As we continue to work together to help make this the best year for all our Mavs we always want to remember that safety begins with each one of us.

Our Crosswalk in our Carpool Line:

Please remember that in the carpool drop-off and pick-up line we have a crosswalk. It only takes a second for something heartbreaking to happen.

At all times...be mindful and watchful of our crosswalk. The crosswalk has the right-of-way at all times. We want everyone to be safe at school.

Cell Phones are Prohibited While Driving Through a School Zone:

Texas school zone law, under HB 347, prevents using a cell phone when driving through an active school crossing zone. This includes property of a public elementary, middle, or junior high school for which a local authority has designated a school crossing zone.

Thank you for leaving our campus slow and steady so you are able to make an unexpected stop just in time! Buckle up your precious cargo and don't be tempted by your cell phone.

We are "All-In" when keeping our Mathews families safe.

Let's teach our children how even the smallest act of kindness when provided by many makes a BIG difference in our community.

Students are encouraged to bring jars of Peanut Butter to school to donate to the North Texas Food Pantry.

We have donations drop-offs at both of the main doors as students enter the building.

Together we make a difference.

Plano ISD Partners with Southern Methodist University to Provide Family Counseling and Conflict Resolution

Plano ISD and Southern Methodist University (SMU) are joining together to provide counseling and mediation services to Plano ISD staff, students and their families beginning in September 2019. With a mission to deliver developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive services to all clients, the clinic is located in the Cox Building located at 1517 H Ave., Plano, TX 75074.

Counseling Services – SMU Center for Family Counseling at Plano ISD

· Plano ISD staff, students and their family are eligible for services.

· The clinic is located in the Plano ISD Cox Building at 1517 H Ave., Plano, TX 75074.

· Hours of operation are Wednesdays and Thursdays 4 – 8 p.m. beginning September 4. For appointment, please call 469-752-3098 on or after September 4, or at any time to leave a voice message request for appointment.

Counseling services are provided on a sliding fee scale ($0-45 per session) based on income.

Services are supervised by SMU full-time and adjunct faculty and provided by SMU counseling practicum and internship students.

Services available:

– Play therapy for children

– Activity therapy for adolescents

– Couples and families therapy for anxiety, depression, behavior difficulties (e.g., oppositional defiance, aggression), grief and loss, peer relationships, stress, trauma and parenting.

Conflict Resolution Services – SMU Center for Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management at Plano ISD

Plano ISD staff, students and their family, as well as community members with court-appointed mediation are eligible for services.

The clinic is located in the Plano ISD Cox Building at 1517 H Ave., Plano, TX 75074.

Hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. beginning September 4. For appointment, call 214-768-5687. Staff are available to respond to phone calls, requests for appointments and questions beginning September 4 and after Monday – Friday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

There is an administration fee of $100 per party. This fee is waived for Legal Aid clients and for Plano ISD staff, students and their families.

Services are provided under the supervision of SMU dispute resolution faculty and co facilitated by SMU dispute resolution students enrolled in practicum and provided by certified and trained volunteers.

Services available:

– Mediation

– Arbitration

– Conflict coaching

Our school opens at 7:00 a.m. We have breakfast available that can be purchased from 7:00-7:30.

Students who arrive before 7:30 will either have breakfast in the cafeteria, or sit with their grade level in the gym with adult supervision.

At 7:30 are students are welcomed in the grade level to begin their day.

We recommend and encourage that your child arrive no later than 7:30 each morning. This allows your child time to get to his/her classroom, unpack, sharpen pencils, use the restroom, visit with their teacher and classmates...whatever they might need to do to settle in for the day. Walking in to the classroom after the bell has rung, is not the best way to start the day and is often times awkward for a child.

Each day is an opportunity to learn. Attendance is important. We thank you for teaching your child the importance of being at school by scheduling trips during school breaks and doctors appointments after the school day or during school breaks as well.

When you enroll your child you click that you have reviewed and read the Attendance Truancy Notice.

Under 'District News' near the bottom of the newsletter is a link for your review that helps explain the two laws regarding Truancy and Grade Level Advancement in regards to absences and tardies. Please take a moment to review the information below.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Powell.

For many parents it is helpful to have these dates as far in advance as possible in order to be able to schedule time off work, or reschedule a trip or meeting in order to attend.

Any new events are updated in your Smore weekly.

Our theme for the 2019-2020 school year is "All-In". We are looking forward to a great year and hope you will be able to join us for special events.

Evening classes are held at the Bird Center, Building B, 1300 19th Street, Plano, 75074