Mott News
May 5, 2019
Celebrations
Thank you to these wonderful volunteers who helped during PreK and Kindergarten registration: Ashley Contreras, David Larsen, Christy Lusk, and Josh Weiss-Roessler.
Student Success!
We are proud of our pentathletes Saaiba Malik and Muhammadali Saiyed, who represented Mott Elementary at the Math Pentathlon Div. 2 tournament on Saturday.
Congratulations to the Mott Owl Orchestra for receiving a top score at the "Pride of Texas Music Festival" on Wednesday. They brought home a nice trophy! Members of the Orchestra are: Eto Allimi, Julio Bautista, Caleb Betz, Arturo Diaz, Dawson Dos Santos, Mark Huval, Paula Miranda, Helena Padron, Leo Perales, Lucy Rodriguez, Kamila Rosich, Stephanie Sandoval, Christopher Scott, Isabella Seutter, Destanee Ulloa, and Yaniya Washington.
We are proud of the students who represented Mott in the PfISD Music Memory competition on Saturday. They are: Kaleigh Mullin, Will Spurlin, Ethan Evering, Dominic Sanchez, Luella Archibald, Celina Le, Arturo Diaz, Nadia Ewell, Cindy Nguyen, Isabella Barrett, and Molly Fuller. Will Spurlin and Ethan Evering earned Mott a 1st Place win in the 2nd Grade Division!
Treats for Teachers
Cub Scout Information and Recruitment Meeting
For more information see this flyer: Cub Scouts
BrightBytes Technology Survey - Deadline is May 8
Pflugerville ISD is partnering with BrightBytes, an educational research organization, to learn more about our technology use for student learning. Please take a moment to fill out this survey: http://www.BByt.es/AT8MP
Digital Media Academy
Courses available include animation, 3D modeling and design, music production, film and photography, coding and artificial intelligence, robotics and engineering, game design. Additionally the website lists the dates, sample schedule and other details, including scholarship information.
https://www.digitalmediaacademy.org/Field Day T-Shirts Available for Parents
Seeking Field Day Donations
STAAR Test Dates
May 13 - 3rd and 4th Grade Math
May 14 - 3rd and 4th Grade Reading
May 15 - 5th Grade Science
The campus is closed to visitors on these days.
Free breakfast is available for all students on these days.
Mott Spring Events - Continue reading the future editions of the Mott News for details
May 6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 - 1st Grade Program
May 10 - Last day to check out library books
May 14 - PTO Meeting
May 17 - All books due to the library
May 20 - Field Day
May 21 - Improv and String Performance
May 24 - 30 - Buy One Get One Free Book Fair
May 24 - Kindergarten Awards
May 24 - Day of Play
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
Upcoming Events
May 7 - First Grade Program at 6:30 p.m.
May 10 - Last day for students to check out library books.
May 13, 14, 15 - STAAR testing - campus closed to visitors
May 14 - 6:30 pm PTO Board Election
May 17 - All library books due to library
May 20 - Field Day
May 24 - Kindergarten Awards 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
May 28 - First Grade Awards 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Third Grade Awards 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
May 29 - Second Grade Awards 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Fourth Grade Awards 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
May 30 - Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Early release at noon
Absence Documentation
Attendance Promotes Student Success
Family Trips and Vacations
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