Mathews Weekly
Week of October 23, 2017
From Grace
Good afternoon, Wonderful Mathews Community! I hope you're enjoying this gorgeous weekend! We've just wrapped up the first quarter of the year and I am delighted with the amount of growth we've seen in our students, both academically and socially. This is the time of year when students are a little tired and sometimes stressed as the academic demands increase. We're working on managing those difficult emotions at school but ask that you reach out if you notice your child is struggling. We want each of our students to be successful and appreciate your partnership!
Speaking of learning, we started our school-wide read aloud of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and our students are already forming strong connections with Minli and the other characters in the story. We'll be talking about the traits of the characters in the book and what we can learn from them throughout the reading. Did you know that reading fiction can grow empathy and understanding for others in people? I'm already seeing that happen and love it. Here's to another successful school-wide book study!
This week is spirit week leading up to Octoberama - so exciting! Please see important information and reminders about this and other things (including drop off) below:
Important Iformation and Friendly Reminders:
- Today is the LAST day to pre-purchase Octoberama Tickets. You can buy online octoberama.com/tickets
- Raffle tickets will be sold at arrival and dismissal this week - only $1 (cash only) with winners announced on Friday.
- The bond election is coming up. Please learn about the bond and remember to VOTE!
- Arrival - We're having difficulty with sight lines and teacher pick up in the cafeteria again. Parents, please do not linger in the cafeteria with your students but hug them goodbye and exit after escorting them to the cafeteria. This builds independence and really helps us have a safe and organized start of the day and we appreciate your support!
- Lost and Found - jackets and sweaters are starting to pile up! Please remind your students to bring their items home. In our efforts to keep our school neat and ready for learning, we will be gathering all items left hanging on hooks the last school day of each month and donating them to Goodwill.
- Remember to drive safely around our school, especially during drop off and pick up.
- Please have your children in class by 7:45 am. Thanks!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we'll see everyone on Monday morning!
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Important Information
Octoberama!
Anything and everything you need to know about our annual fall carnival can be found heret: https://octoberama.com/
AISD Bond
The Bond Election Date is just around the corner. Still have questions about the scope of the bond and what it means for Mathews, the Austin High Vertical Team and the district as a whole?
- The Austin High Vertical Team is expected to get $77 million for improvement projects that modernize our schools. Mathews is scheduled to get needed work in the first year and full modernization within the next 6-12 years.
- Specific information about work scheduled for Mathews (a few things may change) within the first year can be found here: https://www.aecomconnect.com/AISD_FCA/Docs/DraftBondScenario/ElementarySchools/AISD_Bond%20Planning_Mathews%20ES_A3.pdf
- Check out www.AISDFuture.com for school project sheets, financial FAQ videos, etc.
Arrival Update and Dismissal
Dismissal: We have move buses/vans picking up our kiddos this year. Please do not park in the front between 2:00 and 3:15 pm, even if waiting for dismissal. It is important that we leave the front lane open for buses and childcare vans. Thank you!!
Wednesday Folders
The Week at a Glance - Spirit Week!
Monday, October 23, 2017
- GT Testing
- CAC Meeting - 3:15 pm - Library
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
- National Unity Day - Wear Orange!
- Report Cards Sent Home
- GT Testing
Thursday, October 26, 2017
- Octoberama Popsicles - 2:30 pm - Blacktop - All
Friday, October 27, 2017
- School-wide Assembly - 7:50 am - Blacktop - All
- Austin High Spirit Night - 5:00 pm - House Park
Saturday, October 28, 2017
- Octoberama!!! - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm -
Upcoming Events:
- October 30 - Honor Roll Assembly for 3rd-6th grades
- November 3 - Book Character Dress up Day
- November 3 - ACC Innovation Conference
- November 9 - 5th Grade Musical - community perfomance
- November 10 - 5th Grade Musical - school performance
- November 16 - Austin Jazz Workshop
- November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break
- November 27 - CAC Meeting
- December 8 - Mathews Meeting
- December 12 - Winter Concert
- December 14 - Fire Drill
- December 15 - Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Dragon Reveal
- December 15 - Fairy Tale Theater
- December 15 - Reverse Evacuation Drill
- December 20 - Winter Break!
About Us
Website: mathews360.com
Location: 906 West Lynn Street, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512-414-4406
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Twitter: @mathews360