Mote Bulldog Bulletin 23

• 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 February 24- C Day, 4:15 Girls On the Run first practice

Tuesday February 25- D Day, 3rd Grade IAB

Wednesday February 26- A Day

Thursday February 27- B Day, 2nd Grade Assembly

Friday February 28- C Day, Black History Culminating Assembly

Monday March 3- D Day, Comfy Day, GOTR Practice

Tuesday March 4- A Day, Mix it Up Day

Wednesday March 5- B Day, Spread the Word Day, 5th Gr Puberty Class, GOTR Practice

Thursday March 6- C Day, Dress like a Teacher/Student, 5th Gr Puberty Class

Friday March 7- D Day, Neon Day, Silent Disco, 5th Gr Puberty Class

100th Day of School

Storybook Character Day

PBS Midyear Data:

Our staff and students work incredibly hard each year to ensure we are consistently following the Mote expectations within our PBS program. Ask your student about our Mote expectations, and be amazed when they tell you that they are Respectful, Responsible, and Cooperative at school. Our midyear data reflects the hard work of our students and staff, showing that our discipline referrals have decreased compared to last year. Please congratulate your student on this achievement!

As we continue to foster a positive environment, remind them to always GROWL:

• Give Respect
• Be Responsible
• Cooperate with Others
• Welcome Diversity
• Learn with a Growth Mindset

Keep encouraging your students to exemplify these behaviors every day when they come to Mote.

We hope you were able to meet with your child's teacher if you or the teacher requested a conference. You can request a conference or parent meeting at any time that you have concerns for your child. You can use Remind or email to contact the teacher to schedule a meeting. You may request an administrator or counselor to attend the meeting as well. Please don't hesitate to reach out on behalf of your child. You are part of the TEAM!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I wanted to take some time to assure you that here at Mote, we are committed to our Mission statement: To provide a family-oriented school community where all members are committed to the academic, social, and emotional growth for all students. We remain committed to our Core Values:

Give Respect, Be Responsible, Cooperate with Others, Welcome Diversity, Learn with a Growth Mindset. We remain an inclusive environment supporting students and staff with unique needs and abilities, students and staff of all ethnicities, students and staff of all backgrounds, beliefs, and differences. Our small class sizes, our number of support staff, and our caring and dedicated staff allows us to meet the individual needs of all of our students.

If you or your student is in need of additional support(s), please reach out to our admin team:

lauren.young@redclay.k12.de.us

kirsten.belair@redclay.k12.de.us

or our counseling team:

Kristin.nye@redclay.k12.de.us

angela.johnson@redclay.k12.de.us

matthew.kupelian@redclay.k12.de.us

or our office staff:

claudia.rodriguez@redclay.k12.de.us

cristabel.dominguez@redclay.k12.de.us

Sincerely,

Mrs. Young

Mark Your Calendars!

We have postponed the Special Person Dance until Friday March 13. Each student will invite one "Special Adult" to the dance. We hope to see students and parents dressed for the occasion. Dinner, Dancing, and Fun will be provided! Keep your eyes out for our flier and tickets which will be available at the end of February.

We've partnered with Poppin Popcorn to raise much needed funds. This fundraiser will begin on February 18 and run through March 14. Once registered, participants can sell online by sharing their store links using the Social Media, Text, and Email icons on their seller dashboard. We'll create the ads for them to post making it as easy as possible. All orders that are selected to be shipped directly to the customers home are fulfilled as they're received and shipped within 24 business hours! Orders that are selected to be shipped to the Organization will arrive about 2 weeks after the sale ends.

Dear Red Clay Community,

We understand that recent federal policy changes regarding immigration enforcement and protections for LGBTQIA+ individuals have created uncertainty and concern within our school district community. Please know that our top priority is the safety, well-being, and educational achievement of all our students and families. Red Clay is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and respected, regardless of immigration status, background, or identity. Our schools are safe spaces, and we are committed to upholding our longstanding values of equity and inclusion.

How We Support You

• Know Your Rights—The Delaware Attorney General’s office has issued comprehensive guides that provide important information about constitutional protections during interactions with immigration enforcement. You can access this guide at de.gov/kyr. In addition, the ACLU Delaware is offering a Know Your Rights training series designed to empower allies with the knowledge and tools to support Delaware's immigrant communities.

• Emotional and Academic Support – If your child is feeling anxious or facing challenges affecting their attendance or schoolwork, our counselors and staff are here to help. We will collaborate with you to create solutions that keep students engaged in learning.

