Mott News
October 19, 2018
Celebrations
On Thursday, we held an installation ceremony for the 2018-2019 Mott Student Council representatives and officers. We are so proud of these student leaders!
Zaxby's Night - Wednesday, October 24
Monster Golf Night - Thursday, October 25
HHS Halloween at the Barn - October 27
Reflections with Rebecek - October 30 - 7:15 a.m. in the LGI Room
PTO Project - Recess Carts
Thank you to everyone that has donated to restock the recess carts so far. PTO members added new items to the carts on Friday, but they are still pretty bare (see the before/after photos). If you’d like to contribute, please check out the wish list items the Mott PTO has put together at http://a.co/dO5dJ7r.
News from Photo Texas about Student Photos
Adventures in Outer Space Glow Dance - November 2
The dance is going to be so much fun!
TASB hosts the Student Video Contest every other year to coincide with the legislative session. Students are invited to make a video to show the world why their school is awesome.
This year, entries will be accepted December 3, 2018, through January 18, 2019, in three categories: elementary, middle, and high school (one entry per campus). Cash awards for their campuses are $5,000 for first place and $2,500 for second place in each of the three categories. Take a look at the winners from the 2017 Student Video Contest to get an idea of what is in store.
News from Photo Texas about Student Photos
If parents would like to view their child’s picture online, they will need to give us a call at 512-617-7780 and our customer service team will give them a specific unique ID code that is attached to their child’s picture. From there they will be able to order online. Those are available as of right now.
PfISD Bond and TRE Information
The TRE proposes the PfISD tax rate be lowered by two cents and could result in an additional $4.1 million in state funding. Here is an new video that helps explain the TRE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBJ46HHohg
There is also a $332 million bond on the ballot which addresses several district needs including growth. To stay informed on both elections, visit www.pfisdbond.net.
Oct. 22 – Nov. 2: Early Voting
Nov. 6: Election day
Hutto Olde Tyme Days
Chili Pfest
Awards Assemblies - October 26
8:00 - 8:30 - 4th and 5th Grade
8:45 - 9:15 - Kinder and 1st Grade
9:30 - 10:00 - 2nd and 3rd Grade
We will have visitor sign in available at both the front and rear entrances to the school.
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 23 - Report cards go home
October 24 - Zaxby's Spirit Night
October 25 - Monster Golf Spirit Night for PTO
October 26 - Awards Assemblies
8:00 - 8:30 - 4th and 5th Grade
8:45 - 9:15 - Kinder and 1st Grade
9:30 - 10:00 - 2nd and 3rd Grade
October 30 - Reflections with Rebecek at 7:15 a.m.
October 31 - Literary Character Day - Parade at 7:45 a.m.
Novermber 2 - School Dance sponsored by the Mott PTO 6 - 8 p.m.
November 6 - Zaxby's Spirit Night
November 8 - Family Game Night at Mott - 6 - 7:30 p.m.
November 9 - Thanksgiving Lunch
November 12 - Veteran's Day Assembly - 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
November 13 - PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the library
November 16 - Zaxby's Spirit Night
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