Mathews Weekly
Week of November 13, 2017
From Grace
Good afternoon, Wonderful Mathews Community! Thank you to all of you who made the extra effort to have your children in school on time last week - we definitely noticed. Keep up the good work! Speaking of getting to school, this is a friendly reminder that safety matters, especially during arrival and dismissal. We're starting to see more parking in front of the school during arrival and a resurgence of U-turns. Please take the time to drive around the block rather than whip around in front of the school; we've seen some near misses and don't want anyone to get hurt. Thank you!!
This is our final week before Thanksgiving Break and much is happening. There are learning celebrations, the wrap up of our school-wide read aloud of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, field trips, an author visit, a fire drill, and all kinds of learning. Part of that learning is focusing in on social emotional skills that help our students manage emotions and make connections with others. Happiness is not necessarily a taught skill but can be an outcome of practicing social emotional habits, and practicing gratefulness is one way to increase positive feelings. Our students and teachers have once again contributed to our Thankfulness Tree (hidden this year by all the amazing reflections of our community!), on the bulletin board in the main hallway. You can't help but me moved when you read what our students are grateful for in their lives and I encourage you to take a minute or two to check it out.
Speaking of thankfulness, when we choose to reflect on the things/people/experiences in our lives for which we are grateful, it is proven to make us happier. Every year I share the link to UC Berkeley's Greater Good website that has a plethora of helpful information on the scientific study of a meaningful life and it's well worth checking out: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
I am incredibly thankful for this community, for each student who walks through our doors, for our talented and dedicated teachers and staff, and for the opportunity to serve this lovely group. Thank you for sharing your children with us and for the support you provide. On behalf of all of us at school, whatever your plans, have a beautiful Thanksgiving Break, full of things that bring you happiness.
Here's to a lovely week of learning, SEL, and gratefulness at Mathews! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we'll see everyone on Monday morning!
Important Information and Friendly Reminders:
- Remember to drive safely around our school, especially during drop off and pick up. This includes not parking in the front during arrival and dismissal and no U-turns in front of the school. Thank you!
- Please have your children in class by 7:45 am. Thanks!
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Important Information
Arrival Update and Dismissal
Dismissal: We have more 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, November 13, 2017
- School Tour - 9:00 am
- MFE Meeting - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
- Happy Birthday, Argentina Baldwin! :)
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - A Day - Mr. Hardie at Mathews
- Kat Kroenberg Author Visit for PreK-2nd Grades
- 6th Grade Field Trip to Frank Erwin Center
- Fire Drill
- PTA Meeting - 6:00 pm in the Library
Thursday, November 16, 2017
- Austin Jazz Workshop - 1:30 pm - Gym - 3rd-6th Grades
Friday, November 17, 2017
- Assembly - 7:50 am - Gym - All - Wrap-up of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
- Pre-K Field Trip to Laguna Gloria
Upcoming Events:
- November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break
- November 27 - CAC Meeting
- November 28 - Lock Down Drill
- December 1 - 6th Grade Dance
- 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mathews360/
Twitter: @mathews360