🎮 Minecraft Builders Wanted!
Auditions are OPEN for the New Jax City Minecraft Build Challenge! Loretto Elementary is searching for creative 3rd–5th graders to help defend our title as reigning champions. 🏆✨
🧱 Round 1: Create your best build inspired by the Riverside Arts Market theme and submit screenshots or a short video along with the audition form. New Jax City Build Challenge – Fill out form
📅 Due: February 25, 2026
🧱 Round 2 (Invite Only): A live timed build and virtual interview on March 3, 2026.
We’re looking for students who love Minecraft, think creatively, work well with others, and can work well under pressure. Bonus if you know coding or Minecraft commands!
🌟 Join the team and help bring the next version of New Jax City to life, plus earn prizes, Minecraft swag, and special recognition from city leaders!
Check your email for full details.
🏆✨ The New Jax City Mayor’s Cup Minecraft Build Challenge is BACK — and Loretto Elementary is ready to defend our championship title!
Stay tuned later today for audition details!
(Open to 3rd–5th grade students only.)
Join us at The Loop – Julington Creek on March 3rd, 2026 from 5–9 PM for a delicious way to support our school!
🍔🍕 The Loop will give 15% back to Loretto Elementary when you mention our school while ordering — dine‑in or take‑out!
📍 Julington Creek location only
📅 Tuesday, March 3rd | 5–9 PM
Let’s come together, enjoy great food, and support our amazing students. 💙
Support our Loretto Safety Patrols and pick up some amazing scented Smencils for just $2 each! 🍎🍉🍒✏️
🗓 When: March 2nd & 3rd
⏰ Time: 8:00–8:25 AM during drop‑off
🚗 Where: Car loop only
🖍 What: Fun, colorful scented pencils your kids will love!
Help us support our Safety Patrols while grabbing a sweet-smelling treat for your student! 🍍🌈
Individual Spring & Class Picture Day is coming on February 26!
🌟 All students will take a Class Photo. Class picture orders must be turned in to the photographer on Picture Day.
📷 Individual Spring Photos will be taken ONLY for students who PREPAY by February 25. Go to mylifetouch.com and use code EVT8CBVR8 to prepay for individual Spring photos.
If you’d like to purchase individual or class photos, please be sure to order on time.
Join us for food, fun, and fundraising! 💙
📅 Tonight — Thurs, Feb 12
📍 Dave & Busters (7025 Salisbury Rd)
⏰ 4–7 PM
20% of all food, non‑alcoholic drinks, and game play goes to Loretto Elementary!
Bring family & friends—let’s make it a great night! 🙌
The Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence are now accepting nominations!
This prestigious honor celebrates remarkable Duval County teachers who have shown sustained excellence and inspired students for 10+ years.
💬 Anyone—students, parents, colleagues, administrators, community members—can nominate!
📅 Deadline: March 2, 2026
📧 Email nomination letters to: gladyspriorawards.coehs@unf.edu
Let’s shine a spotlight on the educators who make a lasting difference in our community! ❤️
Mark your calendars — Loretto Elementary’s Spring Picture Day is Thursday, February 26, 2026!
Skip the hassle on Picture Day and pre‑order now at mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID EVT8CBVR8.
Orders will be sent home with your student after Picture Day.
Let’s capture those spring smiles! 🌼😊
There will be "vintage" Loretto Spirit shirts and hats for sale for $5 each and Loretto stickers for sale for $1. If you don't have any Loretto gear...now is the time to buy it! Please exact cash or card only. Can't wait to see everyone tonight!
CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!
Join us for a night of food, fun, and giving back! 💙
Grab dinner, show your support, and help raise funds for our school—every bite counts! 🍔🍕
📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
📍 Dave and Busters 7025 Salisbury Rd.
🕔 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
20% of all food, non-alcoholic beverages and game play will go towards Loretto Elementary!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s make it a great night! 🙌
#SpiritNight #SupportOurSchool #CommunityStrong
Due to the passing of one of our beloved school family members, the Literacy Week Career Parade scheduled for Friday has been cancelled.
Students are still welcome to wear their career costumes to school, and we know they will enjoy sharing them with their classmates. We appreciate your understanding and support.
The Loretto Safety Patrols are hosting a Spirit Night this Monday, January 19th at V Pizza on San Jose Boulevard!
🍕 Dine in or take out—either way, 7.5% of all sales will be donated to support the Safety Patrols’ Washington, D.C. trip fundraiser.
✅ Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and help us make this trip unforgettable!
📍 V Pizza – San Jose Blvd
📅 Monday, Jan 19
Thank you for supporting our amazing Safety Patrols! 💙
Calling all 3rd-5th grade girls – it’s time to lace up and join the fun! 🏃♀️✨
✅ Registration opens: January 12, 2026 @ 6:00 AM
✅ Season begins: February 9, 2026
✅ Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Visit gotrnefl.org to register and learn more!
Let’s run, grow, and shine together! 💖👟💦
#GirlsOnTheRun #LorettoElementary #Spring2026 #EmpowerGirls #HealthyFun
📣 January Parent Newsletter is Live!
Check out this month’s updates, resources, and highlights to stay connected with what’s happening at school. Click below to read the full newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/51zsk