Skip to main content

Mabel Mattos Elementary School

Rise of the Phoenix

Popular Links

Beginning of school updates

Posted Date: 8/12/25 (2:26 PM)
View Original Post


NEW:  WE WILL BE HAVING LUNCH ON MINIMUM DAYS, STARTING 8/13.  Please make sure your student knows if they are getting school lunch (vegetarian or standard) or if they bring home lunch.  School Breakfast/Lunch MENU

Base Lead Teacher
Unfortunately, we have run into some technical difficulties today.  We hope that lead teacher names will be loaded for everyone in Aeries by 5pm today.  If you can not check, not to worry.  We will gather grade levels together and get them to the right base.  Thank you for your patience.  
DROP OFF/PICK UP (if walking)

DROP OFF

TK and K: Enter through the "corral gate", which leads into the TK/K playground to the right of the main gate at the end of B building.

Grades 1-6: Enter through the main gate next to the front office.

PICK UP

Students should know how they are getting home every day. For the few days, all TK-2nd grade students are encouraged to wear a name tag with their name, teacher name, grade “Walk”, “TT", or “ATB” if you think that will help your child remember.


SDC TK: pick up at the "corral gate" 
TK-6: Pick up at the main gate.

  • Walking home

    • Students can walk home when parents allow

    • Make sure you communicate clearly with your child so they can confidently inform their teachers. 

    • Tell children they must walk home immediately with no unplanned stops.

CAR DROP OFF/PICK UP



Students should know how they are getting home every day. For the first day, all TK-2nd grade students are encouraged to wear a name tag with their name, teacher name, grade, and “Car Pick Up”,  if you think that will help your child remember.


There will be two options for drop off by car:

  • Assisted Valet in the Drive Thru Lane

    • This is the option for students who need help getting out of their car. There will be staff present to help open and close doors from the passenger side. 

    • Drivers do not get out of your vehicle and do not let children out unassisted.

    • Passengers exit from the passenger side only. Do not have children walk around vehicle and between cars

    • Have backpack/water/lunch ready on lap. Do not open your trunk.

  • Unassisted unloading on McCandless Drive

    • This is the option for families with children who do not need help getting out of the car. This is not a parking spot. You can drop off students on the sidewalk on McCandless Drive where there is a white curb. Students can walk down the sidewalk and enter through the main Mattos entrance. Do not drop off before the parking lot at the "right turn only" lane.

Pick Up

Students should know how they are getting home every day. For the first few days, all TK-2nd grade students are encouraged to wear a name tag with their name, teacher name, grade, and “Car Pick Up”,  if you think that will help your child remember.

  • Picking up by car (valet)

    • Place a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper with child’s first and last name and grade written in marker and large letters that is easily visible by staff and students on your dashboard or window.

    • Students will walk out to the basketball courts to await their vehicle.

    • Tell your child who will pick them up at the end of the day.

    • If you have a daycare provider pick up your child with other children, let the daycare know:

      • They should follow the same pickup procedures as parents 

      • They should write the name of the daycare on top of the paper and all student’s first/last names and grades. If they have multiple pickups, have a separate list for each pickup.

AFTER CARE (THINK TOGETHER OR ATB)


Students should know if they are in After The Bell or Think Together. For the first few days, all TK-2nd grade students are encouraged to wear a name tag with their name, teacher name, grade, and, “TT", or “ATB” if you think that will help your child remember. 

UNIFORMS


Uniforms

All students are expected to be dressed in full uniform starting on the first day of school. This includes athletic closed toe shoes (no sandals, crocs, Mary Janes, boots, etc.). See our Uniform Policy. Students not in uniform will be sent home a form explaining which area was not followed. Items can be purchased at any retail store including but not limited to Target, Walmart, Gap, Kohl’s, and Costco. We gladly accept donated uniforms if you no longer need them to trade with other families. Simply place washed clothes in a bag and drop them off in the office.