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Loyal Lions- Monthly Edition

San Mateo Elementary Newsletter- April 2025

Loyal Lions- MonthlyEditionSan Mateo Elementary Newsletter- April 2025

Month of the Military Child Month of the Military Child

San Mateo is proud to be a Purple Star Campus that supports our military members and their children!

Military Spirit Week Military Spirit Week

End of Year Testing End of Year Testing

Lion Store Lion Store

We are in need of donations for our Lion Store! Students are able to earn Lion Bucks by making good choices and doing the right thing. Some of our students have been saving for some larger items and we would love to have some variety in our products at the Lion Store! Please check out the link for our Wishlist. We appreciate your support in making this happen!

https://a.co/0AtCl3n

Early Release Early Release

2024-2025 DCPS Calendar- Updated 2024-2025 DCPS Calendar- Updated

Click here to download the DCPS Calendar!

Character Trait of the Month- GRIT Character Trait of the Month- GRIT

GRIT is our character trait for the month of April. We are looking forward to celebrating our Student of the Month on May 2nd! If you student is the student of the month you will receive further details about the celebration!

Early Checkout and Dismissal Early Checkout and Dismissal

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Early Check Out Policy!

As a reminder, students will not be released after 2:15 PM or after 12:15 PM on Early Release days, per DCPS policy. In addition, please reserve early pick up for days when it is absolutely needed. We understand that appointments and emergencies come up at times but please ensure your child is in school the entire day when possible.

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Pik My Kid Dismissal System!

We will use PikMyKid again this year for dismissal. All families should download the app. This will allow you to have access to change your child's dismissal, who is allowed to pick up and see when your child is dismissed from school. All changes must be completed by 2:00pm daily. Due to safety considerations, we will not take any dismissal changes by phone throughout the day.

Click here to download the Pik my Kid App!
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Volunteers Needed!

Classroom volunteers may return to our classrooms on an as needed basis. If the teacher needs a volunteer, he/she will reach out to families. Volunteers may not bring younger siblings to SME when they volunteer. If you would like to be a volunteer in our school when needed, please make sure you have filled out the volunteer information at https://dcps.duvalschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=29120 or click the icon below.



A volunteer application is good for two years. The same application is needed for those wishing to volunteer in the classroom, chaperone field trips and eat lunch with their child on campus. We encourage any parents, grandparents or other family members who may want to get involved at SME to fill out this application as early as possible in the school year. Applications can take up to a few weeks to be approved.

What's Going On In Resource This Month? What's Going On In Resource This Month?

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Art: In art this month we will be learning how to create prints, create perspective drawings, code Bee Bots, and finish our clay pieces!


PE: Students in PE are completing their End of the Year Fitness Testing.


Music: Students in music are practicing with instrument. 5th Grade is beginning to practice their promotion song!

Click here for more information on how to Volunteer at SME!

Join our PTA! Join our PTA!

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Memberships are good for one year and help with funding the PTA programs and events. Single memberships are $7.

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School Advisory Council

What is SAC?

A School Advisory Council is an elected committee made up of parents, staff, administrators, businesses, community members and students (in secondary schools) who work together to help a school improve. By state law, school boards must establish an advisory council for each school.


Become a SAC member!

Get involved! Being a School Advisory Council member is a good way to be an important part of your child's education. Please contact Tammy Boyd at habermant@duvalschools.org for more information.


Meetings are held in the SME Media Center

Fortify Florida Fortify Florida

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Fortify FL

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. Visit https://getfortifyfl.com/ to submit a tip online or download the FortifyFL app.

Click to learn more information about Fortify FL!
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Business Partners Needed!

We need you! Interested in being a business partner here at SME? Our business partners are invaluable here at SME. If you own or manage a business and would like to learn more about the perks of being a SME business partner, please reach out to Mrs. Griffin at (904)696-8750 or GriffinD@duvalschools.org

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Kids Kare

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Stay Connected! Stay Connected!

Click Here to Follow Us on Facebook!
Click Here to Find Our Website!
Click Here to View our Amazon Wishlist for Our School Store!
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San Mateo Elementary School #218

600 Baisden Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218

Grades K - 5

District #16

School Telephone (904) 696-8750

School Fax: (904) 696-8748

School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Extended Day Hours: 7:00am – 8:00am & 3:00pm – 6:00pm

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