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Spring Break March 11-15
We wish each of you a wonderful spring break and look forward to seeing you again on Monday, March 18!
Thank You
You make a difference and we truly appreciate you!
From Our Cafeteria
On March 21st:
St. Patrick’s Day may be on March 17th, but we are celebrating all week! Please join Food & Nutritional Services on March 21st and enjoy a Leprechaun smoothie and pastry at breakfast.
From Our Counselor, Mrs. Toler
Dates to Remember
Friday, March 8:
End of Third Nine Weeks
2:45- Spring Break begins...
Sunday, March 10:
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15:
Spring Break!
Monday, March 18:
Back at school!
Tuesday, March 19:
Spring Portrait Picture Day, Class Pictures
Fourth Grade to the Symphony
Napoli’s Spirit Night on Tuesday, March 19th and it’s all day dining
Wednesday, March 20:
First Day of Spring!
Friday, March 22:
Kindergarten Registration
Monday, March 25:
6:00 p.m. 5th grade Parents meeting at Schimelpfenig Middle School
Thursday, March 28:
Spring Assembly: Officer Bianez
April 1- April 4:
Book Fair
April 3:
STEM Night at Mathews!
Senior Class of 2032!!!
Kindergarten Registration: March 22!
Kindergarten registration will take place on all elementary campuses on March 22nd, 2019 from 9 - 11 am and 1 - 3 pm. No appointment is necessary.
To register your child for kindergarten in a Plano ISD school, please be sure that your child meets the following age requirements, and please bring the documents listed below to your child's school to register for kindergarten.
Kindergarten Age Requirements:
- To enter kindergarten in the 2019-2020 school year, your child must be 5 on September 1, 2019.
- Follow this link for information about kindergarten placement for students turning six on or before September 1: Guidelines and Form
- Follow this link for information about kindergarten acceleration for students who are interested in testing for placement in first grade: Kindergarten Acceleration
Please Bring to Registration:
- Original Birth Certificate (or certified copy with certificate number issued by the State)
- Immunization Records
- Social Security Card for the child, if available
- Proof of Residency in Plano ISD (gas, electric bill or a lease)
- Parent's Drivers License
DISTRICT NEWS
ONLINE SAFETY
Online Safety for Our Children
Plano ISD is sometimes made aware of concerns related to online safety for students. While we do not have reports of any specific threats made to Plano ISD students at this time, this communication is designed to provide you with information about how to have conversations with your children regarding potential online safety issues.
Tips for Parents:
· Ask general questions about whether your child has seen anything online that has made them upset or worried.
· Explain that many things that happen online can be misleading or frightening.
· Encourage your child to tell a trusted adult if they see something online or on social media that is scary or hurtful.
· Make sure your child knows that it is not okay to communicate with or follow directions from strangers online.
· Never reveal personal information, such as address, phone number, or school name/location.
· Spend time online together to teach your child to appropriate online behavior.
· Keep the computer in a common area where you can watch and monitor its use and monitor time spent on smartphones or tablets.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s counselor. Plano ISD also offers a variety of parent education opportunities. For more information, please visit https://www.pisd.edu/parentworkshops
Additional Resources:
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html
https://www.netsmartz.org/internetsafety
https://www.justice.gov/criminal-ceos/children-internet-safety
https://www.mcgruff-safe-kids.com/2014/08/10-internet-safety-tips-for-kids/
All workshop times are 6-7:30 p.m.,
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Mathews Elementary School
Email: Patricia.Powell@PISD.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/mathews
Location: 7500 Marchman Way, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469 752-2300
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