• Privacy and Confidentiality – We respect and protect your family's privacy as outlined by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Community and Belonging – Peer support is essential. We encourage students to connect with school clubs, groups, and co-curricular activities for a sense of community and support. We will work together to support students and families, ensuring our schools remain places of learning and provide opportunities for positive growth.

As a reminder, in the event ICE officials visit one of our schools, we ask that staff take the following actions:

1. Ask them to provide identification.
2. Make a copy of their ID.
3. Ask the agent(s) if they have any paperwork (e.g., subpoena, warrant, etc.) and ask to make copies of it.
4. Note: Schools also are not allowed to share student records with immigration or law enforcement agencies without consent or a judicial order. ICE officials must have a judicial warrant to enter school property. If a judicial warrant is presented, parental consent is required before ICE officials can interview any student.
5. Keep notes of the date/time, names and titles of the agents, who you contacted at the District Office, the name of the student or staff member they are inquiring about (if known), etc.
6. Immediately inform the building principal AND the Office of the Superintendent.

We remain committed to ensuring that every student and family feels safe, welcomed, and supported. If you need resources or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Office of Multilingual Learning at 302-552-3743.

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education and well-being.

Sincerely,

Red Clay Consolidated School District

Mote's instructional day begins at 9:05. That means students should be in their classrooms ready to learn by 9:05. Staff will remain on duty until 9:05, but our doors will close for car riders promptly at 9:05. This may seem harsh and unforgiving, but students who have not entered the building by 9:05 are considered late and will need to be accompanied by an adult to the office. Students are not penalized if they are late because of a bus being late.

Mote's instructional day ends at 3:50. While we start dismissing at 3:50, instruction occurs to the last possible minute. Early dismissals close at 3:15. This should be for appointments and special occasions only. A student who leaves on a regular basis at 3:15 is missing more than 30 minutes of instruction each early dismissal.

Car line at dismissal ends at 4:15. All students should be picked up by 4:15. If there is no staff outside, please come into the office to sign out your child. If you have difficulty arriving by 4:15, we do have the YMCA aftercare here at Mote. You can call the Western Y to inquire. 302-453-0123.

Here are the academic calendars for 2024-2025 in English and Spanish to refer to when scheduling appointments.

Ms. Johnson has been working with K-2 students this month on self-regulation, meditation, and mindfulness. Kindergarten students ended their Unit on Feelings and will be bringing home a handout with some breathing techniques to continue to practice at home (see attached). 1st and 2nd grade read the Lemonade Hurricane and discussed self-control, how dysregulation effects those around us, and ways to get our bodies calmer. Please see the links below to a few of the mindful exercises we used in class. I let you learners know I would be sharing these links in case you wanted them to teach you at home. Please reach out if you have any questions or need any additional resources. Angela.johnson@redclay.k12.de.us or 302-992-5561 ext 101

https://youtu.be/UEuFi9PxKuo?si=NYh51bE0DMjaAjxN

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Your child brought home a Book Buddy Lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.

The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.

Here is all you need to do to participate:

1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000016306 to sign up.

2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.

3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.

Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!

I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore program! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed.

If your family has not participated, there's still time!

This safe and easy program is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.

Please help now. It really will make a difference.

Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000016306 to show our valued teachers your support.

Thanks

Anna P. Mote Elementary

P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!

ACCESS testing begins on January 27, 2025 and continues through March 7, 2025. All MLL students in Red Clay are required to complete all 4 sections of the test, which measures English Language Proficiency in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Please encourage all of your MLL students to put their best effort forth on the test.

• The district makes the decisions about closures or delays.
• Please make sure your information is up to date so you receive the information from the district.
• For one and two hour delays...whatever time your bus is scheduled, either add one or two hours and that is the new time for the bus. The minutes do not change. Please make sure to be at the bus stop at least 10 minutes prior to the time and be prepared for the bus to be later than scheduled if the roads are bad.
• Have a back up plan for your child in the event that school is dismissed earlier than scheduled. If schools close early, the Y generally cancels after care.

We hope you were able to take advantage of the food drive during conferences. We now have a food closet available to families in need. If you are someone you know is in need of food, please reach out to the front office or your child's teacher to schedule a time to visit the food closet.

We do not allow for families to send in items for a birthday celebration. Each teacher has a method to celebrate student birthdays in the classroom. The exception is if you choose to send in a small non food item that your child can pass out to each person at the end of the day. Please do not send birthday invitations in to school with your child for him/her to pass out unless there is one for every student in the class. For more information, please see the flier below.

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