Experience Mason: Where YOUR Character Counts!
In September, we celebrate FAIRNESS. Check out this month’s resources.
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.
October 17th: Trunk or Treat
Candy and Trunks Needed-Join the Spooky Fun!
Did we mention the Book Fair will be open too?!
Come on down for a spooky good time with your family! The 2025 Trunk or Treat will be Friday, October 17th. Help is needed! Sign up to donate candy or decorate your car for the event!
Interested in volunteering for another event? Click here!
Is your child struggling with reading?
Join the New Worlds Reading Program!
This University of Florida reading program is FREE to eligible students. Be sure to log into HAC and the Florida Family Portal to review your child’s Progress Monitoring 1 results. Scan the QR code or click here to see if you are eligible.
Get YOUR Art on the Yearbook Cover!
Submissions due September 26th
Here is a submission form (with the rules): Yearbook Cover Contest Submisson Form
These forms can be found in the Art Room or the Front Office. Please complete and submit with your artwork. Order your yearbook at the lowest price of the year at www.BuyTheYearbook.com and enter code 384565.
Order Your School Pictures TODAY!
Save the Date: September 30th!
Leonard’s will have photographers on our campus for Fall Individual Pictures. Please order your photos in advance ONLINE at:
Choose our school from the list or enter our school code C700753.
Health Clinic News: Save the Date FREE Health Screenings Coming October 7th
On October 7th, ALL Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade students will have FREE health screenings available to them. Health Screenings will assess height, weight, hearing and vision. If you would like to opt-out (NOT have your child screened), please sign and return the form linked here. The State of Florida recommends that all children receive a health screening by the child’s physician or as a service provided by our very our certified school nurse, Nurse Jewell.
Don’t want your child screened by our healthcare professional? Opt-Out here: Health Screening OPT-OUT Form 2025-2026
New OMES Clubs Coming Soon!
1st Annual Character Counts! Club
Applications are now being accepted (due by 9/22) for the Character Counts! Club. Students will work alongside our School Counselors to complete service projects here at school. All club meetings will take place once per month during lunch. If you are a leader in character, then this club is right for you! Teacher recommendation and application required: Character_Counts_Club_Application
Attention 2nd-5th Grade Thespians!
Drama Club is starting soon! Are you interested in acting, singing, or dancing on the stage? What about music, stagecraft, costumes, lights, or production? Our stage is calling YOU! Auditions will be held at the end of September. Our Drama Club Sponsors will be Mr. Herron and Ms. Sadler. Parent volunteers to help with this years stage production are NEEDED and APPRECIATED!
Dance Camp with the PMHS Dance Team!
The Mason Voyage: Destination... Student Success Land! on October 9th
Come on down to Otis A. Mason Elementary School and take a voyage with us! This Title I family engagement night is for everyone. Learn about your child’s daily academic journey and all that we have to offer. Dinner will be provided for FREE!
Your Journey Passport will include:
- Media Center-the Book Fair!
- Art Room
- Music Room
- Extended Day
- Basketball Court
- Learning Lab
- Homeroom Classroom
SJCFR Presents: A Fire Safety Month Event
for PK, Kindergarten, 1st and MASC ESE Classes
October is Fire Safety Month! Please talk to your child about your family fire safety plan. Can your child identify multiple exits to your home/each room? Check that all windows and doors can be used as exits and are not blocked.
Can your child identify the “safe meeting place”? A safe spot outside of the home? Have your family practice exactly what to do in case there is a fire. Let your child teach YOU! Test your fire alarms regularly and show your kids what to do if there is smoke present.
Tuesday 10/14 All PK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and MASC ESE classes will participate. Permission Slip for all participating students is REQUIRED:
Come Out and Support Our Manatees!
Wear your OMES shirt or colors.
Join Scouting Today! Girl Scouts Begins 9/8
Boy Scout Info Meeting 10/15
Check out these OMES Opportunities:
Your Voice Matters: All are Welcome at SAC & PTO
Child Safety Matters Begins in October
As part of the K-5 required instruction in Rule 6A-1.094124, F.A.C. we will begin Child Safety Matters lessons in October and hope to complete all lessons by spring break. Each grade level will receive two lessons. Please visit the links below for more information regarding the developmentally and age-appropriate curriculum Child Safety Matters, as well as information around the required instruction. Students will be provided with handouts to take home and share with you. We encourage you to talk with your child about what they’ve learned. Please contact guidance with any questions or concerns. Required Instruction For Grades K-5: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/mental-health/instruction/elementary/
Child Safety Matters Website: https://mbfpreventioneducation.org/why-use-our-programs/mbf-child-safety-matters/
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 “Building Bridges for Families: An Introduction to FND’s POPIN Program" on October 7
ParentSquare
Guidelines for Generative AI
Instructional Materials Review - Grades 9-12 Health and Physical Education
Instructional Materials Review - K-12 English Language Arts
FortifyFL
School Access
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