Mott News
September 21, 2019
UIL Academic Meet Information
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
Picture day 9/24/19
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
Raw Chicken Nuggets?
Seeking Business Rep for School Committee
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A+ FCU Days
October 09, 2019
November 13, 2019
December 11, 2019
January 8, 2020
February 12, 2020
March 11, 2020
April 8, 2020
May 13, 2020
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.
Upcoming Events
Sep. 24 - Picture Day - You should have received a flyer this week. Call the office if you did not.
Sep. 25 - Public Meeting for the Campus Academic Advisory Committee to present the campus accountability ratings, academic performance, and CIP performance objectives - 4:00 p.m. in the library.
Boy Scout Recruitment Meeting in the cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.
Sep. 30 - PTO Night Menches 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
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