Do you have a veteran in your family you'd like to honor? Join us in creating a Hall of Heroes to showcase their service and sacrifice!
🎖️ How to Participate:
Create a poster featuring your veteran
Include their photo, name, military branch, years of service, and any special facts or awards
Add your name and grade
Submit your poster to your teacher by November 4th
🎉 Event Details:
📅 Friday, November 7th
🕘 Flag Raising Ceremony at 9:15 AM
🥞 Veteran Breakfast at 8:45 AM
All veterans—active duty or retired—and their students are invited to join us for this special celebration!
👉 RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/n0hzL6dd5V
Let’s honor our heroes together! 💙❤️
#VeteransDay #HallOfHeroes #LorettoElementary #ThankYouVeterans
Get ready for some spooky fun! The Loretto Safety Patrols are hosting Boograms from Friday, October 24th through October 31st, every morning from 8:00 to 8:30 AM.
Come join us in the Halloween spirit and support our Safety Patrols with a sweet surprise for your friends!
Don't miss out—it's going to be a boo-tiful time! 🧡🕸️
From sprouting to decomposing, our little learners are watching nature in action! Stay tuned as we observe what happens next in our pumpkin patch experiment. 🌱👀
#PumpkinJack #KindergartenSTEM #LifeCycleLearning #HandsOnScience #FallFun #LittleScientists
🍧TONIGHT’S CHALLENGES:
✨ Top 3 classes with new donations tonight = Popsicle Party after the Fun Run!
🎟️ Top 5 students with new donations tonight = FREE Play Pass to Dave & Buster’s!
🗓️TOMORROW:
🎯 Top earner from EACH grade level will get to SLIME Mr. Walker & Ms. Bradley!
🏆 Top Overall Class Prizes:
1️⃣ 1st Place: Chick-fil-A Nugget & Lemonade Party 🐔
2️⃣ 2nd Place: Pizza Party from Jet’s 🍕
3️⃣ 3rd Place: Cookies from Chick-fil-A + Free Item Card 🍪
4️⃣ 4th Place: Free Skate Station Pass ⛸️
5️⃣ 5th Place: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Voucher 🍧
6️⃣ 6th & 7th Place: Free Meal Voucher to Roadhouse 🍽️
🦉 We've got this, Loretto! Every donation counts — let’s finish strong and celebrate BIG! 💥
Ten minutes gives you time to wait.
Courtyard lunch, just you and yours,
No extra friends, that’s school decor.
Stay at the table, no running wild,
We’re keeping it safe for every child.
Lunch for two, it’s sweet and true—
We’re so glad to share it with you!🎶
You may have recently received a message regarding the districtwide Data Triangle Survey. We’d like to take a moment to echo that communication and encourage your participation.
Your input is incredibly valuable in helping us enhance the educational experience for your child and strengthen our school community. The survey only takes a few minutes and touches on key areas such as classroom instruction, school safety, communication, and student engagement.
The survey is open now through October 21, and you can access it by visiting www.duvalschools.org/survey.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Loretto Elementary and all Team Duval schools the best they can be for every student.
🎉 We are counting down the days... Fun Run Friday is almost here! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💨
Get ready for a day full of energy, excitement, and school spirit!
🕒 Here’s when each grade level will be hitting the track:
K-5 CSS: 8:50-9:50
K-1: 10:00-11:00
2-3: 11:15-12:15
4-5: 12:45-1:45
📌 Important Info for Our Amazing Families:
🚪 Gates will open 15 minutes before each Fun Run and close 10 minutes after it begins.
🚗 Please park behind the gate and head straight to the back field to check in.
❌ No check-ins at the front office, please!
🥪 Lunchtimes will be different on Friday—be sure to confirm with your child’s teacher.
💥 And don’t forget...
It’s WEDNESDAY PIE DAY! 🥧
Keep those donations coming—every dollar helps us reach our goal and makes a big difference!
