Bulldog Bulletin 13

• 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 November 17- D Day

Tuesday November 18- A Day, 5:30 Family Resource Fair

Wednesday November 19- B Day, 7pm Board Meeting RPES

Thursday November 20- C Day, Super Hero/Disney Day

Friday November 21- D Day

Monday November 24- Conferences

Tuesday November 25- Conferences

Wednesday November 26- Schools Closed

Thursday- Happy Thanksgiving, Schools/Offices Closed

Friday- Schools/Offices Closed

Starting on November 18th our school is participating in the annual World Record STACK UP! event! The World Record attempt is for the “Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations”. The goal is to beat the current record of 752,632 people Sport Stacking! Your child will be counted in this RECORD BREAKING ATTEMPT!

LEARN MORE at https://www.speedstacks.com/stackup/2025/the-sport/?rid=47607

Sincerely,

--
Shannon Strosser
Physical Ed. Teacher
Anna P Mote Elementary

Dear parents,

School pictures are ready!

Visit mylifetouch.com to log in or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school).

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

A real fun week!

This year, we’re introducing a fun Dog House Contest to connect school and home!

Students are invited to create a miniature dog house at home using household materials.
Completed dog houses will be displayed in the library, and families, staff, and students will have the chance to vote for their favorites.
Winners will receive a small prize! 🏅

Thank you for helping make this year’s One Book / One School celebration a success. Let’s get reading and make some meaningful connections—because every story we share brings us closer together!

Our Student Government is collecting non-perishable food items to help families in need this season. Donations can be dropped off at school through Friday, November 21. Every item makes a difference—thank you for your support! ❤️🥫

Start selling today through November 19th. All money raised will support the PTA which supports the students and staff at Mote! You will recieve an envelope with instructions to create and register your account. Be sure to share your registered account on social media to increase your sales! Students recieve prizes based on the numbers of items they sell! Happy selling!

We are asking all families to take a moment to complete this Needs Assessment. 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.

• If families are not getting your REMIND messages please go to the Tech Support page: https://www.redclayschools.com/students-families/technology-support/remind

Specifically: Parent Help! - I'm not receiving messages

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

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 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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Twitter: @MoteBulldogs