Experience Mason: Where YOUR Character Counts!
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.
The month of January, we celebrate RESPECT! Here are some resources for families regarding character expectations for RESPECT January.
Celebrate Literacy Week: 1/26-1/30
January 27th is Holocaust Memorial Day
Be the light in the darkness.
Tuesday, January 27th is Holocaust Rememberance Day, a time to honor the memory of the six million Jewish people and over four million others who lost their lives during the Holocaust. This day reminds us of the importance of standing up against hatred, discrimination, and injustice in all forms. As we go through our day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of kindness, respect, and the responsibility we alls hare to make the world a more compassionate place.
Are you ready to battle? Champions needed!
Masters Art Club: Apply Now!
Now accepting applications for the accelerated Master Art Club! Permission Slip and artwork sample due to Mrs. C by 2/9.
Masters Art Club will be for 3rd-5th grade students only. Club meetings will take place on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm.
Hats off to YOU, Mason!
100 days of hard work and counting...
Responsibility Alert!
Check Lost and Found Everyday
Believe it or not, our Lost and Found is about to EXPLODE with items. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE encourage your child to check Lost and Found in the cafe each and every day. Parents are always welcome to check our Lost and Found as well (*you must be a cleared volunteer to enter campus*).
See you at the Family Hoedown!
Order Forms and Payment due 1/30.
Buddy-a-Thon 1/13-1/27
Thank you for supporting our school!
Manatees Run for A Cause! Join Us for:
SJCSD Meetings and Opportunities:
You're Invited!
Paper copies of the permission slip for the dance will be sent home in your child’s folder. An electronic copy is here for your convenience: Denim and Diamonds Order Form.
February Spirit Night at Sonic 2/17
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
AI Task Force Virtual Input Meeting on January 22
ESE Parent Advisory Virtual Discussion “Autism Advocacy Interrupted" on February 3
Apply Now for a High School Career Academy / Program of Interest
2026 CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk
Instructional Materials Adoption Update
Guidelines for Generative AI
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