Mathews 360

Amy Kinkade, Principal

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AISD Website: www.austinisd.org

Online School Supply List

Mathews Website: www.mathews360.com

School Phone: 414-4406

Fax: 476-2108

School Office Hours 7:30 – 4:00

Student Hours 7:45 – 2:45

HISTORY

Our school is named in honor of Dr. W. J. Mathews (1849 – 1911), one of the

founding members of the Austin School Board. He was born in County Deny,

Ireland on August 6, 1849 and opened his medical office in Austin in 1876.

Dr. Mathews was an early environmentalist who opposed dumping sewage in

the Colorado River. Mathews is designated as an Austin Historic Landmark.

SCHOOL DAY

Arrival: Instruction begins promptly each day at 7:45. The cafeteria begins

serving breakfast at 7:00. Students arriving at school before 7:40 assemble

in the cafeteria (PK – 2nd) or gym (3^rd – 6^th). Friday assemblies begin at 7:40.

Dismissal: The school day ends at 2:45. All students not picked up by 3:00

must come in to the building and parents must sign them out.

Drop off/pick-up/parking:

· Parallel pull-in for drop-off on West Lynn (facing south only).

· Safety patrol will be on duty to assist.

· No parking on West Lynn from 7:00–8:00; 2:00–3:00.

· When traveling north on West Lynn, turn left on 9^th Street and

drop off at the back gate or drive around the school and turn

right on West Lynn.

· 8:00 – 2:00 parallel parking only on West Lynn.

· Afternoon pick-up is on 9 ½ Street.

Absences: Call the school office by 10 a.m. when your child is absent. Upon

return to school, you must send a note to school explaining the reason for the

absence. Excessive absences are unacceptable.

Tardiness: Students who are tardy must sign in at the office. Students who

arrive after 10:00 are considered absent. Bring a note from the doctor or

dentist if that is the reason for your tardiness. Excessive tardiness is

unacceptable.

Leaving School Early: Please send a note to school in the morning when it is

necessary for your child to be checked out of school early. Only those listed

on the student information card are permitted to check out a child. Adults

must sign the Student Checkout Binder in the office.

STUDENT DRESS

Please abide by the AISD student dress code. Samples of specific items of

clothing that may not be worn to school are: Backless tops, spaghetti straps,

baggy pants, elongated armholes, hats or caps (inside), t-shirts with

inappropriate language. Students are encouraged to wear close-toed shoes,

preferably tennis shoes. Mathews reserves the right to ask students to

change or cover their clothing.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Mathews prides itself on its community spirit and hopes to build a climate

where all community members treat each other respectfully. We are

committed to creating a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

Verbal, physical, and sexual harassment will not be tolerated.

We expect our students to display respect for themselves and towards

others, and to accept responsibility for their words and actions. Our basic

guidelines are:

· Be kind in words and actions.

· Be safe! Do not harm yourself, others, or school property.

· Follow adult instructions the first time.

· Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

Most disciplinary issues are handled within the classroom setting. Students

receive appropriate consequences for continued misbehavior. Teachers

call parents when student behavior is such that it consistently interferes

with the learning process. Students are sent to the office with a discipline

referral when their behavior interferes with our safe, healthy learning

environment.

PARENT/GUEST VISITATIONS

Mathews has a Parent Involvement Policy that encourages parents to become

partners with our staff in the education of your child. Parents, guardians,

and other relations are always welcome to visit the school. We encourage all

parents to become involved in their child’s learning by attending learning

celebrations and programs, attending study trips, and participating in

parent/teacher conferences. All visitors must sign the binder in the office

and wear a “Visitor” sticker.

Those who wish to visit the classroom on undesignated days must make

arrangements with the teacher at least 24 hours in advance and plan to limit

the visit to 45 minutes.

GRADING AND REPORT CARDS

Report cards are issued each nine weeks to notify parents of the on-

going progress of their children. Grades on report cards are based on a

variety of assessments throughout the nine weeks, including but not

limited to: teacher observations, anecdotal records, samples of student

products, formal assessments, journals, etc. Grades are also given for

personal development, work and study habits, and conduct. Grades PK – 2

uses a developmental scale: 4 (advanced), 3 (skilled), 2 (basic understanding),

1 (needs improvement) for both the academic and personal development areas.

