Mott News
October 5, 2018
Celebrations
Mott staff are engaging in professional development on October 5 and 8 to better meet the academic and social emotional needs of our students.
Pink Out Monday (Tuesday is our Monday for this week...)
PfISD Bond and TRE Information
The Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously called for two elections in November 2018: A Tax Ratification Election (TRE) and a $332 million bond election. The TRE proposes the PfISD tax rate be lowered by two cents and could result in an additional $4.1 million in state funding. To stay informed on these elections, visit www.pfisdbond.net.
Please note: The Bond/TRE website may be displayed in Spanish, by clicking on the Google Translate button at the bottom of the website homepage.
Oct. 9: Voter registration deadline
Oct. 22 – Nov. 2: Early Voting
Nov. 6: Election day
Boosterthon Fun Run - October 11 Times for each grade level found in the Upcoming Events section.
New Information
Our Mott Owls #FunRun fundraising is underway! Students now have a WEEKEND CHALLENGE! If a student receives a total of $2 per lap in new pledges (or $60 in flat donations) over the weekend, they’ll receive a special #Boosterthon prize! Enter those pledges at funrun.com to qualify. Watch this great video of Mrs. Rebecek telling everyone about it!
Watch this video for general information: Boosterthon
FUN RUN PLEDGING HAS OPENED!
Run and Done Collections
- EASY for everyone! Sponsors only have to sit down once to pledge and pay while our school collects more funds!
- Sponsors can either make a pledge per lap or a flat donation! If they make a pledge per lap, their credit card is charged after the Fun Run!
* Cash and check payments are still accepted. Please make them out to Mott Elementary. Your student will still get credit for the pledge or donation.
Thank you for your support of our school!
Incentives
The grade level with the highest pledges gets to choose a staff member that they can completely cover under a blanket of silly string! Right now, Kindergarten is in the lead!
If we complete the 50 State Challenge of getting pledges from all 50 states, I will ride a tricycle to every classroom dressed as an owl!
PTO Meeting - October 9
Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest Judging - October 18
Important Information for Parents of 5th Grade Girls
What to know before the exam:
- All students should have shorts for the exam
- All students should wear a halter top/tube top, sports bra, or two-piece swim top under their shirt
- Students must remove their shirt for the exam
- Students will be examined individually and privately
Red Ribbon Week - October 22-26
Monday: Wear Red because “We’re RED-Y to live a drug free life!”
Tuesday: Wear crazy socks because we “Sock it to drugs!”
Wednesday: Wear sunglasses because “We’re too bright to do drugs!”
Thursday: Wear adventure clothes because ”Life is an adventure!”
Friday: Wear a Pink, Orange, Black, or Halloween shirt to “Celebrate Healthy Lifestyles!”
GT Nomination Window - October 15 - November 2
Literary Character Day - October 31
Students may come to school dressed as their favorite literary character on this day. Please help us stick to the theme. We are highlighting children’s literature, not commercialization and not Halloween. We will have a parade of our literary characters at 7:45 a.m. To participate in the parade, students must be holding the book with the literary character on which their costume is based. Be creative! This is going to be so much fun!!
Absence Documentation
Attendance Promotes Student Success
Family Trips and Vacations
Upcoming Events
October 5 and 8 - Student holiday
October 9 - PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the library
October 11 - Boosterthon Fun Run
8:30 AM | PreK-1st Grade
9:30 AM | 2nd-3rd Grade
10:30 AM | 4th-5th Grade
11:30 AM | PreK & Essential Academics
October 15 - 18 - Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest - more information coming soon
October 23 - Report cards go home
October 24 - Zaxby's Spirit Night
October 25 - Monster Golf Spirit Night for PTO
October 31 - Literary Character Day - Parade at 7:45 a.m.
Communication Options
Mott Elementary School
https://www.facebook.com/MottElementary/
Mott Elementary Families - (FYI: This page is run by Mott parents, not Mott staff.)
Did You Know?
You can set Cafeteria snack purchase restrictions - Email: vmes.cafe@pfisd.net or call 512-594-4720.
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
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