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Wrapping Up and Planning Ahead...
Wrap Up:
Below is information on how to purchase a yearbook, how to access your child's STAAR performance for grades 3, 4, and 5; as well as how to access your child's TELPAS scores.(ESL)
We have also have a repost on Cyber Safety as afternoons will get hotter and students may want to enjoy some time on their computers.
Planning Ahead:
You will also find our 2019-2020 First Semester Calendar of Events. For many parents, having this information as soon as possible is so helpful when planning for grandparents to visit, or to take time of work to volunteer. Please note, the calendar is not complete...but it is a very good start. We will update it further next week.
Please be sure to scroll further down to see district information as well regarding upcoming events.
Our final e-News before we begin our summer break will be on Monday, June 17.
It will have all types of information to help you prepare for the upcoming school year.
2018-2019 Yearbook
If you wish to purchase a yearbook...
However, you may call Lifetouch directly and request a copy by calling 1-800-453-9764.
How to Access STAAR Results
Grades 3, 4, and 5:
Spring 2019 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for students in grades 3-8 will be available for Plano ISD students beginning June 12.
Parents/guardians will need to go to the TEA Texas Assessment Data Portal http://texasassessment.com to access the STAAR/EOC Student Report Card which is the official score report provided by the state.
To view the Student Report Card you will need to enter your child’s unique Portal Access Code.
You may locate your child’s unique Portal Access Code directly on the TEA Assessment Data Portal or on the PISD Parent Portal.
OPTION 1 - Go to the Texas Assessment Data Portal http://texasassessment.com
1. Select FIND MY UNIQUE STUDENT ACCESS CODE. 2. You will then be prompted to enter in: a. Student’s First Name b. Social Security Number or S-Number (State issued ID Number assigned by the campus) c. Date of Birth
.
OPTION 2 - Go to the PISD Parent Portal https://parentportal.pisd.edu/Login.aspx
1. Login to the PISD Parent Portal. 2. Scroll down to Performance Management. 3. Locate the STAAR PORTAL CODE.
If you have any difficulty accessing the online information for your child’s STAAR results, please contact the school and we will assist you in obtaining the information.
TELPAS Results
Spring 2019 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) results for students in grades K-12 are available for Plano ISD students beginning May 24, 2019.
If your child took the TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System) results are going home today with your child in a sealed envelope addressed to parents.
You can also access the information on-line as well.
Please see below for information on how to access results online.
Parents/guardians will need to go to the TEA Texas Assessment Data Portal http://texasassessment.com to access the TELPAS Report Card which is the official score report provided by the state.
To view the TELPAS Report Card you will need to enter your child’s unique Portal Access Code.
You may locate your child’s unique Portal Access Code directly on the TEA Assessment Data Portal or on the PISD Parent Portal.
OPTION 1 - Go to the Texas Assessment Data Portal http://texasassessment.com
1. Select Find My Unique Student Access Code.
2. You will then be prompted to enter in:
-Student’s First Name,
-Social Security Number or S-Number (State issued ID Number), and
-Date of Birth.
OPTION 2 - Go to the PISD Parent Portal https://parentportal.pisd.edu/Login.aspx
1. Login to the PISD Parent Portal.
2. Scroll down to Performance Management.
3. Locate the STAAR PORTAL CODE.
If you have any difficulty accessing the online information for your child’s TELPAS results, please contact Mathews and we will assist you in obtaining the information.
Mr. Steele and Mrs. Powell
On Line SafetyTips
Helpful information all year long...
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 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/
Mark Your Calendar
Save the Date...
For many parents it is helpful to have these dates as far in advance as possible in order to be able to schedule time off work, or reschedule a trip or meeting in order to attend.
Admittedly, we may have additional dates to add later on. But this is a pretty good start!
We will have more dates when we return in July. Promise!
Our theme for the 2019-2020 school year is "All-In". We are looking forward to a great year and hope you will be able to join us for special events.
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25:
New Student Registration
Current lease information can be turned in.
Thursday, July 25:
Plano ISD Back to School Fair- Williams High School
9 a.m. - 3: p.m.
Monday, August 5:
Plano ISD Back to School Fair- Frankford Middle School
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, August 7:
Dry-Eye Bus Run!
Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting
7:30 a.m.
Friday, August 9:
Meet the Teacher
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Monday, August 12:
FIRST DAY of the 2019-2020 School Year.
Monday, August 19:
New Parent Information Meeting
With Mr. Steele and Mrs. Powell
Meet the PTA Board
6:00-6:45 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Tuesday, August 20:
Grade Level Parent Curriculum Information Night
Grade 2: 6:00-6:45 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Grade 3: 6:45-7:30 p.m. in the Gym
Thursday, August 22:
Grade Level Parent Curriculum Information Night
Grade 4: 6:00-6:45 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Grade 5: 6:45-7:30 p.m. in the Gym
Tuesday, August 27:
Grade Level Parent Curriculum Information Night
Grade K: 6:00-6:45 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Grade 1: 6:45-7:30 p.m. in the Gym
Monday, September 2:
Labor Day: School Holiday
September 23-27:
Fall Book Fair
Tuesday, September 24:
Picture Day!
Wednesday, September 25:
Grandparents Luncheon Day
Thursday, September 26:
PTA Book Fair Night
6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 4:
Field Day! (Save the Date to Volunteer!)
(Rain Date, if needed- October 11)
Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15:
School Holiday for Students
Tuesday, October 15:
Parent Conference Day
Monday-Friday, October 21-October 25:
Red Ribbon Week
October 25:
PTA Carnival and Dance
Monday through Wednesday, November 4 through 6:
Fifth Grade Adventure Camp!
Monday, November 11:
Veterans' Day Assembly
Tuesday, November 12:
Picture Retake Day
Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15:
5th Grade Colonial Days
Friday, November 22:
Kindergarten: Harvest Day
November 25-29:
Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, December 10:
5th Grade Music Makers Choir Concert
6:00-7:00 (Performers will arrive earlier)
Thursday, December 19:
Grades K, 1, 2 Winter Parties
12:30-1:30
Grades 3, 4, & 5 Winter Parties
1:30-2:30
Friday, December 20:
Early Release for Winter Break
Noon
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On the app you can:
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More information can be found at: https://www.pisd.edu/mobileapp
Visit the Google Play or Apple App Store to download it today!
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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