Congratulations to Mrs. Kanesha Hood, Teacher of the Year Nominee and Mrs. Cindy Greene, Outstanding Support Personnel. 

The 21^st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) MATS After-School Program enrolls Pre-K-4th grade students. The program runs Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. There is no charge for participating. Students participate in a variety of activities, including academic enrichment/remediation/homework time, hands-on STEM activities, mentoring program, life skills, physical activity, and a variety of enrichment activities. Parents and students who are interested in participating should contact Site Coordinator Jamonica Ward at 205-657-0642 to get an enrollment packet.

The CCLC also runs a five-week summer program, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am -12:00 pm, (except for fieldtrip days). The summer 2024 program will begin June 3, 2024, for rising Pre-K- 4^th grade students. As with the after-school program, academic enrichment/remediation/homework time, hands-on STEM activities, life skills, physical activity, and a variety of enrichment activities will be scheduled. Also, contact Site Coordinator Jamonica Ward at 205-657-0642 to get an enrollment packet if interested in enrolling.

                         Matthews Elementary PTA May 2024 Events

Parental Involvement April 2024

PARENTS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE NEWSLETTERS APRIL COMING SOON!

"The wheel of choice gives children nine simple options from which to choose when solving a problem. Because it’s simple, kids can instantly understand the Kelso’s wheel of choice."

Kelso's Choice in Action - Conflict Resolution for Children

Kelso's Choice - Understanding Kelso's Choices

Kelso's Choice Parent Page

How to Help Your Child with Anxiety, Fear and Phobias

Three Strategies for Teaching Children Self-Control

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

About CASEL (as taken from site):

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the nation’s leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students. Our mission is to help make evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) an integral part of education from preschool through high school. Through research, practice and policy, CASEL collaborates to ensure all students become knowledgeable, responsible, caring and contributing members of society.

Helping Your Child be Successful at School

Your Child's Self-EsteemWhy Self-Esteem Matters

"Kids who feel good about themselves have the confidence to try new things. They are more likely to try their best. They feel proud of what they can do. Self-esteem helps kids cope with mistakes. It helps kids try again, even if they fail at first. As a result, self-esteem helps kids do better at school, at home, and with friends." (KidsHealth)

Parents, please join us as we explain to students how living guided by the core values can help them make good choices.  

MODERATE TO VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

A HEAL HERO puts quality fuel in their fuel tank.

Click here to view April 2024 HEAL Calendar.  Heroes get 60 minutes of MVPA a day!

April Core Essentials

Click here to view April 2024 Core Value Parent Newsletter

Haga clic aquí para ver el boletín informativo básico para padres en español de abril