Know a great teacher who deserves some recognition? Nominate a teacher today for the Gladys Prior Award. Learn more: https://www.unf.edu/coehs/scholarships/gladys-prior-awards.html
Don't forget today is EARLY RELEASE DAY!!!
Gates Open: 12:25
Dismissal Starts: 12:35
Kindergarten Walkers Dismissed: 12:55
1st Grade Walkers Dismissed: 1:00
2nd-5th Grade Walkers Dismissed 1:05
Carline ends at 1:08 SHARP!!!
It's Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night to support our Safety Patrols! Join us tonight from 6:00 am - 8:00 pm at Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin (11709 San Jose Blvd). It is drive-thru only and you must mention Loretto Safety Patrols when you place your order. Loretto Elementary Safety Patrols will keep 20% towards their trip to Washinton, D.C.
It's Literacy Week and Friday will be our Vocabulary Parade at 9:00 a.m. We're very excited to see all the costumes!
Here are some tips to get ready:
1. Think of a "juicy" word that would have an interesting costume design.
2. Use items from around your home such as boxes, posterboard, aluminum foil, etc.
3. Make a card with your word written in very large print so everyone can see it.
4. Wear your costume to school on Friday!
Parents, you are welcome to wait in front of the school in the bus loop area to join in the celebration.
Loretto Families, the district remains in direct contact with the Jacksonville Emergency Management team regarding the potential for dangerous winter weather coming into our area. Given the possibility for unsafe conditions, DCPS will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
1 more date to sign up for!
6 more spots!!
Sign up soon!!!
Please join us for a Celebration of Life in honor of Dawn Bickerstaff.
Her family warmly invites all who loved her to come together and celebrate the beautiful impact she had on her students, their families, and everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her kindness, dedication, and love will never be forgotten.
....it truly was "head and shoulders" above the rest!!!
Wear your favorite Hat & bring $1.00 to donate! All proceeds help fund Loretto Safety Patrols!
Can't wait to see everyone looking "Fedora-ble" <3
SPRING 2025- Girls on the Run!
🎉 Congratulations to Principal Walker! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Walker has been nominated as a semi-finalist for the prestigious Principal of the Arts Award! 🏆
Using the Landscape of Education in the Arts in Duval (LEAD) rubric, developed in partnership with the University of North Florida, his exceptional leadership is being recognized and celebrated.
Thank you, Mr. Walker, for your unwavering commitment to fostering creativity and excellence in arts education. Loretto Elementary is so proud of you and wish you the best of luck in the next stage of the competition!
🎉 Loretto Teachers Rock! 🎉
We are bursting with pride to see our amazing educators, Ms. Napolitan, Mr. Johns, and Ms. Tzamaras, being celebrated for their incredible passion and unwavering dedication to their students. Their hard work and commitment truly shine, making a lasting impact every day. 🌟
Way to go, Loretto team! Keep inspiring and making a difference! 👏👏👏
Celebrate Reading Week! Enter to win $100!
Prompt: What is your favorite book and why do you recommend it?
Submit entry to ilovebooks@coj.net by Feb. 22, 2025
We hope your holiday break was filled with more relaxation than your email inbox, and that you managed to escape the 'What’s for dinner?' question at least once.
Parents, get ready for the daily scramble of lunches, permission slips, and trying to remember if it’s “Red Tuesday” or “Green Wednesday.”
Students, time to swap your pajamas for real clothes (we promise, it’s worth it). Let’s shake off the holiday sugar rush and dive into a year of learning, laughter, and possibly more homework than we’d like to admit. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable — in a good way!"
Check out the newsletter for what's going on in January....PS its testing time in 3-5...let's get 100% attendance on the 1st try!!!
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We are deeply saddened to share that Ms. Bickerstaff, beloved 4th grade teacher, passed away this morning. She will be greatly missed by the Loretto family. Information on services will be forthcoming.
'Twas the day of holiday break, and all through the school,
The students were smiling, excitement the rule.
The classrooms were tidy, the lessons all through,
And everyone knew what they were about to do.
The teachers were cheerful, their work all complete,
Looking forward to time with family to meet.
The bells rang, the buses pulled out in a line,
As the kids waved goodbye, ready for fun time.
So off to the holidays, with joy and delight,
We’ll see you in January, refreshed and bright!
Did you miss the School Choice Showcase? Well, you have three more opportunities to tour Loretto Elementary School in January!
*January 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
*January 16, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
*January 25, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Can't make any of the tour times? Check out what's going on in our classrooms: http://bit.ly/4fArPJe
Chick Fil a says that the voting is very close...like within 10-25 votes. Please get this link out! Send it to your family..... your neighbor....your grandma's neighbor...let's win lunch/breakfast for our teachers and staff and a COW TROPHY!
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Good Morning,
This is a friendly reminder that today is Early Release Day. Students are dismissed an hour and 45 minutes earlier than normal dismissal time. (See the attached picture)
Also, at the front of the building will be a table of all of the coats, shirts, etc. from the lost and found. Please take a moment throughout the day to stop up and see if you can find any of your children's lost items. If they are not picked up by Friday, they will be donated.
Thank you!!!
Loretto Elementary Students, Staff and Parents are "toe-tally" AWESOME!!!
Show your school pride by wearing your school shirts and holiday socks!!
