Dear Mattos Families,
Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break!
Last week, a few caterpillars were crawling around the milkweed in our outdoor learning space. This week, they have sure grown and can be seen in many of the milkweed plants. Students have been finding more eggs and can't wait to see the next stages of their life cycle. Our outdoor learning area is also home to our 4th graders' composting project. They were actively preparing the compost and taking its temperature prior to break. The compost will eventually make its way into garden beds in the learning area. I'm excited to see this area start to take life. We continue to clean it up and are hoping to improve the seating area so students can use the space during class, but also at recess. If you haven't seen the newest mural, stop by after school and check it out!
Thank you to everyone who bought See's Candy- we raised a little over $1,000 for our 5th graders to attend science camp. Look for information next week on how you can order popcorn (it's delicious) to support our students.
Authors and artists might be interested in these two opportunities: FUSD's Young Authors Contest and Mattos Yearbook Cover Design Contest. Information about both can be picked up in the office beginning at 8 a.m. each school day.
Reminders and Announcements:
- Thursday, November 30th: S.O.A.R. Assemblies
- Every Friday in December: S.A.M.'s Nest is Open @ Lunch
- Sunday, December 3: FEF Fun Run (register and indicate Mattos for a donation to be made to our school) I'd love some Mattos friends to walk with me!
- Monday, December 4 and Tuesday, December 5: Mattos Students Visit Mattos Makerspace
- Friday, December 8: Mattos Holiday Sing Along
- Tuesday, December 12 @ 3 p.m.: School Site Council and ELAC Meetings
- Wednesday, December 13: Yearbook Cover Design Due
- Friday, December 22: Early Dismissal @ 1:26 p.m. for Grades 1-5 (Kinder Regular Schedule)
Soaring in education,
Sherea Westra
Mattos Principal