Grades 3 – 6 uses a letter grade system (A, B, C, and F) for academic areas and the developmental scale (4, 3, 2, 1) for personal development areas.

MEDICAL INFO. / EMERGENCY CARD

The AISD has contracted with Seton Health Care to provide part-time registered nurses and part-time health assistants at school. Minor injuries, stomachaches, and other temporary conditions will be handled on an individual basis. Parents are asked to pick up students running a fever or vomiting. Children can return to school when they are fever free for 24 hours. Students with communicable diseases such as chicken pox or pink eye are not allowed to attend school. Students with lice will be sent home with instruction on how best to ensure disinfection.

Health information should be included on your emergency care card. All medicine should be brought to the office by a parent with a note giving complete instructions. Parents must sign a form authorizing the school to administer medications. Medicine must be in its original container and is administered by the nurse or office staff only.

It is very important that we have up-to-date contact information so that you or another family member/friend can be reached in an emergency. Please notify the school immediately if your address or phone number changes.

SCHOOL/HOME COMMUNICATION

On-going communication between the school and home is absolutely necessary! Each Wednesday, your child will bring home a folder that includes school information, class information, and student work. Our website is updated regularly. Your teacher will give you her contact information at Back-To-School night.

Each month you will receive a Mathews School newsletter and a classroom newsletter. Please read these carefully to keep informed about school information and events.

There are two days designed specifically for Parent/Teacher Conferences (October 13; February 16). Please contact your teacher if you would like to schedule a conference at another point during the year.

Students must ask permission from an adult to use a school phone. Please send a note to school with your child if there are different arrangements for going home on a particular day.

STUDY TRIPS

Students participate in study trips away from the Mathews campus for special performances, visits to museums or attractions, or other special occasions.

Parents sign permission for trips on foot or in an AISD bus on the back of the Student Information Card. In the event that private transportation is used,

students will receive a special permission slip. All parents are informed in

advance of study trips. Some trips are free of charge and some may require a

fee for admission and/or transportation. No child will be denied the

opportunity to go on a study trip because of financial hardship.

CLASS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Class parties are held twice a year. State and local policy encourages healthy snacks at these parties. Refer to the AISD nutritional guidelines that you will receive in regards to acceptable snacks. Parents are welcome to provide cookies or cupcakes to be passed out for birthday celebrations. Please check with the teacher in regards to the best time for this celebration. Invitations to birthday parties outside of school must include all students in the class.

MEAL PRICES / CAFETERIA INFO

Mathews serves breakfast and lunch. Please ask in the office about how to qualify for free or reduced prices. Students are also welcome to bring lunch from home. Meals can be paid for in advance at mylunchmoney .com

Breakfast…$1.25 (full price) / $.30 (reduced price)

Lunch…$2.10 (full price) / $.40 (reduced price)

Milk Only…$.65

Parents/guardians are always welcome to have lunch with their children. Adult lunches cost $3.00.

Weekly/monthly breakfast and lunch cards can be purchased. Please send money in an envelope labeled with your child’s name and teacher. When children bring lunch from home, they may purchase milk, juice, and snacks.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost clothing is hung on the clothing rack to the cafeteria, and other lost items are placed in the box to side of the rack or brought to the office. Unclaimed items are donated to a local charity in December and May.

PERSONAL ITEMS/MONEY

Students are discouraged from bringing any personal items to school such as toys,

stuffed animals, cards, cd players, cell phones, etc. Money should be sent in a sealed, marked envelope.

