Mott News
11/15/19
Multicultural Day
Cultural Artifacts Needed
Multicultural Day
Traditional Clothing
Sack Lunch from the Cafeteria on December 6 - Need a Head Count - Form Below
Penguin Patch sponsored by PTO - December 2-5
Cold Weather Recess Policy
Children are expected to come to school prepared to participate in outdoor recess. Appropriate outerwear such as a hat, gloves and a warm coat are essential for healthy and safe outdoor play.
When the outside temperature, including wind chill, is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, recess will be held indoors. Otherwise, recess will be outside.
Please make sure to label all clothing so it doesn't end up in the lost and found.
Lost and Found
A Message From Nurse Cat
We have seen a high number of strep cases this week across all grades.
· Strep throat is spread by direct, close contact with an infected person, usually via coughing or sneezing.
· Symptoms of strep throat may include: red, sore throat with or without white patches on the tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fever and headache. Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain are also common in children.
· If your child complains of any of the above symptoms, you should contact your family physician. If your child is diagnosed with strep throat he/she MUST stay home until 24 hours after beginning treatment.
· A full coarse of antibiotic treatment IS RECOMMENDED in children due to possible complications.
· Please notify Nurse Cat if your child has been diagnosed with strep throat.
· As always, please encourage frequent and thorough handwashing.
Flu Shot Clinic at Mott
Health Heroes will be on campus December 5th giving FREE flu shots to students! Students may only get a shot if their consent form is COMPLETELY filled out and signed by a parent/legal guardian. If you have questions, please call Health Heroes at 210-800-8402. Consent forms went home on Friday, and are due by November 22nd to your student’s teacher.
Flu Shot Clinic Volunteers Needed
Practicing Proper Hand Washing
Holiday Donations at Mott
“DECK THE HALLS”
(Non-perishable Food Items)
We will collect non-perishable food items, such as canned and boxed food, to be shared with Blue Santa of Pflugerville. You may send your items anytime before Dec. 6. We will “Deck the Halls” (line the hallways with donated food items) of Mott with your generous donations. Our goal is to make it down the main hallway and back with donated food items!
“TOYS FOR TOTS”
(New Toys)
We will also be collecting new toys until Dec. 13, for Blue Santa, in the bins located in the front school office. All toys will go to help our neighbors in need!
“COATS FOR KIDS”
(New or Gently-Used Coats)
Please send a new or used coat to Mott to be shared with a child who is in need! All coats will be donated to the Good Will/Jack Brown/Junior League Coats for Kids Campaign.
Thank you for your caring and generosity!
Math Pentathlon Mondays for Families
On Nov. 18 we will start Math Pentathlon Mondays for Families from 5-6:30pm in the Mott library. This is a come and go event (you can come late or leave early to accommodate your needs). Parents and students can come to our library to learn Math Pentathlon Games, hosted by Sarah Boyle. A parent MUST accompany the student.
To learn more about Math Pentathlon, visit the website: https://www.mathpentath.org/about-us-overview/
For students who wish to compete at the Austin Area regional Math Pentathlon Tournament, info can be found here: https://www.mathpentath.org/austin-area/.
Students do not need to compete at tournament to attend Family Math Pentathlon night.
Volunteers needed
A+ FCU Days
A+ reps will be at our campus on the following days! Come visit them in the front office during morning arrival to learn about starting a savings account for your child.
Convenient deposit days will be:
December 11, 2019
January 8, 2020
February 12, 2020
March 11, 2020
April 8, 2020
May 13, 2020
Access to Clever at home
Go to PfISD.net>student tab>clever. The login is your student’s “s” number and password. Most students have this memorized by this point. If not, reach out to your child's teacher.
Birthdays and other deliveries
A parent may leave a message or a package, such as a forgotten lunch, for the student at the front office.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 18- Family Math Pentathlon Game Night 5:00-6:30 library
PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 25 - Nov. 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 2 - 5 - Penguin Patch Holiday Market
Dec. 5 - Flu Shot Clinic
Dec. 6 - Blue Santa donation pick-up date
Multicultural Day - Parents are welcome to attend this all day event.
Dec. 9 - PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 19 - Winter Party Day - party times communicated by the classroom teacher.
Dec. 20 - Early release at noon.
Finding Lost Items
Attendance Promotes Student Success
Family Trips and Vacations
Yearbook Presale
Pridelines
Box Tops for PTO
Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students)
Absence Notes
School Starts at 7:20am
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. Michael.Hill@pfisd.net
Elizabeth Zamora - Spanish speaking contact, translation needs, day to day operation questions such as lunch times, birthdays on the big screen, etc. Elizabeth.Zamora@pfisd.net
Kristeen Thornton - Day to day operation questions such as lunch times, messages for teachers, etc. Kristeen.Thornton@pfisd.net
Steven Ray - Registration, enrollment and attendance. Steven.Ray@pfisd.net
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