Mathewson Elementary School
PAWprint May 6, 2022
Hello Bulldog Families!
We hope you had a very PAWsitive week. Looking forward to some warmer temps next week. Please be sure students are wearing sneakers as much as possible as we get out for extra recess and time outside. We want all to be safe on the playgrounds. Thanks to all that participated in Star Wars/Superhero day!
Special thank you to our PTA for all the love for staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. Also a special thank you to all our families that helped show appreciation for staff throughout the week. We are so thankful to be in such a supportive community all the time.
We are starting to gear up with Classroom Celebrations of Learning, Field Trips and school wide celebrations. May is always a busy month and this year is no different. Be sure to read the PAWprint weekly for dates and information on larger school activities and events as they get set.
Next week we will start posting dates and times for Field Day and 5th Grade Clap Out information.
Please be on the lookout for a Family Input Survey for 22-23 School Year Placement which will be sent separately next.
Wishing all our Bulldog Moms a very Happy Mothers Day this weekend!
Congratulations are in order…
Congratulations to our 4th Grade Students and 5th Grade Band/Strings Students for a WONDERFUL SPRING MUSIC NIGHT!! What a great way to kick off a month of events!
Alexandra O. in Grade 5 for being recognized at the South Central Superintendent’s Association (SCASA) last week. This recognition is given to two 5th graders in the district who provide service to their community, exhibit leadership and/or demonstrate academic excellence. We are so proud Alexandra was selected for our school and that she and her family were able to celebrate with other students selected for this honor.
Thank you to all the families that joined us for our last PTA Mtg of the year this year. Thanks to all that have logged on for any meeting this year… It takes a village.
A special thank you to all the members of our outgoing PTA Board for your leadership and guidance:
Michele Haramis: PTA President
Marcie Calabrese: Vice President
Julie Alberty: Treasurer
Erin Heinmiller: Recording Secretary
Christine Fisher: Corresponding Secretary
Thank you to Lisa Farrell and her committee of parents that helped with the Plant Sale on Friday! So appreciated….
Looking for some Mathewson Apparel? Use this link to see what you can order!
Grade 5 Families be sure to review this link for information about your child's Grade 6 Music selection! This needs to be completed by all families!
Attention Grade 5 Families: On April 25 a letter was sent to each Grade 5 family listing the district assigned Middle School for the 22-23 school year along with information on the May 19, 2022 middle school visit day. Please contact the main office if you have any questions. As always, thank you for your continued support. We value your involvement, partnership, and support in your child’s education!
Middle School Virtual Transition Night - Thursday, May 26th from 6:30 to 7:15.
Harborside Middle School Information is here.
East Shore Middle School Information is here.
West Shore Middle School Information is here.
Stay healthy, PAWsitive and Be Kind!
Melissa Currier
Melissa Currier, Principal
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Important Dates, WOOF!
Please click here for the revised Academic Calendar for 2021-22.
May 10th--Kick off to Kindergarten Day--new registrations visit
May 17th--Kick off to Kindergarten Day 2--new registrations visit
May 18th--Early Release Wednesday --students out at 1:25 pm
May 19th--5th Grade Transition Visit to Middle Schools --Students only 9:30-10:30am
May 19th --PTA Sponsored Spring Dance. See flier here!
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Older News…. But Still Important!
Safety Reminders for Pick Up and Drop Off!
As the weather is getting nicer we just want to take a moment to remind you of some important safety guidelines to help with pick up and drop off. We thank you for your support of these in advance!
Please be sure to have your student cross in front of your car whenever possible during am drop off.
Please pull up as far as possible in the am to allow for all bulldog families access to our drive through loop.
In the afternoon we know parking can be tight, please be sure to observe city wide signage and not park on Private Roadways. (Please do not turn down or make U-turns in private roadways.) We will continue to do our best to clear cars off West River Street as quickly and safely as possible.
Families that are walking to pick up your child, please be sure to walk over to our grass area in the front where staff will call for your child once they see you.
Help build good habits for the years to come--as often as possible we like the children to enter and exit the car on their own. Of course, staff and families can help if there are projects or instruments, but we hope that each year you use this opportunity to have your child become more independent with entering and exiting school.
Thanks for all your support. We look forward to our continued work together!.
Attendance Reminders!! We know that with the pandemic we have had some rise in attendance outages for our students. We just wanted to take a moment to just reshare the MPS district attendance policy. Please know at any time if you feel what is reported does not match your records, we have people that can help you resolve any worries you may have. It takes a village to make sure it is all right and while technology is great it may not always be reporting what is right :)
Mrs. Wetmore, our Library Media Specialist, has created a new Media Center webpage. On it, you will find links to many of the students' favorite websites for coding, virtual field trips, book awards, and more! You can also check it out periodically for book recommendations for K-2, 3-5, and even adults. Enjoy and don't hesitate to reach out to her with any questions!
Staff Dress Down Days- Staff donates money yearly in order to “dress down” on Fridays throughout the year. The money goes to help support families, staff and community causes where we want to express care. Sometimes we add an extra day or two if we want to earn a little more to donate. So if you see us in our jeans you know it is to support a great cause! GO BULLDOGS!
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