❤️🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is Coming soon! 🎗️❤️
October 26th- October 30th
Get ready for a fun-filled week as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and encourage our Lions to make healthy, positive choices! 🦁✨
This year’s theme is “Make a Difference — Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free!” 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Check out our dress-up days and join us each day as we show that SME Lions have the power to make great choices! ❤️💙💛
October 26th- October 30th
Get ready for a fun-filled week as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and encourage our Lions to make healthy, positive choices! 🦁✨
This year’s theme is “Make a Difference — Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free!” 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Check out our dress-up days and join us each day as we show that SME Lions have the power to make great choices! ❤️💙💛
Save the date 5th Grade Families- Oceanway Middle School -Future Buccaneers, it's time to set sail! Join us for Oceanway Middle School's Sailing Into Middle School event on October 15th at 5:30 p.m.
Learn about academic programs, clubs, resources, and everything you need for a successful transition to middle school.
Learn about academic programs, clubs, resources, and everything you need for a successful transition to middle school.
🧮✨ Save the date!!
Join us for Family Math Night! Come explore hands-on math activities, games, and challenges that make learning fun for the whole family. We can't wait to add up all the fun with you!
Join us for Family Math Night! Come explore hands-on math activities, games, and challenges that make learning fun for the whole family. We can't wait to add up all the fun with you!
🐾💙💛 A HUGE thank you to our business partner, Zaxby’s! 🍗🦁
We are so grateful to Zaxby’s for hosting an amazing SME Family Night! Thank you to our wonderful Lion families and staff for coming out, enjoying delicious food, and supporting our school! 💙💛
We love partnering with businesses that give back to our school community. Thank you, Zaxby’s, for helping make our night such a success! 🦁❤️
We are so grateful to Zaxby’s for hosting an amazing SME Family Night! Thank you to our wonderful Lion families and staff for coming out, enjoying delicious food, and supporting our school! 💙💛
We love partnering with businesses that give back to our school community. Thank you, Zaxby’s, for helping make our night such a success! 🦁❤️
🦁💙💛 Lost & Found Alert! 👕🧥🎒
Is your Lion missing a jacket, water bottle, or other belongings? Our Lost & Found is growing! 🦁
We encourage all SME families to stop by and check for any missing items. You might just find something you’ve been looking for! 👀
Families, please check in with the main office first.
Help us reunite these lost treasures with their owners! 💙💛
All lost and found items not claimed will be donated on 10/23!
Is your Lion missing a jacket, water bottle, or other belongings? Our Lost & Found is growing! 🦁
We encourage all SME families to stop by and check for any missing items. You might just find something you’ve been looking for! 👀
Families, please check in with the main office first.
Help us reunite these lost treasures with their owners! 💙💛
All lost and found items not claimed will be donated on 10/23!
🦁💙💛 Help Us Stock Our Lion Store! 🛍️🎉
Our SME Lions work hard every day to demonstrate positive behavior, make great choices, and earn Lion Bucks! 🌟
We are looking for donations to help keep our Lion Store stocked with fun prizes and treats for our deserving students! 🎁🍬🧸
Every donation, big or small, helps us celebrate our Lions and reward their ROARsome behavior! 🦁