PTA Board:

Co-President: Elizabeth Breston, ebreston@IronHarbor.com 784-5221

Co-President: Tim Tierney, tjt@grr-tx.com 773-4844

Vice President / President Elect: JJ Baskin, jjbaskin@mac.com 626-8509

Secretary: Callie Bailey, callie.bailey@gmail.com 417-6362

Treasurer: Marcia Tugendhat, mtugendhat@austin.rr.com 329-6650

Assistant Treasurer: Christy Hunziker, freechristy@yahoo.com

Historian: Anne Marie Ocasio, amvocasio@hotmail.com 472-4195 (h) 879-8595 (c)

Staff Representatives:

Amy Kinkade, akinkade@austinisd.org 414-7150

Ruthann Rushing, rrushing@austinisd.org 841-1516

Trisha Salcher, psalcher@austinisd.org 841-1500

Jennifer Cray, jcray@austinisd.org 841-1518

Past President: Tony Estrada, tony.estrada@att.net 554-8343

Committees:

Academic Affairs and Enrichment: Julie Mani, kmani@grandecom.com 478-5198

Language Arts Liaison: Genny Dalton, gennydalton@austin.rr.com 236-1046

Math Liaison: John Kappelman, jkappelman@mail.utexas.edu 589-3693

Science Liaison: Janet Maykus, janetmaykus@live.com 636-1465

Social Studies Liaison: Julia Guernsey, juliaguernsey@mail.utexas.edu 380-0138

Technology Liaison: Chris Anderson, canderson@yahoo.com 784-8863

International Festival Feast: Pat Morgan, anximo@sbcglobal.net 922-1847

International Festival Events: Monica Tornoe, mtornoe@austin.rr.com 891-0024

Asian Heritage Month: Sunhee Jung, utaustin@nate.com 481-1796

African American Heritage Month: Deborah Thomas, deborah.thomas@ci.austin.tx.us
974-2172 (h) 689-5597 (c)

Hispanic Heritage Month:     Margaret Ramirez, mmramirez@ston.org 324-9999 x86339, and Steve Ramirez, steveramirez@ci.austin.tx.us 627-7284

P E Liaison: Jen Anderson, jen_anderson@yahoo.com 944-5213

Art Liaison: Brooke Gassiot, brooke.gassiot@gmail.com 481-9854

Music Liaisons:     Liza Feldkamp, elizabethlizafeldkamp@austinisd.org 414-0907 and  Jason Pinchback, jpinchback@gmail.com 517-1817

Library Liaison: Leslee Perez, lesleeperez@gmail.com 695-1935

Shadowing Chair: Katherine Robertson, genkatrobertson@sbcglobal.net 477-1452

Building and Grounds:

Joanna Duncan, Co-chair, evocational@gmail.com 497-0472

Richard Morgan, Co-chair, morgan.richard@sbcglobal.net 415-2089

Sandy Cartwright, Member, cartwrightlaw@yahoo.com 322-5171

Tony Estrada, Member, tony.estrada@att.net 554-8343

Richard Hughes, Member, hughes25@hotmail.com 789-6959

Marcus Sillers, Member, msillers7@gmail.com 415-4248

Communications Chair: Renae Alsobrook, renaealsobrook@mac.com 507-4780

Newsletter:  Lacey Strake, lstrake@yahoo.com 479-4123

Announcements: Julie Wade Levy, julie@toast.net 293-8537

Directory: Kim Hughes, hugheskk@gmail.com 689-5781

Electronic Communications:

B J Heinley, howdy@heinley.com 473-8833

Renae Alsobrook, renaealsobrook@mac.com 507-4780

Kim Hughes, hugheskk@gmail.com 689-5781

Public Relations: To be filled. Please contact Elizabeth Breston or Tim Tierney if you are interested in filling this position!

Fundraising Chair: JJ Baskin, jjbaskin@mac.com 626-8509

Grants and Contributions: Cristina Mauro, cmauro@austin.rr.com 656-7874

Octoberama Chair: Ivanna Kern, lkern@austin.rr..com 657-6526

Passive Fundraising: Carrie Huff, carriehuff77@msn.com 913-0741

Special Fundraising: Jean Gibson, jean.gibson@dshs.state.tx.us 484-2035

Homeroom Parent Coordinator: Laura Sheridan, lasheridan@sbcglobal.net 300-5956

Hospitality: Beth Savercool, bethrohlich@yahoo.com 653-6557

Membership / PTA City Council: Marcia Tugendhat, mtugendhat@austin.rr.com 329-6650

Public Information:  Tedd Siff, ted@legaldigest.com 657-5414

Volunteer Coordinator: Julie Noble, jan@ctw.com 775-3866