage of the evening’s sales will go directly back to San Mateo Elementary!
🌟 Extra fun: Some of your favorite SME teachers and staff will be serving meals from 4:30–7:30 PM! Come say hello, grab some dinner, and support our school at the same time!
📍 Zaxby’s – 818 Dunn Avenue
📅 October 5th | 4:00–8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see our SME families there! 🦁🍗💙💛
Our October Newsletter is here! 🎃📚 We have a month full of learning, celebrations, special events, and plenty of Lion pride ahead!
Be sure to check out the newsletter for **important dates, upcoming events, school updates, and everything happening at SME** this month.
We can’t wait to make October another amazing chapter at **San Mateo Elementary—Where Your Story Begins!** 📖✨
https://app.smore.com/n/hekt6
Our students loved welcoming these amazing high schoolers into their classrooms and spending time enjoying great books together. We are so grateful for our community partners who help inspire a love of reading in our students! 💙📚✨
We loved seeing their creativity, collaboration, and confidence as they shared what they learned. 💙💛🦁
Get ready, SME Lions! Our Book Fair is coming **October 26–30**! 🎉📖
🗓️ **October 26th–October 30th**
⏰ **8:00–10:50 AM**
Students can shop **before school**, and each grade level will also have a **specific shopping time** during the school day for students who are unable to shop before school.
Get ready to discover new books, exciting adventures, and your next favorite story! 💙💛
Set up an e-wallet the easiest way to shop! - https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6221056&sUCN=600045016
📚 **Where Your Story Begins!** 🦁✨
#SMELions #BookFair #WhereYourStoryBegins #LoveToRead
🍗❤️ Zaxby’s Family Night is coming soon on October 5th! Join us for a delicious night out while supporting our San Mateo Lions! 🦁💙💛
Grab dinner, skip the cooking, and enjoy some Zaxby’s favorites with your SME family. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍟🐔
Come hungry and show your Lion pride! 🦁✨
This year will be at the Zaxbys off Dunn Ave!!
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is almost here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUg__RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXE5VVdxZnZPazZIdEdhSDFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8f2emvQlH41SCVBB4RvbogFqcSth1ZT1ie8hC6M6Gm39nIy6zWEWJQJvxxQ_aem_ZBd1EjvuVSOGp40TUu2udw
Join us for National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7th! Whether you walk, bike, or roll, we’re coming together to get active, build a stronger community, and practice safe habits along the way.
Remember: BE SAFE. BE SEEN.
Every Student. Every Trip. Every Day. 💙💛
🌽✨ From corn to creation! Our 5th graders in Mrs. Peloso's class put their research and presentation skills to work as they shared projects exploring the many ways corn can be used to create different materials and everyday products. We loved seeing our Lions confidently explain their learning, share their ideas, and show just how versatile corn can be! 🦁💙💛
Dr. Bernier and Dr. Pierce spoke on the history and the reasons for the original referendum and the impact of the successful one mill on our schools.
🍗❤️ Zaxby’s Family Night is coming soon on October 5th! Join us for a delicious night out while supporting our San Mateo Lions! 🦁💙💛
Grab dinner, skip the cooking, and enjoy some Zaxby’s favorites with your SME family. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍟🐔
Come hungry and show your Lion pride! 🦁✨
This year will be at the Zaxbys off Dunn Ave!!
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is almost here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUg__RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXE5VVdxZnZPazZIdEdhSDFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8f2emvQlH41SCVBB4RvbogFqcSth1ZT1ie8hC6M6Gm39nIy6zWEWJQJvxxQ_aem_ZBd1EjvuVSOGp40TUu2udw
📣 Families, You’re Invited!
Please join us tonight for our School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Pierce, who will be sharing important information about the millage and how it supports our schools, students, and staff.
This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed about issues that impact our school community.
💙💛 We hope to see our San Mateo families there!
🦁 Where Your Story Begins
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.