Bulldog Bulletin 15

• 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 December 1- A Day

Tuesday December 2- B Day, Couch Potato Day, 6pm PTA meeting

Wednesday December 3- C Day, Blue/White (Snowflakes and Snowmen)

Thursday December 4- D Day, Neon Day

Friday December 5- A Day, Mote Spirit Wear

Monday December 8- B Day, Ugly Sweater Day

Tuesday December 9- C Day, Wear Plaid

Wednesday December 10- D Day

Thursday December 11- A Day, 5:30 Winter Concert/Art Show, Dress Like a Holiday Movie

Friday December 12- B Day, Wear Festive Headbands and Accessories

Monday December 15- C Day, Make Up Picture Day, Holiday Socks

Tuesday December 16- D Day, Dress like a present

Wednesday December 17- A Day, 7pm Board Meeting, Dress like a candy cane

Thursday December 18- B Day, Holiday Hairstyle

Friday December 19- C Day, Pajama Day

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.

https://mote.redclayschools.com/about-us/title-i

Thank you to all the parents who attended conferences in person, by phone, or on zoom. If you were unable to schedule a conference this week, please reach out to your child's teacher to arrange a conference. Our goal for fall conferences is to meet with 100% of our families.

Short Week with no students.

Let's get festive for the month of December.

December Dress Up Calendar

Thank you to all the families who participated in this fundraiser. The PTA surpassed their goal by 4x the amount they were hoping for!

Thank you to all the families who participated in our Family Portrait Night at the Family Resource Fair. Parents who participated in Family Portrait Night received an order form in their child's back pack today. Please send the order form with money back to school by 12/5 so we are ready for a 12/11 delivery. Costs: $3 for 3x5 prints and $5 for 8x10 prints.

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.

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.

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://mote.redclayschools.com/
Location: 2110 Edwards Avenue, Wilmington, DE, USA
Phone: 302-992-5565
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Twitter: @MoteBulldogs