Bulldog Bulletin 8

• 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

Monday October 13- B Day

Tuesday October 14- C Day 2nd Grade Field Trip

Wednesday October 15- D Day, Bocce Special Olympics, 7pm Board Meeting

Thursday October 16- A Day

Friday October 17- B Day

Monday October 20- No School for Students

Tuesday October 21- C Day, Book Fair Begins

Wednesday October 22- D Day, Book Fair

Thursday October 23- A Day, Red Clay Goes Pink, Trunk or Treat, Book Fair Family Night

Friday October 24- B Day, Book Fair

The book fair will open on Tuesday October 21. Students will visit the book fair during their library time. The Book Fair will be open to families on Thursday October 23 during the Trunk or Treat.

Each year, parents will be asked to complete the Student Annual Update in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This has replaced the paper copy of the yearly data cards. Please make sure this information is updated. The link below will provide assistance to using the portal. This update is extremely important. We have field trips coming up and the updated information is essential for emergencies.

If you have already completed the annual update, thank you. No further action is required.

Parent Portal Instructions

We are lucky to have a great custodial team here at Mote! Thank you Asia, Marisol, Christina, and Erik for all your hard work and commitment to Mote!

Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes

NSTA, National School Transportation is sponsoring their annual school bus safety poster contest.

The theme is Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes. There are categories for all grades and programs. Red Clay has had many winners in the past. Details are in the attachment.

School Bus Safety Poster Contest

DART’s 28th annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive begins Monday, November 3, and DART is asking for the public’s help in reaching its goal of collecting 15,000 pounds of non-perishable items. The donations assist the Food Bank of Delaware, through its 745 Hunger Relief Partners, in feeding those who suffer from food insecurity throughout the State. This year, the community event is being held over six days at six locations statewide, from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Monday, November 3

Giant Food, 19312 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach

Tuesday, November 4

Target, 148 John Hunn Brown Road, Dover

Wednesday, November 5

ShopRite of First State Plaza, 1600 W. Newport Pike, Stanton

Thursday, November 6

Wilmington’s Rodney Square (Market Street Side)

Friday, November 7

ShopRite of Brandywine Commons, 1300 Rocky Run Parkway, Wilmington

Saturday, November 8

ShopRite of Four Seasons, 700 Plaza Drive, Newark

As part of the annual food drive, there will be live radio broadcasts:

Monday, November 3 - Rehoboth Giant Food - Delaware 105.9, 11 AM - 1 PM and The Vault 103.5 2 – 4 PM

Tuesday, November 4 - Dover Target - EAGLE 97.7 and The Chicken 101.3 all day

Wednesday, November 5 - Stanton ShopRite of First State Plaza - WSTW 93.7, 10 AM - 2 PM

Saturday, November 8 - ShopRite of Four Seasons – WSTW 93.7, 11 AM - 1 PM

DART also encourages the public to donate directly to the Food Bank of Delaware, if they are unable to visit any of the "Stuff The Bus" collection sites. For more information on donating food, contact the Food Bank at 302-292-1305, or visit their website at www.FBD.org.

The Delaware Transit Corporation, a subsidiary of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), operates DART First State. For more information, please visit www.DartFirstState.com or call 1-800-652-DART. Real-Time Bus Information, DART Connect on-demand microtransit service and DART Pass mobile fare payment are all available on the free DART Transit app (iOS and Android).

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Thank you to a local girl scout troop for collecting school supplies and back packs and donating them to Mote!

Great Things Happening at Mote

Our morning car line begins at 8:50. We are able to get all cars through the car line in 10 minutes or less. There are many parents who are parking and walking their child up to the crosswalk. Having to stop the cars to let parents and students cross is hindering the flow of our car line. It is safest for all students, parents, and staff if all families remain in their cars and go through the car line. Please consider how you can support the flow of car line and the safety of our community. Thank you in advance!

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.

Absence Excuse Note

We are here to support your family! We have access to resources here at school that can help families in need. We just need to know what you need!

Please complete this Needs Assessment so we can best support you and your child.

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.

What is CISDE? Communities In Schools DE is a non- profit organization that uses school and community partnerships to provide students with resources and support necessary to stay in school and achieve in life.

CIS Model:

CISDE supports are delivered through Tiered services:

- Tier 1: Whole School

- Tier 2: Case Managed and Non Case Managed Students

- Tier 3: Case Managed Students only

Each student consented for Communities In Schools DE goes through an intake assessment with the Site Coordinator that identifies specific needs and supports used to create a student support plan.

Student Supports include:

- Academic Assistance

- Basic Needs

- Enrichment/ Life Skills

- Family Engagement

- Mental Health

Our role at Mote is to work alongside you to provide resources and support aimed toward student success.

Summary:

Communities In Schools DE is a non- profit organization that uses school and community partnerships to provide students with resources and support necessary to stay in school and achieve in life. Each student consented for Communities In Schools DE goes through an intake assessment with the Site Coordinator that identifies specific needs and supports used to create a Student Support Plan. Our role at Mote is to work alongside you to provide resources and support aimed toward student success.

Your child came home with a letter today about a school program offered by the Food Bank of Delaware. This program provides students with food to bring home for the weekend every Friday afternoon. Those enrolled last year will automatically be enrolled this year unless you opt out of the program. If you are interested, please complete the back of the form sent home with your child. If you did not receive a flier, please email Briah.Hobbs@redclay.k12.de.us.

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance- Spanish

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 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.

Email: lauren.young@redclay.k12.de.us
Website: https://www.redclayschools.com/mote
Location: 2110 Edwards Avenue, Wilmington, DE, USA
Phone: 302-992-5565
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