Mott News
January 18, 2019
Celebrations
Thank you to Spare Time for loaning our P.E. department bowling pins and portable lanes for the bowling unit! That will make our Spare Time night on February 5 even more fun, because the students have learned how to bowl!
XSTREAM Night - January 23 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendars!
An event you won’t want to miss! Just of a few of the attractions:
Egg Drop: As a family, make a container that will house an uncooked egg and keep it from breaking when dropped from the top of a TALL ladder.
Family Fun Stations: Teachers will show you engaging activities that you can do with your child at home, which will support academic success while having fun!
Science Fair Display: Come see all the amazing Science projects completed by Mott students.
Food available for sale! Double Dave's Pizza and more! Food Flyer
Planetarium shows!
Tuesday is Navy Blue Day!
Reflections with Rebecek and Tristan
February 1 at 7:05 a.m.
Instruction Begins at 7:20 a.m.
Mid-Year Parent Survey Results
There is a lot of data and lots of comments and suggestions, so we are going to highlight a few each week over time.
Many of the questions began with "On a scale of 1-5". When reading surveys such as this, you typically combine the 4 and 5 scores to get an overall positive percentage.
Things to celebrate:
- How does your child feel about being a student at Mott? 93% positive
- How safe does your child feel while at school? 95% positive
Area for growth:
- How would you rate the quality of bus transportation provided by Durham? 71% positive
I will certainly pass the concerns about bus transportation to the bus company.
Look for more survey results each week!
2018-2019 Mott Yearbook Sales End Soon!
The yearbook order form says that the sale ended December 14. However, PTO has generously extended the deadline to January 25! Click the link below to find out how to get yours now!
You can also purchase pridelines. This is like an ad inside the yearbook that features your child's picture and a message that you write to, or about, your child. Click the link below for more information.
Celebrate 100 Days of School - January 30
100 Days Dress Up Option #1
100 Days Dress Up Option #2
Mott PTO Night at Mount Playmore - February 1 - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
More details here: Mount Playmore
PTO Meeting - All Invited
- Information about Family Movie Night
- Carnival information and planning
- Voting on proposed bylaws changes (go to https://goo.gl/MgpQiw for more information)
Free Family Event - Youth Code Jam
A jam is a free, hands-on workshop bringing together kids, parents and programmers to learn coding skills. It is a semi-unstructured, individualized learning, creativity-inspiring experience for families.
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mott Spirit Night at Spare Time Pflugerville - February 5
Students/parents will get Monday Mahem special if you tell them you are with Mott Elementary. The Monday Mahem special is $15.99 for bowling+shoes, laser tag, and unlimited video game play.
Seeking Donations for a Good Cause
Mott Spring Events - Continue reading the future editions of the Mott News for details
January 21 - MLK Day - No School
January 23 - XSTREAM Night 5-7 p.m.
January 30 - 100 Days of School
February 1 - Reflections with Rebecek and Tristan 7:05 a.m.
February 1 - Mount Playmore Night for PTO
February 5 - Spare Time Family Night
February 12 - PTO Meeting
February 13 - 20 - Book Fair
February 18 - President's Day- No School
February 28 - 5th Grade Program
March 2 - Explore UT
March 5 - Spring Photo Day for class photos
March 7 - 3rd Grade Program
March 8 - Family Movie Night
March 12 - PTO Meeting
March 14 - Flavors Night at Baskin Robbins
March 18 - 22 - Spring Break - No School
March 26 - Spare Time Family Night
April 10 - Zaxby's Night
April 16 - PTO Meeting
April 25 - Pump it Up Night for PTO
May 4 - Carnival
May 7 - 1st Grade Program
May 14 - PTO Meeting
May 20 - Field Day
May 21 - Improv and String Performance
May 24 - Kindergarten Awards
May 28 - 1st and 3rd Grade Awards
May 29 - 2nd and 4th Grade Awards and Party Day
May 30 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Early Release
Absence Documentation
Attendance Promotes Student Success
Family Trips and Vacations
Upcoming Events
January 21 - No School
January 22 - School Board Appreciation Reception at the Rock Gym from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
January 23 - XSTREAM Night - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fun for the whole family!
January 29 - Elementary Showcase at PHS Performing Arts Center
February 1 - Mott Night at Mount Playmore 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
February 5 - Mott Night a Spare Time 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
February 13 - 20 - Book Fair
February 18 - No School
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