Bulldog Bulletin 28
March 13, 2026- March 19, 2026
Mote Vision, Mission, Core Values
Vision: Anna P. Mote Elementary will prepare our students to make positive contributions to society by being culturally responsive and civically conscious critical thinkers.
- Mission: To provide a family-oriented school community where all members are committed to the academic, social, and emotional growth for all students.
- School's Core Values:
- Give Respect, Be Responsible, Cooperate with Others, Welcome Diversity, Learn with a Growth Mindset
Upcoming Events
Monday March 16- B Day, Girls on the Run
Tuesday March 17- C Day
Wednesday March 18- D Day, Girls on the Run, 7pm Board Meeting
Thursday March 19- A Day, Rock Your Socks/Mix Match Day
Friday March 20- Professional Learning Day, No School for Students
Monday March 23- B Day, GOTR, 5th Grade Cooking Class
Tuesday March 24- C Day, Secretary of Education Visit
Wednesday March 25- D Day, GOTR, Bulldog Reading Buddies
Thursday March 26- A Day
Friday March 27- B Day
School Climate Survey
Please take the time to complete the School Climate Survey for the 2025-2026 school year. The attached letter has information about the survey and the link.
Recurring Information
Morning Arrival- Important Safety Update
Beginning on Monday March 9, 2026, no cars will be permitted to turn into the school from Duncan Road. The gates from Mote's parking lot to the shopping center will be closed during arrival and dismissal. It is not safe for cars to be cutting through while students are loading and unloading buses.
Do you know of someone interested in having a remarkable career?
Please share the event details with your family and friends!
Don’t Miss this Opportunity
Saturday, March 28th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Flyer Attached)
Wilmington University – Audrey Kohl Doberstein Admissions Center
320 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720
Doors Open at 8:30 a.m. | Light Refreshments provided
Register now for the Career Fair.
Connect with Our Remarkable Team
- Teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Bus Drivers
- Nutrition Services
- Custodial Services
- Secretaries
- Facilities & Maintenance
- And many more!
What We Offer
- Competitive Wages, Benefits, State Pension
- Generous Paid Holidays and Time Off
- Career Growth
- Professional Development
What to Bring
- Copies of your resume
- A friend or two
Need a Disability-Related Accommodation?
We strive to be consistently inclusive in our practices and provide services to all members of the Red Clay Family. If you need disability-related accommodations to attend the event, let us know at hr@redclay.k12.de.us.
Follow Us
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iReady Parent Portal
Our students in grades 2-5 take the iReady assessment in ELA and Math three times per year. Students are given goals to reach for from fall to spring. Mid year data is a great check point for teachers to meet with students on their progress.
If you would like to learn more about iReady, please click below.
- I-Ready Family Portal Information 25-26
- The code for all Red Clay families is: NK308Q
End of Marking Period Celebrations
The students had a blast during our second marking period celebration, Dancing in the Dark!
Moving forward, students will need to earn Bulldog Points to purchase a ticket to end of marking period celebrations. Students will not be eligible to attend if they have not purchased a ticket, if they have more than 2 behavior referrals, or if they have been suspended from school or the bus.
Admin will visit lunches at school to talk to the students about these changes. Once we have selected the third marking period celebration, a flier will be sent home.
Please talk to your child about the importance of meeting Mote's Schoolwide Expectations of being Respectful, Responsible, and Cooperative.
Top Dog Awards
We will combine Marking Period 2 and Marking Period 3 Top Dog Awards in April.
Arrival- Please Help!
Our doors open at 8:50. The Instructional Day begins at 9:05. Students are considered tardy if they arrive after 9:05 and must be accompanied by an adult into the office.
How you can help!
- Please use our car line in the front of the school. Parking and walking into the school hinders our car line. We are asking parents not to park and walk in unless they need to visit the office.
- No cars are permitted to enter the drive off Duncan Road during arrival. No students are to be dropped off in the bus lot. This is a huge safety concern.
- Students should be in their classrooms, ready to learn at 9:05. Please do what you can to make sure your child is not late to school. Even a few minutes can throw off routines for your child and the entire class. If you are having trouble getting to school on time, please reach out. Our staff can help discuss your situation with you.
Thank you!
Recess During Winter Months
All students are expected to participate in outdoor recess. The exception would be a student who has a Dr’s note indicating that, because of a medical condition, the student should not participate in outdoor recess. The note must specify at what temperature the student should remain indoors.
Administrative Memorandum 8001.4
(Playground Safety)
In cold weather, children should be encouraged to dress in layers. They should wear a warm coat, hat, and gloves to go outside. There are times when, because of the temperature, it is unsafe to be outside for any length of time, especially if not dressed appropriately. If the outdoor temperature is 20 degrees or less, or feels like 20 degrees or less because of the wind chill factor, recess must be held indoors.
Title I
As a Title I school, there are resources and documents for your awareness about Federal Programs. They are attached here and can be found on our Title I link on Mote's website.
Morning Car Line
Absence Excuse Note
You may use this new form to record your child's absence from school. By completing the form each time your child is absent, you do not need to send a note to the school.
Volunteer Form
We would love to have you volunteer at school, on a field trip, or for special events. In order to volunteer, you need to complete the volunteer packet. Here is a link to the packet.
Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival
Our doors open for students at 8:50. Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:50am. Car riders shall use our car line in the front of the school and enter the front door. The line may look long, but it is a quick and safe process for our students. Parking and walking your child to the front door hinders our car line from running smoothly.
Walkers enter the door closest to Duncan Road. The drive to the parking lot from Duncan Road is closed to cars at 8:45 every morning. If you are driving your child to school, please use the entrance from Kirkwood Highway.
Dismissal
We do not dismiss students early after 3:15. We do not make dismissal changes after 3:15. Our dismissal process begins at 3:50 pm. If your child is a car rider, please make sure you have a car number and use our car line. It is much safer than parents parking and walking with their child through our parking lot.
Thank you for helping to keep our kids safe!
Safety
Safety remains our top priority. Our staff is ready to meet the needs of all of our students, academically, socially, and emotionally.
- All exterior doors remain closed and locked at all times.
- All classroom doors are locked, although may be propped while the students and staff are in the classrooms.
- All non employees must access the building through the front office only where they are screened prior to entry. All adults must have id to sign out a child.
- We have a counselor, Mrs. Nye, a full time psychologist, Mr. Kupelian, a part time psychologist, Dr. Teaford, and a part time psychologist intern, Ms. Vanderloo.
If you have any questions about safety and security, please email lauren.young@redclay.k12.de.us.
Mote Elementary School
Email: lauren.young@redclay.k12.de.us
Website: https://mote.redclayschools.com/
Location: 2110 Edwards Avenue, Wilmington, DE, USA
Phone: 302-992-5565
Facebook: facebook.com/MoteBulldogs
Twitter: @MoteBulldogs