Mott News
October 11th, 2019
Thank You
Safety Practices for Parking Lot
Amazing Fun Run Results!
- Students and parents loved the fun run!
- Students had daily character lessons from the Boosterthon team.
- Only 31% of the money we raised came from parents. Thanks for spreading the word!
- We raised....drum roll....over $41,000!
The teachers are very busy making their wish lists!!!!
Deadline for Interest Letter is October 25
PfISD holds a UIL Academic Meet each year. This year's event will be held on Saturday, February 1. There are academic competition opportunities for students in grades 2 through 5 in English and in Spanish. An information letter about the events can be found here. UIL Academic Meet - English
We are also looking for parent volunteers to help coach our students. If your child is interested in participating, and/or you are interested in coaching, please contact the front office at 512-594-4700. You may also email our receptionist and she will forward your information to the correct contact. elizabeth.zamora@pfisd.net
October 18 and 21
Oct. 18 - Awards Assemblies:
Kindergarten - 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Fourth Grade - 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Second Grade - 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Oct. 21 - Awards Assemblies:
Fifth Grade - 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
First Grade - 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Third Grade - 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Stringapalooza Festival 10/17/19
Red Ribbon Week - Start Planning Your Child's Wardrobe!
Mon., Oct. 21: Wear Red because “We’re RED-Y to live a drug free life!”
Tues., Oct. 22: Wear mixed-up clothes because “Drugs are ridiculous!”
Wed., Oct. 23: Wear a hero shirt because “Heroes make good choices!”
Thurs., Oct. 24: Wear pajamas because “Being healthy is our dream!”
Fri., Oct. 25: Wear an Orange, Black, or Halloween shirt to “Celebrate Healthy Lifestyles!”
GT Nomination Window - October 15 - November 1
For more information, click here: GT Nomination Or, contact our Counselor, Mrs. Portillo, at reagan.portillo@pfisd.net
Hendrickson Halloween at the Barn
10/26/19 5pm- 7pm
5800 Cele Road, Pflugerville, TX, 78660
Hamann Agriculture Complex.
Literary Character Day - October 31
Excused Absence Info
When a child is sick and must be home, we ask that you send a doctor note or parent note to school within 3 days when your child returns. An email from you to the teacher and our registrar is acceptable for a parent note. Please include the child's first and last name, date of absence, and reason in the note. Our registrar is Steve Ray. His email is steven.ray@pfisd.net
Attendance Promotes Student Success
Family Trips and Vacations
Upcoming Events
Oct. 14 - Student and staff holiday - no school
Oct. 15 - Mott Night at Zaxby's 5-9 p.m.
Oct. 17 - PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. in the Library
Oct. 18 - Awards Assemblies:
Kindergarten - 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Fourth Grade - 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Second Grade - 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Oct. 21 - Awards Assemblies:
Fifth Grade - 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
First Grade - 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Third Grade - 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Oct. 21 - 25 - National School Bus Safety Week and Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 31 - Literary Character Parade 8:30 a.m.
Tips for Picking Up Your Child Early for an Appointment
- Often, our teachers do not know ahead of time that your child will be leaving early. They have to gather homework, folders, etc. to put in the backpack. Your child has to pack these items, their water bottle, the book they are reading, etc. before they start walking to the office.
- Our school is 19,000 square feet. It takes a long time to walk from some parts of the building up to the office. Especially if your child is young and has short legs!
- If your child is in special areas, lunch, computer lab, recess, etc., they will have to go back to the classroom to get their backpack. There is no guarantee that the teacher will be in the room at that time due to meetings, copying, etc. Our classroom doors are always locked, for safety reasons. So, the office will have to put a call out on the radio to find someone with a key that can walk to the classroom to open the door, so that your child can get their backpack. This will take several minutes. You can avoid this added delay by knowing your child's schedule, and arrive before or after lunch, specials and recess. Schedule by Teacher
- Sometimes, teachers take their class for a whole group bathroom break. These breaks are not scheduled, and are based on class need due to that day's schedule. In this case, when the office calls the room and the teacher does not answer, we just have to wait a few minutes until the class returns to the room.
In other words, please allow plenty of time to pick up your child in order to make it to your appointment on time.
Need Assistance? Important Things to Know!
Please allow 24 hours during the work week for a response to a non-emergency question or request. If you call or send an email on a Friday, you should expect a response during business hours the following week.
When you need assistance, please make note of the roles and responsibilities of these staff members. By contacting them directly, you will receive a faster reply.Adrian Tristan - Busses, 504, Dual Language, English as a Second Language, and discipline.
Sarah Boyle - Busses, Special Education, and discipline.
Michael Hill - Can make phone and meeting appointments with Mrs. Rebecek, scheduling events on school calendar, campus website.
Elizabeth Zamora - Spanish speaking contact, translation needs, day to day operation questions such as lunch times, etc.
Kristeen Thornton - Day to day operation questions such as lunch times, messages for teachers, etc.
Steven Ray - Registration, enrollment and attendance.
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