Let’s make this Fun Run the best one yet! 🎈🎶
👾TOP Class (Friday-Tuesday) with the most donations will get to Pie Ms. Bradley (k-2) and Principal Walker (3-5) in the FACE
🪣 TOP 3 Students (Friday-Tuesday) with the most donations will get to SLIME Lasso Kasso
Top class overall will have a cookie party from Chick-fil-A.
🌟EVERYONE (Friday- Sunday) Get a $60 flat donation or a $2/lap donation and earn a GLOW IN THE DARK KEYCHAIN
It was a beautiful blend of storytelling, coding, and mentorship. Watching older students guide younger ones through creativity and tech was pure magic.
#FallSTEM #ScratchJr #StudentLeadership #KindergartenCoding
The Challenge Drop 👇
☄The TOP Donating Class on MyBooster.com will get to egg Lasso Kasso. It all happens on MyBooster.com
From October 6 through October 21, our school, along with the District, will participate in the Data Triangle Survey. This survey gives families, students , staff, and community members a chance to share feedback that helps us improve and better support every student. Before the survey begins, we encourage you to visit www.duvalschools.org/survey to:
1. Preview the survey questions. There are tailored surveys for families, students, staff, and community members.
2. Review the student opt-out form. If you prefer your child not to participate, you may complete and submit this form in the parent/guardian FOCUS account.
Your input makes a difference. Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our school community.
Our Loretto Fun Run starts TODAY! We’re raising $55,000 for School improvements & enrichment opportunities for students and teachers and need YOUR help — it only takes a minute to sign up and share your page with friends & family!
-DOUBLE CHALLENGE-
🚀 The class with the most students signed up TONIGHT on MyBooster.com will get a classroom recess pack AND Recess with the Booster team!
🛸 The Class with the MOST donations TONIGHT will get to silly string Lasso Kasso!
🙌 Thank you for making a difference for our school!
Also:
🎟️ Register today at MyBooster.com and be the first to donate for your student and earn: a FREE Urban Air ULTIMATE Pass, why walk when you can bounce?!
🎉 Complete Activity Tasks to be entered to WIN: A Private Urban Air Party
#UrbanAirKickoff #JumpIntoGiving #UrbanAirRewards #SupportOurSchool #FlyHighFundraiser
Thank you to everyone who showed interest. Our club is officially FULL!
We can’t wait to get started to explore, create, and innovate together. 🚀🔬🎨
Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, October 7!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT82N8NC. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
Parent Helpers Wanted:
Help us make the Picture Day smooth and effortless. Contact the office if you'd like to volunteer at Picture Day.
For 3rd–5th Grade Students
Do you love to build, create, and explore? Then come join the STEAM Club, where we dive into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through exciting hands-on projects you can take home!
🧪 Build simple machines
🎨 Create colorful art with science
🔢 Solve fun math challenges
💡 Explore your imagination and learn something new every week!
📅 Meeting Dates: October 20, November 3, December 1, January 12, February 2, March 2, April 13, May 4
💵 Club Fee: approximately $30 (Cash app) for all of the 8 sessions (No part of the $30 enrollment fee is reimbursable. All materials are purchased ahead of time and are nonrefundable.) Email Mrs. Anderson to verify attendance into the club before paying.
📍 Where: Media Center
🕒 Time: 3:15-4:15 (If your child is not picked up by 4:15, it will jeopardize the allowance to attend the club.)
🔧 Materials are provided – just bring your curiosity!
Spaces are limited – sign up today!
👉 To register or further questions, contact:
Mrs. Anderson (andersonj14@duvalschools.org) or Mrs. Andrysco (fifen@duvalschools.org)
📬✨ The October Parent Newsletter Has Dropped! ✨📬
Hello Families,
We’re excited to announce the release of our October Parent Newsletter—and it’s packed with updates, celebrations, and everything you need to stay in the loop this month!
Click here: https://secure.smore.com/n/8n6bk
Think of it like a brand-new album:
🎶 Each section is a track filled with important info,
🎤 The spotlight is on our amazing students and staff,
📅 And the rhythm of the month is all about connection and growth.
Don’t miss out on the latest happenings, upcoming events, and helpful reminders. It’s all here—ready for you to press play!
Check it out and stay tuned for more great things ahead!