December Spirit Dress Up Days:
Thurs-December 4-Wear your favorite flannel shirt or hoodie
Fri-December 5-Wear your Santa Hats
Mon-December 8-Dress as your favorite Christmas Character
Tues-December 9-Wear antlers and a red nose
Wed-December 10-Wear red and white, stripes, or candy cane accessories
Thurs-December 11: Wear Holiday Socks
Fri-December 12: Team Santa or Team Grinch
Mon-December 15: Ugly Sweater Day
Tues-December 16: Dress as an elf or wear red and green.
Wed-December 17: Dress as a Christmas tree or wear green
Thurs-December 18: Wear a holiday hat, santa hat, elf hats, or anything festive
Fri-December 19: Wear your most comfortable pajamas
Thurs-December 4-Wear your favorite flannel shirt or hoodie
Fri-December 5-Wear your Santa Hats
Mon-December 8-Dress as your favorite Christmas Character
Tues-December 9-Wear antlers and a red nose
Wed-December 10-Wear red and white, stripes, or candy cane accessories
Thurs-December 11: Wear Holiday Socks
Fri-December 12: Team Santa or Team Grinch
Mon-December 15: Ugly Sweater Day
Tues-December 16: Dress as an elf or wear red and green.
Wed-December 17: Dress as a Christmas tree or wear green
Thurs-December 18: Wear a holiday hat, santa hat, elf hats, or anything festive
Fri-December 19: Wear your most comfortable pajamas
Annual Winter Concert and Craft Night
DECEMBER 4, 2025
5:00-7:00 PM
Ms. Zirker, Ms, Tlatenchi, Mrs. Bare, Ms. Tapia, and Mrs. Sala’s classes will be performing from 5:15-5:45 pm
Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Carvo, and Mrs. Flint’s classes will be performing from 6:00-6:30 pm
Come join us for some fun crafts when your child is not performing. There will be a seperate Sensory Craft area as well for students who may get overstimulated with larger crowds.
Santa is making a special stop at our event!
There will be a dedicated photo area where students and families can take pictures with Santa. Come join the fun and capture a magical memory!
Hot Chocolate for sale-$2.00 per cup
DECEMBER 4, 2025
5:00-7:00 PM
Ms. Zirker, Ms, Tlatenchi, Mrs. Bare, Ms. Tapia, and Mrs. Sala’s classes will be performing from 5:15-5:45 pm
Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Carvo, and Mrs. Flint’s classes will be performing from 6:00-6:30 pm
Come join us for some fun crafts when your child is not performing. There will be a seperate Sensory Craft area as well for students who may get overstimulated with larger crowds.
Santa is making a special stop at our event!
There will be a dedicated photo area where students and families can take pictures with Santa. Come join the fun and capture a magical memory!
Hot Chocolate for sale-$2.00 per cup
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving Week
November 26, 2025
HALF DAY-DISMISSAL AT 12:30/MEDIO DIA-SALIDA A LAS 12:30
NOVEMBER 27-28
No School-THANKSGIVING DAY/NO HABRA ESCUELA-
DIA DE GRACIAS
November 26, 2025
HALF DAY-DISMISSAL AT 12:30/MEDIO DIA-SALIDA A LAS 12:30
NOVEMBER 27-28
No School-THANKSGIVING DAY/NO HABRA ESCUELA-
DIA DE GRACIAS
Just a reminder for our next weeks spirit dress up days.
Late Start Monday November 24, 2025 Cozy Clothes in Fall Colors
Tuesday November 25, 2025 Sweats and sweatshirt day
Early Release Wednesday November 26, 2025 Pajama day
PTO meeting tonight
5:30-6:30 pm
Mattawa Elementary School Gym
5:30-6:30 pm
Mattawa Elementary School Gym
November 24th-26th Spirit Week
Monday November 24th-Cozy Clothes in Fall Colors
Tuesday November 25th-Sweats and Sweatshirt day
Wednesday November 26th-Pajama day
Monday November 24th-Cozy Clothes in Fall Colors
Tuesday November 25th-Sweats and Sweatshirt day
Wednesday November 26th-Pajama day
Join the Hive for the 2026-2027 school year
Kindergarten Open Registration
(For students not attending Mattawa Preschool or Mattawa Elementary School TK)
Mattawa Elementary
Location: ME – Room 8
Registration is by appointment so we can provide one-on-one support.
Registration Dates:
December 1, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
January 26, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
February 23, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Schedule Your Visit: 509-932-4565
Call the Mireya from District office to reserve your appointment time!
Kindergarten Open Registration
(For students not attending Mattawa Preschool or Mattawa Elementary School TK)
Mattawa Elementary
Location: ME – Room 8
Registration is by appointment so we can provide one-on-one support.
Registration Dates:
December 1, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
January 26, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
February 23, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Schedule Your Visit: 509-932-4565
Call the Mireya from District office to reserve your appointment time!
Dear Parents,
Thanksgiving is soon approaching and the kindergarten classes would like to celebrate by making a Friendship Snack. If you are able to, please bring one thing from the following list by Tuesday, November 24th. We would greatly appreciate it.
