📅 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!
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.
