Loyal Lions- Monthly Edition
San Mateo Elementary Newsletter- September 2024
Parent FOCUS Account
Back to School! - Learning Rituals and Routines!
SME Open House!
Early Release
SME Flag Raising
Flu Shots
2024-2025 DCPS Calendar
Beginning of the Year Testing
Character Trait of the Month- Kindness
Kindness is our character trait for the month of September. We are looking forward to celebrating our Student of the Month on October 4th! If you student is the student of the month you will receive further details about the celebration!
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:
- 5th Grade 3D Printer Club started 8/27!
- Elements of Art Standard Focus:
- Shape ( organic, Geometric)
- Form (3D objects, implied form)
- Color theory (color mixing)
Value (adding tint & tone to create dark and light colors)
Music:
Kg-2nd will be working on active listening drills and keeping a steady beat. 3rd-5th will be refreshing on rhythm exercises while focusing on note acquisitions with whole, half, quarter, 8th, and 16th notes. All grade levels will be dedicated to learning about Hispanic Heritage Month. So, learning about Hispanic culture and its influence on music.
Physical Education:
In September we will be focusing on our intro to physical fitness w lessons on different types of fitness (Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, and Cardiovascular Endurance). Students will participate in fitness stations, discussions about different types of fitness as well as beginning of the year Fitness testing. We will also begin our lead up skills to Basketball towards the end of September.
Fall Pictures
Picture Day is coming on September 30th. Please have your child camera ready to take individual photos. Information to purchase pictures/packages will be sent home soon.
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.
PTA Members!
We are super excited to announce our PTA president, PTA Vice-President & PTA Treasurer!
PTA President: Ryan Tomblin
PTA Vice-President: Michael Stone
PTA Treasurer: Lynn Chewing
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. Join beginning September 5th at Open House!
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Sep 3, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqdOiopzgqGtFQyf4dyJ0jMdQIh4lEca5F
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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.
SME Business Partners!
Thank you Florida Blue!
Thank you Cedar Bay Baptist Church!
Thank you Zaxbys!
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