It was a day full of discovery, curiosity, and coastal fun! 🌞🌊
Mrs. Anderson has transformed our Media Center into a vibrant, welcoming space where students explore books, dive into STEM, and grow as learners. Her passion for teaching, creative lessons, and dedication to every child’s success make her a true school hero. From sponsoring after school clubs to leading community projects and inspiring reluctant readers, she brings heart, innovation, and excellence to everything she does.
We’re so lucky to have her—way to go, Mrs. Anderson! 💜👏
#TeacherOfTheYear #MediaMagic #WeLoveOurLibrary #TOY2026
Join us as we celebrate America’s Founder’s Month this Friday—
Show your spirit by wearing RED, WHITE, and BLUE!
Let’s fill the halls with patriotic pride ❤️🤍💙
Come join the fun and help make a difference!
📍 Venue: Connie’s Ice Cream
119 Bartram Oaks Walk, #109
Fruit Cove, FL 32259
📅 Date & Time:
Friday, September 26
4:00–8:00 PM
🎯 Supported Group:
Loretto Safety Patrols – Supporting our young leaders!
🍦 What to Expect:
Delicious ice cream treats
Family-friendly fun
Community spirit
A sweet way to support a great cause!
Support Loretto Safety Patrols by grabbing a scented pencil for just $2 (cash only)!
📍 Thurs 9/25 & Fri 9/26, 8–8:25 AM
At Car Loop, CSS Loop & Walkers Gate.
Smell the fun & support a great cause! 🎉
Calling all future coders in grades K–5! Our Girls Who Code club is kicking off soon, and we’re excited to welcome new members. 💻
📅 NEW Application Deadline: Friday, Sept. 26
📍 Meeting Time: Once per month on Thursdays, from 3:15–4:15 PM
Spots are limited, so not all applicants may be accepted.
If your child is curious, creative, and ready to explore the world of coding, don’t miss this opportunity!
Apply now! https://forms.office.com/r/YTXuvYENAj
🌱✨ Big things are growing at Loretto! ✨🌱
Mrs. Monaco and Mrs. Dyer’s classes kicked off garden prep for our fall harvest, and the excitement was real! With the help of some amazing parent volunteers, students are getting ready to plant strawberries and fall crops - hands-on learning at its finest!
Meanwhile, Monaco’s 2nd grade class teamed up with our Greenland Pines gifted students to explore place value using 3-digit numbers. The GPE students were rockstar mentors, and the younger kids were all smiles as they learned together!
We love seeing our students lead, learn, and grow—inside the classroom and out! 💙
L-Stars are the superstar teacher helpers who keep things running smoothly and bring extra sparkle to our school day! Whether they’re organizing, supporting, or just spreading good vibes, these leaders are always ready to lend a hand and make a difference.
We’re so lucky to have such a stellar crew lighting the way! 💫
We’re beyond grateful to everyone who helped bring our classroom dreams to life through DonorsChoose! Thanks to your generosity, three amazing projects are now fully funded and ready to inspire our students.
A special thank you to The Loretto Elementary School Community Fund for their incredible support—and to every donor who believed in our mission. You’ve made a real difference, and we can’t wait to share the impact with our students!
You can still help too! Just visit our Loretto Elementary DonorsChoose page and make a donation.
https://www.donorschoose.org/schools/florida/duval-county-public-schools/loretto-elementary-school/46132
Mark your calendars for October 7th!
Your child will be bringing home a flyer with all the details on how to pre-order their school photos. Don’t miss the chance to capture those smiles! 😁
Safety Patrols are serving up a tasty trio you don’t want to miss:
🍕 Pizza
🍪 Cookie
🥤 Drink
All for just $7!
💥 Grab your combo, fuel up, and support our superstar patrols! 💥
Come hungry — leave happy!
🎬 Tonight, we’re rolling out the red carpet for our 3rd, 4th, 5th and CSS families!
Join us from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening.
✨ Park anywhere on campus and make your way to your child’s classroom — the spotlight is on them!
We can’t wait to welcome you!
There are lots of great projects you can support on DonorsChoose for Loretto Elementary teachers and staff including this project from CSS Teacher Ms. Immel: Rolling Into Regulation: A Sensory Solution for Special Needs
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/rolling-into-regulation-a-sensory-solut/9678532/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sharetray&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_8794441&rf=sharetray-dc-2025-09-teacherhub-teacher_8794441&challengeid=22549361
You can also sprinkle a little love around on multiple projects by visiting our Loretto Elementary DonorsChoose page and giving a little bit to multiple projects. Even just a $1 donation can help because the more individual donors, the more the algorithm will recognize and bump the project up the list on the DC page. Plus several of these projects have double matches right now!
https://www.donorschoose.org/schools/florida/duval-county-public-schools/loretto-elementary-school/46132
📅 Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 16
📍 Meeting Time: Once per month on Thursdays, from 3:15–4:15 PM
Spots are limited, so not all applicants may be accepted.
If your child is curious, creative, and ready to explore the world of coding, don’t miss this opportunity!
https://forms.office.com/r/YTXuvYENAj
🎉 Support Our School, Spark Big Learning! 🎉
Our amazing teachers at Loretto Elementary have created DonorsChoose projects to bring exciting resources and experiences to our students—from science investigations to creative learning tools! 🧪📚🎨
💙 You can help!
Visit our school-wide DonorsChoose page to explore current projects and make a difference. Every donation helps our kids thrive! Beginning tomorrow, September 10, all STEM projects will receive a 2X match. That means your donation is doubled so $20 becomes $40! Donations can be one time or monthly. You can even send DonorsChoose gift cards too!
📲 Spread the word!
Share the link on your social media and invite friends, family, local businesses, etc. to help to get these projects funded.
Together, we can make magic happen at Loretto Elementary! ✨
https://www.donorschoose.org/schools/florida/duval-county-public-schools/loretto-elementary-school/46132
Get ready to jump, shout, and cheer your heart out — it’s time to become a Mini Mustang Cheerleader for the night!
Join us on September 12th for an awesome evening filled with:
✨ Learning real cheers from the varsity squad
🍕 A pizza party before the game
👕 Your very own Mini Mustang T-shirt
📣 Cheering on the field during the game!
If you're 4 years old through 5th grade, this is your chance to shine!
Spots are filling fast — register by September 9th and let your Mustang spirit sparkle!
