Experience Mason: Where YOUR Character Counts!
In November, we celebrate CITIZENSHIP. Check out this month’s resources on the pillar of Citizenship.
At Otis A. Mason Elementary School, we believe education is a community commitment. Click here for our VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. All volunteers must be background checked in Raptor.
Autumn Break Passport to Learning
Students, don’t forget to complete your “Passport to Learning” over Fall Break. Keep your learning goals in mind as you complete your passport over break. Students who complete passports earn a reward (in addition to the greatest gift of all-education!). Passports will be sent home with students this Thursday. They are also linked below:
Thanksgiving Break: No School 11/24-11/28
Education is truly the greatest gift of all. We here at Otis A. Mason Elementary School believe that every child deserves our very best. We are so grateful to our community for all of the support. One of the most important indicators of student success is family involvement. YOU being a part of this educational journey means the world to your child (and to us!). We are so happy that you are here with us. Thank you for choosing our school and thank you for trusting us with your child’s education.
Square 1 Art: Order your Child's Art this Month! Deadline to order on 11/26
Coming home soon: the Square Art Fundraiser catalog! Get your child’s art custom made into gifts and keepsakes to cherish. Perfect for holiday gifts or to upgrade simple items to unforgettable memories.
Find your child’s art using this link. Order by 11/26/2025.
SANTA is Coming to OMES!
Order pictures with our special guest:
New Club Starting Soon at OMES:
Ancient City Road Runners presents FREE Cross Country Races for all K-8 students in our zone. Manatees are encouraged to participate and learn all about the sport. Races will be Saturdays, December 6th & 13th at Treaty Park.
Sign-up Here: Cross Country Race link: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintAugustine/ACRRYouthXCRace1
Please contact he ACRR Youth Program Director with questions: [email protected]
1st Grade Presents: Holidays Around the World
Dear 1st Grade Families,
We’re so excited to announce our Grade-Level “Holidays Around the World” event! On Thursday, December 4th, students will spend the day rotating through 1st grade classes and learning about winter holiday traditions from France, Germany, Italy, Australia, Jordan, and England! To make our global celebration extra special, we’ve created a Walmart wishlist of items we’ll need for the event: https://www.walmart.com/lists/holiday-wishlist/d639def8-271b-49c5-b440-35c0cef84966. If you’re able to donate, we’d be so grateful! We are requesting all donations are received by Monday, December 1st to help prepare for the event.
And guess what? We’d love for parents to join the fun! If you’d like to volunteer and “travel the world” with 1st grade students, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We can’t wait for a day full of learning, fun, and holiday cheer from around the globe! 🌟
3rd Annual Holiday Celebration at The Amp
Polar Express Movie and MORE!
FREE Holiday Event: December 6th at The Amp
Gates Open at 5pm & the movie starts at 7pm (The Polar Express)
Santa Claus, Face Painting, Fairy Hair & Snow
First 300 kids (12 and under) get a free glowing lanyard, popcorn, and hot cocoa
Bring 5 non-perishable donations to earn a raffle ticket for an autographed guitar
The Holiday Shop will be open soon:
Save the dates: 12/8-12/12
Classes will visit the Holiday Shop during their resource time the week of 12/8-12/12. Teachers will let you know when your child’s shopping Day is!
We will not pull students to shop during academic time-thank you for understanding.
Interested in helping our little Manatees shop for presents? Please sign-up with our PTO using the volunteer link.
Thank you for making this a special holiday experience for our students.
Thank you to Community First and INK!
Congratulations, Mrs. Jones and 2nd Grade!
A sincere “thank you” to Community First Bank and INK! for funding our 2nd Grade gardens. These supplies will help our students explore the life cycle of plants and butterflies as well as the science of gardening. Join us in thanking these sponsors as they support our school community: Community First Bank and INK!
Six Grants Awarded to OMES Teachers!
Thank you, T.A.S.K. of St. Johns!
Thank you to TASK for supporting SIX of our teachers with classroom grants!
Congratulations to:
- Mrs. Ward-Kosofsky
- Mrs. Downey
- Mr. Thomas
- Mrs. Babineau
- Mrs. Urbanek
- Mrs. Nguyen
Interested in supporting classrooms in our school and county? TASK invites YOU to Chocolate and Beyond 2026-save the date!
Manatees Run for A Cause! Join Us for:
Your Voice Matters: All are Welcome at SAC & PTO
The 2025-2026 SSYRA Book List is HERE!
A la escuela de Otis A. Mason, se habla espanol. Si necessitas hablar con un membiero de este escuela en espanol, llamanos, por favor, a 904-547-8440.
Core Values
Our Mission
At Mason Elementary, we believe student success is fostered by a continuous commitment to improvement, which ensures well-rounded and motivated learners. We do this by maintaining a safe and dynamic learning environment, promoting high expectations for all students, nurturing determination, developing personal relationships, and involving our community.
Our Vision
The “Mason Way” is one that nurtures a passion in every child for personal success, good character, and a desire to learn, explore, and better themselves as they grow to be responsible members of our community.
Schedule
School Information:
M-F 7:55am–3:45pm
Main Office: (904) 547-8440
Clinic: (904) 547-8444
Registration: (904) 547-8436
School Hours:
- Arrival – 8:00am
- Classes Begin –8:25am
- Dismissal –
- 2:45pm – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
- 1:45pm – Wed (Early Release)
Policies & Procedures
Attendance & Tardies
Attendance is extremely important for students to be successful at our school. It is also important that students arrive at school on time, and ready to learn! Parents are encouraged to utilize school bus transportation. Daily drop off begins at 8:00am. Families should utilize the parent drop off line and remain in the car until school staff are outside to welcome students for the day (after 8 am). If your child arrives after 8:25am, you will need to come inside the school to sign them in.
Absences from School
If your child is absent from school, a parent/guardian must turn in a written signed note or a doctor’s note within 48 hours for the absence to be considered excused, upon the students return to school. Phone calls will not be accepted. We appreciate your support.
Early Dismissal & Dismissal Changes
- For the safety of all students, children may not be checked out of school after 2:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday and 1:15pm on Wednesday.
- If you need to change the way your child goes home in the afternoon or for an early dismissal, please complete our Dismissal Change Request Form. Handwritten notes are no longer accepted.
- Please Note: Early Dismissals – We do not send children to the front office until you have arrived and shown your photo ID to the front office staff. Dismissal Changes – Can only be accepted before 2:10pm (1:10pm on Wednesdays).
- We cannot accept phone calls for those changes. Changes in afternoon transportation should only be for emergency situations. Thank you for your understanding.
Featured Links
Parent & Student Information
Parent Access to Student Score Reports in HAC
How to Access the FL Assessments Portal
School District News
ESE Parent Advisory Virtual Discussion “Social Media & Youth Mental Health" on December 2
Guidelines for Generative AI
FortifyFL
School Access
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