Loyal Lions- Monthly Edition
San Mateo Elementary Newsletter- October 2024
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San Mateo is a Silver Status PBIS School!!
Unity Day - October 16th
Unity Day is a day to show support for kindness, inclusion, and acceptance, and to prevent bullying. It's celebrated annually on the third Wednesday of National Bullying Prevention Month in October. We are asking students to wear orange on October 16th!
Join us for Math Night at SME!
Red Ribbon Week at SME!
Early Release
2024-2025 DCPS Calendar
Character Trait of the Month- Citizenship
Citizenship is our character trait for the month of October. We are looking forward to celebrating our Student of the Month on November 8th! If you student is the student of the month you will receive further details about the celebration!
Early Checkout and Dismissal
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.
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.
What's Going On In Resource This Month?
Art:
Texture
Drawing Skills
Background, middle ground, and foreground
Learning about different cultural holidays celebrated around the word this time of year.
Accepting applications for 5th grade 3D printer club starting at the end of this month.
Music:
For the month of October, we will continue to focus on reading rhythms, but also introducing instruments. Everyone will start on drumsticks/percussion instruments. Also still focusing on Hispanic Heritage Month as well.
Physical Education: 2-5 are beginning a "Leadup skills to Basketball". This includes Dribbling, Shooting, and passing as well as basic defense skills. K&1st are are developing basic bouncing and catching skills.
Media: Focus is on coding lessons planned that support student material in the classroom & science labs.
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 LSE 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 LSE to fill out this application as early as possible in the school year. Applications can take up to a few weeks to be approved.
Join our PTA!
We want to recreate our amazing PTA organization here at SME!!
We are need of a PTA president and members so we can reestablish our PTA!
Memberships are good for one year and help with funding the PTA programs and events. Single memberships are $7.
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 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.
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
Stay Connected!
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