For the tenth consecutive year, we are providing an opportunity for our students to “shadow” a professional at work on Friday, February 5th from 9:00 to 12:00. This is an important opportunity for 6th graders to spend the day exploring different work settings, and it will give students a chance to explore career opportunities that might interest them. The long [...]
The 2009 sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 am, Friday, August 21, and end at midnight, Sunday, August 23. For the first time, school supplies (under $100) will qualify for a tax exemption. It appears that all the normal school supplies are on the list except for flash drives, baggies and wipes/sanitizer. As always, most clothing, footwear and [...]
Mathews Elementary has earned Exemplary status in the 2009 TEA Accountability Ratings. The latest ratings announced by AISD on Friday, July 31st, show that Mathews topped the bar of 90% TAKS passing rate, advancing to Exemplary status, which is the highest rank in the system. Mathews is one of twenty-four schools rated Exemplary in 2009, nine more [...]
Join your neighbors for this celebration of life and community! Saturday, April 18th, 2:00-5:00 pm. On West Lynn between 10th and 12th Streets. Face painting, cookie decorating, Sweet Potato contest, puppy parade, live music and more! (Dogs on leash please.) The MFE and PTA will co-host a “Guitar Hero” booth, thanks to the generosity of adopter [...]
The April issue of the Mathews Messenger is here. Read it now!
Please join us April 23rd, 5:00 – 7:00 pm! Artwork from all 420 Mathews students will line the halls of the school, the Mathews Band and Orchestra will perform a concert in the gym, and a sale of local artists’ work will support the Mathews art program. We can still use help to get ready for [...]
The 6th Grade car wash fundraiser on March 28th was a huge success! They made $819 and want to thank everyone — parents, students, and teachers — who helped, as well as everyone who came and got their cars washed. Read more…
Many thanks to all our volunteers who helped make our March 28th Building & Grounds Work Day a great success! We made wonderful improvements in the front playground, worked on Fairy Tale Theater sets, and prepared for the upcoming Fine Arts Festival. Read more…
Parents, students, staff and volunteers gathered on Thursday, March 26th, for the annual State of Mathews event. Parents and staff discussed areas of school improvement, while students explored the arts. Thanks to everyone who made the evening a success!
Please observe parking guidelines: No parking on West Lynn between the hours of 7:00-8:00 am and 2:00-3:00 pm. During these hours, drop-off and pick-up only — please do not exit your car. More details here. Thank you for putting the safety of our students first and foremost!
