Mathis ISD will begin a district-wide professional development for all teachers beginning on Monday, November 7, 2011.

The 90-minute weekly sessions are scheduled on Mondays from 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM and will require the early release of all students.   The program will run until the end of the current school year, meaning every Monday will be an early release day. 

Mathis Middle School will dismiss classes at 3:00 PM.  Other weekdays, students will be released at the regularly scheduled times which provides extended day instruction.

The 21^st Century CLC/ACE program will begin its campus programs at 3 p.m. each Monday.  Those parents who prefer their children stay at school after 3 p.m. can enroll each child in the 21^st Century program.  21^st Century sign-up forms are available at each campus.  Transportation will be provided at 5:30 PM for those students participating in the 21^st Century Program.

Dear Parents or Guardians                                                                                                        

Thank you for attending the 8th grade parent meeting on November 7th.  We were very pleased with the support and interest that you and other parents demonstrated that evening.   We have a lot of hard work ahead of us, but we look forward to working with you and your student to ensure that our dream becomes a reality.

We have finalized our travel plans for Washington, D.C.

Travel Dates: May 21st-25th  (Five Days) 

At the meeting we spoke of possibly reducing the number of days to 4, but day 1 of the travel schedule would be physically exhausting, therefore we decided to continue with the original 5 days.

Transportation: Airplane

As of now, we will be leaving from San Antonio International Airport mid-morning on May 21st. 

Cost:  $1,219 per person all inclusive while in Washington, D.C.  (This  includes all meals in D.C. whereas before, it did not include lunch.)

                                                                                                                                Total:    $  1,219.00

                                                 School Districts 30% contribution (minus):                      $  -  365.70

                                                                                Student’s total amount:                      $     853.30

                                          Student Non-refundable Deposit due 1/15/12:                      $   - 200.00

                                 Student Fundraisings or personal payment amount:                      $     653.70

Reminders:

A $200.00 non-refundable deposit is due on or before January 15th.  We will accept payments and issue receipts for any money you wish to pay towards your student’s deposit.

Students will be issued their 1st individual fundraiser- World’s Finest Chocolate on Thursday, Nov. 17th 

50% of what is sold will go towards your child’s account.    As long as students keep selling candy we’ll keep ordering it.  

We have not received everyone’s “Qualifying Criteria” contract.  If your child is participating, we need this contract ASAP.  We have attached a copy for your convenience.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 547-2381 ext. 4000

Sincerely,

8th Grade Team