PARENT GRATEFUL FOR LORETTO ELEMENTARY DATA CLERK BETH HETH – This Team Duval Shoutout celebrates Beth Heth, a Data Entry Clerk at Loretto Elementary School, and the way she helped a parent in a pinch! Jennifer Hunter shares the following: “As a first-time Loretto mom of a kindergartener, I’m so grateful for the support I received from Beth Heth. When I realized I hadn’t registered my daughter properly with DCPS—a mistake that could have caused a lot of issues—Beth stepped in and helped me get everything sorted out. She was prompt, patient, and answered all my questions with ease. Thanks to her guidance, what could have been a stressful experience turned into a positive one. I truly appreciate her going above and beyond!”
Dear Loretto Elementary School Families,
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.
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! 🎈🎶
🚨School’s Out- Challenges On 🔥
👾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
👾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
Our 5th grade leaders teamed up with Kindergarten today to create digital scarecrows in Scratch Jr., inspired by a fall-themed story! 🍂🎃
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
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
We can’t reach our $55,000 goal without you. It takes everyone working together to really make a difference here at Loretto Elementary
The Challenge Drop 👇
☄The TOP Donating Class on MyBooster.com will get to egg Lasso Kasso. It all happens on MyBooster.com
The Challenge Drop 👇
☄The TOP Donating Class on MyBooster.com will get to egg Lasso Kasso. It all happens on MyBooster.com
Dear Families,
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.
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.
🎉 LET’S GO! 🎉
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
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
🍎 Apple-tastic adventures in Kindergarten! We measured, experimented with sink or float, taste-tested all kinds of apples, and made apple pie in a cup! Science never smelled so sweet! 🧁🔍🍏 #LittleScientists #AppleFun #KindergartenMagic
PRAISE FOR HANNAH ALEXANDER – This Team Duval Shoutout celebrates the impact Hannah Alexander, a substitute teacher, is having on her students. Parent Jacqueline says her daughter Hailey made tremendous strides while working with Ms. Hannah in her CSS Pre-K class last year. This includes speaking for the first time, becoming almost potty-trained, and being able to look forward and smile for photos. “She truly changed a lot of kids’ lives in that class. If it weren’t for her, I do not believe that our daughter would even be potty-trained to the extent that she is now. She went above and beyond not only for my daughter, but also for all those kids in that class.” Thank you, Ms. Alexander!
🎉 Wow! We’re blown away by the amazing response to our new STEAM Club!
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. 🚀🔬🎨
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.
🎉 Join the STEAM After School Club! 🎉
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)
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)
Our first graders celebrated Apple Day with curiosity and excitement as they explored apples in all kinds of fun and educational ways! Students made homemade applesauce, dissected and investigated apples like scientists, and participated in apple-themed reading and math activities. To top it all off, they enjoyed a sweet treat—apple pie in a cup! It was a delicious and memorable day of hands-on learning.
🚒 Fire Station 42 visited our Kindergarten classes to share fire safety tips and show off their amazing equipment. Thank you, Jacksonville Fire Rescue, for helping our students learn how to stay safe in an emergency!
📬✨ 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!
📚 3rd–5th Grade Book Club – Featuring SSYRA Titles! 📚
Starts: October 20
Calling all young readers in grades 3–5! Join us for a fun and engaging Book Club starting October 27, where we’ll dive into the amazing stories from this year’s Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) list!
Each session, we’ll explore a new SSYRA book through lively discussions, creative activities, and games that bring each story to life. Whether you're a passionate bookworm or just starting to enjoy reading, this club is a great way to make new friends, discover new favorites, and build reading confidence.
📖 What to Expect:
• Fun and age-appropriate discussion about SSYRA books
• Interactive activities related to each book
• A welcoming, supportive space for all reading levels
• Opportunities to earn incentives for reading!
