Celebrations
Boosterthon
Parents and Families,
Pledging is NOW OPEN for the Mott Owls Fun Run!
MOTT’S GOALS
100% of families get pledges from sponsors
The best part of this fundraiser is that most of the donations come from someone other than the parents!
5 pledges per student
$25,000 School Profit for our Owl Cart, Field Trips, and Clubs.
The easiest way to help us reach our goals is through our easy SHARE features on FUNRUN.COM.
• Make a Student Star Video to share with Facebook friends!
- Copy and paste the email template and then send to family, friends, and local businesses.
- Go to FUNRUN.COM from your mobile device, click share, and send texts to friends and family.
EVERY PLEDGE COUNTS. THANK YOU!
The Fun Run is on October 9. More details coming soon!
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Seeking Volunteers for Fun Run We need volunteers to pass out water during our Fun Run on October 9. You can volunteer all day, or for just an hour. Contact the front office if you are available to help. 512-594-4700 | Menchie's Night Come support our PTO on Monday, September 30, from 6-8 p.m. Just stop by the Stonehill location, buy a frozen yogurt, mention you are with Mott and the PTO will get a part of the proceeds. | PTO SHIRTSPTO will be doing the last round of bulk T-shirt orders, so please return paper order forms to Teachers by 10/1/19. Here is the form in case you did not receive one: Shirt They are not doing online orders. They will accept cash or checks. Thank you! |
Seeking Volunteers for Fun Run
Menchie's Night
PTO SHIRTS
PTO will be doing the last round of bulk T-shirt orders, so please return paper order forms to Teachers by 10/1/19. Here is the form in case you did not receive one: Shirt
They are not doing online orders. They will accept cash or checks. Thank you!
Is Your Child Interested in Trying Out?
PfISD holds a UIL Academic Meet each year. This year's event will be held on Saturday, February 1st. There are academic competition opportunities for students in grades 2 through 5. An information letter about the events can be found here. UIL Academic Meet
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
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!”
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Maximize Your Child's Success Even though the tardy bell rings at 7:35 a.m., students enter the classroom at 7:20 a.m. and instruction begins. Getting your child to school by 7:20 gives them 75 more minutes of learning a week, which equals 5+ hours a month! | How to Volunteer We are definitely in need of volunteers.
| Interested in Donating Items? Here is a wish list of things we use all the time:
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Maximize Your Child's Success
How to Volunteer
- Opening milk cartons and other lunch items such as fruit cups, gogurts, lunchables, between 11:45 and 1:00 p.m.
- Workroom help 1 day a week, restocking, inventory, projects, etc..
- Extra hands in P.E. any day. Especially in the morning.
- To become an approved volunteer go to this page, click the link on the left, and fill out the application: Volunteer Application
Interested in Donating Items?
- Disinfecting wipes - so teachers can wipe down desks
- Pre-packaged chips, snacks and chocolate for staff meetings and trainings
- Disposable plates and utensils for the lounge
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Excused Absence InfoWhen 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. Our registrar is Steve Ray. His email is steven.ray@pfisd.net | Attendance Promotes Student Success There is a clear connection between regular school attendance and your child's learning. | Family Trips and Vacations Schedule family trips and vacations on holidays and long weekends aligned to the school calendar which can be found here: http://www.pfisd.net/Page/7287 |
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. Our registrar is Steve Ray. His email is steven.ray@pfisd.net
Attendance Promotes Student Success
Family Trips and Vacations
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Raw Chicken Nuggets? Concerned students and parents have reported that the chicken nuggets served in the cafeteria are pink in the middle, thus appearing to be raw. Actually, all nuggets and patties that Aramark purchases are precooked. The cause of the pink color comes from the product containing a blend of white meat and dark meat. Dark meat can sometimes appear pink even after being fully cooked. | Seeking Business Rep for School Committee The Campus Academic Advisory Committee is a group of school staff, parents and community representatives who meet once a month to help make important decisions about school goals and objectives. We are seeking a business representative for this committee. If you are interested, please call the front office. | Tag Mott Elementary School on Facebook If you come to school, and an adorable photo opportunity presents itself, please feel free to tag the Mott Elementary School Facebook page if you are posting the photo! |
Raw Chicken Nuggets?
Seeking Business Rep for School Committee
Tag Mott Elementary School on Facebook
Upcoming Events
Sep. 30 - PTO Night Menchie's 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 1 - Destination Imagination Information/Forming Teams Meeting - 6 p.m. in the library
Oct. 6-12 - Fire Prevention Week
Oct. 9 - Boosterthon Fun Run - Grade level times will be communicated later.
Oct. 11 - Student holiday/staff development day
Oct. 14 - Student and staff holiday - no school
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.
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
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Our Students Form Great Relationships!
Our Staff is Committed to Students!