Check out our wishlist- https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2F3GD1QRBMLW1NJ%2Fref%3Dhz_ls_biz_ex%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFHaWxHendEOExaS1dnb2k5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHstssx3M44dqFBG1YfptlPASAKASCFYLGOx4W__ImFYJL1kJRAocsertrYYs_aem_nxe-6k5NuZvLlIeXiSN1ZA&h=AUCBAMvKaX_V8OAGm_psZ2_nB36DyfdjuMLtFxNTlRdyypM05L2CWYMKhKIQVDl3VKntUT-brxzzjcwZUrshQtr_XeWJWN7HGpz7pSxc-emMkU_MH1OgSFoXsUir1jhZ7jFSGw0ztyty1y0birGl971TT0EAHbA2&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUBLdXLqHRcRsI-p7MkQbGXZrSlyjuMbrG9_P3tpHP5AnqXPrlDV2vyj5pHwsjtawBvt6rBLHnkFHv49z_f9N0D9xf9o59KHJ4qejh6t7ONp_ZC1w_q4CIw-pYV1JiZOeTrkUmGpB3kszsRwiekdAFXaY83z7KmCr4nSBndWF5UhYYQ4gTrwr8Ypdvjc2iRW2J7y7r2_kUUrjUE0httxEGnzPQ
Our SME Lions work hard every day to demonstrate positive behavior, make great choices, and earn Lion Bucks! 🌟
We are looking for donations to help keep our Lion Store stocked with fun prizes and treats for our deserving students! 🎁🍬🧸
Every donation, big or small, helps us celebrate our Lions and reward their ROARsome behavior! 🦁
Check out our wishlist- https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2F3GD1QRBMLW1NJ%2Fref%3Dhz_ls_biz_ex%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFHaWxHendEOExaS1dnb2k5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHstssx3M44dqFBG1YfptlPASAKASCFYLGOx4W__ImFYJL1kJRAocsertrYYs_aem_nxe-6k5NuZvLlIeXiSN1ZA&h=AUCBAMvKaX_V8OAGm_psZ2_nB36DyfdjuMLtFxNTlRdyypM05L2CWYMKhKIQVDl3VKntUT-brxzzjcwZUrshQtr_XeWJWN7HGpz7pSxc-emMkU_MH1OgSFoXsUir1jhZ7jFSGw0ztyty1y0birGl971TT0EAHbA2&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUBLdXLqHRcRsI-p7MkQbGXZrSlyjuMbrG9_P3tpHP5AnqXPrlDV2vyj5pHwsjtawBvt6rBLHnkFHv49z_f9N0D9xf9o59KHJ4qejh6t7ONp_ZC1w_q4CIw-pYV1JiZOeTrkUmGpB3kszsRwiekdAFXaY83z7KmCr4nSBndWF5UhYYQ4gTrwr8Ypdvjc2iRW2J7y7r2_kUUrjUE0httxEGnzPQ
Reminder- No School! October 12th & 13th
Our Fun Run is here!!
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUzKOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXY3b0IyWTFPMUZXelAwb2xzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMWvHiIq9tLep9NEJLk9POt8IG-k8vPeHtggLfYWBU8jnsOJO82BVMf8DKy8_aem_3WCmIA1eYYDy6EUfshxuWg
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUzKOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXY3b0IyWTFPMUZXelAwb2xzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMWvHiIq9tLep9NEJLk9POt8IG-k8vPeHtggLfYWBU8jnsOJO82BVMf8DKy8_aem_3WCmIA1eYYDy6EUfshxuWg
Reminder- No School! October 12th & 13th
🧡 UNITED We Stand! 🧡
Wear ORANGE for Unity Day on October 21st as we come together to promote kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and a bully-free school! 🧡🦁
Let’s fill our school with orange and show that Lions choose kindness and stand UNITED! 🦁💙💛
Wear ORANGE for Unity Day on October 21st as we come together to promote kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and a bully-free school! 🧡🦁
Let’s fill our school with orange and show that Lions choose kindness and stand UNITED! 🦁💙💛
🏃♀️🦁🏃♂️ **READY… SET… RUN, LIONS!** 💙💛
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUzKOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXY3b0IyWTFPMUZXelAwb2xzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMWvHiIq9tLep9NEJLk9POt8IG-k8vPeHtggLfYWBU8jnsOJO82BVMf8DKy8_aem_3WCmIA1eYYDy6EUfshxuWg
Our **SME Fun Run Fundraiser** is here, and we’re ready to run, have FUN, and raise money for our amazing school! 🎉
📅 **Fundraiser Opens:** October 2nd
🏃 **FUN RUN EVENT:** October 16th- Families are welcome to attend!
💰 **Fundraiser Closes:** October 23rd
Every lap, every donation, and every share helps support our students and make SME an even better place to learn and grow! 🌟
👟 Lace up those sneakers!
💰 Start collecting donations!
📣 Share with family & friends!
🦁 Get ready to RUN with Lion Pride!
Let’s make this our **BEST FUN RUN yet!** 💙💛
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=68b03e3f1b1fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawUzKOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXY3b0IyWTFPMUZXelAwb2xzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMWvHiIq9tLep9NEJLk9POt8IG-k8vPeHtggLfYWBU8jnsOJO82BVMf8DKy8_aem_3WCmIA1eYYDy6EUfshxuWg
📣 Parents & Families — We Want Your Feedback!