📅 Meeting Dates: 10-27, 11-17, 11-24, 12-8, 12-15, 1-26, 2-9, 2-23, 3-9, 3-30, 4-20, 4-27
Time: 3:10-4:15
📍 Where: Media Center
🎯 Who Can Join: Students in grades 3–5
Expectations: Purchase or borrow from the Jax Public Library a copy of the book you are interested. Read or listen to the portion of each month’s book before each meeting.
We’ll kick off with our first SSYRA title on October 20 — don’t miss it!
For more information or to sign up: Mrs. Anderson (andersonj14@duvalschools.org)
Starts: October 20
Calling all young readers in grades 3–5! Join us for a fun and engaging Book Club starting October 27, where we’ll dive into the amazing stories from this year’s Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) list!
Each session, we’ll explore a new SSYRA book through lively discussions, creative activities, and games that bring each story to life. Whether you're a passionate bookworm or just starting to enjoy reading, this club is a great way to make new friends, discover new favorites, and build reading confidence.
📖 What to Expect:
• Fun and age-appropriate discussion about SSYRA books
• Interactive activities related to each book
• A welcoming, supportive space for all reading levels
• Opportunities to earn incentives for reading!
📅 Meeting Dates: 10-27, 11-17, 11-24, 12-8, 12-15, 1-26, 2-9, 2-23, 3-9, 3-30, 4-20, 4-27
Time: 3:10-4:15
📍 Where: Media Center
🎯 Who Can Join: Students in grades 3–5
Expectations: Purchase or borrow from the Jax Public Library a copy of the book you are interested. Read or listen to the portion of each month’s book before each meeting.
We’ll kick off with our first SSYRA title on October 20 — don’t miss it!
For more information or to sign up: Mrs. Anderson (andersonj14@duvalschools.org)
Please check the Lost & Found for any missing items in the front vestibule!
All remaining unclaimed belongings will be donated at the end of the school day tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Thank you for helping us keep our school tidy and organized!
All remaining unclaimed belongings will be donated at the end of the school day tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Thank you for helping us keep our school tidy and organized!
🎉 Happy National PTA Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the heart of our school community—our amazing PTA! 💙
From organizing events to supporting teachers and students, your dedication makes a difference every single day. Thank you for your time, energy, and love. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💐
#NationalPTADay #ThankYouPTA #SchoolFamily #GratefulHearts
Today we celebrate the heart of our school community—our amazing PTA! 💙
From organizing events to supporting teachers and students, your dedication makes a difference every single day. Thank you for your time, energy, and love. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💐
#NationalPTADay #ThankYouPTA #SchoolFamily #GratefulHearts
⌛️ The countdown is ON—just 2 weeks until our Fun Run! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Step 1: Register at mybooster.com ✅
Step 2: Brag to your friends, because EVERYONE who registers gets a FREE game of laser tag at Bravoz!! Whoop whoop!! 🙌
🍴 And because we love a little competition… the TOP TWO classes with the most students registered by Sunday at midnight will win a Roadhouse meal! (Yes, that means rolls + cinnamon butter. Try not to drool 🤤)
So… what are you waiting for? Go register and let’s make this Fun Run the FUNNEST run ever! 🏆✨
Questions? I love your spirit of curiosity! (But don’t ask me 😂😅) 👉 Reach out to your teacher or email
programslorettopta@gmail.com
#funrun #boosterthon #loretto #pta
Step 1: Register at mybooster.com ✅
Step 2: Brag to your friends, because EVERYONE who registers gets a FREE game of laser tag at Bravoz!! Whoop whoop!! 🙌
🍴 And because we love a little competition… the TOP TWO classes with the most students registered by Sunday at midnight will win a Roadhouse meal! (Yes, that means rolls + cinnamon butter. Try not to drool 🤤)
So… what are you waiting for? Go register and let’s make this Fun Run the FUNNEST run ever! 🏆✨
Questions? I love your spirit of curiosity! (But don’t ask me 😂😅) 👉 Reach out to your teacher or email
programslorettopta@gmail.com
#funrun #boosterthon #loretto #pta
