To celebrate, come cool your jets at Jet’s Pizza on the 5th from 4–8 PM for Loretto Spirit Night! 🎉
For every order (dine-in or carry-out), Jet’s will donate 10% back to Loretto!
📍 Our mascot, Wisdom, will be there from 5:45–6:30 PM—come say hi and snap a pic together! 🦉💛
📸 Take a picture with Wisdom or with your Jet’s pizza box and email it to Programslorettopta@gmail.com (with your child’s name and teacher) (teachers count too!) for a chance to win a Jet’s gift card for another pizza night! 🍕✨
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!
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!
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Don't forget to sign up for Girls on the Run! Registration closes on 9/15.
Grades 3-5 girls
JUST ONE MORE WEEK TO APPLY!
🎮 Calling all Minecraft Experts in Grades K–5!
Do you love Minecraft and want to help others learn? Become a Minecraft Student Ambassador and lead the way in your school! 🌟
✅ Mentor classmates
✅ Support teachers
✅ Show off your Minecraft Education skills
✅ Earn cool swag & join fun events!
Apply by September 5, 2025 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/2FAkT8nBuK
No late applications will be accepted, so don't wait! Apply today!
Dear Loretto Families,
Our latest parent newsletter is now live! 📬
It’s packed with important updates, upcoming events, testing information, and news from out amazing PTA.
👉 Click the link below to check it out: https://secure.smore.com/n/vf49p
Thank you for staying connected and being such an important part of our school community!
💦 Make a Splash at Loretto! 💦
Every family can help support our students and teachers by joining the PTA. Each membership strengthens programs, builds community, and makes a lasting impact for every child and classroom.
📌 Joining is quick and easy: Join Now
No time commitment is required — just your support. Together, we can make a big difference for every child! 💙🦉
#PTAProud #LorettoOwls #EveryFamilyCounts
Do you love Minecraft and want to help others learn? Become a Minecraft Student Ambassador and lead the way in your school! 🌟
✅ Mentor classmates
✅ Support teachers
✅ Show off your Minecraft Education skills
✅ Earn cool swag & join fun events!
Apply by September 5, 2025 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/2FAkT8nBuK
No late applications will be accepted, so don't wait! Apply today!
Duval Schools have partnered with Hazel Health to offer FREE medical and therapy services to all students—accessible at school or from home!
🩺 Medical Care
✅ On-demand virtual visits with licensed clinicians
✅ Quick treatment recommendations—most students return to class right after!
✅ Guardians receive a post-visit summary
✅ No cost to families
🧠 Therapy Services
✅Weekly 1-on-1 sessions with licensed therapists
✅Customized care plans for emotional growth and resilience
✅Proven to reduce anxiety, improve attendance, and boost behavior
✅ Bilingual therapists available in 30+ languages
✅ Enroll in minutes and support your child’s health and well-being—at no cost to you!
Visit https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/duvalschools to get started today.
All DCPS volunteers now require background screening.
Level I – Supervised Roles (e.g., classroom helper, book fair, cafeteria monitor)
* Always in sight of staff
* Sexual offender registry check
* No fee
Level II – Unsupervised/Chaperones (e.g., field trips, small group mentors)
* Fingerprint-based background check
* Criminal history review + sexual offender registry check
* Fee: $74.50 (paid by volunteer; subject to change)
💡 You may not need re‑fingerprinting for Level II if your profession already has prints in the Florida Clearinghouse.
✅ Often included:
Department of Health
Department of Children and Families
Elder Affairs/Juvenile Justice Employees
❌ Not usually included:
Concealed Carry Permit Holders
Real Estate Employees
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
City of Jacksonville Employees
Some churches and preschools
ESS - Substitutes
There's currently about a 3 week delay for Level II results, so don't wait to apply if you want to chaperone field trips this year.
❓Have questions? Email volunteer@duvalschools.org or visit https://www.duvalschools.org/o/humanresources/page/volunteer-hr
Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe and welcoming!
🌞 Seas the Day at Loretto Elementary's 25-26 Open House! 🐠
Come shell-ebrate the start of a new school year with us! 🌊 You'll get the scoop on what your child will be surfing through in class, the shore rules for smooth sailing, and all the current events happening on our sandy shores.
Whether you're a seasoned beachcomber or just dipping your toes in, we’ve got plenty of ways for you to dive in and be a part of your child’s educational voyage. 🏄♂️
We can't wait to sea you and your family—it's going to be a tide-riffic year at Loretto! 🐚🌴
**Important CSS Open House Date has been changed to Sept 11, 2025.
Please ensure that you remain in the right lane during drop-off in the morning, leaving the left lane open for vehicles who are dropping off for Extended Day from 7:00 AM- 7:55 AM, Teachers who are coming to work, and those who are exiting the campus from the CSS car loop in the AM. These vehicles are not attempting to bypass the line; they are simply following the proper route for arrival and departure. Thank you for your cooperation!
🎤 Calling All Superstars! 🎤
Are you ready for it? 💫
Join the Loretto Elementary PTA and help us shake things up for our amazing students!
Because when we come together, we’re Fearless. 💖
Whether you're a mastermind of fundraising, a champion of classroom support, or just someone who believes in Enchanted education — we need YOU!
✨ Let's make this school year sparkle!
✨ Let’s be the reason our kids say, “This is the best day!”
So don’t just stand there in a blank space — sign up, show up, and let’s write our own love story for Loretto Elementary. 💌
Car Rider Dismissal Update – Please Read Carefully
In an effort to ensure a smooth and efficient car rider dismissal today—especially in case PikMyKid experiences any issues—we are implementing a backup plan to help us pivot quickly with minimal disruption.
Here’s what we need from you:
*Please keep your car tag clearly visible until your child is safely in your vehicle. This is essential for helping us identify and match students quickly.
*At the gate: One faculty member will enter your PikMyKid number as you arrive.
*Near the car rider circle: Another staff member will input your information into an alternate platform to ensure we can continue dismissal seamlessly if needed.
While this process may take slightly longer than the normal method of the PikMyKid platform, we believe these steps will make dismissal more efficient and adaptable if needed.
We truly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and grace over the past few days. Thank you for working with us to keep things running smoothly!
🌴 Feeling lost at sea with your parent account?
Catch the wave of support at the DCPS Parent Academy!
Whether you're navigating logins or exploring resources, they're here to help you cruise smoothly through your child's educational journey. 🐚🌊
Sign up today and sail into success!