Your voice matters at San Mateo Elementary! 💙💛 Please take a few minutes to complete the Data Triangle Climate Survey and share your feedback about our school.
Your input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify ways we can continue improving for our students and families. 🦁
📅 Survey Open: October 5–23, 2026
📱 Use the link below: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/surveys
Thank you for partnering with us to make San Mateo the best place for our students to learn, grow, and succeed! 💙💛
Your voice matters at San Mateo Elementary! 💙💛 Please take a few minutes to complete the Data Triangle Climate Survey and share your feedback about our school.
Your input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify ways we can continue improving for our students and families. 🦁
📅 Survey Open: October 5–23, 2026
📱 Use the link below: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/surveys
Thank you for partnering with us to make San Mateo the best place for our students to learn, grow, and succeed! 💙💛
💗🦁 SME is going PINK! 🦁💗
Save the date! Join us on Wednesday, October 14th as we wear PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀
Let’s fill San Mateo with pink as our Lions come together to show support, spread awareness, and celebrate hope! 💕🎀
💗 Wear Pink. Show Support. Spread Hope. 💗
Save the date! Join us on Wednesday, October 14th as we wear PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀
Let’s fill San Mateo with pink as our Lions come together to show support, spread awareness, and celebrate hope! 💕🎀
💗 Wear Pink. Show Support. Spread Hope. 💗
Save the date 5th Grade Families- Oceanway Middle School -Future Buccaneers, it's time to set sail! Join us for Oceanway Middle School's Sailing Into Middle School event on October 15th at 5:30 p.m.
Learn about academic programs, clubs, resources, and everything you need for a successful transition to middle school.
Learn about academic programs, clubs, resources, and everything you need for a successful transition to middle school.
🏆✨ Celebrating Our 1st Quarter Awards! ✨🏆
Save the date- Week of October 26th!
We are so proud of our amazing Lions for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments during the first quarter! 🦁💙💛
Families please bring your ID for proper check in with the main office. Awards will occur in the classroom.
Save the date- Week of October 26th!
We are so proud of our amazing Lions for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments during the first quarter! 🦁💙💛
Families please bring your ID for proper check in with the main office. Awards will occur in the classroom.
🧮✨ Save the date!!
Join us for Family Math Night! Come explore hands-on math activities, games, and challenges that make learning fun for the whole family. We can't wait to add up all the fun with you!
Join us for Family Math Night! Come explore hands-on math activities, games, and challenges that make learning fun for the whole family. We can't wait to add up all the fun with you!
🍦🦁 Attendance is SWEET at SME! 💙💛
Congratulations to our September Attendance Popsicle Party winners! 🎉 These classes had the highest overall attendance rate for the month of September!
🥇 1st Place — Mrs. Shely’s Class
🥈 2nd Place — Ms. Messier’s Class
🥉 3rd Place — Ms. Longo’s Class
These Lions showed up, showed out, and earned a sweet celebration! 🍦👏 Keep making every school day count! 💙💛
Congratulations to our September Attendance Popsicle Party winners! 🎉 These classes had the highest overall attendance rate for the month of September!
🥇 1st Place — Mrs. Shely’s Class
🥈 2nd Place — Ms. Messier’s Class
🥉 3rd Place — Ms. Longo’s Class
These Lions showed up, showed out, and earned a sweet celebration! 🍦👏 Keep making every school day count! 💙💛
➕✖️ Math in action in Mrs. Vandewater’s 3rd grade class! 💙💛
Our mathematicians worked collaboratively in groups to explore the **commutative property of multiplication** by building and comparing arrays! 🧮✨ Students were able to see firsthand that while the order of the factors may change, the product stays the same!
Hands-on learning + teamwork = growing mathematicians! 🦁💙
Our mathematicians worked collaboratively in groups to explore the **commutative property of multiplication** by building and comparing arrays! 🧮✨ Students were able to see firsthand that while the order of the factors may change, the product stays the same!
Hands-on learning + teamwork = growing mathematicians! 🦁💙
Attention Kickball Families- Kickball Club is canceled today due to the weather! Please ensure your student's pick up mode has been changed in PMK!
Please note that the date for the NEHS Induction Ceremony has changed. This updated date was reflected in the acceptance letter sent to all inductees. We look forward to celebrating our newest NEHS members on October 20th!!
