Mott News
April 20, 2019
Celebrations
Join Team Lyla Gray at the MDA "Muscle Walk" - April 27
Mott Elementary student, Lyla Norris, and her family invite you to support Team Lyla Gray at the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual walk. The event is held at Zilker Park on April 27. At the right is a flyer with information on how to sign up. You may also make a donation if you cannot participate it in the walk. It's a great event and they would be so grateful for the support! Thank you so much!!
Volunteer Luncheon - April 24
PEF Seeking Applicants for Board Positions
Applications are due April 26. Application
Free Breakfast on STAAR Testing Days
Mott Carnival 2019 Wristbands are ON SALE!
This year's carnival for ADVENTUROUS OWLS is on Saturday, May 4th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join us for owl-some activities including a rock wall, huge inflatable slide, petting zoo, and more! With local food trucks and the Mott PTO concession stand, your family will stay fueled. Additionally, we hope you will "shop for a good cause" at our first-ever silent auction. It's going to be a "hoot"! Purchase your wristband by April 29 and save a few dollars! All event profit will go to outdoor enhancements for the school like picnic tables and playground equipment. Questions? Check out the PTO website, and then email mottpto@gmail.com.
Cub Scout Information and Recruitment Meeting
For more information see this flyer: Cub Scouts
Education Go Get it Week - April 29 - May 3
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6 - 10
Field Day T-Shirts Available for Parents
Seeking Field Day Donations
Cele Stampede - May 4
STAAR Test Dates
May 13 - 3rd and 4th Grade Math
May 14 - 3rd and 4th Grade Reading
May 15 - 5th Grade Science
The campus is closed to visitors on these days.
PreK & Kindergarten Registration
Seeking Vendors for the Carnival on May 4
Mott Spring Events - Continue reading the future editions of the Mott News for details
April 24 - Volunteer Luncheon
April 27 - Muscle Walk at Zilker Park
April 30 - PreK Registration
May 1 - Kindergarten Registration
May 2 - PreK and Kindergarten Registration
May 4 - Carnival
May 6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 - 1st Grade Program
May 10 - Last day to check out library books
May 14 - PTO Meeting
May 17 - All books due to the library
May 20 - Field Day
May 21 - Improv and String Performance
May 24 - 30 - Buy One Get One Free Book Fair
May 24 - Kindergarten Awards
May 24 - Day of Play
May 28 - 1st and 3rd Grade Awards
May 29 - 2nd and 4th Grade Awards and Party Day
May 30 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Early Release
Upcoming Events
April 24 - Volunteer Luncheon in the Library. The luncheon is from 10:30 to 1:00 p.m.
May 4 - Carnival 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May 10 - Last day for students to check out library books.
May 13, 14, 15 - STAAR testing - campus closed to visitors
May 14 - 6:30 pm PTO Board Election
May 17 - All library books due to library
May 20 - Field Day
May 24 - Kindergarten Awards 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
May 28 - First Grade Awards 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Third Grade Awards 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
May 29 - Second Grade Awards 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Fourth Grade Awards 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
May 30 - Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Early release at noon
Absence Documentation
Attendance Promotes Student Success
Family Trips and Vacations
Communication Options
Mott Elementary School
https://www.facebook.com/MottElementary/
Mott Elementary PTO
https://www.facebook.com/mottelementarypto/
Mott Elementary Families - (FYI: This page is run by Mott parents, not Mott staff.)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/113956712574930/
Mott Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students)
Did You Know?
You can set Cafeteria snack purchase restrictions - Email: vmes.cafe@pfisd.net or call 512-594-4720.
Office Depot lets you earn 5% Cash Back for Mott - Make a purchase of qualifying school supplies, provide your school ID at checkout (70238914) and we will receive 5% back in credits for FREE supplies!
Box Tops for Education - For a list of participating products, click here: http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn
Online volunteer application: You must fill out a new application each year if you would like to volunteer at school or attend field trips. http://www.pfisd.net/domain/81
Birthdays on the Big Screen: You can "rent" a slide on our 65" TV in the office for a day! Here is the form: Birthday
Previous editions of the Mott News can be found here: http://www.pfisd.net/domain/1720
Staff Information, including classroom lunch times, can be found here: http://www.pfisd.net/domain/1760