Cereal (no cornflakes)
Pretzels
Chocolate Chips
Mini-Marshmallows
Quart baggies
M&Ms
*** No food that contains peanuts, please!
Thanksgiving is soon approaching and the kindergarten classes would like to celebrate by making a Friendship Snack. If you are able to, please bring one thing from the following list by Tuesday, November 24th. We would greatly appreciate it.
Cereal (no cornflakes)
Pretzels
Chocolate Chips
Mini-Marshmallows
Quart baggies
M&Ms
*** No food that contains peanuts, please!
Krispy Kreme donuts are here. You may come and pick them up in front of the office.
Hello parents! If you ordered Krispy Kreme doughnuts, they are ready for pick-up. The PTO is set up in front of our office for doughnut distribution.
Remember to come Friday 11/14/2025 after school to pick up your donut orders.
Last day to come and buy books is Friday morning from 7:30-8:30 am. If you weren't able to come during conferences -you have one more chance. Check in with the office and then come get some shopping done.
Great news announcement! If you were unable to come shopping at our Book Fair over conferences. We will be open next week from Wednesday, November 12th-Friday, November 14th. Working hours will be before and after school until 4 pm.
Attention: First Home to School Art Project!
Due date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Turn into your teacher
Decorate Your Turkey!
Take home your turkey project and get creative! Decorate it any way you like. Two winners from each class will be chosen for:
🏆 Most Original
🏆 Best Turkey
Have fun and show your creativity!
We can't wait to see your TURKEYS!
Due date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Turn into your teacher
Decorate Your Turkey!
Take home your turkey project and get creative! Decorate it any way you like. Two winners from each class will be chosen for:
🏆 Most Original
🏆 Best Turkey
Have fun and show your creativity!
We can't wait to see your TURKEYS!
Mattawa Elementary School Book Fair will be open during conferences this week. There are books for all ages.
🚨 We still need parent volunteers! 🚨
Help with our PTO Food Sales during Conferences — TODAY and TOMORROW (Wednesday & Thursday)! 🍲🍕
Even one hour makes a BIG difference — and all funds go right back to support student needs. 💛
📅 Click the link below to sign up! 👇
Fall Conference Volunteer Sign Up Form
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🚨 ¡Todavía necesitamos padres voluntarios! 🚨
¡Ayude con las Ventas de Comida del PTO durante las Conferencias — HOY y MAÑANA (miércoles y jueves)! 💪🍲
¡Incluso una hora hace una GRAN diferencia! Todo el dinero recaudado va directamente para apoyar las necesidades de los estudiantes. 💛
📅 ¡Haga clic en el enlace abajo para registrarse! 👇
Fall Conference Volunteer Sign Up Form
Just a reminder that all orders for the PTO Krispy Kreme Fundraiser forms and money is due no later than Friday November 7th.
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser 🍩
Dear Families,
Our PTO is excited to announce our Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser! This is a fun and delicious way to support our school and raise funds for upcoming events and teacher appreciation activities.
Important Dates:
These flyers will be coming home with your students tomorrow, Friday October 24th.
Payment Due: Thursday, November 7th — please make sure all money is turned in to the school by this date.
Donut Pick-Up: Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. at the school.
Students who sold donuts will need to pick them up at this time and deliver them to their customers.
After all order forms and payments are collected, we will organize and place the final order with the Richland Krispy Kreme store.
Where the Funds Go:
All money raised will go toward winter and spring student activities, and any additional funds will be used for teacher appreciation goodies throughout the year.
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us make this fundraiser a sweet success!
With appreciation,
Your PTO Team
Dear Families,
Our PTO is excited to announce our Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser! This is a fun and delicious way to support our school and raise funds for upcoming events and teacher appreciation activities.
Important Dates:
These flyers will be coming home with your students tomorrow, Friday October 24th.
Payment Due: Thursday, November 7th — please make sure all money is turned in to the school by this date.
Donut Pick-Up: Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. at the school.
Students who sold donuts will need to pick them up at this time and deliver them to their customers.
After all order forms and payments are collected, we will organize and place the final order with the Richland Krispy Kreme store.
Where the Funds Go:
All money raised will go toward winter and spring student activities, and any additional funds will be used for teacher appreciation goodies throughout the year.
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us make this fundraiser a sweet success!
With appreciation,
Your PTO Team
Wear Orange on Wednesday for Unity day! Bully Prevention Month celebration.
Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch!
Reminder: All Kindergarten classes are scheduled to go to the Pumpkin Patch this week or next.
This Thursday, October 16, 2025 the first group will go (Hubbard, Martin, Carvo).
Next Thursday, October 23th, 2025, the second group will go (Zirker, Bare, Tapia, Tlatenchi).
We will be leaving the school at 8:30am and returning at 2:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Please dress kids in weather-appropriate clothing and walking shoes!
Reminder: All Kindergarten classes are scheduled to go to the Pumpkin Patch this week or next.
This Thursday, October 16, 2025 the first group will go (Hubbard, Martin, Carvo).
Next Thursday, October 23th, 2025, the second group will go (Zirker, Bare, Tapia, Tlatenchi).
We will be leaving the school at 8:30am and returning at 2:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Please dress kids in weather-appropriate clothing and walking shoes!
