Mott News
April 5, 2019
Celebrations
Zakariya Malik earned a medal.
Xavier Weiss-Roessler and Saanvi Veeramalla earned Math Pentathlete awards.
STAAR Testing - April 9 and 10 - Closed Campus
We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your cooperation in providing a secure testing environment for our students.
Join us in sending positive thoughts to our students who have worked so hard to prepare! We are proud of their efforts and know that they will shine!
Intent to Return Forms
Awards Assemblies - Friday, April 12
Kinder and 1st Grade: 8:30 to 9:15
2nd and 3rd Grade: 9:30 to 10:15
4th and 5th Grade : 1:30 to 2:15
Space Open for Two Way Dual Language Program
Zaxby's Night - April 10
PTO Elections
There’s something for everyone on the Mott PTO Board. There are lots of working parents, and parents with a variety of talents and life experiences. What these busy moms and dads all have in common is a passion for helping Mott be the very best school it can be! Be sure to fill out this Google Form no later than April 6 if you’d like to be considered for the PTO Board in 2019-20: Election. It includes a description of the positions being elected by Mott parents and staff: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Communications Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and Teacher Representative. All Mott parents and staff are urged to attend the April 9 PTO meeting at 6:30 when the Preliminary Ballot will be presented and any additional nominations will be heard from the floor. The election will take place during the May 14 PTO meeting.
Join Team Lyla Gray at the MDA "Muscle Walk" - April 27
Mott Elementary student, Lyla Norris, and her family invite you to support Team Lyla Gray at the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual walk. The event is held at Zilker Park on April 27. At the right is a flyer with information on how to sign up. You may also make a donation if you cannot participate it in the walk. It's a great event and they would be so grateful for the support! Thank you so much!!
Seeking Vendors for the Carnival on May 4
The Mott PTO has 10 spots for vendors at the carnival. Vendors will pay $50 to get a spot where they can promote their business or sell their products. If interested please email jcardenas0321@gmail.com. Thanks so much for all of your support with the carnival!
April 8 - Deadline to Turn in Picture Orders
Greater Pflugerville Job Fair
A+ Green Apple Savings Day - April 10
STAAR Test Dates
April 9 - 4th Grade Writing & 5th Grade Math
April 10 - 5th Grade Reading
May 13 - 3rd and 4th Grade Math
May 14 - 3rd and 4th Grade Reading
May 15 - 5th Grade Science
PreK & Kindergarten Registration
Double Dave's Delivery Night - April 16
You must use the Hutto location. Please call 512-642-3959 and tell them you are with Mott.
Volunteer Luncheon - April 24
Mott Spring Events - Continue reading the future editions of the Mott News for details
April 8 - Two-way Dual Language Parent Information Session
April 9 - STAAR testing 4th and 5th grade; campus closed to visitors of all grade levels
April 9 - PTO meeting
April 10 - A+ Green Apple Savings in the lobby 7:10-7:35
April 10- STAAR testing 5th grade; campus closed to visitors of all grade levels
April 10 - Zaxby's Night
April 12- 3rd 9 weeks awards ceremonies
April 16 - Double Dave's Night
April 19- Student/Staff Holiday
April 24 - Volunteer Luncheon
April 25 - Pump it Up Night for PTO
April 27 - Muscle Walk at Zilker Park
April 30 - PreK Registration
May 1 - Kindergarten Registration
May 2 - PreK and Kindergarten Registration
May 4 - Carnival
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 - Buy One Get One Free Book Fair
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
Upcoming Events
April 9 - 6:30 pm PTO Board Preliminary Ballot and Nominations from Floor
April 10 - A+ Green Apple Savings - 7:05 to 7:35 a.m.
Zaxby's Night - 5 - 9 p.m.
April 12- 3rd 9 weeks awards
Kinder and 1st Grade: 8:30 to 9:15
2nd and 3rd Grade: 9:30 to 10:15
4th and 5th Grade : 1:30 to 2:15
April 16 - Double Dave's Delivery Night - Call 512-642-3959
April 19 - Student/Staff Holiday
May 14 - 6:30 pm PTO Board Election
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