Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th- May 8th!

Help us celebrate our amazing teachers all week long! 💙 From flowers to sweet treats, kind notes to favorite colors—let’s show them just how much they mean to us. Check out the daily themes and join the fun!
about 19 hours ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Teacher Appreciation Week

Calling all future Lions! 🦁💙
We look forward to meeting our newest Kindergarten students and their families at Kindergarten Round-Up! We can’t wait to welcome you to the SME family where your story begins! ✨

about 20 hours ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Round Up

🎨✨ You’re invited to celebrate our talented student artists!
Join DCPS for the Best of Elementary Art Exhibition at the Main Library on May 2 from 3:30–4:30 PM. Stop by, explore incredible artwork, and support the creativity of our students!

📍 Jacksonville Public Library – Main Branch
Bring the whole family! 💛🖌️

about 24 hours ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Art Show

2025/2026 YEARBOOK ARE NOW ON SALE!

There are 60 books still available to reserve!
The cost of the yearbook is $25.
All orders are ONLINE only.
Please do not send money in with your student.
Yearbooks will be distributed the last few weeks of school.
To order your yearbook please visit; buytheyearbook.com
Enter the school ID#: 383344
There is a limited amount of copies order and reserve yours today.

2 days ago, San Mateo Elementary
Ad for Yearbook Purchase

Save the Date! 🏆✨
Join us as we celebrate our students at our End-of-Year Awards!
We can’t wait to recognize all their hard work and accomplishments. 💙💛

All EOY Awards will be held in the cafeteria

📌 Reminder: All visitors must bring a valid ID to enter campus.

2 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
EOY
2025/2026 YEARBOOK ARE NOW ON SALE!
The cost of the yearbook is $25.
All orders are ONLINE only.
Please do not send money in with your student.
Yearbooks will be distributed the last few weeks of school.
To order your yearbook please visit; buytheyearbook.com
Enter the school ID#: 383344
There is a limited amount of copies order and reserve yours today.
2 days ago, San Mateo Elementary
Ad for Yearbook Purchase
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th- May 8th!

Help us celebrate our amazing teachers all week long! 💙 From flowers to sweet treats, kind notes to favorite colors—let’s show them just how much they mean to us. Check out the daily themes and join the fun!
3 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Teacher Appreciation Week
State testing time is approaching soon! 💡 Our students are ready to show what they know. Families can help by making sure students get good rest, eat breakfast, and arrive on time. Let’s do this!
3 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Testing
Testing
Help us make testing season extra special for our students! ✨📚

We’ve created a wishlist filled with fun incentives to keep our students motivated, confident, and excited to do their best. If you’re able, please consider purchasing an item or two—every little bit makes a BIG difference!

Your support helps us celebrate their hard work and create a positive testing experience for all.

https://a.co/07YKm7G0
3 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Testing Incentive
2025/2026 YEARBOOK ARE NOW ON SALE!
The cost of the yearbook is $25.
All orders are ONLINE only.
Please do not send money in with your student.
Yearbooks will be distributed the last few weeks of school.
To order your yearbook please visit; buytheyearbook.com
Enter the school ID#: 383344
There is a limited amount of copies order and reserve yours today.
6 days ago, San Mateo Elementary
Ad for Yearbook Purchase
🎓✨ Big milestones ahead for our Loyal Lions! ✨🎓

Our San Mateo Elementary 5th graders are getting ready to take their next big step! We are proud to celebrate their hard work, growth, and achievements at our 5th Grade Promotional Ceremony.

📅 May 26, 2026
📍 First Coast High School
⏰ 5:30 PM

Families, we look forward to celebrating this special moment as our students close one chapter and get ready for middle school! 💙⭐
6 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Promotional Ceremony
From the studio to our school—today our music club got an inside look at the industry, Thanks to Ian Williams, Icmuzic! 🎶✨ Thank you for inspiring our students, sharing your journey, and showing them what’s possible when passion meets hard work. 🎤
7 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Music Club
Music Club
Music Club
Music Club
Music Club
Music Club
Help us make testing season extra special for our students! ✨📚

We’ve created a wishlist filled with fun incentives to keep our students motivated, confident, and excited to do their best. If you’re able, please consider purchasing an item or two—every little bit makes a BIG difference!

Your support helps us celebrate their hard work and create a positive testing experience for all.

https://a.co/07YKm7G0
7 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Testing Incentive
We continued the celebration today with celebrating one of our favorite long term substitutes, Mrs. Owen.
We are so grateful for Mrs. Owen and her incredible dedication to our students at SME! 💙
Through ESS, she consistently shows up with a positive attitude, flexibility, and a true commitment to making a difference in every classroom she enters.

Thank you, Mrs. Owen, for your hard work, reliability, and the care you pour into our school community—we appreciate you more than words can say! 🍎✨
8 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Owen
🌎💚 SME is celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd!
Our students will be making a difference by picking up trash and planting new flowers around campus. 🌸
Growing a greener future—one act at a time!

If you would like to volunteer please go to our SME PTA Facebook or reach out to PTA at - sanmateopta@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SanMateoElementaryPTA
8 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
earth day
🌎💚 SME is celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd!
Our students will be making a difference by picking up trash and planting new flowers around campus. 🌸
Growing a greener future—one act at a time!

If you would like to volunteer please go to our SME PTA Facebook or reach out to PTA at - sanmateopta@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SanMateoElementaryPTA
8 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
earth day
🎓✨ Big milestones ahead for our Loyal Lions! ✨🎓

Our San Mateo Elementary 5th graders are getting ready to take their next big step! We are proud to celebrate their hard work, growth, and achievements at our 5th Grade Promotional Ceremony.

📅 May 26, 2026
📍 First Coast High School
⏰ 5:30 PM

Families, we look forward to celebrating this special moment as our students close one chapter and get ready for middle school! 💙⭐
8 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Promotional Ceremony
Our Kindergarten stars are ready to shine! ✨
Join us April 16th at 5 PM for a special performance + PTA Meeting you won’t want to miss! 🎤🍎

Families, your Kindergarten students have been practicing a song during music class and we would love to have them present to perform!!
8 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Kindergarten PTA Meeting
💜💜 PURPLE UP! 💜💜

Today we proudly wear purple to honor our military-connected students and families—our everyday heroes! Thank you for your strength, sacrifice, and resilience.

At SME, we stand with you and celebrate YOU today and every day! 💜
8 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Purple UP
Purple UP
Purple UP
Purple UP
Purple UP
Purple UP
Purple UP
Purple UP
State testing time is approaching soon! 💡 Our students are ready to show what they know. Families can help by making sure students get good rest, eat breakfast, and arrive on time. Let’s do this!
8 days ago, San Mateo Elementary School
Testing
Testing